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The Supreme Court of Israel orders the military to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men
Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, a decision that threatened to split Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government amid war in Gaza. The decision comes amid intensified public opposition to the ultra-Orthodox exemption and strained military resources following the war in Gaza and a Hamas attack on…
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On July 24 Netanyahu will address the Congress
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that the war with Hamas will not end until “all of [his government’s] goals are achieved, including…return of all our abductees and… elimination of Hamas’ military and governmental capabilities”. He added that the war will not end until the release of all abducted Israelis and the elimination of…
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Benjamin Netanyahu will address the congress on July 24
US Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said he has “clear and profound disagreements” with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu but joined in the invitation for him to address the US Congress on July 24. He added that America’s relationship with Israel is “ironclad” and “transcends one person or Prime Minister”. Netanyahu’s speech will be dependent on his…
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Dozens were killed in a tent camp in Rafah, Gazan officials say
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the death of dozens of Palestinians in a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah was “a tragic accident” but gave no sign of curbing his country’s offensive in Gaza. He said that Israel tries to minimise civilian deaths by asking people in Gaza to leave, but added…
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Netanyahu thinks that the deaths of civilians in the Israeli strike on Rafah are tragic
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called the killing of over 30 people at a camp for displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday “a tragic accident”. Netanyahu said, “We mustn’t allow this catastrophe to take place.” “It’s an attempt to mislead the public and justify the killing of innocent civilians,” he added. The death…
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A member of the security forces was killed in the shooting near the border crossing
The aid trucks entered Gaza from southern Israel on Sunday through a new agreement to bypass the Rafah crossing with Egypt. The seizure of the Rafah crossing, in what Israel said was a limited operation into Rafah, halted the flow of aid into the enclave through that portal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the…
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Biden decries the request of an arrest warrant for Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court
The ICC will seek arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the July 2018 conflict in the Gaza Strip. ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda also asked for warrants against Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya, his deputy Ismail Haniyeh and…
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The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is in the hands of Israeli forces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that it was Hamas that prevented a deal from being made to release hostages. “We are not ready to accept a situation in which the Hamas battalions come out of their bunkers, take control of Gaza again, rebuild their military infrastructure, and return to threatening the citizens…
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The army tells Palestinians to leave the area
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it’s Hamas who blocked the deal to release hostages and that he gave his negotiating team a very broad mandate. Hamas would start by releasing female civilians in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Netanyahu also said that he has denied entry to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh…
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Netanyahu demands invade, without or without a Cease-Fire Deal
Israel would invade “with or without a deal” to liberate the remaining hostages in Gaza, PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said. “We’ll enter Rafah and we’ll eliminate Hamas battalions there — with or without a deal — in order to achieve the total victory,” Netanyahu added. His statement came amid negotiations over a potential cease-fire deal…
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Iran has launched a cyberattack on Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We’ll defend ourselves with all our might against Iran’s aggression.” Netanyahu’s comment came after Iran fired around 300 missiles into Israel, wounding a 7-year-old girl. “We’re ready to defend ourselves against attacks from Iran and other countries,” he added. Earlier, Iran said that its missile attacks on Israel had…
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Revenge should be served cold for Israel
US Vice-President Joe Biden said the US would not participate in offensive operations against Iran. Biden’s remarks came after Iran launched an attack on Israel with missiles and drones that were destroyed by US forces. The US said that it was committed to defending Israel. Earlier, Biden had met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Is the cycle of radicalization perpetuated by Israel?
Commenting on the Israeli strikes in Gaza, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he doesn’t think it is possible to destroy Hamas. “The Palestinian Health Ministry says that 33,00 Palestinians have been killed so far,” he added. “With civilian death toll being at where it is…I reckon…Hamas will actually have a lot of people that will…
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Six months into the war there are photos of Israel and Gaza
Israel pulled out its 98th commando division on Sunday after six months of operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said. This comes days after Israel announced plans to withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip and end the conflict with Hamas. The decision follows a protest in Israel on Saturday against Prime Minister…
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There has been 6 months of Israel’s war in Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel’s military operations in Gaza are not aimed at Hamas and that there is “no reason” to target the militant group. However, Netanyahu added that Hamas “mustn’t be allowed to use these attacks as cover for carrying out attacks on Israel”. Over 1,000 people were killed in an…
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Biden Chides Netanyahu, Threatening to Shift U.S. Policy
US Vice-President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “endeavour a deal without delay to bring the hostages home” in a call. Biden added that an immediate cease-fire is essential. The US and Israel agreed to use Ashdod port to direct aid into Gaza and open Erez crossing in northern Gaza…
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Biden was threatening to pivot U.S. policy
The White House said US President Joe Biden told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel needs to implement a series of measures to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering. “He made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete…measures to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of…
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Biden has threatened to pivot the U.S. policy
US President Joe Biden stood by Israel against Iran during his 30-minute call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said. “Israel is acting against Iran and its proxies,…in both defensive and offensive operations,” it added. “For years Iran has been acting against us…and therefore Israel is acting against Iran and its proxies,” it…
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Iranian officials say Israel was behind an attack on the Iran’s consulate in Syria
Iran’s armed forces chief Major General Zahedi was killed along with several others in an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria’s Damascus, Iran’s state media reported. The airstrike was carried out by the Israeli Air Force, it added. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “The death of General Zahedi is a significant blow to…
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The War Saved Netanyahu for Now, swindling his Legacy
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing calls to resign over his handling of the conflict with Hamas, has said that his priority was the country’s security. The conflict between Israel and Hamas, in which over 1,000 people died, lasted for over two weeks. Netanyahu claimed that he was not given advance notice about the…
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At a time of mounting tension over the war in Gaza, Blinken will visit Israel
US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who will visit Israel on Friday, will meet with PM Benjamin Netanyahu and ministers from the Israeli war cabinet, an official said. Blinken’s visit comes after Israel carried out a raid on the largest hospital in Gaza for the second time in a week. Blinken had arrived in…
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Why Egypt won’t let vulnerable Palestinians cross its border
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his country will carry out an “operation in Rafah” with or without a ceasefire. This comes after Israel announced a “Day After Hamas” plan to end the war in Gaza that has killed over 29,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Egypt is mediating between Israel and…
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A cease fire between Israel and Hamas is being secured by a group of people in Cairo
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered his military to prepare to evacuate the southern Gazan city of Rafah, despite global alarm. The order came after Israel freed two Palestinian hostages who had been held by Hamas in Rafah since November 2018. At least 74 people have been killed in a raid carried out by…
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Israel claims it saved 2 Hostages from Rafah
Israeli security forces rescued two people held hostage by Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip, the Israeli military, police and Shin Bet said on Monday. The men had been captured from Nir Yitzhak, near the Gaza border. “Enough to warrant the kinds of efforts that we’re doing,” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said. Hamas has seized…
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Biden does not want Netanyahu to proceed in Rafah without a plan to protect civilians
Israel’s Defence Minister Avi Dichter said that the operation in Rafah “will happen” and added that the US has raised concerns over it during the holy month of Ramadan. This comes after a senior US official told NPR that US President Joe Biden warned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to “not proceed” with a military operation…