Gaza strikes shipments of humanitarian aid, Kerem Shalom crossing closed

Hamas has fired mortar shells at the Kerem Shalom crossing both times Israel has tried to open it to humanitarian aid and shipments of essential supplies. JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 19, 2021 19:21 Hamas fired three mortar shells at the Kerem Shalom Crossing between Gaza and Israel on Wednesday as a shipment of humanitarian aid […]

Palestinian Authority seeks to prosecute Israel for ‘war crimes’ – Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas: “We will not be lenient in prosecuting the perpetrators of these crimes before international courts.” KHALED ABU TOAMEH MAY 19, 2021 19:20 The Palestinian Authority will seek to prosecute Israelis for “war crimes” before international courts, PA President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday. “The brutal attacks that the occupying power is carrying out in […]

Turkey’s anti-Israel obsession reaches new heights

Turkey’s anti-Israel obsession reaches new heights Among the recent statements include a demand by Turkey to separate Jerusalem from Israel. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN MAY 19, 2021 19:04 Turkey’s anti-Israel rhetoric has rapidly increased during the past eight days of fighting. The rhetoric targeting Israel and Jews has reached such heights that the US has […]

Hamas deputy political leader expects a ceasefire within next two days

Hamas official Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook expects ceasefire within two days * IDF fighter jets carry out airstrikes in Gaza By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 19, 2021 23:56 Deputy head of the Hamas political bureau Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook claimed Wednesday evening that he expects a ceasefire agreement to be reached within the next couple […]

Hamas deputy political leader expects a ceasefire within next two days

Hamas official Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook expects ceasefire within two days * IDF fighter jets carry out airstrikes in Gaza JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 19, 2021 23:56 Deputy head of the Hamas political bureau Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook claimed Wednesday evening that he expects a ceasefire agreement to be reached within the next couple of […]

Israel accuses Chinese state TV of ‘blatant anti-Semitism’

Host on overseas channel questioned whether US support for Israel was ‘traceable to the influence of wealthy Jews in the US and the Jewish lobby’ By AP Today, 11:24 am BEIJING (AP) — Israel’s Embassy in China is protesting what it describes as “blatant anti-Semitism” on a program run by the overseas channel of state […]

UN Rebukes Hamas for Bombing its Aid for Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency Hamas’ mortar attacks on the crossings from Israel into the Gaza Strip while humanitarian supplies and personnel were being brought into Gaza are “unacceptable” and are “preventing vital humanitarian supplies from entering the Strip,” said Lynn Hastings, the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Palestine. Gaza-based terrorists launched a massive bombardment […]

Report: Lapid looking to block Netanyahu from running for PM

Opposition Leader reportedly planning series of laws to prevent Netanyahu from being tapped for premiership if Israel goes to fifth election David Rosenberg , May 19 , 2021 11:47 AM Opposition Leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) is planning to push a series of laws aimed at preventing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being elected as […]

Likud minister: No way to avoid temporarily taking over Gaza

Alexandra Lukash | Published: 05.19.21 , 11:03 Likud Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said that in his view, there “will be no way to avoid temporarily taking over Gaza” to disarm Hamas. “Nobody will disarm Hamas unless we do it by force,” Steinitz said. “That idea comes with heavy costs; that is why I understand those […]

France circulates draft UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza ceasefire

Elysee Palace says core text stresses end to shooting and involvement of United Nation’s top-level forum; resolution would require formal US veto if Washington opposes Jacob MagidToday, 9:08 am NEW YORK — The French mission to the United Nations circulated a draft resolution to members of the Security Council on Tuesday that calls for a […]

Report: Security cabinet to meet, said to discuss possible ceasefire

Published: 05.19.21 , 11:10 Channel 12 news reported that the state-security cabinet is set to meet later Wednesday or Thursday morning in the latest to discuss the ongoing fighting in Gaza. It was also reported that the subject of a ceasefire will be discussed, with elements within the cabinet reportedly pressuring the political echelon to […]