WH: Israel’s operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive

WH: Israel’s operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive The White House clarifies its stance on Israel’s Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering. By HANNAH SARISOHN MAY 10, 2024 21:53 Updated: MAY 10, 2024 22:18  WHITE HOUSE National Security Council spokesman John Kirby answers questions during […]

Israel Strikes Headquarters and Training Camp of Iraqi Hezbollah Militia outside Damascus

David Israel1 Iyyar 5784 – May 9, 2024 Explosions were heard at dawn Thursday in the Damascus countryside, the result of Israeli air strikes that targeted the center of the Iraqi pro-Iranian Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba movement in the Sayyida Zeinab area, south of the capital, Damascus, and a training camp also belonging to the same […]

Biden Declares Embargo on Weapons to Israel, Sympathizes with Pro-Hamas Protesters

David Israel1 Iyyar 5784 – May 9, 2024 Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith The three riders of the misconception, President Joe Biden, joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.     President Joe Biden on Wednesday told CNN’s Erin Burnett that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

US State Department to deliver report on if Israel violating international law

The report is due in “the coming days”. HANNAH SARISOHN MAY 8, 2024 22:50 After an initial deadline slated for Wednesday, the State Department said there’s just a “brief delay” in publishing its report which assesses Israel’s assurances that its use of US weapons in its war against Hamas does not violate US or international […]

US Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Operation Concerns, Pentagon Chief Confirms

May 8, 2024 4:24 pm  by Algemeiner Staff US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on US President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday confirmed […]

IAEA head decries ‘completely unsatisfactory’ cooperation after visit to Iran

Rafael Grossi says there is a ‘slowdown’ in implementation of deal between his nuclear watchdog and the Islamic Republic By AFPToday, 11:03 pm   International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, addresses the media after arriving at the Vienna International Airport in Schwechat, Austria, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader) VIENNA, Austria – […]

Netanyahu rejects Hamas hostage offer, doubles down on Rafah operation

May 7, 2024 Hamas counteroffer is “very far from Israel’s core demands,” says Netanyahu, calling proposal a bid to torpedo IDF operation in Rafah. By David Rosenberg, World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected Hamas’ counter-proposal issued to a draft of a hostage deal agreed upon last week by Israeli and […]

Israel No Longer Trusts Biden to Broker an Honest Hostage Deal

David Israel29 Nisan 5784 – May 7, 2024 Photo Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90 Gazans celebrated in the streets of Rafah after Hamas announced its approval of a ceasefire, a move that was later exposed as a bluff, May 6, 2024.     Israeli officials are saying the Biden administration was aware of the most recent […]

IDF Takes Over Rafah Crossing, 20 Terrorists Killed

By David Israel – 29 Nisan 5784 – May 7, 2024 0 Photo Credit: YouTube screenshot An IDF tank reaches the Rafah crossing, May 7, 2024.     IDF forces captured the Rafah crossing on the Gaza side overnight Tuesday. According to the IDF, the 162nd Armored Division, the 401st Armored Brigade, the Givati Infantry […]

IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi expected to speak at a conference and meet officials for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. Elad Benari   May 7, 2024, 6:22 AM (GMT+3)   Rafael GrossiLev Radin/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran Monday, where he is expected to speak […]

IDF takes Rafah crossing, Egypt blocks fleeing Gazans

May 7, 2024 Late Monday evening, Israel appeared to begin its long-delayed Rafah operation. By World Israel News Staff The Israeli army took control of the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday morning, as images circulating on Arabic-language news sites and social media appeared to show the Israeli flag raised over the […]

With ammo shipment said put on hold, US to report if IDF using weapons legally in Gaza

State Department says it’s on track to notify Congress by Wednesday deadline, as widening group of Democrats push for Israel to be found noncompliant with international law By JACOB MAGID  Today, 6:58 amUpdated at 10:23 am   Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli airstrike in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. […]

IDF begins evacuating civilians from eastern Rafah northward

The new humanitarian zone includes field hospitals, tents, and increased provisions of food, water, medicine, and other supplies. TZVI JOFFRE MAY 6, 2024 07:26 Updated: MAY 6, 2024 11:16 The IDF has begun evacuating civilians from eastern Rafah to a new expanded humanitarian zone which includes al-Mawasi and parts of Khan Yunis and central Gaza, […]