Day: August 5, 2024

IDF presents pre-emptive strike plan on Iran, Hezbollah to senior leaders – report

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Senior IDF officers have suggested to Gallant and Netanyahu not to wait for an attack from Hezbollah but to initiate another preemptive Israeli strike. By MAARIV AUGUST 6, 2024 00:47       An Israeli firefighter works to put out a fire in Kiryat Shmona, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in northern Israel July 29, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD) Amid escalating tensions, senior IDF officers have proposed to the Defense Minister and the Prime Minister to preempt Hezbollah and strike Lebanon. “The chances of escalation on the northern front are increasing. It would be prudent to lead …

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Several US troops injured in missile attack on base in Iraq

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By REUTERS6 August 2024, 12:40 am Several US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq today, three US officials tell Reuters. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say the suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq, citing initial information which could change. “Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” one of the officials adds. Two Katyusha rockets were fired at the base in western Iraq, security sources say. One security source says the rockets fell inside the base. The US is bracing for Iran to make good on its …

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Blinken to G7: Iran, Hezbollah may begin attack on Israel on Monday – report

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Blinken emphasized that the US believes that Iran and Hezbollah will retaliate, but unlike the Iranian strike against Israel on April 13, the possible scenarios are less clear. By WALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 5, 2024 08:21Updated: AUGUST 5, 2024 09:59 https://trinitymedia.ai/player/trinity-player.php?language=en&pageURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpost.com%2Fisrael-hamas-war%2Farticle-813299&unitId=2900003088&userId=a6891305-3a80-42c0-a0e7-fa277fabb1c1&isLegacyBrowser=false&isPartitioningSupport=1&version=20240801_6cb27f0350dcc59d21847568158c07b16c29d9b4&useBunnyCDN=0&themeId=140&unitType=tts-player An attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could begin as early as Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his counterparts from the G7 countries in a Sunday conference call, Walla reported on Monday, citing three officials familiar with the matter. The purpose of the call was allegedly to coordinate US’s closest allies and make last-minute attempts to put diplomatic pressure on Iran …

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Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel

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US to send Israel half-ton bombs, examining ways to speed up weapons transfer if need arises, report says. Israel National News   Aug 5, 2024, 9:59 AM (GMT+3) weaponsUS aidBiden administrationSwords of Iron Joe BidenMiriam Alster/Flash90 The US is sending Israel the weapons shipment which it previously delayed, Israel Hayom reported. The shipment includes MK-83 bombs, weighing half a ton each, but it is not clear whether the US will send MK-84 bombs, which Israel used, until the US embargo, for many attacks in the Middle East. The second half of the shipment includes 1,800 MK-84 bombs weighing on ton each, and is …

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US said to believe Iran attack on Israel imminent, Biden to hold situation room meeting

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G7 urges restraint and de-escalation in Mideast, saying recent events ‘threatened to ignite a broader conflict in the region’; Austin, Gallant speak as CENTCOM chief due in Israel By TOI STAFFToday, 10:11 am A man rides his moped past a billboard bearing portraits of slain terror leaders, Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas (left), Iranian Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani (C), and Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr on the main road near the Beirut International Airport on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Ibrahim AMRO / AFP) US President Joe Biden will convene his national security team in the situation room on Monday to …

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US said to agree to guarantee Israel can renew fighting after hostage deal’s 1st phase

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Today, 9:53 am The United States is willing to guarantee to Israel that it will be able to renew fighting against Hamas in Gaza after the first phase of a potential ceasefire and hostage deal, as a means to pressure Hamas into releasing all the hostages it should in the first stage, several Hebrew media reports say. According to the Yedioth Ahronoth and Haaretz dailies, Washington hasn’t yet given a written guarantee, as Jerusalem has been demanding, but has agreed in principle to give one if a deal materializes.