Day: February 23, 2025

First time in 20 years: IDF tanks set to operate in Jenin in the West Bank

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This marks the first time in 20 years that tanks will be used in operations in the West Bank against terrorists. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFFEBRUARY 23, 2025 10:32Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 10:46 Reported photo of IDF tanks operating in the Jenin area of the West Bank, Feburary 22, 2025.(photo credit: Screenshot/Telegram) IDF tanks are set to […]

Hamas on prisoner release delay: ‘Humiliating the hostages? Lies in order to break ceasefire’

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Hamas claimed that the ceremonies don’t insult the released hostages and that they “reflect the humane and dignified treatment of them.” REUTERS JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 23, 2025 10:58Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 11:12 Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian security prisoners, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies […]

Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region – analysis

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It’s only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more. By SETH J. FRANTZMANFEBRUARY 23, 2025 08:55  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a press conference, in Baghdad, Iraq April 22, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/THAIER AL-SUDANI) Iraq’s foreign ministry said last […]

Iran Fears Being Dumped by Russia for American Deal on Ukraine

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By David Israel  – 25 Shevat 5785 – February 23, 2025 Three B-2 Spirit bombers taxi into place on the flight line as part of the stealth bomber’s first Bomber Task Force Europe deployment to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 31, 2021. An editorial in the Iranian newspaper Jomhuri Eslami cautioned Iranian authorities recently that […]