Rhonda Ballance

As tanker keeps burning in Red Sea, projectiles hit two other ships off Yemen coast

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UK military group says no injuries aboard merchant vessel, which is heading to next port of call, as efforts ongoing to salvage million barrels of crude on still-blazing Sounion By APToday, 10:38 amUpdated at 11:47 am   This handout satellite image taken on August 29, 2024, and released by Maxar Technologies, shows fire on the deck […]

Biden Plans ‘Take It or Leave It’ Hostage Deal after Which He Gives Up on Hamas

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David Israel29 Av 5784 – September 2, 2024 Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after the October 7 catastrophe, October 10, 2023. The Biden administration and the Kamala Harris campaign may have reached a wise resolution that would shield them against further mayhem […]

Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East – analysis

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Russia is seeking to bring Turkey and the Syrian regime together, while also working closely with Iran. SETH J. FRANTZMAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 11:19Updated: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 11:59 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023(photo […]

Bodies of 6 hostages, murdered by Hamas just days ago, found in Rafah – IDF

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, Carmel Gat and Almog Sarusi discovered in Gaza tunnel; families forum says they could have been saved, urges protests By Emanuel Fabian  and ToI StaffToday, 9:01 am   This combination of six undated photos shows hostages, from top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi; from bottom left, Almog […]

Knife attack on German bus passengers wounds 6

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The wounds of three of the victims were described as life-threatening by German police. JERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 31, 2024 10:36 A woman stabbed and wounded six people on a bus in western Germany on Friday night, according to local police and media reports. Three of the victims are in life-threatening condition. Drei Personen wurden […]

‘We’ll revive suicide bombing to defeat Israel’ – Hamas official

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August 29, 2024 “Actual resistance against the Zionist entity is the need of the hour,” said Hamas leader Khaled Mashal. By World Israel News Staff One of Hamas’ highest-ranking leaders called on Wednesday for Palestinians to engage in suicide bombings, stating that a return to Intifada-era terror is the most effective way to defeat Israel. […]

Member of Saudi Royal Family: No Normalization with Israel before November 5

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David Israel25 Av 5784 – August 29, 2024 A member of the royal Saudi family has told Kan11 Arab Affairs Correspondent Roi Kais that the assessment in Riyadh is that there is no realistic possibility of reaching normalization with Israel before the US presidential elections on November 5. “This window of opportunity was shut,” the […]

Biden pushed for failed Gaza aid pier despite warnings against it, USAID says

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USAID says it had warned that the floating pier would distract from efforts to open more efficient land crossings into northern Gaza By Ellen KnickmeyerToday, 8:09 am   Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates and the United States Agency for International Development cross the Trident Pier before entering the beach in Gaza, […]

Iran’s foreign minister vows ‘definitive’ response to killing of Hamas chief

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August 27, 2024 Tehran threatens ‘definitive’ response against Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. By The Algemeiner Staff Iran’s plan to attack Israel in retaliation for the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran will be “definitive” and “calculated,” according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “Iran[‘s] reaction […]

30,000 new immigrants to Israel since October 7th massacres

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August 27, 2024 The wave of immigration to Israel coincides with the nearly 11-month war against Hamas in Gaza and a surge in global antisemitism. By JNS Nearly 30,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the Oct. 7 massacre, according to figures released Tuesday by the World Zionist Organization. The wave of aliyah coincides […]

Sinwar is finished and the iron is hot for Israel to hit Hezbollah in force – opinion

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Sinwar is finished and the iron is hot for Israel to hit Hezbollah in force – opinion Yahya Sinwar’s time is running out, and while there is little interest in an all-out war, Israel must take decisive military action to secure its borders and citizens. By DAVID BEN-BASATAUGUST 27, 2024 11:24Updated: AUGUST 27, 2024 11:33 […]

Iran’s diplomatic offensive: Islamic Republic is multi-pronged threat to Israel – analysis

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Araghchi is holding a series of meetings like a whirlwind, even as he is just getting his feet wet in his new role as foreign minister. SETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 27, 2024 09:50Updated: AUGUST 27, 2024 09:52 Iran’s new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been moving quickly to cement Iran’s role in the region. His […]

Ceasefire negotiations break down, Israelis return home

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August 26, 2024 Names of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza seen written on the road outside the Defense Ministry Headquarters in Tel Aviv, August 22, 2024. (Photo by Tomer Neuberg/FLASH90) Despite the lack of progress in the latest round, the United States responded optimistically, calling it ‘constructive.’ By David Isaac, JNS The […]

White House says hostage talks ongoing, Israeli team to fly to Cairo later this week

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White House says hostage talks ongoing, Israeli team to fly to Cairo later this week By TOVAH LAZAROFFAUGUST 26, 2024 21:37Updated: AUGUST 26, 2024 22:48 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken is greeted by Qatari Minister of State Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, in Doha, this week. The time has come to reach a hostage […]