Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure’s on Israel over planned Rafah invasion and cease-fire talks

TEL AVIV, Israel — The White House on Sunday said U.S. President Joe Biden spoke again with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza.   Mourners pray over the […]

Israel threatened to topple Assad regime if Syria gets involved in Gaza war — report

“The Israelis clearly warned Assad that if Syria was used against them they would destroy his regime,” said a Western diplomat who requested anonymity because he is not allowed to speak to the media.   https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-threatened-to-topple-assad-regime-if-syria-gets-involved-in-gaza-war-report/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Israelis%20clearly%20warned%20Assad,to%20speak%20to%20the%20media.

Israel gears up for potential ICC warrants over Gaza actions, Foreign Minister warns of backlash

Israel prepares for potential ICC arrest warrants for top leaders over Gaza actions. Foreign Minister urges missions abroad to brace for backlash. TOVAH LAZAROFF APRIL 28, 2024 20:03 Updated: APRIL 28, 2024 21:11 Israel instructed its embassies abroad to prepare for a severe antisemitic backlash should the International Criminal Court issue arrest warrants against top […]

Mortality in Gaza: lies and statistics

Media and politicians have consistently (and knowingly?) misled people about the number of deaths in Gaza but a series of articles in various publications have questioned their veracity., so that the tide is turning. It’s about time. Op-ed. David Herman   Apr 26, 2024, 6:41 AM (GMT+3)   Pinpointed attack on Hamas terrorists in GazaIDF Spokesperson […]

Report: Blinken expected in Israel on Tuesday to discuss Rafah operation, hostage deal

Today, 10:24 am   US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, according to an unsourced Hebrew media report. This would be Blinken’s seventh trip to the region since war erupted in Gaza after Hamas’s October 7 massacre in southern Israel. The Kan broadcaster reports that Blinken is coming […]

Hamas leader: With a Palestinian state, we will agree to disarm

On Wednesday, al-Hayya told Al-Aksa TV that Hamas maintained its demand that a hostage deal would include a permanent ceasefire. MAARIV ONLINE JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 25, 2024 10:54 Updated: APRIL 25, 2024 11:00 Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said on Thursday in an interview with the Associated Press (AP) that the terrorist organization is […]

US: We’re urging Israel to take ‘different’ steps in Rafah

There is a “different way to go about dealing with the Hama threat in Rafah,” US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters in Washington on Wednesday. By TOVAH LAZAROFF APRIL 24, 2024 22:51 Updated: APRIL 25, 2024 07:05 The US indicated its disapproval of Israel’s plans for a major military operation in Rafah, which […]

Hamas official who praised Oct. 7 for creating regional war claims terror group would lay down weapons for two-state solution

By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 9:37 am   Khalil al-Hayya speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, who in October said that the goal of the October 7 massacres in southern Israel was to plunge the entire region into war, claims that Hamas would disband its […]

Iran’s missle attack on Israel escalates tensions and lead for a call for action – opinion

Iran’s missile attack on Israel sparks regional tensions, amplifying internal oppression and calls for international action against the regime. DR. IMAN FOROUTAN/THE MEDIA LINE APRIL 25, 2024 01:04 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missile attack on Israel on April 13-14, 2024, has escalated tensions in the Middle East and will possibly lead to a […]

IDF Spokesperson Hagari: ‘Until Hamas releases our hostages, no stone will be left unturned’

IDF Spokesperson responds to Hamas’ propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage, promises relentless pursuit until hostages are released, expressing solidarity with families. JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 24, 2024 23:40 Updated: APRIL 25, 2024 00:04  IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari released a statement on Wednesday, following the release of Hamas’ propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. […]

IDF preparing to start Rafah operation ‘very soon’ after mass evacuation of the city – report

Initially, the US had expressed firm opposition to an operation in Rafah, in fear of worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, however now they are willing to move forward with the operation. JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 24, 2024 07:55 Updated: APRIL 24, 2024 09:29  The IDF is preparing to begin the ground operation in Rafah […]

‘Ironclad’ US-Israel relations not strong enough to join counterstike on Iran – opinion

‘Ironclad’ US-Israel relations not strong enough to join counterstike on Iran – opinion Is America’s ironclad relationship with Israel actually more malleable than so adamantly advertised by the Biden White House? By MARK ELOVITZ APRIL 24, 2024 10:14   The brazen attacks by Iran and its proxies (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis) are not simply attempts to […]

North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip

North Korea and Iran have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs, possibly exchanging technical expertise and components that went into their manufacture. REUTERS APRIL 24, 2024 02:28 A North Korean delegation led by the cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, the North’s official media said on Wednesday in a rare […]