Egypt warns it may withdraw from Gaza war mediation over ‘attempts to doubt’ its role

Threat comes after officials say Cairo mishandled the latest round of hostages-for-truce talks and as it’s being blamed by Israel, US for withholding aid from Strip By JACOB MAGID  and AGENCIESToday, 5:01 am   Two women walk on an asphalt road in the middle of a deserted camp for displaced Palestinians on the border with Egypt in […]

White House: We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations. Elad BenariMay 23, 2024, 6:53 AM (GMT+3) The White House said Wednesday it opposed “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state after Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would recognize one, AFP reported. President Joe […]

Iran leader to Haniyeh: ‘Zionist entity will one day be eliminated, Palestine will rise from the river to the sea’

23 May 2024, 12:00 am   Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, speaks with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, center, as Iran’s acting President Mohammad Mokhber sits at left, during their meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 22, 2024. (Official website of the Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei tells […]

White House to continue Rafah talks, may be warming up to operation

“What we have seen so far in terms of Israel’s military operations in that area has been more targeted and limited,” Sullivan said. HANNAH SARISOHN MAY 22, 2024 21:55 US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan addressed reporters at the White House on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since returning from a weekend trip to […]

Ireland and Norway recognize Palestinian state, Spain to follow

‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognize Palestine as a state,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said, as he explained that the move was his country’s response to the Gaza war. TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 22, 2024 08:21 Updated: MAY 22, 2024 11:02  A STUDENT protester waves a Palestinian flag above Hamilton Hall on […]

Israel recalls envoys over Palestinian statehood, ‘We won’t stand silent’

“I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries’ decisions to recognize a Palestinian state,” Israel Katz said. TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 22, 2024 11:07   Israel recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to protest the declarations by both countries that they recognize Palestine […]

Norway recognizes Palestinian state, Ireland to follow

‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognize Palestine as a state,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said, as he explained that the move was his country’s response to the Gaza war. TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 22, 2024 08:21 Updated: MAY 22, 2024 10:11 A STUDENT protester waves a Palestinian flag above Hamilton Hall on […]

Netanyahu: US Has Three Times the Number of Deaths from Starvation as Gaza

David Israel14 Iyyar 5784 – May 22, 2024 Photo Credit: From CNN screenshot CNN’s Jake Tapper interviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, May 21, 2024.     In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the charges brought by the ICC prosecutor against himself and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as […]

In the eye of the storm: How will the ICC warrants affect Israel? – editorial

In the eye of the storm: How will the ICC warrants affect Israel? – editorial The issuing of arrest warrants will not make much difference to supporters and opponents of Israel save for reinforcing people’s pre-existing opinions. By JPOST EDITORIAL MAY 22, 20 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz […]

US ‘satisfied’ with new Rafah invasion plan: Report

May 22, 2024 “The Israelis have updated their plans. They’ve incorporated many of the concerns that we have expressed,” said Biden administration official. By World Israel News Staff The Biden administration has signaled its approval of a revised Israeli military operation in Rafah, which is significantly less wide-scale than the original plan. In recent weeks, […]

Russia starts tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said was a response to Western “threats”. Throughout its two-year offensive on Ukraine, Moscow has repeatedly talked-up its arsenal of nuclear weapons and its readiness to deploy them if it senses an existential threat. The West has accused […]

ICC prosecutor claims no evidence Israeli courts are probing alleged crimes in Gaza

Karim Khan’s office says dialogue will continue with Israel as case moves forward, despite canceled visit to the region; White House to work with Congress on bipartisan response By TOI STAFF, JACOB MAGID  and LAZAR BERMAN  22 May 2024, 12:00 am   International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan looks on during an interview with AFP at the Cour […]

In complete secrecy: Egypt altered the hostage deal terms before handing to Hamas – report

Qatari officials have denied involvement with the altered deal, placing the blame squarely on Egypt. MAARIV JERUSALEM POST STAFF Updated: MAY 22, 2024 00:31 Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 6, 2024. In Israel, protesters block a highway demanding the immediate […]