Macron called on the Iranian president to abandon the “logic of revenge.”
On August 7, 2024 at 10:22 p.m., French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to avoid the “logic of revenge” following the assassination of the Hamas leader. This information was reported by the France Presse agency. Macron also stressed the need to do everything possible to prevent a new military escalation in […]
Gaza ceasefire talks nearly complete, Blinken says
On August 7, 2024, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza were in their final stages. The US is working with Egypt and Qatar to reach an agreement to avoid further action in the Middle East. According to Euronews, Blinken stressed that further attacks only escalate the conflict […]
“Kursk Operation” – Zakharova was outraged by the “inhuman silence of the West”, Gerasimov promised to defend himself.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed “concern” over the West’s silence on the invasion of Kursk Oblast. She called on the international community to “condemn the actions of the Ukrainian regime,” which, she said, “feels impunity.” It should be noted that the Ukrainian forces that launched the invasion have advanced into Kursk Oblast, already […]
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Patriot, Zelensky’s visit, USA, big war, Russia and Iran and Hezbollah, Israeli society’s attitude to Ukraine — in an interview with Ukrainian media
On whether a major war will start in the Middle East, relations between Israel, the USA, and Ukraine, the future arrival of Hasidic pilgrims, and Ukrainian refugees — Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky discussed these topics in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. Combat actions in the Gaza Strip have become routine for the world, similar […]
The contribution of the outstanding physicist and dissident to science and his legacy in Israel and Ukraine: The Mark Azbel Prize was awarded for the first time at Tel Aviv University
Shimon Briman on the website “Details” reported on August 6, 2024 that the Tel Aviv University hosted the first ceremony of the Mark Azbel Prize, dedicated to the memory of the outstanding physicist and dissident who fought against the Soviet regime for repatriation to Israel. Mark Azbel (1932-2020) received his higher education and began his […]
In support of Israel, Ukrainian Ambassador refuses to attend Nagasaki atomic bombing memorial ceremony
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Serhiy Korsunsky will not take part in the ceremony to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, which will take place on August 9, 2024. Ukraine joined the demarche along with the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Australia and other countries after Japan did not invite Israel to […]
The United States is ready to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The US State Department urged Hamas to accept the deal. Israel noted that it had not yet received any response from the terrorists. A State Department spokesman said that “Hamas must stop attacking Israeli civilians and accept the offer of a limited ceasefire.” Recall that militants from the Group of Radical Countries recently attacked in […]
Germany has called on its citizens to leave Lebanon.
Rumours of a possible evacuation from Lebanon have given a false sense of security to German citizens in the country. A German Foreign Ministry spokesman today, August 7, urged them to leave Lebanon immediately, Reuters reports. “It's time to leave Lebanon,” a Foreign Ministry spokesman said, urging citizens to organize their exit, even if it […]
The Israeli army has issued new evacuation orders for Palestinians in northern Gaza.
Today, August 7, the Israeli army issued orders to evacuate Palestinians from areas in northern Gaza that were attacked at the start of the war with Hamas in October. Militants fired rockets into Israel, prompting an Israeli invasion. Army spokesman Avichai Adraei issued evacuation orders for Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahia, two ruined towns that […]
Iran May Abandon Military Conflict with Israel – Washington Post.
According to the Washington Post, Iran is looking for ways to avoid a direct military confrontation with Israel and the United States after the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran. There is a possibility that Iran will stop firing rockets at Israel to avoid escalating the conflict. According to the newspaper, US President Biden […]
The majority in the United States does not support sending American soldiers to Israel.
A recent poll in the US found that most Americans do not support the idea of sending troops to defend Israel in the event of a serious threat. The study, conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, found that 55% of respondents oppose such a move, while 41% support it. A majority of Republicans […]
Türkiye files bid to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice.
Turkey intends to submit a request on August 7 to formally join the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Turkey has repeatedly criticized Israel for bombing Gaza in its war against Hamas, a terrorist group designated by the United States and the European Union. […]
UN peacekeepers leave Lebanon.
UN missions in Lebanon have begun evacuating their staff, including families of peacekeepers. The number of workers in non-emergency missions is also being reduced. Families of foreign embassy staff are also leaving Lebanon, although no country has yet carried out a full evacuation. In Cyprus, European countries are preparing teams for the emergency evacuation of […]
Analysts explain why Russia decided to help Iran against Israel – they are pressuring the West to hold back from providing further military aid to Ukraine
Institute for the Study of War (ISW) emphasizes Russia's dependence on Iran, noting that Russian officials continue to coordinate and cooperate militarily with Iran. As ISW analysts note, one of the reasons is concern about Russian interests in the region, but not only that. An Iranian diplomat (yeah) told IranWire that Russia opposes Iranian strikes […]
Israeli air force strikes terrorist targets in southern Lebanon – from Israel news.
The Israeli Air Force attacked a military building where terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, the army press service reported. The terrorists were identified in the Yarun area, where Golani special forces were operating. Additionally, terrorist infrastructure facilities used by Hezbollah in the Kfar Kila region of southern Lebanon were […]
Local authorities and the Russian Ministry of Defense disagree about the events that took place in the Kursk region.
Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexey Smirnov and several Russian military bloggers reported that military actions were continuing in the border areas of Sudzhansky and Korenevsky districts of Kursk Oblast. These reports contradict statements by the Russian Defense Ministry and the Russian FSB that the raids were repelled. The source of information about the events […]
US military aircraft were sent to Israel.
The US is preparing to attack Israel. Ten F/A-18 fighters have arrived at a military base in the Middle East from the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt. They are designed to protect Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its allies, the Times of Israel reported, citing a US official. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has […]
WP reported on Netanyahu's change of position on the hostage deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may be closing in on a hostage deal, according to a senior Washington Post columnist. After a tense exchange with the US president, Netanyahu opted not to amend the deal, moving away from his previous position, the report said. The prime minister had previously insisted on new conditions, including control over […]
Attack on US base in Iraq – Lloyd Austin threatens US enemies in the Middle East.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States would not tolerate attacks on its troops in the Middle East after a rocket attack in Iraq injured seven American troops. The attack on the Ain al-Asad base was the third targeting American troops in three weeks. “Make no mistake, the United States will not tolerate attacks […]
The US and its allies are asking Iran and Israel “not to make things worse.” Washington's support for Jerusalem will continue, Blinken said.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his country, along with allies in the Middle East and beyond, had conveyed a message to Israel and Iran about the need not to escalate the conflict in the region. He stressed that the US continues to work to stabilize the situation and is ready to defend Israel […]