CBS reports that Tehran has not yet decided on the form of attack on Israel.
CBS News reports that Iranian officials are discussing ways to attack Israel: using drones and missiles or conducting a covert operation. According to sources, the Hezbollah secretary general does not plan to act without Iran's consent and does not want to escalate the conflict with Israel. American diplomacy is aimed at reducing the risk of […]
Foreign Policy: Ukraine and Israel are gradually distancing themselves from the 'hesitant' US
Ukraine and Israel have carried out their latest operations in secret from the US. Ukrainians and Israelis are forced to hide their plans from the “timid ally”. Kyiv and Jerusalem are distancing themselves from Washington, planning wars against Russia and Hamaswrites Foreign Policy. According to Foreign Policy, the White House was not warned about the […]
Hezbollah and Iran have reduced the readiness of their missile units. This became known from Israeli news.
Hezbollah and Iran have lowered their missile readiness levels, postponing a strike on Israel to avoid escalation while talks in Qatar are ongoing, Israeli intelligence says. The New York Times cited five sources as saying Iran's response to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh would come later. But Israeli officials caution that assessments are changing rapidly […]
Biden said the chances of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza are “closer than ever.”
US President Joe Biden said there is a high probability of concluding a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. “We are closer than we have ever been,” Biden told reporters at the White House. A US official, speaking anonymously with reporters, said mediators were preparing to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage swap, the AP […]
Gaza ceasefire talks suspended, scheduled to resume next week.
Gaza ceasefire talks have been suspended until next week as negotiators try to agree on an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas, which the US and EU have designated as a terrorist organisation, and the release of hostages, mediators said on August 16. The United States, Qatar and Egypt said Washington had presented a […]
Many in the US are asking Harris to withdraw her support for Israel.
Vice President Kamala Harris will soon be in Chicago to accept her party’s presidential nomination. But she faces a demanding audience as voters gather to protest the Biden administration’s policies toward Israel. Despite Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Palestinian groups are planning a march at the Democratic National Convention. The protesters are against financial support […]
What's the matter? Putin's “friendly” countries refused to condemn the Ukrainian Armed Forces' invasion of the Kursk region, Israel is also silent
Official Jerusalem is not reacting to what is happening. The so-called Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, a certain Moskalkova, demanded that the UN “condemn the attack of Ukraine on the Kursk region” and “condemn terrorism on the part of Ukraine and take measures to prevent gross mass violations of human rights,” the hapless ombudsman […]
UN calls for ceasefire in Gaza to save children from dangerous disease.
The United Nations calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to vaccinate 640,000 children against polio. The World Health Organization has announced the need to vaccinate children with the oral nOPV2 vaccine, but without a humanitarian pause, this will be difficult. Two rounds of the vaccination campaign are planned – at the end of […]
Biden said a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip was getting closer.
US President Joe Biden said they were closer than ever to a ceasefire in Gaza, but said no deal had been reached because peace talks were suspended until next week, Reuters reported. Biden expressed cautious optimism, telling reporters in the White House Oval Office: “I don't want to jinx it… we can get something done. […]
The Israel Defense Forces conducted a refueling exercise for IAF fighter jets.
During the exercise, pilots practiced refueling maneuvers in various conditions, which allows them to be prepared for action in a real combat situation. These exercises are part of the IAF's regular training and help maintain a high level of professionalism among flight crews. Such events enable the IDF Air Force to remain combat-ready and effectively […]
Video: “Israel and Ukraine are expanding cooperation, especially in military technologies” – Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Korniychuk
“We had high expectations of Israel. We were told so much about how close we were friends that we believed it and had high expectations. And when the Russian Federation launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, it turned out that our expectations were in vain. But we are not just friends, we are relatives. About […]
The US has proposed new conditions for Israel and Hamas, negotiations are ongoing.
The Israeli delegation returned from Qatar. CIA Director William Burns and Biden's aide Brett McGurk remained in Doha. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in Israel on Monday. Blinken's visit was postponed due to fears of an Iranian attack on Israel. The Americans have brought a new proposal that could reconcile the demands […]
Borrell recommends that the EU impose sanctions against Israeli settlers.
Josep Borrell condemned what happened in the Palestinian settlement of Jit and the “virtual impunity” of Israeli settlers who encourage violence in the West Bank. On August 15, 2024, an act of aggression occurred in Jita, when a group of Jews set fire to the houses and cars of Palestinians. Borrell proposed new sanctions against […]
Minister Katz proposed that France and Great Britain jointly respond to Iran in the event of an attack.
The Israeli Foreign Minister met with his French and British counterparts on August 16, 2024. The Maariv website reported on the meeting, where Israel's support for a possible threat from Iran was discussed. Minister Katz expressed hope for help from international allies in the event of an attack. In a statement after the meeting, the […]
Washington's decisions have worsened the situation in the Middle East – WSJ.
With an Iranian attack on Israel possible this week, officials in Washington and Tehran face the risk of escalation that could have serious consequences for both sides. The United States has warned Iran, both directly and through proxies, that a retaliatory attack on Israel could cause serious damage to the Iranian government and economy. Neither […]
Netanyahu's office denied rumors of Galant's resignation.
The information about the alleged resignation of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant was denied by an adviser to the Prime Minister's Office. Netanyahu allegedly dismissed Galant, but this turned out to be only “leaked” information, and the decision remains hypothetical. There have been reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and Galant for some time, particularly over […]
Holocaust Seminar at Ukrainian Center for Historical Studies: Important Lessons for Ukraine and Israel
An important event took place in Kyiv, highlighting the close cooperation between Ukraine and Israel in the field of education and preserving the memory of past tragedies. Deputy Ambassador of Israel Liron Finkelstein opened the annual seminar for teachersorganized “Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies” in cooperation with the Israel Memorial “Yad Vashem”. This seminar, supported […]
Evidence of Russian and Iranian influence on the outcome of the vote has emerged ahead of the 2024 US elections.
Iran has stepped up its efforts to interfere in the November U.S. election and increase polarization in the country, Microsoft researchers said in a report, using hacking and creating fake news sites that target far-left and far-right citizens. Among the Iranian-founded news networks is Nio Thinker, which began as a site devoted to the war […]
Israel releases five senior Hamas members from prison
Five senior Hamas officials were released without making any concessions, including the founder of Hamas in Hebron and former ministers of Ismail Haniyeh's government. They were met by supporters of the organization with a celebratory procession. Those released include high-profile activists such as the founder of Hebron Hamas, a former MP and a minister in […]
The IDF attacked about 30 targets in Gaza in 24 hours.
The IDF continues its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the center and south. The Israeli Air Force has attacked about 30 targets in the past 24 hours. The 252nd Division has discovered tunnels and attacked militants with drones. The 98th Division forces are operating in the south of the sector, attacking rocket […]