Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Criticism From Defense Minister Recent discord between Netanyahu and Gallant in Israeli government amid security challenges and external threats. Top News · Aug 13, 2024
US Lifts Restrictions On Saudi Weapons, With Eye On Resolving Gaza More than three years after imposing limits on human rights grounds over Saudi strikes in Yemen, the State Department said it would return to weapons sales "in regular order, with appropriate congressional notification and consultation." Latin Times · Aug 13, 2024
Labour MP Clive Lewis accused of trying to blame Israel for UK’s far-Right riots Despite the criticism no disciplinary action will be taken against Clive Lewis by party whips, the Independent understands The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu's coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack Cracks are widening in a public tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
Ilhan Omar, member of the ‘Squad’, wins Minnesota Democratic primary Minnesota race is last in series of heated primaries for progressive Democrats who have criticized the Gaza war The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2024
What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine? Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024
Reginald D Hunter embroiled in row after Israeli pair are ‘hounded out’ of Edinburgh fringe show The couple were called ‘genocidal’ by fellow spectators, some of whom shouted ‘Free Palestine’ Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024
Far-right Minister Leads Israelis In Prayer At Flashpoint Mosque Compound Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Israelis into the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in annexed east Jerusalem Tuesday and performed prayers marking a Jewish holiday, sources said. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024
Iran Rejects European Call To Refrain From Retaliation European nations urge Iran to avoid escalating tensions, while Israeli airstrikes in Gaza result in civilian deaths, raising humanitarian concerns. Top News · Aug 13, 2024
Iran Rejects Western Calls To Stand Down Israel Threat Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran late last month. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024
Reginald D Hunter at centre of antisemitism storm after Israeli couple ‘branded genocidal by Fringe hecklers’ Two Israeli audience members left Edinburgh Fringe performance after being ‘booed’ The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
Sky News presenter clashes with Israeli spokesperson on media access in Gaza A SKY News journalist challenged an Israeli spokesperson on allowing international journalists to enter Gaza... The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024
Brickbat: Heckler's Veto An Israeli team was barred from taking part in the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after government officials in the cities of Ghent and De Pinte objected to the team's presence. Officials in both cities cited threats to protest and disrupt the tournament if it went forward with Israeli… Reason · Aug 13, 2024
Hamas says Israeli captive killed, two wounded in Gaza The Israeli army says it’s investigating but could not refute or confirm the claims of casualties in separate incidents. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 Why should US troops pay the price for Biden’s failure to rein in Netanyahu? Small, poorly defended bases in the Middle East are targets because the president refuses to disown Israel’s reckless PM, says former US army officer Harrison Mann
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024 Red Sea: Ship targeted in latest suspected attack by Yemen's Iran-sponsored Houthis Tuesday's attack came as Yemen's main sponsor, Iran, weighs a possible retaliatory attack against Israel
Top News · Aug 13, 2024 Lebanon's Health System Prepares For Possible Conflict Escalation Lebanon's health care system braces for potential conflict with Israel amidst challenges. Health sector struggles due to crises, shortages, and limited res...
Top News · Aug 13, 2024 Houthi Rebels Target Ship In Red Sea Attacks Houthi rebels suspected in Red Sea ship attacks amid Israel-Hamas conflict, disrupting trade routes and raising regional war concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 Middle East crisis: Only Gaza ceasefire deal would stop Iran from retaliation against Israel, senior officials say – as it happened Iran has vowed severe response to assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
France 24 · Aug 13, 2024 Biden says Gaza ceasefire could deter Iran from retaliating against Israel US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring. His remarks came after Iran rejected Western calls to "stand down" its threat of reprisals. Read our liveblog…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel The long read: This summer, one of my lectures was protested by far-right students. Their rhetoric brought to mind some of the darkest moments of 20th-century history – and overlapped with mainstream Israeli views to a shocking degree
International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024 Iran Could Make 'Significant' Attack On Israel This Week: White House Iran could launch a "significant" attack on Israel as soon as this week, the White House said Monday, as US President Joe Biden discussed the crisis with European leaders.
International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024 Fitch Downgrades Israel Citing War In Gaza US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Israel a notch on Monday, warning that its ongoing conflict against Hamas in Gaza could last "well into 2025" and weigh on economic activity.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024 Biden officials grilled over reports US bomb was used in Israeli strike on Gaza school Biden administration is ‘concerned’ about weekend strike that killed more than 90 people, but can’t say whether US bombs were used
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls Iranian president amid fears of wider Middle East war The phone call was part of a day of intense negotiations amid fears of a wider war in the Middle East