The Times, March 21, 2024 Event Binyamin Netanyahu has told senior US Republicans that Israel “won’t stop” its planned Rafah offensive, even if it lacks American support. The Israeli prime minister spoke to senators at a lunch in Washington via videolink, after earlier admitting “disagreements” with President Biden over the potential military operation in the… Lees verder We won’t stop Rafah offensive, vows Netanyahu
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Israel strikes Hezbollah ‘military compound’ in Lebanon
Daily Telegraph, February 23, 2024 Event A Hezbollah “military compound” in Lebanon has been hit by an Israeli strike amid ongoing cross-border fire as tensions intensify in the Middle East. Hezbollah claimed that two paramedics affiliated with the group and one of their fighters were killed in a “direct” attack on a civil defence centre… Lees verder Israel strikes Hezbollah ‘military compound’ in Lebanon
World War Three is approaching fast, and too few are willing to admit why
From older news, which should not have been missed: The Telegraph, January 29, 2024 Event Are we on the brink of a third world war? In the age of “peak apocalypse”, it is easy to laugh off such a question. After all, we already find ourselves on permanent pandemic-watch, are besieged daily by predictions of ecological… Lees verder World War Three is approaching fast, and too few are willing to admit why
Israel gives Hezbollah ten days to move from border or face major operation
Israel World News, January 21, 2024 Event Israel is giving Hezbollah ten more days to move away from its border and then its military will significantly escalate its reactions to the terrorists’ rain of rockets on northern Israel, The Washington Post reported Friday. Although the end-of-January deadline isn’t absolute, according to officials cited by the paper, the Israelis… Lees verder Israel gives Hezbollah ten days to move from border or face major operation
Jordan moves military closer to the border with Israel
Israel News, January 16, 2024 Event In an ominous sign of an expanding regional war, Jordan has been seen moving its army closer to the border with Israel. Israeli towns along the Jordanian border have reported gunfire towards their communities from the Jordanian soldiers. With the Hamas war raging and the potential for Israel’s North becoming… Lees verder Jordan moves military closer to the border with Israel
Hezbollah warns of ‘new escalation’ as Israeli response to attacks intensifies
Jerusalem Post, December 2023 Event A Hezbollah MP warned that Israeli airstrikes that caused widespread damage in the town of Aitaroun near the Israeli-Lebanese border on Sunday were a "new escalation," adding that the terrorist group would continue its attacks on Israel, in a statement to Reuters. Hassan Fadlallah warned that the terrorist movement would respond to… Lees verder Hezbollah warns of ‘new escalation’ as Israeli response to attacks intensifies
Netanyahu demands Moscow sever ties with Tehran
Associated Press, December 11, 2023 Event Israel has demanded that Russia cut ties with Iran, as Jerusalem holds Tehran responsible for most of the terrorist activity in the Middle East, the Israeli government said in a message on its website on Dec. 10. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that Russia stop allying itself with Iran,… Lees verder Netanyahu demands Moscow sever ties with Tehran
Antisemitic incidents on the rise since Hamas attack
Event Guardian, October 15, 2023 Antisemitic incidents are increasing as Israel’s retaliation against Gaza intensifies, a council leader in Greater Manchester has warned as police in the region deployed extra officers to deal with hate crime. Bury, home to more than 10,700 Jews, has seen reports of antisemitism increase throughout the week, according to council leader Eamonn O’Brien.… Lees verder Antisemitic incidents on the rise since Hamas attack
War looms on border with Lebanon
Event The Times, October 19, 2023 On either side of the Lebanese-Israeli border, villages have turned into ghost towns as the spectre of another war looms; both sides have been here before and neither want to return. As airstrikes have pounded the Gaza Strip, the rhetoric from Iran has grown in intensity: if the atrocities… Lees verder War looms on border with Lebanon
Netanyahu says Israel is at war after Hamas launches multi-front assault
Hamas attacks Israel unexpectedly
Netanyahu: We’re about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it
US negotiators are seriously considering Saudi Arabia’s requests for a civilian nuclear programme and “iron-clad” security guarantees from Washington in return for normalising ties with the Jewish state.
Nuclear plant evacuation feeds fears of sabotage
Enerhodar was founded on 12 June 1970 for building and serving the Zaporizhzhia thermal power station. It is that nuclear power station that is now under treath.
Iran assembles allies for rocket attacks on Israel
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad emphasised the solidity of the relationship between Damascus and Tehran during his final meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, who visited Syria in recent days.
U.S. Arms Warplanes With ‘Bunker Busting’ Bombs in Message to Iran
Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2023. Event The US Air Force has sent a chilling message to Iran after sending warplanes armed with 'bunker busting' bombs. The US military confirmed it has dispatched powerful 250-pound bombs on A-10 Warthogs in a bid to give pilots a better chance of deterring Iran by destroying ammunition bunkers. Forces have been repeatedly… Lees verder U.S. Arms Warplanes With ‘Bunker Busting’ Bombs in Message to Iran
Russia ‘sends a message’ with first missile attack on Israeli jets in Syrian war, expert says
2022 May 20 Event A Russian counter-attack on Israeli forces in Syria has raised fears of a potential escalation to the conflict, with experts fearing a similar provocation “within days”. This week, Russia launched missiles on Israeli jets that had flown over Syria and struck targets north of Damascus. Several casualties were reported and the Syrian army returned fire… Lees verder Russia ‘sends a message’ with first missile attack on Israeli jets in Syrian war, expert says