A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, a rare critique from a member of the security establishment at a time of war. The comments by Moshe Yaalon came amid mounting criticism of the Israeli military’s conduct in Gaza. They were swiftly denied and […]
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday over differences on the prosecution of the war in Gaza — a risky step at a moment when Israel is fighting on two fronts. The move sparked protests across the country, including a large gathering near the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem. Mr.
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But the other leaders questioned why Rutte of all people, who will take over as secretary-general of NATO in October, would want to stop the bloc from investing in its security, Tusk told journalists on Friday. “Everybody, almost everybody, loudly reminded Mark Rutte that he will soon take up the role of NATO secretary general,
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President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that France is “ready to contribute more to the defense of Europe.” In an interview published in several French newspapers Macron said France’s nuclear weapons could be part of a common European defense strategy. It is the second time in recent days where Macron has expressed France’s readiness to get more involved. On Thursday,
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“NATO defense ministers have agreed to step up and provide further military support, including more air defense. NATO has mapped out existing capabilities across the lines and there are systems that can be made available to Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said. “So I expect new announcements on air defense capabilities for Ukraine soon … I expect concrete
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03/05/2024March 5, 2024 Russian warship destroyed in Black Sea, Ukraine’s military says The Ukrainian armed forces claimed on Tuesday to have destroyed a Russian warship close to the Crimean peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. Military spokesman Andriy Yusov said the “Sergey Kotov,” a “Project 22160” class Russian patrol boat, had been
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Pentagon chief received treatment for an infection following surgery for prostate cancer. United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from hospital after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from senior administration officials, including President Joe Biden. Austin, 70, was admitted to Walter Reed National
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Israel Defense Forces raid Gaza schools allegedly used as Hamas bases Fox News IDF publishes video of troops battling Hamas operative hiding in Gaza tunnel shaft The Times of Israel Watch: Video shows Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza for ‘last Hamas strongholds’ CNN IDF uncovers Hamas ambush utilizing children’s cries in Hebrew Ynetnews Israel-Hamas war: IDF fights on ruins
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Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory,” wrote Winston Churchill. “He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king.” Churchill, considered one of the greatest English orators of all time, wrote those words when he was but 22,
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Hamas rocket launch site found inside Boy Scout hall, Israel Defense Forces say | LiveNOW from FOX LiveNOW from FOX Israel Defence Forces Say Hamas Hides Rockets In Playgrounds, Swimming Pools NDTV Israel Vs Hamas Today | Israel Vs Hamas News | Israel Remembers Hostages | English News | N18V CNN-News18 IDF says troops found Hamas rocket launchers
