Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three people sheltering there. “Every innocent life lost is a tragedy. We share the grief of the families and the faithful,” he said in a statement. The incident happened on Thursday when an Israeli … Read more
Netanyahu suffers another blow as second Haredi party quits Israel government Financial Times Ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli coalition, weakening Netanyahu The Washington Post News Wrap: 2nd party exits Netanyahu’s parliament coalition, leaving him with a minority PBS Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Allies Threaten His Coalition Government The New York Times Netanyahu’s governing coalition is fracturing. Here’s what it means for Israel … Read more
Israel at War Day 634 IDF: Missile From Yemen, Two Rockets From Gaza Fired at Israel, All Intercepted Haaretz Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, sirens expected, says IDF The Times of Israel Israel’s defence chief threatens to retaliate for Houthi missiles Reuters Huckabee says that US B-2 bombers ‘need to visit Yemen’ after Houthis missile intercepted The Jerusalem … Read more
“Nobody is able to tolerate this humanitarian situation right now. So we need decisions. And the high representative was asked to bring initial proposals to the table and she will do it … during July and probably the [Foreign Affairs Council] will take some measures,” he went on. Kallas presented the findings of an internal … Read more
US President Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to their agreed ceasefire. In a region that’s seen its fair share of instability, the conflict between Israel and Iran is threatening to create unprecedented chaos. US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, just hours after Iran launched missiles towards the US military base in Qatar. … Read more
Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah. Israeli air raids have targeted the outskirts of several areas in south Lebanon, including the villages of Zrariyeh, Kfrar Milki and Ansar, according to the country’s National News Agency. The attacks on Monday appear to have targeted open … Read more
Several B-2 stealth bombers were spotted approaching Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Sunday following the U.S.’ strikes against Iran. On Sunday, the Pentagon shared details about Operation Midnight Hammer, the massive, complicated mission that struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, calling it the “largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history.” The … Read more
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies. Israel and Iran are in the second week of the conflict. As well as inflicting damage, both countries are putting their economies under strain. Israel has spent billions of dollars on its war on Gaza and has upped its spending considerably with its largely air-based attacks … Read more
THE SECOND week of Israel’s war on Iran may be even more dangerous than the first. In Iran the destruction is relentless: on June 21st there were strikes on its Isfahan nuclear facility and more assassinations. For Israel, after a dazzling display of prowess, the coming days threaten to expose horribly the limits of its … Read more
Global fears rise over nuclear risk from confrontation in the Middle East. Israel says that ending Iran’s nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms, but has never admitted that. So, what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides, and what are the … Read more