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Netanyahu Says Israel Must ‘Break Free from Dependence’ After Tensions With Trump Administration
Israeli premier says country must reduce reliance on foreign weapons, build independent military capabilities
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Gulf States To Activate Joint Defence Pact, Doha Summit Condemns Israel Attack in Qatar
The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar following Israel’s attack.
France Will Recognise Palestinian State, Macron Says
France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said. In a post on X, Macron said the formal announcement would be made at a session of the UN General Assembly in New York. “The urgent need today is for the war in Gaza to end and for the civilian population […]
Khamenei Says Iran Will ‘Never Surrender’, Warns Off US
The speech came six days into the conflict, with Trump demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” while boasting the United States could kill Khamenei and fuelling speculation about a possible intervention.
Netanyahu Says Assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Would End, Not Escalate, Conflict
Asked if Israel would target Ali Khamenei, Israeli premier says Israel is ‘doing what we need to do’
Ex-Israeli Minister Gallant Admits Gaza Tunnel Image Was Faked to Derail Truce Talks
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has admitted that a widely publicised image of an alleged Hamas tunnel on the Gaza-Egypt border was fabricated to delay a prisoner exchange agreement and inflate perceived threats to Israel. In August 2024, the Israeli military claimed it had discovered a massive tunnel in the Philadelphia Corridor—the narrow buffer […]
Trump says Hamas Should Free All Hostages By Midday Saturday Or ‘Let Hell Break Out’
“As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock, I think it’s an appropriate time. I would say, cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out. I’d say they ought to be returned by 12 o’clock on Saturday,” Trump said.
Hamas Says It Will Delay Hostage Release For Saturday
A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage release would be delayed. A Hamas spokesperson said Monday that the group will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire agreement. Israel and […]
‘US Will Take Over The Gaza Strip, We’ll Own It’: Trump
Asked if the US will send troops to the Gaza Strip, he responded: “If it’s necessary, we’ll do that.“
Israel and Hamas Agree Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel launched a campaign to destroy Hamas – which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the US and others – in response to an unprecedented cross-border attack on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.
‘Breakthrough’ Mediators Presents Israel and Hamas Final Draft Of Deal To End The War In Gaza
Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight ‘breakthrough’ in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump
With Assad Gone, Israel Captures Syria Buffer Zone, Ends Border Agreement
Israel sends ground forces beyond demilitarized zone on border with Syria, marking 1st Israeli entry into Syrian territory since 1973
Qatar Agrees To Kick Hamas Out Of Doha Following US Request
Qatar has been a major player in efforts over the past year to try to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, in no small part because senior members of the militant group are based in Doha. Major negotiations have taken place in the Qatari capital for that reason.