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Israeli Opposition Leader Denies Talks with Netanyahu on Investigative Committee Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. (Photo: Courtesy of the Spokesperson unit of the President of Israel, via Wikimedia Commons) Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has refuted claims of discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about forming an official investigation committee for the events of October 7, 2023. Lapid emphasized the need for an investigation committee to be set up immediately, stating that only the President of the Supreme Court is authorized to determine its composition. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Netanyahu is working with the opposition to select members for…
In response to a joint military exercise conducted by South Korea, Japan, and the United States, North Korea has criticized the development of what they call an “Asian version of NATO.” The exercise involved naval destroyers, fighter jets, and the US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, aiming to bolster defenses against various threats. Pyongyang has issued a statement warning against the military bloc led by the US and its allies, vowing to fiercely protect regional peace. The North Korean Foreign Ministry condemned Washington’s efforts to strengthen ties between South Korea, Japan, and NATO, citing South Korea’s potential arms supply to Ukraine…
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Serbia, Ivica Dacic, remains resolute in the face of terrorism, emphasizing that it cannot defeat the state. He announced the ongoing operation across Serbia, resulting in the arrest of Igor Despotović, Kemal Begović, and Haris Šundo from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who will be deported from Serbia. Prior to the attack on the gendarmes, the terrorist’s wife had traveled to Montenegro, prompting cooperation with the Montenegrin police to gather information. Dacic highlighted the discovery of extremist materials in the suspects’ possession, including a video pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. The prosecution will determine the…
In the early hours of the morning, chaos ensued at the Gazprom gas station in Sarajevo as a physical altercation broke out among multiple individuals. The situation escalated to a point where one man sustained severe injuries from a knife attack, leaving him with stab wounds in his left forearm. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and rushed the injured man to the Emergency Medicine Clinic for immediate treatment. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, he was subsequently transferred to the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo for further medical care. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials from the…
Israel continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.(Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ongoing violence in Gaza led by Israeli forces continues to escalate, with reports of executions and bombings in the Shejaiya neighborhood. Israeli leaders are preparing to transition to the third phase of the war, further intensifying the conflict. Casualties are mounting on both sides, with thousands of Palestinians killed and wounded in the conflict. Click here for the previous blogs. LATEST UPDATES Sunday, June 30, 12:00 pm (GMT+2) The Israeli Soroka Hospital reports receiving seriously injured soldiers from southern…
Palestinian Resistance fighters target an Israeli tank. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli military commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ivri Elbaz, stated that dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities in Rafah, Gaza, will take at least two more years due to the complex nature of guerrilla warfare and decentralized groups. The conflict shows no signs of subsiding, with ongoing ground operations restricting humanitarian aid into Gaza. In a surprising turn, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a “total victory” contradicts statements from military officials like Elbaz and army spokesman Daniel Hagari, highlighting internal conflict within Israel’s leadership. The ongoing war in…
The Biden administration is set to provide Ukraine with a $150 million arms aid package, including HAWK air defense interceptors and 155mm artillery ammunition, in response to Russia’s recent airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities. The move comes after desperate requests from Ukraine for air defense support. The package, expected to be announced on Monday, will also include other ammunition and equipment to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities. The US had started delivering HAWK interceptor missiles to Ukraine in 2022 as an upgrade to existing systems. The MIM-23 HAWK, introduced in the ’50s, has been upgraded over the years to counter jamming…
Palestine Chronicle’s Inlakesh explains how the US responded to Israel’s use of Palestinian human shields. (Photo: video grab) By Robert Inlakesh In yet another demonstration of US double standards, a viral video of Israeli soldiers using a wounded Palestinian as a human shield in Jenin forced the US State Department to issue a condemnation. The United States, known for its double standards, condemned Israel’s use of Palestinian human shields after a video went viral showing Israeli soldiers using a wounded Palestinian in Jenin. This condemnation stands in stark contrast to the response when similar accusations were made against Palestinian group…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Design: Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff 66% of Israeli Public Wants Netanyahu to Retire: Poll A recent poll by Israeli Channel 12 revealed that two-thirds of the Israeli public prefers Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics and not seek a seventh term. Despite this, Netanyahu has resisted calls for early elections. The ongoing genocidal war in Gaza adds to the international scrutiny of the situation. Recent Poll Trends Netanyahu’s popularity has been on a decline as shown in recent polls. One survey indicated that only 35% view him as suitable for prime…
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza. (Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, The Palestine Chronicle) By Jeremy Salt Its end as a Zionist state would be the start of a new beginning, undoing all the damage done since Balfour: the state can go but the people can survive alongside everyone else in a new state founded on the equality of all. An Australian television discussion raised the question of Palestine recently, highlighting the urgent need to delve beyond the surface and cliches to understand the roots of the ongoing conflict. The Gaza genocide has exposed the true nature of Israel, entrenched in centuries of antisemitism…