Author: Itamar Eichner
Reports suggest Israel is poised to launch an offensive on Lebanon in July if Hezbollah continues its attacks. Tensions have escalated, with Hezbollah targeting Israel and prompting evacuations, while the IDF retaliates without halting further aggression. Lufthansa suspends night flights to Beirut amid fears of all-out war, urging caution as several countries advise their citizens to leave the area. The U.S. prepares for potential conflict by deploying an amphibious assault ship to deter escalation and facilitate evacuations. 2 View gallery IDF troops train ahead of a possible offensive on Lebanon (Photo: IDF) 2 View gallery U.S.S Wasp amphibious assault ship…
The Simon Wiesenthal Center Urges Japanese Government to Denounce Denial of Terror Attack The Simon Wiesenthal Center has called on the Japanese government to publicly denounce instances of denying the October 7 massacre, including the rape of Israeli women by Hamas terrorists. The call comes after a Japanese journalist, Miki Otaka, claimed in a video that Israeli women were not raped during the terror attack. Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center sent a letter to the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, highlighting Otaka’s denial of the Hamas terror attack and sexual violence against Israeli women. Cooper pointed…
Netanyahu Takes Action Against Absent Ministers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had enough of ministers skipping cabinet meetings without permission. Recent absences by government officials prompted Netanyahu to implement sanctions for those who fail to attend the weekly gathering. Among the absentees were Yoav Gallant, Miri Regev, Moshe Arbel, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Mai Golan. During the meeting, Netanyahu expressed his frustration, stating, “If I can come, you can too.” He emphasized the importance of attendance at government meetings and instructed Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to implement a procedure where ministers must seek approval in advance for any absence. The…
Israeli Officials Discuss Potential Conflict with Hezbollah In a recent meeting, Israeli officials including Ministers Gallant, Ben-Gvir, Dermer, and Prime Minister Netanyahu debated the possibility of a conflict with Hezbollah in the north. Minister Gallant expressed willingness to reach an agreement to avoid war, but Minister Ben-Gvir was skeptical, citing past failures. The US intelligence warns of a potential conflict, with both sides preparing for battle. The Pentagon has deployed ships to the region as a precaution. The tension is high, with European countries advising their citizens to leave Lebanon. While the US tries to mediate a cease-fire, Israel faces…
Amal Clooney’s Controversy with ICC and The Hague Invasion Act Amal Clooney, human rights lawyer and wife of George Clooney, made headlines for her role in pushing the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Clooney, serving on the ICC advisory forum, advocated for warrants against Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif. Israeli civil rights organization Shurat HaDin raised concerns about Clooney’s actions, alleging that her involvement in ICC investigations on U.S. soil violated the American Service-Members’ Protection Act or The Hague Invasion Act. This…
ICC to Deliberate Jurisdiction in Issuing Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Gallant The pre-trial chamber is set to discuss the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction to prosecute Israeli citizens, specifically Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This follows a request by the United Kingdom, considered a “friend of the court,” to examine the matter, causing a postponement of the arrest warrants. With the court agreeing to address its jurisdiction over Israeli citizens, it may potentially nullify the arrest warrants under the argument that international agreements, like the Oslo Accords, take precedence over ICC decisions. The UK’s submission…
Finance Minister’s Bold Proposal Sparks Controversy Recently, the Finance Minister made a groundbreaking proposal to legalize illegal West Bank outposts and impose sanctions on PA officials. These actions were in response to perceived hostilities against Israel at The Hague and the recognition of a Palestinian state in Europe. However, the defense establishment opposed these measures, citing concerns about the potential consequences. As a result, the discussion surrounding the proposal has been temporarily suspended. \ Source link
Netanyahu Warns Retired U.S. Generals of Iran’s Threat to Conquer Saudi Arabia In a recent meeting with retired U.S. generals and admirals, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning about the growing threat of the terror axis led by Iran. In a video posted by his office, Netanyahu highlighted the march of the terror axis towards conquering Saudi Arabia. The statement comes in the midst of the Biden administration’s efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, an initiative that Netanyahu has opposed due to his stance on acknowledging a Palestinian state. Netanyahu stressed the need to deter Iran…