Author: Naharnet Newsdesk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is finally heading to the White House for a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden and potential Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. The meeting comes at a pivotal moment for all three leaders as they face mounting pressure to end the nine-month war in Gaza, which has claimed over 39,000 lives. Biden is working to finalize a proposal to release remaining hostages in Gaza in three phases while Netanyahu navigates political pressures at home. Harris, on the other hand, aims to showcase her leadership capabilities and support for Israel amidst scrutiny from both political…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vigorously defended Israel’s actions in the Gaza war during a fiery address to Congress, urging U.S. support against Hamas. Despite citing unverified intelligence and dismissing criticism, Netanyahu faced protests outside the Capitol over the Palestinian death toll and hostage crisis. While Netanyahu touted aid trucks sent to Gaza, critics argue delivery challenges persist due to ongoing conflict. The Prime Minister accused protesters of being influenced by Iran, although he provided no concrete evidence. Netanyahu also defended Israel’s targeting practices and evacuation efforts, omitting details of intelligence failures and hostage rescue missions. However, he failed to…

A shocking incident involving author Salman Rushdie was revealed by prosecutors, who stated that a man attacked Rushdie due to a fatwa issued by a Hezbollah leader. The attacker, Hadi Matar, believed he was carrying out a religiously motivated act of terrorism by targeting Rushdie in 2022. The new federal charges include terrorism-related offenses, highlighting the serious nature of the attack. Matar, a U.S. citizen with ties to Lebanon, pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to vigorously defend himself. The case has garnered international attention due to Rushdie’s well-known past and the violent nature of the attack. The…

The recent terrorism charges against Hadi Matar revealed a disturbing motive behind the knife attack on author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar, a U.S. citizen, was allegedly inspired by a Hezbollah leader’s endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death. The indictment unveiled in Buffalo implicated Matar in acts of terrorism, aligning himself with the Iranian-regime-backed Hezbollah. Facing charges of attempted murder and assault at the state level, Matar pleaded not guilty to federal terrorism charges. Despite the complexity of the case, Matar’s attorney vows to mount a vigorous defense. Rushdie, who suffered severe injuries in the attack, recounted his…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful speech to Congress, emphasizing U.S.-Israeli unity and garnering support for Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran-backed groups. Netanyahu praised President Joe Biden and criticized protesters of the war as “useful idiots” of Iran. Despite some Democrats boycotting the speech and protests outside the Capitol condemning the war, Netanyahu received bipartisan standing ovations from lawmakers. The Israeli leader highlighted the importance of America and Israel standing together to achieve victory. With growing criticism in Israel, Netanyahu aimed to portray himself as a respected statesman. However, the absence of top Democrats like Vice President…

The German government has taken a significant step in the fight against extremism by banning the Islamic Center Hamburg and its affiliated organizations. The Hamburg-based group was accused of promoting the Iranian leadership’s ideology and supporting Hezbollah in Lebanon. As police conducted raids in 53 locations across Germany, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that the ban was necessary due to confirmed suspicions gathered from previous investigations. Faeser highlighted that the Islamic Center Hamburg promoted an extremist ideology in Germany, supported Hezbollah, and spread antisemitism. The group was also accused of aggressively disseminating the ideology of the Iranian Revolution in the…

by Naharnet Newsdesk 24 July 2024, 15:30 Amid cross-border clashes with Hezbollah, Israel has made the decision to cancel the upcoming school year in areas near the border with Lebanon. Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced the news, stating that students from these northern communities will instead be able to attend schools in other parts of Israel. With over 62,000 Israelis displaced from northern areas and more than 90,000 Lebanese fleeing their homes in southern Lebanon due to the violence, tensions are high. Previously, the Israeli government had planned to start the school year on September 1 in these border…

In a surprising move, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a “national unity government” in post-war Gaza. The agreement, brokered by China, aims to address the division between Fatah in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza. However, analysts remain skeptical about the potential impact of this deal, citing previous failed reconciliation attempts. The agreement paves the way for an “interim national reconciliation government” for the region. While some view this as a positive step towards unity, others question the practicality of the deal given ongoing obstacles, including Israeli opposition to Hamas’s involvement in…

Hamas and Fatah, along with other Palestinian groups, have signed an agreement in Beijing to work towards national unity and establish an interim national reconciliation government post-war in Gaza. China, playing the role of mediator, described the deal as a step towards ruling Gaza together once the conflict ends. The agreement comes after nine months of war sparked by Hamas’s attack on Israel, resulting in significant casualties and humanitarian crises. China, along with envoys from various countries, facilitated the meeting and emphasized the importance of reconciliation for peace and stability in the Middle East. While it remains uncertain if the…

Recent developments in the Red Sea, Israel, and Yemen show the potential for a devastating region-wide escalation, according to the U.N. envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg. Despite escalating actions, there is a glimmer of hope as Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to de-escalate measures that were tightening their grip on the banking and transport sectors. The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2014, has seen a decrease in fighting since a six-month truce in 2022. However, clashes have recently been reported along multiple frontlines, indicating a risk of full-scale war. The economic divide between the warring parties has further complicated…