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Israel Supreme Court orders Ultra-Orthodox Jews to be drafted into the military By Mick Krever and Mike Schwartz Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest in Jerusalem against compulsory military service, on April 11,. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, potentially impacting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. The court also ordered funding withdrawal from religious schools whose students do not comply with draft notices. This decision could lead to a significant shift in Israel’s military dynamics, as ultra-Orthodox men have been largely exempt from military service since the country’s inception. The ruling…

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expresses deep concern over the escalating violence on Israel’s border with Lebanon, warning of the growing risk of a regional conflict. Baerbock emphasizes the need to prevent further suffering and unintended escalation as tensions rise in the region. Highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Baerbock criticizes human rights violations and the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. She urges Israel to avoid losing itself in the war against Hamas and notes the negative impact of rising anger on Israel’s security. As a historic ally of Israel, Germany acknowledges its responsibility while also advocating for…

Lebanese whistleblowers have made startling accusations claiming that Hezbollah is using the Beirut airport to store a significant amount of Iranian weapons. According to a report by The Telegraph, Hezbollah is allegedly storing ballistic missiles, rockets, and anti-tank guided missiles at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. In response, Lebanon’s Minister of Information denied the reports, calling them lacking in credibility and aimed at straining the atmosphere. The Lebanese Air Transport Association also refuted The Telegraph’s claims, stating that the news was baseless and could endanger the safety of airport workers and passengers. Amidst these conflicting reports, calls for an independent…

Israeli Defense Forces Face Troop Shortages and Internal Conflict As casualties rise in the war against Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are struggling with troop shortages. Recent events, including the deaths of eight soldiers in an explosion in Rafah, highlight the challenges facing the army. Public opposition to the war and political conflicts between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his defense minister add to the complexity. The IDF’s internal struggles come at a critical time in the conflict with Hamas. The army chief’s warnings about military shortages echo concerns that the war cannot be sustained at its current intensity.…

Photo: Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in south Lebanon near the border with Israel on June 19, 2024. © Rabih Daher, AFP Summary UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns against turning Lebanon into “another Gaza” amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially leading to a wider regional war. Despite a “pause” in Gaza by the Israeli military, humanitarian aid flows remain disrupted, as Armenia officially recognizes a Palestinian state, defying Israel’s opposition. Israel and Hezbollah engage in cross-border fire while Israel approves plans for a Lebanon offensive, raising fears of a full-blown conflict where Hezbollah’s…

Anti-Government Protests Rock Tel Aviv with Over 150,000 in Attendance An estimated 150,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv for the biggest anti-government rally since the Gaza war began, organized by the anti-government protest organization Hofshi Israel. Protesters waved Israeli flags and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, demanding new elections and the release of captives held in Gaza. Signs reading “Crime Minister” and “Stop the War” filled the streets as demonstrators voiced their frustration over Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza, accusing the right-wing coalition of prolonging the conflict. Former head of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency,…

An Israeli soldier walks next to a fire after attacks from Lebanon near Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel [File: Ammar Awad/Reuters] With tensions escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran warns that any Israeli offensive against Lebanon would result in the “ultimate loser” being the Zionist regime. Iran’s mission to the United Nations issued a statement cautioning Israel that a war with Hezbollah could lead to the destruction of infrastructure in both Lebanon and the occupied territories, with Israel being the biggest loser. Israel retaliated with a threat towards Hezbollah, indicating that they will take necessary actions soon to confront the…

Unfolding Tensions in the Middle East: A Potential Israel-Lebanon Conflict Photo: Black smoke billows following an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the Israeli border on June 21, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.Rabih Daher—AFP/Getty Images By FIRAS MAKSAD The recent Israel-Hamas conflict has escalated fears of a broader clash between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Following Hezbollah’s release of drone surveillance footage in northern Israel, Israeli officials warned of an “all-out war.” This comes after continuous border skirmishes since the Hamas attack in October, resulting in displacement and casualties on both…

Netanyahu Criticizes Military Plans for Aid Delivery in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disapproval of military plans for daily tactical pauses in fighting to allow aid delivery in Gaza. The pause, set from 0500 GMT to 1600 GMT along a main road into Gaza, was met with criticism from Netanyahu, highlighting tensions over aid distribution in the region. The military clarified that operations would continue in Rafah, where significant casualties were reported. The clash underscores political divisions within the coalition and the military regarding the ongoing war in Gaza. Former general Benny Gantz’s recent resignation from the government…

Israeli War Cabinet Dissolved After Key Members Quit Netanyahu’s Government Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet overseeing the fighting in Gaza, following the departure of Benny Gantz, a former military chief, from his government. Gantz’s absence increases Netanyahu’s reliance on ultra-nationalist allies, complicating negotiations to end the war in Gaza. The War Cabinet, formed in unity after an attack by Hamas, consisted of Gantz, Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The latest ceasefire proposal in exchange for hostages taken by Hamas and ongoing fighting in Gaza and Lebanon highlight Israel’s critical decisions. Despite recent tensions, a…