Israel Calls Trump’s Victory ‘New Beginning’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Donald J. Trump’s victory in the presidential elections a new beginning.
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Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister As Israel Prepares for Iranian Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing a “gradually deepening crisis of trust.” The move comes as Israel braces for a potential Iranian attack amid U.S. election results.
Israel Informs UN that 1967 Agreement Recognizing UNRWA is Canceled
Israel on Monday (November 4) officially notified the United Nations that the Jewish state is withdrawing from the 1967 agreement through which it recognized and worked with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. In informing the UN that it no longer recognizes UNRWA, Israel contends that, as only 13 percent of aid to Palestinians comes through this agency, there are other sources of assistance for them.
Israel Kills Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad Commanders
Israel’s military confirmed Monday that it had “eliminated” critical leaders of the Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad group and Hezbollah in Lebanon after killing several other commanders over the weekend.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Explore Security Agreement Without Ties to Israel Normalization
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement that excludes an Israel normalization deal, with hopes to finalize it before President Biden’s term ends in January, Axios reported on Monday.
Israel Confirms Strike Targeting Hezbollah Intelligence Unit Near Damascus
In a rare statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that on Monday, it conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence division near Damascus.
Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Syrian State Media Claims
Explosions occurred near Damascus at a prominent Shiite sanctuary guarded by Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, with Syrian state media attributing the strikes to Israel.
Iran Threatens ‘Strong and Complex’ Attack on Israel
In defiance of U.S. warnings against striking Israel, Iran is threatening a complex response involving more powerful warheads and additional weaponry, according to Iranian and Arab officials familiar with the plans, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Pentagon Deploys B-52 Bombers to Middle East Amid Tensions Between Israel and Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the arrival of B-52 bombers to the region as Israel prepares for a possible Iranian attack.
Iran Reportedly Preparing Major Strike from Iraq Within Days Before U.S. Election
Iran may be planning an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory using its terrorist proxies with a large arsenal of drones and ballistic missiles, possibly ahead of the U.S. presidential election, according to Israeli intelligence cited by two Israeli sources, Axios reported.
Israel Claims That 70% of Hezbollah’s Drones Have Been Destroyed
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it had destroyed approximately 70% of Hezbollah’s drones, primarily since intensifying its operations in mid-September. In addition to this significant reduction, the IDF reported the elimination of 10% of Hezbollah’s drone operators, including the commander of the entire unit.
Israel Strikes Leaves Iran ‘Defenseless, Naked,’ Officials Say
Iranian officials say Israel has caused “deep alarm in Iran” by destroying all four Russian-made S-300 air defense systems protecting the Islamic Republic.
Lebanon Hopes Ceasefire ‘Within Hours’ As Hezbollah ‘Agrees To Withdraw’
Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati hopes for a ceasefire with Israel in the “coming hours” after Hezbollah “agreed to withdraw beyond the Litani River,” several sources say.
Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Alliance For Palestine After Warning Israel
Saudi Arabia has hosted the first high-level gathering of a new global coalition to press for a Palestinian state after Iran urged the world to stand up against Israel.
Israel: ‘No New Diplomatic Missions Other Than Embassies In Jerusalem’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
No new diplomatic missions other than embassies will be allowed in Jerusalem, which Israel regards as its “eternal undivided capital,” the Jewish nation’s parliament, the Knesset, decided Tuesday.
Israel’s Strike on Iran Damaged a Site Experts Believe Is Connected to Nuclear Weapon Development
A secretive Iranian military base that experts believe is connected to Tehran’s nuclear weapons program appears to have been damaged by Israel’s air strikes on Saturday, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Israel’s October 26 strikes were in retaliation for the barrage of some 200 ballistic missiles launched at the Jewish state by Iran’s Islamic regime on October 1.
Iran Supreme Leader Seeks World Coalition Against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has urged the world to stand up against Israel in a military coalition “if necessary” after the Jewish nation struck army sites in Iran on Saturday, killing at least four military personnel.
‘Iron Beam’ Set to Fully Deploy by 2025
Israel’s Iron Beam, a high-powered laser air defense system, is set to become operational by mid-2025, Israel’s Defense Ministry announced Monday, as the government announced a 2 billion-shekel ($536 million) arms agreement.
Israel Bans United Nations Relief Agency UNRWA
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, voted Monday for legislation banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA), which services Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Egypt Proposes Two-Day Ceasefire For Israeli Hostages
Egypt proposed on Sunday an initial two-day ceasefire in Gaza to exchange four Israeli hostages of Hamas for some Palestinian prisoners amid ongoing deadly clashes.