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American officials warned the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah that it shouldn’t bet on the United States holding back Israel in the event of a potential regional war that could involve Iran, Politico reported Tuesday. The warning came just after the U.S. had warned Israel that in such a war, it may not be able to help it as much as it did during the Iranian attack back in April. In recent days, a growing chorus of international voices has urged de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, as the terror group sharply escalated its attacks in recent weeks. The unusual message is meant to deter Hezbollah and comes…

As war with Hezbollah looms, hospitals prepare for every possibility, including long power outages and being cut off from access to roads; Many doctors and other staff could be called to the front lines Hospitals in northern Israel were preparing for potential war with Hezbollah, finalizing plans for two key scenarios: power outages and being cut off from access to roads, and safe areas. While no new concrete instructions have been issued, senior Health Ministry officials spoke with hospital administrators last week to verify readiness, instructing them to stockpile blood supplies for six days instead of four. Continue reading this…

In this impactful video, delve into the latest developments surrounding Steve Bannon as he faces a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Our speaker sheds light on Bannon’s unwavering spirit, highlighting his preparedness and the political implications of his incarceration. Discover the harsh reality of Bannon’s placement in a low-security federal prison and its significance amid growing political tensions. Additionally, explore the ongoing conflict in Israel, where thousands of missiles threaten daily life. Learn about the critical need for bomb shelters and the efforts to protect Israeli citizens. This video offers a deep dive into current events, political strategy,…

The Kenyan-born Israeli runner, Lonah Chemtai Salpeter was chosen to be Israel’s female flag bearer at the upcoming Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 26, according to Israel’s Ynet news. She is reportedly scheduled to hold the Israeli flag along with Ukrainian-born Israeli shooter Sergey Richter, a top candidate for male flag bearer. Salpeter (35), who was born in a tiny village in the African nation, is considered to be one of the world’s best long-distance runners and one of Israel’s leading medal candidates. As a child, she grew up without running water and used to run 16 km (10 miles) round…

Hamas took 251 people hostage on Oct. 7, of whom 116 are still captive. The number of the Israeli hostages in Gaza who are still alive could be “as low as 50,” The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing mediators in the hostage talks and a U.S. official familiar with the latest U.S. intelligence. Hamas terrorists abducted 251 people from Israel into Gaza as hostages on Oct. 7 of last year, of whom 116 have yet to be freed. According to the assessment, which was partly based on Israeli intelligence, up to 66 of them could already be dead. To…

The inauguration of a new garden in Gaza border community Kibbutz Netiv Ha’Asara to commemorate its members killed on October 7 included hoisting an Israeli flag 174 feet high, right in front of the border fence; ‘Sends a clear message to the Gaza Strip’s northern neighborhoods’ Alfredo Vachs, 84, from Kibbutz Netiv Ha’Asara, located on the border with Gaza, radiates an optimism that is truly remarkable. Despite the loss of his two sons, Amit and Yigal, in the terrorist attack on October 7, he has recently returned home and strives to keep a smile on his face. During the inauguration…

Australian Border Force has detained several citizens returning home, questioning them in order to make sure their actions while fighting for Israel do not constitute a criminal offense, the Guardian reports The Australian Border Force has scrutinized at least three citizens suspected of planning to travel to Israel to enlist in the IDF, the Guardian reported. This investigation underscores the Australian government’s cautionary stance toward its citizens who consider serving in the military of a foreign nation. Continue reading this article on ynetnews.com

Since the war’s onset, about 20,000 Hezbollah drones, UAVs and rockets have flown through Israel’s airspace and the mountainous terrain makes it difficult to know who you’re retaliating against; IDF is constantly improving its detection capability, but the Iranian proxy is not resting on its laurels either Amid the IDF’s tactical maneuvers in Gaza, the Air Force and the Air Defense Division have been locked in a complex, Sisyphean struggle for nearly nine months. The spotlight was cast once again on the issue of air defense on Tuesday when Hezbollah released a high-definition, color video showcasing drone footage of sensitive…

Israel and Hamas fundamentally agree on the terms set in the first stage, but they disagree on how to officially end the war, according to a report in Politico Official figures in the Biden administration are increasingly casting doubt on the possibility that Israel and Hamas will reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement under the current framework, according to four American sources familiar with the negotiations who spoke to Politico. Israel and Hamas fundamentally agree on the conditions set in the first stage, but they disagree on how to formally end the war, according to two sources who spoke anonymously. Despite…

Twenty-year-old swimmer Adam Maraana qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris in the 100-meter backstroke event after equaling a national record. Swimmer Adam Maraana last week made history by becoming the first Arab Israeli athlete to represent Israel at the Olympics in 48 years. Maraana, 20, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100-meter backstroke event during the Olympic trials held at the Wingate Institute in Netanya on June 6. Clocking in at 53.60 seconds, Maraana equaled the Israeli national record set by Yakov Toumarkin in 2017. The result was a fourteenth of a second faster than the qualifying time for the 2024 Olympics. Maraana said…