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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on Wednesday against mounting international criticism over Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar the previous day, and compared the operation to US actions in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, despite the strike ostensibly failing to kill any of its intended targets. The premier took a defiant tone in an English-language video defending Israel’s actions, and warned Qatar that either it must “expel” the Hamas politburo members or “bring them to justice, because if you don’t, we will.” Comparing the Hamas-led assault of October 7, 2023, to the September 11…

Israel has authorized Indonesia to conduct humanitarian airdrops to Gaza beginning next week, according to a report early Sunday, August 17. While countries typically route approvals through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, this green light reportedly came via the Prime Minister’s Office. Indonesia does not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel, though evolving contacts and statements by Jakarta’s leadership suggest potential shifts under certain conditions. The move expands avenues for aid delivery as conflict conditions complicate ground logistics. Officials described the invitation to join airdrop efforts as open to any country willing to help feed civilians. For both…

The Israel Defense Forces released on Tuesday a video clip showing terrorists recently posing as members of the humanitarian organization, World Central Kitchen (WCK). “The terrorists deliberately attached the [WCK] emblem and wore yellow vests in an attempt to disguise their activities and avoid being targeted, cynically exploiting the status and trust given to aid organizations,” the IDF stated. The Israeli military further revealed that representatives of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) “verified the information with the WCK, confirming that the vehicle seen in Gaza with the organization’s emblem had no connection to its activities.” Hamas…

Despite denial from US officials, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed that the terror organization is holding direct talks with the US, Israeli media reported Thursday, citing an interview with Sky News in Arabic. “We believe that President Trump is doing the hard work of reducing tensions in the region, which is what motivates us to continue communicating with the American administration, regardless of the team,” Naim said. Naim also claimed that Hamas told the deal mediators and the US that Hamas is ready to return all the hostages immediately if the terror group receives a promise that it will lead to…

The terrorist organization Hamas has officially asked the United Kingdom to remove it from the country’s terror list, the British news outlet The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The Jihadist organization justified its request by saying that it is “a Palestinian Islamic liberation and resistance movement whose goal is to liberate Palestine and confront the Zionist project.” The senior Hamas political bureau official, Mousa Abu Marzouk, argued that the terrorism designation of Hamas is “unjust” and accused the British government of being complicit in alleged Israeli crimes. “The British government’s decision to proscribe Hamas is an unjust one that is symptomatic…

The terrorist organization Hamas has officially asked the United Kingdom to remove it from the country’s terror list, the British news outlet The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The Jihadist organization justified its request by saying that it is “a Palestinian Islamic liberation and resistance movement whose goal is to liberate Palestine and confront the Zionist project.” The senior Hamas political bureau official, Mousa Abu Marzouk, argued that the terrorism designation of Hamas is “unjust” and accused the British government of being complicit in alleged Israeli crimes. “The British government’s decision to proscribe Hamas is an unjust one that is symptomatic…

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to use military force if the nuclear talks with Iran, which are set to begin this Saturday, fail. In that case, Israel would take a leading role, he added. “If it requires military, we’re going to have military. Israel will obviously be very much involved in that – it’ll be the leader of that,” he said. The comment made to reporters in the Oval Office is the first time he threatened Iran with Israeli strikes. However, he quickly added, “Nobody leads us. We do what we want to do.” The summit planned on Saturday in the…

Marking 500 days since the October 7 massacre, the Washington Hebrew Congregation was filled with a national prayer for the return of the hostages due to efforts from the Jewish Federations of North America on Tuesday. Hamas captivity survivors and their family members addressed a crowd of hundreds of people who showed up in support. Among the survivors who presented were Noa Argamani and Ilana Gritzewsky, both of whom have partners who remain in Gaza captivity, Avinatan Or and Matan Zangauker. In addition, Gal Dalal, brother of hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal, also spoke, in addition to Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of hostage…

Israeli delegation returns from Athens with plans to triple trade volume, marking Greece as a key economic ally amid fallout from Turkey-Israel tensions Greece is on track to become Israel’s primary trade partner, replacing Turkey within months, as Israel seeks to mitigate the economic fallout from a Turkish boycott on economic ties with the country. Israel’s reciprocal boycott of Turkey has exacerbated disruptions across construction, industry, and commerce. According to initial estimates, following a discreet visit of an economic delegation to Greece last week, trade between the two nations is expected to triple, surging from $1.3 billion to approximately $4…

US intelligence services have identified a complex supply chain set up by the Houthis in China since the beginning of the attacks in the Red Sea—i24NEWS has the scoop A secret collaboration between Beijing and the Houthis has been uncovered, revealing a vast network of supply of sophisticated armaments that threatens the stability of the Red Sea. According to American intelligence sources speaking to i24NEWS, the Iran-backed Yemeni terror group is using Chinese-made weapons in their attacks, in exchange for immunity for ships flying the Chinese flag. US intelligence services have identified a complex supply chain set up by the Houthis…