Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-hamas-passover-rafah/
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/us-17-countries-demand-hamas-release-hostages-held-gaza-rcna149393
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
‘Stay strong,’ parents tell Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas airs propaganda clip
timesofisrael.com/in-hamas-propaganda-clip-israeli-american-hostage-hersh-goldberg-polin-describes-hell/
Erdogan must not roll out the red carpet for Hamas: The photos of the Turkish president with the Hamas boss in Istanbul are irritating. Courting the terrorist ...
nzz.ch/meinung/erdogan-darf-der-hamas-nicht-den-roten-teppich-ausrollen-ld.1827403
Quick Glance: Turkey Should Not Provide Sanctuary to Hamas
- The images of the meeting between the Turkish President and the Hamas leader in Istanbul are causing unease. Supporting the terrorist organization is problematic. The Islamists are no longer suitable as negotiating partners for resolving the Middle East conflict.
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniya with a certain statesmanship and drew parallels between Hamas and Turkish insurgents. Turkey adamantly refuses to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- Speculations are arising about a potential relocation of Hamas leaders from Qatar to Turkey. Qatar is under pressure due to its closeness to Islamists. Turkey could be an appealing choice for Hamas.
- Moving the Hamas headquarters to Turkey would be a provocation towards Israel and its allies. Hamas has discredited itself as a reliable negotiating partner. A political resolution of the Middle East conflict should exclude the involvement of Hamas.
Middle East politics: Annalena Baerbock deserves recognition: Israel's government is trying to use a leak to discredit the German Foreign Minister as naive ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/annalena-baerbock-nahostpolitik-benjamin-netanjahu
Paid articlePaid Police said to use ‘skunk,’ water cannons to disperse Jerusalem rally for hostages
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Pelosi: Netanyahu an obstacle in two-state solution and should resign: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4614869-pelosi-israel-netanyahu-should-resign/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-22-24/
Israel-Hamas: Turkey's Erdogan, Hamas Official Meet on Gaza: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Hamas’s political leader on Saturday to discuss ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
- Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.
- Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.
- Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-04-22-2024-85da1c989f71f8c3bf00d8b45a0ed7f1
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Will US sanction Israeli battalion? Netanyahu will 'fight it with all my strength'
usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/21/israel-war-updates-hamas-gaza/73404390007/
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister said in an interview a few days ago on Galatz an Israeli army-owned radio station that there are '2 million Nazis ... Show more
"Caren Miosga" | “Is that misogyny?” - AfD boss under pressure: Caren Miosga confronts AfD leader Chrupalla with misogynistic statements from his party ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
- Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.
- The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.
- Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.
- Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
Doha threatened with expulsion: Hamas leaders explore move from Qatar to Oman: The Hamas leadership has been controlling the terrorist organization from Qatar ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hamas-Anfuehrer-loten-Umzug-von-Katar-nach-Oman-aus-article24888641.html
Hezbollah says 3 operatives killed; IDF strikes in south Lebanon for third time today
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#Israeli Prime Minister #BenjaminNetanyahu has vowed to ramp up military pressure on #Hamas . Watch video here
Erdoğan meets Hamas leader: This cannot continue like this. One comment: Show more
Erdogan meets Hamas leader: Have a nice weekend with the terrorist
Erdogan meets Hamas leader: Have a nice weekend with the terrorist
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
arabnews.com/node/2494711/middle-east
War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-recep-tayyip-erdogan-will-hamas-anfuehrer-ismail-haniyyeh-empfangen-a-8bf4de00-0710-4b07-8a4e-cc0b349dc33e
The Israeli Prime Minister said he spoke with Rishi Sunak and appreciates suggestions and advice but emphasised that Israel will make its own decisions in its ... Show more
Baerbock in Israel and at the G7 summit: Berlin's inconclusive Instagram diplomacy
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
Humza Yousaf hits back at JK Rowling in row over misogyny law: The First Minister said author JK Rowling had made an ‘astonishing accusation’
scotsman.com/news/politics/humza-yousaf-hits-back-at-jk-rowling-in-row-over-misogyny-law-4594950
The Fate of Israel’s Hostages After Iran’s Rocket Attack: Ruth Margalit writes about how Iran’s recent attack on Israel and the potential for an Israeli response ...
newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-fate-of-israels-hostages-after-irans-rocket-attack
Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government, with some demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call off the half-year-old war in Gaza amid a ... Show more
Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages | Reuters
Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages | Reuters
Biden seeks diplomatic global response as Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-seeks-diplomatic-global-response-as-israel-hails-success-in-blocking-irans-attack
Israel shoots down Iran's missiles, but we face tough questions about Gaza – and our future
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/14/israel-war-iran-hamas-hezbollah-conflict-future/73277545007/
NEW: Crime writer Val McDermid has said that misogyny directed towards former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is 'disgusting' ... Show more
Now it’s up to Israel: De-escalate or retaliate against Iran?: Tehran’s barrage of drones and missiles was a face-saving maneuver, successfully repulsed ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/iran-attack-israel-failed-deescalate-retaliate/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Opinion | Military Aid to Israel Cannot Be Unconditional: Israel’s leader has turned his back on America’s entreaties.
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/opinion/israel-military-aid.html
Micheál Martin criticises ‘absurd’ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/micheal-martin-criticises-absurd-claims-by-israeli-ambassador-on-irish-attitude-to-hamas/
Netanyahu still believes he is the state: Because Netanyahu relies on the radical right for his coalition, he has squandered every opportunity to demonstrate ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4591119-netanyahu-still-believes-he-is-the-state/
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences over the death of his three children and his grandchildren in an Israeli air ... Show more
TV duel for the Thuringian state election: Seven statements by Höcke and Voigt in the fact check
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
foxnews.com/media/sen-fetterman-president-biden-us-response-iran-attacks
Is Israel perpetuating a cycle of radicalization rather than ending it?: For months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been insisting that the goal ...
npr.org/2024/04/12/1198911236/israel-hamas-gaza-middle-east-netanyahu
Israeli airstrike kills three sons of Hamas political leader in Gaza as ceasefire talks stutter
cnn.com/2024/04/10/middleeast/hamas-leader-ismail-haniyeh-sons-killed-israel-gaza-intl-hnk/
Anwar Ibrahim launched a scathing rebuke against Israel after an airstrike claimed the lives of Hamas leader Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons and two ... Show more
Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming from: Out of anger at Benjamin Netanyahu, more people are once again taking to the streets ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/israel-netanjahu-protest-100.html
Biden calls Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a mistake, deepening rift between the two allies
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-calls-netanyahus-approach-to-war-in-gaza-a-mistake-deepening-rift-between-the-two-allies
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
What Netanyahu's abrupt Gaza withdrawal means for Israel, Rafah op: While negotiations continue for a hostage release and cease-fire deal between Israel and ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/what-netanyahus-abrupt-gaza-withdrawal-means-israel-rafah-op
Walls close in on Netanyahu over Rafah invasion : The walls are closing in around Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under immense pressure from ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4586861-walls-close-netanyahu-rafah-invasion/
Hamas says it is studying cease-fire proposal after negotiators leave Cairo: Hamas said it would respond to the proposal but criticized it for not meeting ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Israel’s war in Gaza reaches an inflection point: Troops are pulling out, more aid is going in and peace talks are progressing.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/israel-war-gaza-turning-point-future/
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
- Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.
- Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.
- Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.
- Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Palestinians return to Khan Younis; Hamas studying Gaza cease-fire proposal
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna146956
Left-wing politician Gregor Gysi criticizes the situation for the civilian population in the Gaza Strip on maischberger and calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Netanyahu's power poker: "He can definitely pull this off for a few more months": No hostage deal with Hamas, no ceasefire and miserable poll ratings: How does ...
spiegel.de/ausland/benjamin-netanyahu-wie-israels-premierminister-sein-politisches-ueberleben-gelingt-a-0b81ced4-e77b-4c90-8fde-13bf5689af20
Biden administration clings to cease-fire talks with no Plan B: The U.S. strategy is first to get the fighting to stop, with the hope that a hostage release and ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/12/biden-israel-gaza-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Biden Administration's Cease-Fire Efforts Under Scrutiny
- The Biden administration's aspirations to end the war in Gaza and progress towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine hinge on securing a temporary cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages.
- The U.S. strategy focuses on halting the conflict momentarily, aiming for subsequent cease-fires, hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of post-war Gaza under Palestinian Authority.
- Arab involvement, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is pivotal in negotiations to push Israel towards considering a separate Palestinian state amidst escalating tensions.
- With no contingency plan in place, pressures from potential Iranian strikes and the condition of the hostages in Gaza intensify the urgency for a breakthrough in the cease-fire discussions.
Netanyahu Says Date for Rafah Invasion Has Been Set as Israel Continues Its Deadly Attacks
democracynow.org/2024/4/9/headlines/netanyahu_says_date_for_rafah_invasion_has_been_set_as_israel_continues_its_deadly_attacks
Iran warns Israel its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike: Top military adviser says ‘none of the embassies of the (Israeli) regime are safe ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-embassies-damascus-strike-b2524754.html
Shifts in Israel bring Gaza cease-fire talks to a critical point — again: New pressures, particularly on Israel, have raised hopes that negotiators can strike a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/israel-hamas-ceasefire-talks-negotiations/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Day after publicly criticising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the toll on civilians in Israel’s campaign against Hamas ... Show more
From The New York Times Opinion Section
“Israel must destroy Hamas as a military and political force in the territory while minimizing harm to civilians ... Show more
Opinion | Netanyahu Must Go - The New York Times
Opinion | Netanyahu Must Go - The New York Times
Scottish Labour candidate suspended after being accused of sharing 'racist' tweets linking Humza Yousaf to Hamas
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-candidate-suspended-after-being-accused-of-sharing-racist-tweets-linking-humza-yousaf-to-hamas-4586539
Benjamin Netanyahu says date for offensive in Gaza's Rafah has been set: Talk of a fresh offensive in Gaza comes as negotiations between Israel and Hamas in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/513860/benjamin-netanyahu-says-date-for-offensive-in-gaza-s-rafah-has-been-set
Editorial: Netanyahu is responsible for deepening Israel-U.S. rift: Israel's conduct in war against Hamas has eroded international support since Oct ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-09/editorial-netanyahu-biden-rift
#FirstpostAmerica : Hamas has rejected an Israeli ceasefire proposal that was made at the talks in Egypt’s capital Cairo. Hamas says that the proposal was rejected as ... Show more
PAS condoles Hamas leader who lost sons, grandchildren in airstrike: Hadi says vengeful, ruthless attack will not dampen resolve of Palestinian fighters.
malaysiakini.com/news/702266
Paid articlePaid Biden pledges US commitment to Israel’s security ‘ironclad’ in face of Iranian threat
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Netanyahu says date has been set for Rafah invasion: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date has been set for the Israeli military’s invasion of ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4581255-netanyahu-says-date-has-been-set-for-rafah-invasion/
War in Gaza reaches 6-month mark: Officials and lawmakers marked six months since the militant group Hamas attacked southern Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4579820-war-in-gaza-reaches-6-month-mark/
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel withdraws ground troops from southern Gaza, IDF says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/idf-suspends-2-military-commanders-after-deadly-airstrike-israeli-media-108866461
AP Photos chronicle 6 months of devastation in Gaza war with no sign of an end: .
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-photos-964bcd9e90a42940e6044245cc2786f9
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on twitter on Monday, stating that his government is working tirelessly to release captives and reach ... Show more
The risk of wider war in the Middle East looms over Biden’s reelection effort: Six months into Israel’s war with Hamas, President Joe Biden is becoming ever more ...
cnn.com/2024/04/07/politics/israel-hamas-wider-war-middle-east-biden/
🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Israelis rally against Netanyahu as Gaza war reaches half-year mark: TEL AVIV: Tens of thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israelis-rally-against-netanyahu-gaza-war-reaches-half-year-mark-4248231
Six months after Oct. 7, Israel’s borderlands are frozen in time — and fear: In Israel’s south and north, neighborhoods are still front lines ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/06/israel-six-months-october-7/
AP report: Biden asks Egypt and Qatar to urge Hamas on hostage deal: President Joe Biden on Friday wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/ap-report-biden-asks-egypt-and-qatar-to-urge-hamas-on-hostage-deal
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel withdraws ground troops from southern Gaza, IDF says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/idf-suspends-2-military-commanders-after-deadly-airstrike-israeli-media-108866461
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