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Category Archives: Israel & Middle East
Ever since October 7, every Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jew knew an unprecedented demand for Haredi enlistment in the IDF would come on the day after the war. The “day after” is yet to come, but the demand is already being made – and in no uncertain terms.
YNET The Haredi IDF draft requires compromise on all sides David Hager February 15, 2024 The day after the massacre, it was clear that the original proposed conscription law, which granted blanket exemption for Haredim from military service, had met … Continue reading
The philosemitic new president of Argentina declared Hamas ‘21st-century Nazis,’ crying on a visit to a Gaza border kibbutz – and while praying at the Kotel
JEWISH INSIDER Israel’s leadership embraces Argentina’s Milei on tearful tour Lahav Harkov February 9, 2024 From the moment he descended from a chartered El Al plane in Israel, wearing a “Bring Them Home Now” dog tag to advocate for hostages … Continue reading
When the IDF began incursions into Gaza City, Sinwar and his comrades fled from the subterranean Hamas command centers of northern Gaza to the compounds in Khan Younis where they likely remain with the hostages
YNET Deep underground: A look at the IDF’s campaign inside Hamas tunnels Ron Ben-Yishai February 7, 2024 Until the seizure of materials in Hamas facilities in Gaza City, we were unaware of the true extent, structure, and purpose of the … Continue reading
Moody’s becomes first major rating agency to downgrade Israel’s creditworthiness, citing prolonged war with Hamas and the toll it’s taking on country’s finances
REUTERS Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit rating on war risks; outlook negative Pushkala Aripaka February 10, 2024 Moody’s downgraded Israel’s credit rating on Friday, citing material political and fiscal risks for the country from its war with the Palestinian militant group … Continue reading
“The sensational 1 to 50, or near enough, kill ratio achieved by the IDF in fighting Hamas in Gaza is all the more exceptional for reasons that neither official Americans nor official Israelis care to mention”
TABLET MAG Why Israel Is Winning in Gaza Edward Luttwak February 9, 2024 … the IDF did not fall into the illusion that normal infantry soldiers, howsoever well-trained, could venture into invariably booby-trapped and deviously interlinked Hamas tunnels and fight … Continue reading
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As Netanyahu’s political rivals were busy protesting against him, Israel’s enemies were making preparations to invade Israel.
GATESTONE Judicial Reform Controversy Emboldened Israel’s Enemies by Khaled Abu Toameh February 14, 2024 The controversy over the judicial reform proposed by the government of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year was what likely encouraged Iran’s terror proxies Hamas, … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Judicial Reform, Red Cross
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Glick: The United States is intent on reaching a ceasefire because the Biden administration remains committed to its strategic objective of appeasing Iran at Israel’s expense
JNS Biden’s and Blinken’s words do real harm Jonathan S.Tobin February 9, 2024 Words matter. That’s the thing to remember about the libelous descriptions of Israel’s efforts to eradicate Hamas terrorists that came forth from both U.S. President Joe Biden … Continue reading
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Tagged Antony Blinken, Gaza, Hamas, Joe Biden
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Netanyahu is under competing pressure from far-right members of his coalition government, who say they will quit rather than endorse any deal that fails to eradicate Hamas, and from families of hostages who demand a deal to bring them home.
ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) Netanyahu rejects Hamas truce plan after meeting with Blinken Associated Press and Staff February 7, 2024 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected a proposal for a Gaza war truce by Hamas, saying victory … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza, Hamas
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If Israel can’t stop weapons from infiltrating Gaza now, what does the situation look like when it is dealing with an “independent” state?
BREITBART Blinken Tried to Meet Privately with Israeli Military Chief; Netanyahu Nixed Joel Pollak February 7, 2024 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken tried to meet privately with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on Wednesday, without … Continue reading
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Tagged Antony Blinken, Joe Biden
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U.S. officials using pro-Palestinian NGO sources to back controversial effort aimed at sidelining Jewish state
TABLET MAG The Fraudulent Case Against ‘Violent Settlers’ Liel Leibovitz February 5, 2024 …According to sources in and out of the U.S. government familiar with Fenzel’s reports and advocacy, nearly every claim presented by the USSC as fact seems to … Continue reading
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