Dozens of Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound - Jordan News
Such incursions often escalate tensions in Jerusalem and are condemned by Palestinians and many international observers as violations of the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites.
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Start of Weapons Withdrawal from Palestinian Camps in Lebanon - Jordan News
The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee announced that the first phase of the handover of weapons from Palestinian camps in Lebanon will begin today, Thursday, with the arms to be placed under the custody of the Lebanese Army. This marks a significant step after decades of armed Palestinian presence in Lebanon, which began with the Cairo Agreement. اضافة اعلان In a statement published by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the committee said: "Today marks the beginning of the first phase of the process of handing over weapons from within the Palestinian camps, starting with the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut, where an initial batch of weapons will be delivered and placed in the custody of the Lebanese Army. This handover will represent the first step, to be followed by further batches in the coming weeks in Burj al-Barajneh and other camps." The committee added that this disarmament process is in implementation of the resolutions of the Lebanese-Palestinian summit held on May 21, 2025, between Presidents Joseph Aoun and Mahmoud Abbas, which affirmed Lebanon's sovereignty over its entire territory, the extension of state authority, and the enforcement of the principle of exclusive arms possession by the state. It also noted that the move comes in line with the resolutions of the joint meeting of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee held on May 23, 2025, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and attended by representatives of both Lebanese and Palestinian authorities. During that meeting, the parties agreed on an implementation mechanism and a clear timeline to address the issue of Palestinian arms.
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UK, France among 21 countries denouncing 'Israel's' West Bank settlement plan
A coalition of 21 countries, including Britain and France, issued a joint statement Thursday denouncing 'Israel's' approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank as 'unacceptable and a violation of international law.' The approval, announced Wednesday, concerns the E1 area, a roughly 12-square-kilometre tract of land located just east of Jerusalem. The plan envisions constructing approximately 3,400 homes on this highly sensitive territory, which lies between Jerusalem and the 'Israeli' settlement of Maale Adumim. 'We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms,' the statement read. Other signatories included Australia, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden, as well as the European Commission's foreign affairs chief. The statement highlighted comments by 'Israel's' far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who said the plan 'will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem.' 'This brings no benefits to the Israeli people,' the foreign ministers said. 'Instead, it risks undermining security and fuels further violence and instability, taking us further away from peace. The government of Israel still has an opportunity to stop the E1 plan going any further. We encourage them to urgently retract this plan.' 'Israel's' settlements in the West Bank, occupied since 1967, are considered illegal under international law, regardless of whether they have received 'Israeli' planning approval. The Palestinian Authority (PA) in Ramallah also condemned the move, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the decision. In response, Britain summoned 'Israel's' ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, to formally protest the approval.
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ANALYSIS: Each advance against Gaza deepens 'Israel's' isolation abroad
Every new statement by the Israeli Occupation touting so-called 'advances' in Gaza, whether tunnel demolitions, targeted assassinations of resistance leaders, or territorial gains, is increasingly met with political and diplomatic blowback, especially across Europe. While the military boasts appear aimed at reassuring the domestic public, the global reaction tells a different story: one of growing isolation and eroding legitimacy. - Fractures in Europe - European governments, once cautious in their criticism, are now moving toward stronger political actions. French President Emmanuel Macron sharply rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of 'anti-Semitism' in France, describing them as 'shameful and inaccurate.' In The Hague, the Dutch government summoned the 'Israeli' ambassador and urged travel bans on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, citing inflammatory rhetoric, a move widely seen as unprecedented for a European state. Germany, meanwhile, is experiencing rare political turbulence after Chancellor Friedrich Merz suspended arms exports to 'Israel', a decision that has deepened divisions within his own party and weakened his standing with voters. Adding to the pressure, the European Council issued a joint and unambiguous demand for an immediate ceasefire, the release of detainees, and the lifting of the blockade on Gaza. - Media turns critical - The shift extends beyond politics. International media outlets, once cautious, are adopting sharper tones in their coverage. The Guardian has moved from balanced reporting to using the term 'killing' and openly calling for an end to support. The Financial Times has highlighted the glaring contrast between 'Israel's' battlefield rhetoric and growing international pressure. Newsweek reported that 'Israel' was responsible for more than half of all war-related deaths worldwide in 2024. - Eroding standing - The developments underline a growing reality: military hardware and battlefield control cannot offset the mounting losses 'Israel' faces on the diplomatic and media fronts. As Tel Aviv leans on military might to convince its domestic audience, its moral and diplomatic credibility is deteriorating daily, leaving allies hesitant, global media defiant, and international support steadily slipping away.
