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United News of India
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- United News of India
Israeli military-political command divided over PM Netanyahu's plans to conquer Gaza, warns of heavy casualties
Jerusalem, Aug 6 (UNI) Amidst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to fully occupy Gaza, much friction has emerged between the political and military establishment in the country, with senior military officials warning the premier that a full occupation of the Gaza Strip could result in heavy casualties among Israeli forces and endanger the lives of remaining hostages. The warning comes amid growing concerns over Netanyahu's reported push to seize complete control of the enclave, where the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) already hold over 75% of the territory, reports Times of Israel. According to Israeli broadcaster Kan, defence officials have estimated that such an operation could result in 'dozens' of soldiers being killed and many more wounded. They further cautioned that a sweeping ground campaign could jeopardise the lives of hostages under Hamas custody, particularly in areas the IDF has avoided due to this very fear. The move has created friction even among Netanyahu's supporters within the Israeli military leadership and its political command, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir having reportedly advised the adoption of more cautioned and restrained approach. Lt Gen Zamir had proposed the encirclement of Gaza City rather than launch a full-scale military occupation to avoid both losses and structural damage. Netanyahu, however, is said to have rejected this recommendation and ordered plans to move ahead with the full military conquest. The Israeli PM's plans have also drawn criticism from opposition leaders, including from both Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Opposition leader Yair Lapid, latter of whom terming the Israeli PM's plans 'a very bad idea.' Speaking during a security briefing, Lapid reportedly told Netanyahu that the Israeli public does not support such a move and warned that the cost — both in human lives and economically — would be too high. 'You don't send the State of Israel to war unless the majority of the people are behind you,' Lapid told Netanyahu. 'The price will be too heavy.' He urged the government to consider an alternative solution, suggesting that Arab states could take over the administration of Gaza, allowing Israel to focus on neutralising Hamas operatives, instead of getting entangled in prolonged occupation. Netanyahu, who held a three-hour security discussion with top officials yesterday, is expected to present the plan to the full security cabinet for approval today. Despite the military's warnings and the political command urging for alternatives, the cabinet is reportedly poised to greenlight the move. UNI XC ANV GNK
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Terror funding: Special NIA court frames charges against Jamaat-e-Islami trio, trust
JAMMU: A special NIA court in Jammu framed charges against three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), J&K, operatives and a trust on Tuesday, for allegedly raising and utilising funds to further the activities of the proscribed outfit in violation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The accused are Amir Mohammad Shamsi from Rajouri's Rehtal; Abdul Hamid Ganai (alias Abdul Hamid Fayaz) from Shopian's Nadigam, and Pakistan-based Mushtaq Ahmad Mir (alias Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar) from Rajouri's Darhal. Rajouri-based organisation Al-Huda Educational Trust — an alleged front for JeI's illegal transactions — was named the fourth accused. JeI was first declared a banned organisation by Indian govt in Feb 28, 2019, for its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of the Union of India. On Feb 27, 2024, the prohibition for the 'unlawful association' was extended for five more years under UAPA Section 3(1). According to the prosecution, Amir Mohammad Shamsi, who had earlier served as JeI's Amir-e-Jila in Rajouri, conspired with Abdul Hamid Ganai, then Amir-e-Jamaat of the outfit, to collect funds through Al-Huda Educational Trust despite JeI having been declared a proscribed association in Feb 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Family Adopted A New 'Dog', But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police Undo 'Witness statements and financial documents revealed that Shamsi received Rs 1.8 lakh from Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, a Pakistan-based terrorist affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen, and disbursed Rs 1 lakh to Ganai for furtherance of separatist activities,' the prosecution informed the court. Special NIA judge Sandeep Gandotra noted that while disclosure statements recorded before executive magistrates were inadmissible, independent evidence — including statements of trustees and local donors under CrPC Section 164 — substantiated the prosecution's case. The court held that cumulative evidence, including trust deeds, money transfers, and corroborative witness testimonies, justified the framing of charges under IPC Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) and UAPA Sections 10, 13, 20, 22C, 38, and 39. Meanwhile, proceedings under CrPC Section 512 have been initiated against fugitive accused Mir, who is believed to be operating from Pakistan.
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Economic Times
Iran executes top nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi accused of spying for Mossad — shocking details emerge
Iran executed nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad, sparking international outrage. Vadi was accused of leaking sensitive nuclear data during meetings in Vienna. This execution highlights Iran's intensified crackdown on suspected spies following increased tensions with Israel, raising concerns among human rights organizations about potential secret trials and further executions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why was Rouzbeh Vadi arrested and killed? How did Mossad supposedly hire and train him? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why is Iran so strict about spying? FAQs Iran has executed one of its top nuclear scientists, saying he was spying for Israel's Mossad. This has caused outrage all over the world. A well-known nuclear scientist was hanged after being found guilty of leaking sensitive nuclear data. This made people very worried about Iran's growing crackdown on people they think are killed Rouzbeh Vadi , a well-known nuclear scientist, because they thought he was spying for Israel's Mossad. Authorities said that Vadi gave out sensitive information about Iran's nuclear program during secret meetings in Vienna. The case shows how Iran has cracked down a lot since the war, and international human rights groups are warning that there will be more executions and secret its fight with Israel in June, Tehran's internal security measures have gotten a lot stricter. This move is sending shockwaves through the intelligence and human rights communities around the world, as per a report by Iran August 5, 2025, Vadi, a reactor engineer who worked for Iran's Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, was hanged. He was said to have worked with two nuclear scientists who were killed in the recent conflict between Israel and Iran to write technical papers. That connection, along with what Iran says was proof of secret cooperation with Mossad, sealed his officials say that Vadi gave important information about Iran's nuclear activities to Israeli intelligence. The court says he gave Mossad handlers information about fellow scientist Ahmad Zolfaghari, who was killed during the June war. Iranian intelligence kept an eye on him and arrested him in Tehran, allegedly after he met with Mossad officers in Vienna several court found him guilty of "hostile acts against peace and security" under Article 6 of Iran's law and sentenced him to death, saying he had committed serious crimes against national and international stability. The Supreme Court turned down his courts gave a detailed description of how they hired Vadi: an agent using the name "Alex" reportedly contacted him online and checked him out. Later, he met a handler named "Kevin," and Mossad is said to have marked him as a high-value source because of his job and say that Mossad sent Vadi to Vienna with strict security, where he took a polygraph test and had psychological learned about safe ways to talk to people in five different meetings and was told to report on nuclear issues within the organization on a regular basis. Iranian officials say that the payments were sent every month through crypto wallets, as per a report by Iran say that even though Vadi was hesitant at first to send large amounts of data, he eventually did give up sensitive information, including information about scientists who had been execution is part of a larger crackdown after the war. Since the June war between Iran and Israel, more than 2,000 people have been arrested. Many of them are accused of helping enemy states or spying on them online and in person. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran's judiciary, has promised "decisive" punishment for traitors, and human rights groups are sounding the International and Iran Human Rights say that Iran will carry out more than 60% of the world's executions in 2024. There were 612 executions reported in the first half of 2025. At least six people have been charged with spying for Israel in the recent of them was Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi-Shayesteh, who was accused of being the leader of a cyber group linked to Mossad. The rising number of deaths has raised concerns around the world. Critics warn of secret trials, vague charges, and a scary environment for academics and political dissidents, as per a report by Iran death of Rouzbeh Vadi is the most recent and most well-known example of how Iran is tightening its grip on national was an Iranian nuclear scientist accused of passing classified nuclear data to Israel's authorities claimed he spied for Mossad and transferred sensitive information, resulting in a death sentence on espionage charges.
