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Nahar Net
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- Nahar Net
Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism
by Naharnet Newsdesk 08 August 2025, 14:47 Nations around the world on Friday expressed concern over Israeli plans to wrest control of Gaza City, saying that it would only worsen the conflict and lead to more bloodshed. Here is what they said: - UN - UN human rights chief Volker Turk said the plan must be "immediately halted". He said that Israel should instead allow "the full, unfettered flow of humanitarian aid" and Palestinian armed groups must unconditionally release hostages. - UK - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the plan was "wrong" and added that "this action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages" but would "only bring more bloodshed". - China - "Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and is an inseparable part of Palestinian territory," a foreign ministry spokesperson told AFP in a message. "The correct way to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to secure the release of hostages is an immediate ceasefire," they added. - Germany - Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. Merz said it was "increasingly difficult to understand" how the Israeli military plan would help achieve legitimate aims and added: "Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice." - Turkey - Turkey urged global pressure to halt the plan. "We call on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities to prevent the implementation of this decision, which aims to forcibly displace Palestinians from their own land," the foreign ministry said in a statement. - Spain - Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said: "We firmly condemn the decision of the Israeli government to escalate the military occupation of Gaza. It will only cause more destruction and suffering." He added that "a permanent ceasefire, the immediate and massive entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages are urgently needed."
Ya Libnan
an hour ago
- Ya Libnan
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich said his government 'will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice' © John MACDOUGALL / AFP/File Berlin – Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. The arms export freeze marks a dramatic change of course for the German government, which has long been one of Israel's staunchest international allies as it has sought to atone for the Holocaust. Merz said it was 'increasingly difficult to understand' how the latest Israeli military plan would help achieve the aims of disarming Hamas and freeing the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza. 'Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice,' he said in a statement. Merz added that Berlin 'remains deeply concerned about the ongoing suffering of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip'. A protestor in Berlin holds a sign that reads 'Stop arming Israel' © RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP/File Israel has until recently enjoyed broad support across the political spectrum in Germany, a country still seeking to atone for the World War II murder of more than six million Jews. In the period since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023 started the Gaza war until May this year, Germany approved defence exports worth at least 485 million euros ($565 million) to Israel. The deliveries included firearms, ammunition, weapons parts, special equipment for the army and navy, electronic equipment, and special armoured vehicles, the government said in June in response to a parliamentary request. Merz again stressed that 'Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas' terror' and said that 'the release of the hostages and determined negotiations on a ceasefire are our top priority'. 'The disarmament of Hamas is essential. Hamas must not play a role in the future of Gaza.' But he added that 'the even tougher military action by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip, which was decided on by the Israeli cabinet last night, makes it increasingly difficult, from the German government's point of view, to understand how these goals are to be achieved'. West Bank warning The decision marks a dramatic step for Germany, where Merz's tone towards Israel has been sharpening in recent months as the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza further deteriorated. The conservative leader has also been under pressure from some within his own coalition government to increase pressure on Israel, particularly from members of the centre-left Social Democrats. However, while often voicing concern, Germany had so far refrained from taking major concrete steps. Germany has so far avoided following France, the United Kingdom and Canada, who have announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September. On a visit to Israel last week, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul maintained Berlin's long-standing position that recognition could come only after a process of negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians but added that the process 'must begin soon'. Berlin has also opposed the suspension or termination of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which had been under review by the bloc. International concern has been growing over the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, where a UN-backed assessment has warned that famine is unfolding. German airforce planes have in recent days joined other countries with airdrops of humanitarian aid over the war-battered coastal territory. Merz said that 'with the planned offensive, the Israeli government bears even greater responsibility' for providing aid to Gaza's civilians. He reiterated Germany's call for comprehensive access to Gaza for 'UN organisations and other non-governmental institutions'. Merz also said that 'the German government urges the Israeli government not to take any further steps toward annexing the West Bank'. Last month, 71 members of Israel's 120-seat parliament, including members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, passed a motion calling on the government to annex the West Bank. FRANCE 24/AFP
L'Orient-Le Jour
2 hours ago
- L'Orient-Le Jour
International community denounces Israel's push to occupy Gaza, will result in 'sacrifice of hostages,' says Hamas⏐LIVE
15:20 Beirut Time Saudi Arabia denounced the Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City, AFP reported. Von der Leyen calls on Israel to 'reverse' its Gaza plan European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Israel on Friday to "reverse" its plan for Gaza. "The Israeli government must reverse its decision to extend its military operation in Gaza," the head of the European Commission said on X. "A cease-fire is needed immediately," she said. 14:43 Beirut Time A call for a mobilization of Hezbollah supporters was launched on Friday, notably via social media, to denounce the decision taken on Thursday by the Salam government to regain the monopoly on arms, including Hezbollah's. Find the details here. 14:28 Beirut Time An Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb in the center of Kfar Kila (Marjayoun), reported L'Orient Today's correspondent in the region. 13:41 Beirut Time Taking control of Gaza City will 'cost Israel dearly,' says Hamas Israel is preparing to commit a "new war crime" with its plan to take control of Gaza City, "a criminal adventure that will cost it dearly," Hamas said. "The Zionist cabinet's approval of plans to occupy Gaza City and evacuate its residents constitutes a new war crime that the occupation army wishes to commit against the city and its nearly one million inhabitants." "... This criminal adventure will cost dearly and will not be an easy journey" for the Israeli army, added the statement, posted on Telegram. 13:36 Beirut Time Germany announced suspension of arms exports that Israel could use in Gaza German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a suspension of arms exports that Israel could use in Gaza, following the announcement of Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. It is becoming "increasingly difficult to understand" how the Israeli military plan would achieve its objectives in the Gaza Strip and, "under these circumstances, the German government does not authorize, until further notice, the export of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip," Friedrich Merz said in a statement. 11:50 Beirut Time China expressed "grave concern" over Israel's plan to take military control of Gaza City, urging Israel to "immediately cease its dangerous actions." "Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and is an integral part of the Palestinian territory," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a written response to AFP. 11:41 Beirut Time Turkey condemns Israel's plan The Turkish Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's plan to seize control of Gaza City, calling on the international community and the United Nations Security Council to act to prevent the plan from being implemented, Reuters reported. The ministry said Israel must immediately halt its war plans, accept a cease-fire in Gaza, and begin negotiations for a two-state solution, adding that every action by the Israeli government aimed at continuing what Turkey has called Israeli genocide and occupation of Palestinian lands is a serious blow to global security. 11:00 Beirut Time The Health Ministry confirmed that this morning's strike in southern Lebanon killed one person. In a brief statement, the ministry said the bombing took place "on the Zahrani road, in the Nabatieh district." The victim was identified, according to L'Orient Today's correspondent, as journalist Mohammad Shehadeh, who runs the online news website "Hawana Lubnan." 10:40 Beirut Time UN demands 'immediate halt' to Israeli plan for military control of Gaza Strip The Israeli government's plan "to achieve a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza Strip must be immediately halted," said High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in a statement reported by AFP. This plan "contradicts the International Court of Justice's ruling that Israel must end its occupation as soon as possible, the achievement of the agreed two-state solution, and the Palestinians' right to self-determination." 10:39 Beirut Time UK urges Israel to 'immediately reconsider' its Gaza plan British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel's announced plan to "defeat" Hamas in Gaza a "mistake" and urged Benjamin Netanyahu's government to "reconsider it immediately," AFP reported. "The Israeli government's decision to escalate its offensive in Gaza is a mistake, and we urge it to reconsider immediately. This action will do nothing to end the conflict or secure the release of the hostages. It will only lead to more killings," Starmer said in a statement. 09:57 Beirut Time Good morning! Thank you for joining us for our live coverage. Be sure to read the Morning Brief so yo are caught up with what has been happening. Cabinet approves plan to disarm Hezbollah; Israel sets out to fully occupy Gaza: Everything you need to know this Friday 09:57 Beirut Time Satellite images show Israel building up forces NBC News, cited by Reuters, reported that images obtained from a commercial satellite show the Israeli military amassing troops and equipment near the border with the Gaza Strip. In its report, published after the Israeli cabinet approved plans for the occupation of Gaza City, NBC News relied on comments from three U.S. officials and one former official who viewed the images. The images show troop movements and formations that all four sources recognized as signs of an imminent major ground operation. 09:57 Beirut Time Israel develops plan to 'take control' of Gaza City Overnight, the Israeli security cabinet approved a plan presented by Benjamin Netanyahu to "defeat" Hamas and "take control" of Gaza City, devastated by war and in the grip of a serious humanitarian crisis. "The security cabinet – by majority vote – adopted five principles to conclude the war: the disarmament of Hamas; the return of all hostages – alive and dead; the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip; Israeli security control in the Gaza Strip; and the establishment of an alternative civil administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority," the statement said. 09:57 Beirut Time Hamas accuses Netanyahu of 'sacrificing' Israeli hostages for his own 'interests' Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last night of "sacrificing" Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip for his "personal" and "political" interests, according to a statement from the Palestinian movement. "Netanyahu's plans to intensify" Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip "confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt his desire to get rid of the hostages and sacrifice them in pursuit of his personal interests and extremist ideological agenda," said Hamas, which still holds 49 hostages, 27 of whom are presumed dead, since its bloody attack on Oct. 7, 2023, from Gaza into Israeli territory. Palestinian Football Association announces death of player Suleiman Al-Obeid The Palestinian Football Association announced the death of former Palestinian football star Suleiman Al-Obeid following Israeli gunfire during an aid distribution in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The player, originally from Gaza City, was 41 years old, married and the father of five children, according to the same source. "Former national player and Khadamat Al-Shati star Suleiman Al-Obeid was killed following Israeli occupation fire targeting people waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday," the association said on its website. 09:57 Beirut Time Drone and helicopter flights over southern Lebanon A drone flew over the villages of Zahrani (Saida) in southern Lebanon this morning, after a night marked by the overflight of a helicopter over the border villages of Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun, Blida and Mais al-Jabal, in the eastern and central sectors, reported L'Orient Today's correspondent. 09:57 Beirut Time Turkey vows to strengthen ties with Syria Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said yesterday that Syria and Turkey wanted to deepen their ties, welcoming the country's efforts since the overthrow of leader Bashar al-Assad in December. Hakan Fidan, who was making his third trip to Damascus since December, met with President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Thursday. "In our discussions with Sharaa, we had the opportunity to discuss many topics such as trade, investment, transportation, and energy," he wrote on X. "We are committed to deepening cooperation between Turkey and Syria." 09:57 Beirut Time Australia urges Israel not to take military control of Gaza Australia urged Israel "not to go down this path," after Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of Gaza. "Australia calls on Israel not to go down this path, which will only exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement. Wong said the ongoing forced displacement violated international law and reiterated her calls for a ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian aid, and the return of hostages. "A two-state solution is the only way to ensure lasting peace: a Palestinian state and the State of Israel, living side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized borders," she added.
