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News18
27-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Israel ‘Succumbed To Global Pressure', Says Ex-IDF Spokesperson On Gaza Ops Pause
Last Updated: The IDF announced a daily "tactical pause" in parts of Gaza for humanitarian aid amid international pressure. Military operations continue elsewhere. After the Israel Defence Force on Sunday announced a 'tactical pause" in military operations in some parts of Gaza for humanitarian purposes, former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus believed that this move indicates Israel has succumbed to international pressure. 'It tells us that Israel has succumbed to international pressure", Sky News quoted Conricus as saying. This comes after Israel began a daily 'tactical pause" in parts of the territory to allow humanitarian aid to flow more freely, under growing international pressure and rising concerns over famine in Gaza. 'The pause will begin in the areas where the IDF (Israeli military) is not operating: Al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah, and Gaza City, every day until further notice," the IDF said in a statement on Telegram. The Israeli military said the pause in fighting would take place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time each day in three densely populated areas. According to the military, the goal is to 'increase the scale of humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip." Israel strongly refuted claims that it is using starvation as a weapon of war, a charge levelled by some international critics as images of malnourished children in Gaza continue to circulate globally. It said the latest aid steps were made in coordination with the UN and other humanitarian agencies. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the pause in military operations, but emphasised that more action is needed to address Gaza's dire food crisis. With a third of the population going without food for days and approximately 500,000 people facing famine-like conditions, delivery remains a significant challenge despite having enough food stockpiled to support the entire population for nearly three months. Despite the pause, Israel's military operations continue in other areas. Palestinian health officials reported at least 27 people killed in separate Israeli strikes around the same time the pause began. The conflict began after Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Israel says it will only agree to a full ceasefire if Hamas surrenders, disarms, and goes into exile, terms the militant group has rejected. Ceasefire negotiations have hit a roadblock, with both Israel and the US withdrawing their negotiators last week. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 23:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Hamas now on the ‘media offensive' after attempting to create ‘false narrative'
Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has spoken about Hamas attempting to reshape the narrative around the war in Gaza. Australia has joined 24 other nations - including the UK and France - in condemning Israel over the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians seeking aid. The statement accuses Israel of an 'unacceptable denial of humanitarian aid', adding the Israeli government's aid delivery model is 'dangerous and deprives Gazans of human dignity'. Mr Conricus told Sky News Australia Hamas is now on the 'media offensive'.
Sky News AU
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Hamas media': Former IDF spokesperson accuses the West of falling for propaganda
Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has weighed in on Australia joining calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Australia has joined 24 other nations - including the UK and France - in condemning Israel over the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians seeking aid. The statement accuses Israel of an 'unacceptable denial of humanitarian aid', adding the Israeli government's aid delivery model is 'dangerous and deprives Gazans of human dignity'. 'I am saddened that so many Western governments are falling for Hamas propaganda,' Mr Conricus told Sky News Australia. 'It is Hamas media.'
Sky News AU
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Israel has ‘exposed' the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as ‘incapable'
Former IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus says Israel has 'exposed' the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as being 'incapable' of defending their homeland. 'It [Israel] has shattered the Iranian image of military capability; it has exposed the Iranian regime and the vaunted revolutionary guard as incapable of defending the Iranian homeland,' Mr Conricus told Sky News Australia. 'I think that Israel will pursue an aggressive stance against the Iranian regime.'
Sky News AU
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Iran ‘completely obliterated' a civilian Israeli building just before ceasefire
Former IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus discusses Iran 'completely obliterating' a building in southern Israel just before the start of the ceasefire. 'Just before the ceasefire, they [Iran] fired a missile towards Beer Sheva, the largest city in southern Israel, which directly impacted a civilian building,' Mr Conricus told Sky News Australia. 'Completely obliterated it and sadly killed five Israeli civilians who had nothing to do with the war or with the fighting.'
