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See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Trump Orders Halt to Military Coordination with Israel Over Fears of Strike on Iran, Says Israeli Media
Ahmed Emam Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered a suspension of military coordination with Israel over concerns that a potential Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran, according to Israeli Channel 12. The Hebrew-language report claims that Trump recently held a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he warned him "sharply" against launching a unilateral attack on Iran. Trump is said to have stressed that such a move would be ill-timed and could undermine chances of reaching a strong nuclear agreement that would also serve Israel's security interests. Channel 12 reported that despite U.S. caution, Israel has continued preparations for a potential solo strike on Iranian nuclear sites. This prompted the Trump administration to intervene by freezing all forms of joint military coordination related to the matter. According to the report, Trump instructed the U.S. military to halt any cooperation with Israel concerning strikes on Iran, particularly in the realm of intelligence and operational planning. The report further highlights that Israel relies heavily on U.S. coordination, particularly regarding missile defense systems, making any unilateral escalation a highly risky move. The phone conversation between Netanyahu and Trump was described as "fraught with fundamental disagreements" over how to approach the Iranian nuclear issue. Trump reportedly reiterated his commitment to diplomacy, expressing confidence in the possibility of achieving a "good deal" that would address both U.S. and Israeli security concerns. Neither the White House nor the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has officially commented on the report. This development marks a significant point of tension between two longtime allies over the handling of Iran's nuclear ambitions and underscores the delicate balance between diplomacy and military strategy in the region. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Roya News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
"Israel's" Cabinet greenlights settlement expansion along Jordanian border
The Israeli Occupation's Cabinet approved a series of decisions on Thursday morning, including the establishment of 22 new settlements in the West Bank, the renewal of settlement activity in its northern region, and the construction of new settlements along the Jordanian border. In an official joint statement from the "Israeli" Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, his office's minister, and far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the move was described as a new escalation in the settlement project in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Hebrew-language newspaper Israel Hayom quoted Smotrich as saying, 'The next step is sovereignty,' referring to the Israeli Occupation's intention to formally annex these areas in the future. The move sparked angry reactions from Palestinian and international circles, amid warnings of a dangerous escalation and a further undermining of any efforts toward achieving a two-state solution.
Al Manar
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Haaretz Analysis: No State Has Ever Succeeded in Subjugating Yemen
Despite years of military campaigns by regional and global powers, Yemen's defiant resistance remains unbroken—and now the Israeli occupation finds itself entangled in the same costly struggle. In an article titled 'No State Has Ever Subjugated the Yemenis—So Why Does 'Israel' Keep Trying?' published in Haaretz, writer Yishai Halper examines the persistence of Yemen's armed response to the Israeli occupation, particularly since October 7, 2023, when the Yemeni Armed Forces began launching missiles in support of Gaza. In his article, Halper writes that 'shortly after October 7, 2023, when Yemenis began launching missiles toward Israel in support of Gaza, many dismissed them as 'nothing more than unintelligent warmongers operating on Iran's behalf.'' However, he adds, 'More than a year and a half later, Yemenis are no longer seen as an oddity: unlike other countries in the region, they continue to fire rockets at 'Israel,' have issued serious threats of a large-scale blockade, and—most importantly—are clearly not intimidated by air force strikes.' According to Halper, the Zionist public is only now beginning to grasp the depth of Yemeni resilience—something long recognized by experts. Anbal Nissim Lofton, a Yemen specialist and research fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center and the Forum for Regional Thinking, notes that analysts have studied Yemen's extraordinary endurance for years. She poses a central question: 'How has an armed group not only withstood repeated regional upheavals and military pressure but also escalated its attacks on Israel?' In his Hebrew-language article, Halper identifies three core factors behind this resilience: geography, experience, and mindset. In his analysis, Zionist Haaretz writer Yishai Halper uses insights from Dr. Elisabeth Kendall and Anbal Nissim Lofton extensively. Dr. Elisabeth Kendall, a Yemen expert and head of Girton College at the University of Cambridge, explains that 'the Houthis' strongholds in Yemen's northern highlands allow them to safeguard their leadership and conceal weapon systems.' 'Just open a map of Yemen and you'll see they control areas that are extremely difficult to reach—including the mountainous Saada governorate,' she argues. Kendall also emphasizes their extensive military experience, saying that 'the group has spent more than two decades fighting some of the region's most powerful armies and has survived tens of thousands of airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition.' According to Kendall, the Yemeni fighters have shown a notable tolerance for losses. After witnessing the US withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, they no longer fear their adversaries and maintain a deep conviction that God is on their side. Anbal Nissim Lofton, a research fellow at the 'Moshe Dayan Center and the Forum for Regional Thinking,' adds that targeted assassinations—the Israeli occupation army's preferred tactic—are unlikely to work in Yemen. She explains that the Yemeni Armed Forces operate with a decentralized command structure composed of small, semi-autonomous units, making leadership elimination ineffective. Lofton notes that past assassinations carried out by Saudi Arabia and the United States failed to shift the balance. 'Dismantling this movement will not be easy because it is a systematically organized force that has operated for over a decade,' she says. From a military standpoint, Lofton concludes that airstrikes alone are unlikely to succeed. 'This isn't a conflict that will be resolved by military force alone. A viable political settlement must be offered to anti-Houthi factions—one that motivates them to act against the group.' Lofton also highlights the strategic miscalculations in Israel's approach. She points out that the Israeli military's reliance on manned aircraft instead of drones or missiles significantly increases operational costs. Strikes on the port of Hudaydah, she warns, are unlikely to break the Houthis' hold, as the port is a vital lifeline for Yemen's civilian population. As a result, attacks there are inherently limited by humanitarian constraints. Halper further notes that cost is a central factor often overlooked. He recalls that one reason US President Donald Trump agreed to halt offensive operations in Yemen was the overwhelming financial burden—nearly $1 billion in the first month alone, according to US security sources cited by CNN. 'Israeli operations face similar challenges. Without aircraft carriers in the Gulf, each strike demands long-distance flights, extensive fuel consumption, logistics, and maintenance—bringing the cost of every mission into the millions of shekels,' Halper concludes.
Daily News Egypt
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches critical point
Israel has significantly expanded its ground operations in the Gaza Strip, deploying all regular infantry and armored brigades into the territory, according to Hebrew-language media reports on Saturday evening. The move marks a major escalation in the ongoing offensive, amid intensifying airstrikes and a deepening humanitarian crisis. The latest escalation follows a decision by the Israeli government to broaden its military campaign inside Gaza. Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that at least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn Saturday. Since the start of hostilities on October 7, 2023, more than 176,000 Palestinians have been killed or injured—most of them women and children—according to local health authorities. Over 11,000 people are still reported missing. Amid mounting international concern over conditions in Gaza, uncertainty looms over the launch of the US-backed Gaza Relief Foundation, an initiative intended to manage food distribution in the enclave. Israeli outlet Ynet reported on Saturday that the American firm responsible for overseeing the foundation's operations has again delayed the start date, originally set for Sunday. According to the Associated Press, an internal letter suggests that Israel may allow longstanding humanitarian organizations to continue delivering non-food aid, while reserving food distribution exclusively for the new US-supported foundation. This represents a shift from Israel's previous plan to assume full control over all humanitarian aid. However, Israeli officials have not clarified what is included in the category of 'non-food' assistance. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning on Saturday, saying Palestinian families are on the brink of famine and underscored the urgent need for a sustained and safe flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. 'Only a meaningful and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid can prevent the current catastrophe from escalating further,' the WFP wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Aid operations in Gaza have been severely restricted since Israel closed all border crossings on March 2. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) echoed the concern, saying that 500 to 600 aid trucks per day are needed to meet the population's basic needs. 'The people of Gaza cannot wait any longer,' the agency said in a statement on Facebook. Meanwhile, Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of executing a 'deliberate campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing,' asserting that Israeli forces now control roughly 77% of the territory. According to the office, this control has been achieved through a combination of direct military presence, indiscriminate fire that denies civilians access to their homes, and forced displacement that has driven thousands into repeated internal relocation. An investigation published Saturday by Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Israeli forces attacked at least ten hospitals and clinics across Gaza in the past week, rendering many of them partially or completely inoperative. The assault on the European Hospital in Khan Younis is said to have marked the start of the expanded campaign—dubbed Operation Gideon Chariots—which has included widespread strikes on medical facilities. Separately, the Associated Press reported firsthand accounts from seven Palestinians who alleged they were used as human shields by Israeli forces in both Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Two Israeli soldiers reportedly confirmed their involvement in such practices, which are banned under international humanitarian law. Human rights organizations have expressed alarm, warning that the use of human shields appears to be growing more systematic. On the battlefield, Hamas' armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for a coordinated ambush against Israeli troops on Tuesday in eastern Khan Younis. According to a statement posted on Telegram, fighters detonated explosives inside a house where Israeli soldiers had taken cover, followed by a second ambush involving gunfire and an explosive tunnel device targeting reinforcements.
Roya News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Hebrew media: Israeli military command ordered use of human shields in Gaza
Hebrew-language media reports have revealed widespread use of Palestinians as human shields by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) during military operations in Gaza—an act that constitutes a grave violation of international law. The revelations have ignited heated debate over the ethical conduct of the 'Israeli' military. Former Detainees Speak Out A former Palestinian detainee stated: "The only time I wasn't blindfolded or handcuffed was when Israeli soldiers used me as a human shield." Another detainee said he was forced to enter homes in Gaza with a camera strapped to his forehead to ensure they were free of explosives or fighters, under threat of being shot if he refused. Orders from Senior Command According to the reports, these actions were not isolated incidents but carried out under direct orders from high-ranking 'Israeli' military officials. In some cases, Palestinians were used by military units to "clear" buildings during raids. Commanders were reportedly aware of these violations and not only tolerated them but at times explicitly ordered them. Soldiers' Testimonies Reveal Pattern of Abuse Former 'Israeli' soldiers have come forward with testimonies confirming the use of Palestinians as human shields. They described the practice not as exceptional, but as evidence of a "systemic failure and moral collapse" within the army. The reports cite multiple consistent accounts, pointing to a recurring pattern of abuse. Military Contradictions and International Law Although the 'Israeli' military says it prohibits the use of civilians in combat operations, the Hebrew media reports indicate that investigations are underway into incidents involving Palestinian civilians being deployed in military missions. This stands in stark contrast to the army's repeated accusations against Hamas for allegedly using civilians as shields—raising serious questions about double standards and hypocrisy. Calls for Accountability The revelations have amplified international calls for accountability and further scrutiny of 'Israeli' military conduct in Gaza. Human rights advocates say the testimonies add to the mounting evidence of war crimes and demand urgent action to protect civilians.
