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LeMonde
8 hours ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
Israel is tightening media censorship amid war with Iran
On Thursday, June 19, the Israeli Government Press Office – the body responsible for managing relationships between authorities and journalists working in Israel – sent an email to foreign correspondents in the country, detailing new censorship guidelines. This was the fourth such message in less than a week, since the launch of Operation "Rising Lion" against Iran on June 13. "Any live or recorded broadcast from a combat zone or missile impact site requires prior written approval from the military censor, covering both the location and how it is described," the message stated. Written authorization is mandatory. A dedicated phone line, available 24 hours a day, has been set up to contact the military censor's office, a unit under Israeli military intelligence led by Brigadier-General Kobi Mandelblit. Issue of sensitive sites The update followed directives reiterated the day after Israel's initial strikes against Iran. Under Israeli law, all articles – both in traditional media and on social media – that address national security or related matters must be approved by the censor before publication. Live broadcasts from television networks at impact sites pose a more immediate challenge, as they enable the Iranian regime to assess the accuracy of the strikes. Israeli authorities generally allow this when civilian areas are targeted, but intervene immediately when sensitive sites, such as military bases, are involved.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Iran Claims It Shot Down Israeli F-35 Fighter Jet - Jordan News
Iran Claims It Shot Down Israeli F-35 Fighter Jet On Wednesday, Iranian authorities announced that their military successfully shot down an Israeli F-35 fighter jet south of the capital, Tehran. The report was confirmed by Hossein Abbasi, the governor of Varamin County, in a statement to IRNA, Iran's official news agency. Abbasi stated that the fighter jet crashed and was destroyed in the Varamin region. He added that security units have launched an investigation, but no details were given regarding the fate of the aircraft's pilot. Three Israeli Warplanes Downed Since June 13 According to Iranian sources, this marks the third Israeli warplane shot down since June 13, the date when Israel launched a wide-scale attack on Iranian territory. Backed by the United States, Israel began a series of coordinated strikes last Friday, targeting: Nuclear facilities, Missile bases, And high-ranking Iranian military and nuclear scientists. These attacks have reportedly resulted in 224 deaths and 1,277 injuries, according to Iranian figures. In retaliation, Iran has been launching ballistic missiles and drones, which by Tuesday had killed at least 24 people in Israel and injured hundreds, also causing significant material damage, according to the Israeli Government Press Office. This latest development — involving one of the world's most advanced stealth jets — is likely to further escalate tensions and fuel speculation about the capabilities of Iranian air defenses. The F-35, developed by Lockheed Martin, is known for its stealth, advanced radar systems, and multi-role combat abilities, and any verified loss of such an aircraft would be considered a major event militarily and politically. No immediate confirmation or comment has been issued by Israeli defense forces regarding the incident. اضافة اعلان
Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated
Published May 13, 2025 • 4 minute read In this image made from a video released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Israeli Government Press Office via AP / AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account His comments are likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that had seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage on Monday in a gesture to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is visiting the region but skipping Israel. They pointed to a potentially widening rift between Netanyahu and Trump, who had expressed hope that Monday's release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander would be a step toward ending the 19-month war. In comments released by his office Tuesday from a visit to wounded soldiers the previous day, Netanyahu said Israeli forces were just days away from a promised escalation of force and would enter Gaza 'with great strength to complete the mission. … It means destroying Hamas.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Any ceasefire deal reached would be temporary, the prime minister said. If Hamas were to say they would release more hostages, 'we'll take them, and then we'll go in. But there will be no way we will stop the war,' Netanyahu said. 'We can make a ceasefire for a certain period of time, but we're going to the end.' Hamas has said it will only release the remaining hostages in return for more Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The dispute over whether to end the conflict has been the main obstacle in negotiations going back more than a year. Israel says 58 hostages remain in captivity, with as many as 23 of them said to be alive, although authorities have expressed concern about the condition of three of them. Many of the 250 hostages taken by Hamas-led militants in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that started the war were freed in ceasefire deals. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Comments come after hostage release Monday's release of 21-year-old Alexander resulted from negotiations between Hamas and the Trump administration that appeared to have largely bypassed Israel, which made no concessions for his release. Alexander, who was 19 years old when he was taken from an Israeli army base during the 2023 attack, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians. 'This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt — to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones,' Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday evening. 'Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I look very much forward to that day of celebration!' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Israel has promised to intensify its offensive, including by seizing Gaza and displacing much of the territory's population again. Days before the ceasefire ended in March, Israel blocked all imports from entering the Palestinian enclave, deepening a humanitarian crisis and sparking warnings about the risk of famine if the blockade isn't lifted. Israel says the steps are meant to pressure Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement on Israel's terms. The World Health Organization said Tuesday that according to Gaza's Health Ministry, 57 children had died from the effects of malnutrition since the blockade began on March 2. Netanyahu faces criticism Alexander's release created a backlash against Netanyahu, who critics accuse of putting the lives of the hostages in danger by continuing the war. Netanyahu says he is committed to returning all the hostages, destroying Hamas and resettling much of Gaza's population through what he refers to as 'voluntary emigration.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During a nearly two-hour meeting in Tel Aviv with the families of hostages on Tuesday, the United States' special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's envoy for hostage affairs, said they would do what was needed to bring the remaining hostages home. Witkoff said everyone would prefer a diplomatic solution and that most hostages had been released through diplomacy. The officials were heading to Doha, Qatar, after their meeting to join President Donald Trump who's visiting the region. Qatar has been a key mediator between Israel and Hamas. Witkoff said they wouldn't be traveling to Qatar if they didn't think there was a genuine chance for progress in negotiations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Israel seeking to move Palestinians out of Gaza Netanyahu has voiced support for a plan proposed by Trump for Palestinians to be moved out of the Gaza Strip after the war – a proposal that has infuriated Palestinians and Arab nations. 'We have put together an administration that will allow them to leave, but the problem with us is one thing — we need receptive countries,' Netanyahu said during his visit to the wounded soldiers Monday. 'That's what we're working on right now. If you give them the go-ahead, I tell you that more than 50% will leave, and I think much more.' Israel and the US have been seeking countries willing to take Palestinians who would potentially move out of the territory. Hamas-led militants killed 1,200 people in the 2023 attack. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed over 52,800 Palestinians, many of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were combatants or civilians. Israel's offensive has obliterated vast swaths of Gaza's urban landscape and displaced 90% of the population, often multiple times. Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Editorials Toronto & GTA Hockey
