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‘Result Of Incitement': Netanyahu Asks Macron To Act After Holocaust Memorial Attacked In Paris
This comes after several Jewish sites, including Holocaust Memorial, was defaced in Paris this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron over recent attacks on several Jewish sites across Paris and termed them a 'result of the rampant incitement against Jews in the European country. He asked Macron to act against antisemitism in France. 'The attacks on synagogues and a Holocaust memorial in Paris are a direct result of the rampant incitement against Jews in France. President Macron should stop pushing for a Palestinian terror state in the heart of the Jewish homeland and start acting against antisemitism in his own country," Netanyahu said. President Macron should stop pushing for a Palestinian terror state in the heart of the Jewish homeland and start acting against antisemitism in his own country.— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 1, 2025 His remarks came a day after a number of Jewish sites were defaced with green paint in Paris. The vandalism that took place on the night of Friday to Saturday was discovered last morning, which targeted the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues and a Jewish restaurant in the city's historic Marais district, as well as a third synagogue in the 20th arrondissement (district). The local authorities launched an investigation into the attacks. Paris prosecutor's office said it had initiated a probe for 'damage committed on the grounds of religion." Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau expressed his 'immense disgust" over the vandalism targeting the Jewish community in a post on X. These incidents occurred just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and the French Interior Ministry had already issued a call for increased security around Jewish sites over the weekend, due to rising global tensions. Macron has adopted a nuanced stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, Macron has increasingly criticised Israel's military actions in Gaza, particularly concerning the humanitarian crisis. He has called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasised the need for humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza. First Published:
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Some flour reaches Gaza Strip as blockade eases
Flour and other aid has started reaching some of the Gaza Strip's most vulnerable areas after Israel let some trucks through, but nowhere near enough to make up for shortages caused by an 11-week blockade, Palestinian officials say. Many other trucks were still at the border and people were still waiting to receive food amid fears that desperate crowds would try to loot the vehicles when they arrived, the Palestinian Red Crescent warned. Israel said it allowed 100 trucks carrying baby food and medical equipment into the enclave on Wednesday, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the restrictions under mounting international pressure. "Flour arrived from the (United Nations) World Food Programme, and we immediately started working," baker Ahmed Al-Banna said as flatbreads passed by on a conveyor belt behind him at his base in Deir al-Balah on Thursday. Bakeries across the south of the enclave started ovens that had been shut for two months, he added. "God willing, bakeries in northern Gaza will soon resume work." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Thursday that the construction of a "distribution zone" would be completed in the coming days with US companies distributing food in areas controlled by the Israeli military. "Ultimately, we intend to have large safe zones in the south of Gaza. The Palestinian population will move there for their own safety while we conduct combat in other zones, and receive humanitarian aid there without Hamas interference," he said in a video statement released by his office. As for the hostages, we'll do every effort to secure them. I'm ready for a temporary ceasefire to get more out but we demand, and you should demand, that all of our hostages be released and released immediately. And so should every civilized country demand this.»— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 22, 2025 Israel imposed the blockade on all supplies in March, saying Hamas was seizing deliveries for its fighters - a charge the group denies. The UN has said a quarter of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people are at risk of famine. The Palestinian health minister said 29 children and elderly people had died from starvation-related reasons in the enclave in recent days and many thousands more were at risk. Israel has repeatedly defended its controls on aid in the Gaza Strip, saying reports from aid groups of famine-like conditions were exaggerated and denying accusations of causing starvation. Bread distribution would start later on Thursday, Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza, told Reuters. He said just 90 trucks had got through. "During the ceasefire, 600 trucks used to enter every day, which means that the current quantity is a drop in the ocean, nothing," he said. Bakeries backed by the WFP would produce the bread and the agency's staff would hand it out - a more controlled system than previously when bakers sold it directly to the public at a low cost, he added. Palestinian Red Crescent President Younis al-Khatib said many trucks were still at the border at Karem Shalom and there was a risk of violence and looting when they arrived. "No civilian has received anything yet," he said. "It's very hard to hide the rush or the looting that will happen." On Wednesday night, boys and young men gathered after one vehicle arrived in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis but kept back as men, some holding guns, watched over the unloading of sacks. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had got one truck of medical supplies through to replenish its field hospital in Rafah but more was needed. "A trickle of trucks is woefully inadequate. Only the rapid, unimpeded and sustained flow of aid can begin to address the full scope of needs on the ground," the organisation said in a statement. Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip since early May, saying it is seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and governing capabilities and bring back remaining hostages seized in October 2023. Israel launched its campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed 1200 people by Israeli tallies and resulted in 251 hostages being abducted. The campaign has since killed more than 53,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and devastated the coastal strip, where aid groups say signs of severe malnutrition are widespread.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
New intel suggests Israel preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities: Report
New intelligence reports suggest Israel could be preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as US President Donald Trump's administration remains under negotiation with Tehran for a diplomatic deal, CNN reported quoting US officials. If Israel goes ahead with the strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, it could be a break on President Trump's diplomatic outreach to reach for a feasible solution with Tehran and would also play as an initiation for a broader regional conflict in the Middle East region, which US has sought to avoid since the Gaza war began in October 2023. However, the US officials quoted in the report stated that it wasn't clear if Israel leaders have finalized their decision and the US government is reportedly divided over the likelihood of such an attack by their Israeli counterparts. The report adds that how Tel Aviv would strike Tehran would depend on US' negotiations with Iran. My joint statement with @Keir_Starmer and @EmmanuelMacron on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank: 'We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel's military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday's announcement that Israel will allow… — Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) May 19, 2025 A person familiar with the US intelligence on the issue states 'The chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months. And the prospect of a Trump-negotiated US-Iran deal that doesn't remove all of Iran's uranium makes the chance of a strike more likely,' CNN reported. The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won't. » — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 19, 2025 The heightened tension in the corridors of US administration doesn't only stem from the private and public messaging of the senior Israeli officials but also with the strategic movement of Israeli military and intercepted Israeli communications which suggests Tel Aviv striking Iranian nuclear facilities is imminent. The report, quoting two sources stated, Israeli military movements which suggest a strike includes air munitions movement and air exercise being completed recently by the Israeli Defense Forces. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from its Western allies to allow aid supplies in Gaza and agree for an immediate ceasefire deal with Hamas, as the UK, France and Canada have issued a joint statement, supporting the formation of a two state in the region, i.e. a Palestinian state.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘War can end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders arms': Netanyahu amid sanctions threat by UK, France, Canada
In a first, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he is ready to end the war and hostilities in Gaza if militant group Hamas agrees to certain terms and conditions, including surrendering arms. This comes as leaders from UK, France and Germany have threatened to impose sanctions on Tel Aviv, if it continues its new offensive in the Palestinian territory. In a statement by the Israel Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticised the leaders of London, Paris and Ottawa for threatening to sanction the country against its offensive in Gaza and demanding a Palestinian state. The Israeli PM said that 'the leaders are offering a huge price for the genocidal attack on Israel.' We firmly oppose the expansion of Israeli military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering is intolerable. In the lead-up to the June 18 conference in New York, we must all work toward implementing the two-state solution. Our joint statement — France, the United… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 19, 2025 A joint statement was released by the British government on behalf of France and Canada which said 'The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law.' The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won't. » — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 19, 2025 Last Monday, Netanyahu had announced the plan that Israel would take over the entire Gaza and the Israeli military launched its new offensive in the Palestinian territory on Friday. Since the aid trucks for Gaza have also been halted by Tel Aviv for the past two months, experts have suggested that Gaza could suffer an imminent famine due to continued offensive. The Israeli PMO quoting Netanyahu stated in a post on X that war in Gaza would end tomorrow if: The statement further said that 'no nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won't.' The Israeli PMO further added, 'This is a war of civilization over barbarism. Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.' Hamas has shown interest in getting a ceasefire finalised with Israel, and reports suggest that the militant group demanded a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for nine hostages held by them. The talks for a new ceasefire agreement are being mediated by Egypt and Qatar with the backing of the US.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions against Israel if it continues new offensive in Gaza
In a surprising turn of events, leaders from UK, France and Canada on Monday made it clear that they would move to sanction Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift the aid restrictions, which has put mounting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move towards a ceasefire agreement with militant group Hamas. As Netanyahu announced the plan that Israel would take control of the entire Gaza last Monday, the Israeli military moved inside the Palestinian territory after announcing its new operation on Friday. International experts have warned that Gaza could suffer an imminent famine due to continued offensive and cut in the supply of aid. A joint statement released by the British government said, 'The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law.' We firmly oppose the expansion of Israeli military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering is intolerable. In the lead-up to the June 18 conference in New York, we must all work toward implementing the two-state solution. Our joint statement — France, the United… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 19, 2025 The statement, by UK, France and Canada further added, 'We oppose any attempt to expand settlements in the West Bank…We will not hesitate to take further action, including targeted sanctions.' the leaders in London, Ottowa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities. » — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 19, 2025 The statement supported the efforts made by US, Qatar and Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and impose an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the three countries said they were committed to the formation of a Palestinian state as the solution to achieve the two-state. The statement by UK, France and Canada coincided with a joint statement by 22 countries (including the three nations), to immediately allow full resumption of aid supply into Gaza, as the statement noted that the region's population faces starvation. Meanwhile, Israel, which has continued a total blockade on aid supply since March 2, allowed a few trucks to supply a limited quantity of aid in Gaza. Netanyahu said 'the leaders in London, Ottawa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities,' Reuters reported.
