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5 days ago
- Politics
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Netanyahu puppeteering government's collapse to avoid cross-examination in trial
Sources within ultra-Orthodox parties told Kan News that Netanyahu is attempting to puppeteer the government's collapse to delay his cross-examination as part of his trial. Ultra-Orthodox parties have threatened to dissolve the government in recent weeks because Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to delay his cross-examination as part of his trial, a senior official in the ultra-Orthodox parties told Kan News on Tuesday. "Based on this, we threatened to dissolve the government after the Shavuot holiday," the senior official said. "In recent days, we received a message that things would continue as normal, and now we are stuck," he added. Several haredi rabbis instructed parties in the coalition to leave the government, and Shas is expected to support a motion to dissolve the Knesset, The Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday. Netanyahu is expected to lead a meeting on Thursday afternoon that Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Yuli Edelstein will also attend, in addition to Shas MK Ariel Attias and Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fox, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed. Edelstein addressed the developments in a post on X/Twitter on Wednesday, writing that he did not support dissolving the Knesset and that he was seeking a solution. 'I am not in favor of disbanding the coalition or dissolving the government, and I do not share in the hatred of our haredi brothers,' he wrote. Sources in the ultra-Orthodox parties told Kan News that theUnited Torah Judaism Knesset members would ultimately not withdraw from the coalition. "If we go to elections over this crisis, they'll come after us. In the best-case scenario, we'll end up with the same government," the sources said. Eliav Breuer contributed to this report.
Roya News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israel' increasingly believes Mohammad Sinwar is dead: Hebrew media
The 'Israeli' security establishment increasingly believes that Muhammad Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza and brother of Yahya Sinwar, has been killed in an 'Israeli' airstrike – according to a senior source quoted by Kan News. 'There are no signs of life from him,' the report said. 'The same applies to at least 10 senior Hamas figures who were with him on the spot, such as Brigadier General Rafah Muhammad Shabana.' No definitive confirmation has been made, but it is 'close', the source said to Kan. Muhammad Sinwar, who assumed a more prominent role in Hamas following his brother Yahya's death, was said to be operating from a command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis – according to the 'Israeli' military claims. On 13 May 2025, 'Israeli' airstrikes hit the compound of the Gaza European Hospital, killing at least 28 people and injuring at least 40 others.
Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Possible progress in Gaza talks as Hamas, Israel discuss new framework without preconditions: Reports
Palestinians walk across the rubble in Gaza amid the Israeli war – WAFA/FILE CAIRO – 17 May 2025: Israel and Hamas are discussing a new framework for a ceasefire in Gaza, which includes a temporary truce in exchange for the release of 10 living captives, according to Israeli Kan News. If confirmed, these discussions mark a significant shift for Hamas, which has long insisted that any proposal must include a permanent ceasefire and a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza—preconditions that Tel Aviv has roundly rejected. Israeli media quoted a Hamas official stating that current negotiations are taking place without any preconditions from either side. The new framework proposes the release of 10 captives in a single phase in exchange for a ceasefire lasting between six to eight weeks, as well as the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners. Israel has intensified attacks on Gaza, killing more than 250 people over the past two days despite ongoing negotiations in Qatar to secure a ceasefire. The Israeli army announced a new operation that aims to seize 'strategic areas' of the enclave and free the captives held by Hamas. Israeli reports said Operation Gideon Chariots includes previously announced plans to take control of the enclave, displace civilians to the south of the strip and prevent Hamas from benefiting from the humanitarian aid supplies. Tel Aviv has blocked aid bound for Gaza since 2 March as it claimed that assistance falls into the hands of Hamas, leaving the entire population facing the risk of famine, according to UN estimates. The war in Gaza has killed over 53,000 people, predominantly women and children, according to local health authorities.
Middle East Eye
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Syrian official appears to hint at normalisation with Israel
A Syrian official has appeared to hint at possible normalisation with Israel after being questioned on the issue by an Israeli outlet. Ali al-Rifai, director of public relations in Syria's information ministry, was asked by Kan News about the prospect of his country joining the Abraham Accords, the agreement curated by US President Donald Trump in 2020 that saw a number of Arab countries recognise Israel. 'Peace with everyone, without exception,' he responded. Rifai emphasised that Syria, which has just seen an end to 13 years of civil war, was keen to avoid any further conflict with its neighbours. 'Syria strives to establish peace in the region. As a nation, we genuinely want peace. Syria does not want war. We want peace with everyone," he said. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters However, he added they also did not "want any party to attack Syrian land". "In other words, Israeli forces must withdraw from the areas they recently seized,' he said. US lifts sanctions Trump met with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Wednesday, a day after his surprise announcement that he was lifting sanctions on Damascus. The encounter, hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked Syria's most significant re-engagement with the West since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in late 2024. Trump used the occasion to call on Syria to join the Abraham Accords, urging Damascus to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader US-led effort to reshape the region's diplomatic architecture. Trump touts camels and largest Boeing order in history during Qatar visit Read More » Officially, Syria has continued to reject normalisation with Israel, citing the ongoing Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, which it illegally annexed during the 1967 war, as well as repeated attacks on the country since the overthrow of Assad. Sharaa has confirmed having indirect deconfliction talks with Israel at a press conference with his French counterpart in Paris last week. In recent months, Syria's transitional government under Sharaa has intensified efforts to curtail the influence of Palestinian armed factions within its borders. In April, following US demands for Syria to dismantle Palestinian armed groups operating on its soil, Syrian authorities detained two senior members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a group previously aligned with the Assad government. The new government has also indicated that Palestinian factions will no longer be permitted to operate militarily within Syria.
Calgary Herald
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Fewer than 24 Israeli hostages remain alive, Trump says
Article content U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he recently learned that fewer than 24 hostages remain alive in Hamas captivity. Article content Article content 'Out of 59, you had 24 that were living, and now I understand that it's not even that number,' Trump commented regarding the figures that Israeli authorities have publicly shared in recent months. Article content The president spoke during a National Day of Prayer event at the White House attended by the parents of U.S.-Israeli Hamas captive Edan Alexander. Article content Article content 'Edan Alexander's parents are here today. He is the last known living American hostage,' Trump said. 'We don't know how he's doing, really. We think we know, and hopefully positive,' he added. Article content Article content 'Two months ago, we were pretty sure. It looked like he was getting out. But they've (Hamas) toughened up a little bit. And it's a terrible thing, I know, what you're going through,' Trump told Yael and Adi Alexander. Article content On Monday, Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, interrupted him when the premier said there are 'up to 24 alive.' Article content 'To date, we have returned 196 of our hostages, 147 alive,' Netanyahu said during an event honouring Israelis and Diaspora Jews picked to light torches at the main state Independence Day ceremony. Article content 'There are up to 24 alive,' Netanyahu continued his remarks, followed by a brief pause and his wife whispering 'fewer' into his ear. Article content Sara Netanyahu's response was based on classified information that was relayed to Cabinet ministers, the Kan News public broadcaster reported. Article content Article content Speaking at the annual International Bible Contest in Jerusalem on Thursday, Independence Day, Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that there are 'up to 24 living, 59 in total. We want to bring back the living and the deceased as well. Article content Article content 'It's a very important goal,' the prime minister continued, while adding, 'In the war, there is the ultimate goal, and that ultimate goal is the victory over our enemies, and that we will achieve.' Article content
