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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
France's Macron withdraws from UN Palestinian state recognition conference
The conference was intended to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip after the Israel-Hamas War concludes, and to prepare for the gradual recognition of a Palestinian state. French President Emmanuel Macron is no longer expected to attend the upcoming UN conference on the recognition of a Palestinian state, according to sources on Tuesday. Macron encountered strong opposition from the British and Canadian governments, who warned that a unilateral French recognition of a Palestinian state could undermine international coordination efforts with Israel and exacerbate divisions, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. Macron, who had intended to lead the conference along with Saudi Arabia, had reportedly considered announcing France's official recognition of a Palestinian state, a claim that France has firmly denied. The conference was originally supposed to take place in New York between June 17-20. The conference was intended to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip after the Israel-Hamas War concludes, and to prepare for the gradual recognition of a Palestinian state. However, this was delayed due to the Israel-Iran War. Additionally, the US applied behind-the-scenes pressure, which led to the postponement of the original conference date, according to sources speaking to Walla. A new date for the conference was set for July 28, but without Macron's participation. Paris's leading politicians are working to lower expectations with officials clarifying that France is not abandoning the two-state solution, but does not intend to act unilaterally without broad international consensus. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot mentioned this week that "the goal is to outline post-war Gaza and prepare for France's and other countries' recognition of a Palestinian state." Amichai Stein contributed to this report.
Jordan News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
"Cold Peace": Israel Lowers Expectations for Any Potential Agreement with Syria - Jordan News
"Cold Peace": Israel Lowers Expectations for Any Potential Agreement with Syria Israel has lowered its expectations regarding a potential agreement with Syria, indicating that any deal would take time to materialize and would likely amount to a 'cold peace,' at least in its initial phase. اضافة اعلان According to the Hebrew news outlet Walla, normalization is not yet on the table, but ongoing talks could lay the groundwork for future diplomacy—beginning with efforts to ease tensions and update security arrangements along the turbulent Israeli-Syrian border. On Monday, the site quoted an unnamed Israeli official as saying, 'While the U.S. favors a gradual approach to slowly build relations between the two countries, Israel wants assurance from the outset that the process will eventually lead to a full peace agreement with Syria, including normalization.' The Israeli official added, 'An agreement with Syria is not imminent and will take time to achieve.' Walla reported that in early June, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Trump's former envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, of his interest in negotiating a new security arrangement with the Syrian government that emerged after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad—under U.S. mediation. A senior Israeli official, also unnamed, stated that Netanyahu's goal is to reach a series of phased agreements with Syria, starting with an updated version of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and ultimately culminating in a full peace treaty and normalization of ties. Since 1967, Israel has occupied the majority of Syria's Golan Heights. It has taken advantage of the new post-Assad reality—following the regime's collapse in late 2024—by seizing control of the demilitarized zone and declaring the 1974 disengagement agreement null and void. Israel has also occupied the strategic Mount Hermon (Jabal Al-Sheikh), located just 35 km from Damascus and situated between Syria and Lebanon, with visibility extending into Israel and Jordan. The mountain has four peaks, the highest of which reaches 2,814 meters. Walla noted that Israeli officials now view these territories as key bargaining chips in negotiations, asserting that Israel will only consider withdrawal in exchange for full peace and normalization with Syria. An unnamed American official reportedly said that current talks are limited to officials below Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara, and that no summit between leaders has been discussed. The report revealed that Israel is communicating with Syria through at least four channels, including Netanyahu's National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, Mossad Director David Barnea, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar for political and strategic dialogue, and the Israeli military for daily operational coordination. Unnamed senior Israeli officials told Walla they are seeking greater U.S. involvement in mediation, believing it would give the Syrian government a stronger incentive to reach an agreement. The fate of the Golan Heights—occupied by Israel during the 1967 war—remains one of the biggest unresolved issues in any potential Israeli-Syrian peace talks. Over the past three decades, every round of negotiations has seen the Syrian side demand full or near-full Israeli withdrawal in exchange for peace. During his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump recognized the Golan Heights as part of Israel—an action that has not been reversed by former President Joe Biden's administration. On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that Israel is open to an agreement with Syria but insisted that the Golan Heights would remain part of Israel under any future deal. Meanwhile, the Jerusalem Post reported that Israel and Syria are engaged in security talks facing significant challenges as both sides strive for peace, but obstacles persist that could result in a 'cold peace' rather than full reconciliation. Quoting two unnamed sources familiar with the negotiations, the paper said that the talks might eventually lead to a peace agreement, but a major stumbling block has emerged. According to the report, the new Syrian administration has made it clear that under any agreement, Israel would not be permitted to carry out operations or strike targets inside Syrian territory. Israel, on the other hand, insists on maintaining the ability to counter security threats—especially if it withdraws from buffer zones as requested by Damascus. Sources close to the negotiations told the paper that even if an agreement is reached, it would likely begin as a cold peace. The report added that such an agreement, if signed, would not alter the status of the Golan Heights but would instead focus on the demilitarized zones seized by Israel following Assad's fall over six months ago. An unnamed Israeli source told the Jerusalem Post: 'At this stage, it won't be a peace agreement so much as a security arrangement aimed at cooperation against civil threats.' He added, somewhat cynically: 'No one will be eating hummus in Damascus or sailing in Latakia anytime soon.' Although the new Syrian administration has not threatened Israel, the latter has carried out airstrikes on Syria since the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024. These strikes have killed civilians and destroyed Syrian military sites, vehicles, and ammunition. Israel has also conducted ground incursions into Quneitra and the Damascus countryside. (Anadolu Agency)
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
IDF strikes Syrian tanks that advanced towards site of sectarian violence, near Israel's border
Earlier on Monday, more than 30 people were killed and 100 injured in armed clashes in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida. The IDF recently attacked several tanks in southern Syria, the military confirmed on Monday. According to Israeli public broadcaster KAN, tanks advanced towards the site where violent clashes broke out on Monday morning, in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, not far from the Israeli border. A military source told Walla that the purpose of the Israeli strike was to prevent the movement of tanks into an area that the IDF does not allow Syrian military forces to enter. The source added that it was indeed an unusual operation, but it was part of the effort to establish priorities on the ground regarding what Israel will and will not allow to happen in the region. This comes after there were exchanges of gunfire between Druze from Sweida and Bedouins in the past 24 hours. More than 30 people were killed and 100 were injured, the country's interior ministry said early on Monday, in the latest bout of sectarian clashes. Six members of Syria's security forces had also been killed in the city, one security source told Reuters, after they deployed to halt deadly sectarian clashes that local media reported had resumed on Monday. Sunday's fighting between Druze militiamen and Bedouin tribal fighters was the first time that sectarian violence erupted inside Sweida itself, following months of tensions in the broader province. About a week ago, it was reported that Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said, "Such opportunities in the Middle East come once in a century, but this window won't always be open. Let's make use of it and not miss this, because I want Israeli, Syrian, Saudi, Palestinian, and Jordanian children to grow up with hope," referring to the diplomatic talks taking place between the two countries for the first time in many years. Walla quoted diplomatic sources in Damascus on Saturday, stating that Syrian and Israeli representatives are expected to meet in Azerbaijan. The meeting will take place during the visit of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara to Baku, but he himself will not participate in the meeting, but is still expected to address Israel's presence in Syria, which remains the key point of contention in the normalization talks between the sides. Azerbaijan, which has close ties with Israel, has recently served as a platform for behind-the-scenes talks, including between Israeli and Turkish officials, in an effort to reduce regional tensions surrounding Syria's new government.
Ammon
10-07-2025
- Ammon
Israeli soldier injured in stabbing attack in Jenin
Ammon News - The Israeli occupation army announced on Thursday that an Israeli soldier was injured after being stabbed during a military operation in the village of Romana in Jenin, northern West Bank. The Hebrew newspaper Walla reported, that the soldier's condition was moderate and that he was transferred to the hospital for treatment. The occupation army added that "the perpetrator of the attack was neutralized."
Saba Yemen
06-07-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Israeli Enemy Media: Soldier commits suicide, two others injured in battles in northern Gaza Strip
Occupied Quds – Saba: Israeli enemy media reported on Sunday that a soldier in the enemy army committed suicide by self-immolation after suffering psychological distress following his participation in the aggression against Gaza and Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Israeli enemy army acknowledged that two other soldiers were injured in clashes with Palestinian resistance fighters in northern Gaza. The Hebrew website Walla reported that the soldier, Daniel Idri, took his own life last night by setting himself on fire inside his car near Safed, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after taking part in the aggression against Gaza and Lebanon. The Hebrew site quoted the soldier's mother as saying that he had told her about repeatedly transporting the bodies of his fellow soldiers. She added: "He told me he had witnessed horrors, saying, 'Mom, I smell corpses and see them all the time.'" His mother explained that his psychological state deteriorated rapidly, leading him to seek mental health assistance. In recent days, he had experienced severe anger outbursts and sometimes destroyed his apartment. In a separate context, the Israeli enemy army radio announced that two soldiers were wounded after an armored vehicle was hit by an anti-tank missile during battles in the northern Gaza Strip. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
