Israel-Hamas War Day 228: What's happening in Iran, Gaza, Iraq, Syria?
Comptroller reveals IDF purchases don't pass inspection • Biden afffirms Israel not committing genocide • Total of 569 tons of humanitarian aid entered Gaza
IDF arrests previously released security prisoner in the West Bank
The IDF arrested a released security prisoner in the village of Jalama in the Jenin district on Monday night.
Additionally, according to Palestinian reports, there was military activity in the Tubas area in the West Bank.
Go to the full article >>IDF arrests previously released security prisoner in the West Bank
The IDF arrested a released security prisoner in the village of Jalama in the Jenin district on Monday night.
Additionally, according to Palestinian reports, there was military activity in the Tubas area in the West Bank.
Go to the full article >>Italy says 'unacceptable' to equate Israeli government with Hamas in ICC arrest warrant application
Italy's foreign minister said on Monday it was "unacceptable" to equate the Israeli democratic government with Hamas, in his first comments on the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
"It seems to me truly singular, I would say unacceptable, to equate a government legitimately elected by the people in a democracy with a terrorist organization that is the cause of everything that is happening in the Middle East," Minister Antonio Tajani told a TV show.
Go to the full article >>'What's happening is not genocide,' Biden tells Jewish leaders at White House event
President Biden and Second Gentleman Emhoff reassure Jewish leaders at the White House, pledging support for Israel's security and addressing antisemitism concerns.
President Joe Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff addressed a crowd of Jewish community leaders and elected officials at the White House on Monday evening commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month, speaking of the importance of Jewish joy in challenging times and reinforcing the administration's commitment to the security of Israel and the Jewish people.
"Tonight, we've come together to celebrate our heritage and honor our culture, to reflect on the valuable contributions of our ancestors and the Jewish leaders of today," Emhoff began his remarks. "But it is also a challenging time for our community."
Emhoff acknowledged the difficulty of having hope and optimism right now, saying some days it's really challenging to put himself out here and do this work publicly.
Go to the full article >>Over 569 tons of humanitarian assistance delivered to Gaza so far, says US CENTCOM
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday more than 569 metric tons of humanitarian assistance has been delivered so far across the temporary pier to Gaza.
The United States, United Kingdom, UAE, European Union, and many other partners have donated to this humanitarian assistance, CENTCOM added.
Go to the full article >>Jewish US Senator Bernie Sanders supports ICC ruling against Netanyahu
Jewish US Senator for Vermont Bernie Sanders has expressed his support of the ICC's ruling to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leadership on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Monday overnight.
Whether it’s Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine, Hamas’ barbaric terrorism in Israel, or Netanyahu’s use of starvation as a weapon of war – no one is above the law.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) May 20, 2024
The United States must uphold that principle at all times, not just when it's convenient.
In his post on X, Sanders states that the ICC's ruling "is right," and that "the world community must uphold its law." Sanders further equates the accusations against Netanyahu with those presented against Putin in Ukraine, and Hamas in Israel.
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Iraqi militia fire UAVs at Eilat, Israel intercepts suspicious aerial target above Syria - report
Fighter jets successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target en route to Israeli territory from the Syrian area, according to Maariv.
Iraqi militias took responsibility on Monday overnight for launching two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) aimed at the area of Eilat and landed in the Gulf of Eilat.
Interceptions over Syria
Fighter jets successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target en route to Israeli territory from the Syrian area, according to Maariv. The target did not cross into Israeli territory.
Go to the full article >>Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 129 hostages remain in Gaza
- 39 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says