Iran retaliated after Israel attacked its nuclear and missile sites
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the military strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility is a “final warning to Iran”. “Iran is not able to have a nuclear weapon. We’llhelp them be successful,” US President Donald Trump had earlier said. “I am calling on the entire international community…to do everything in our power to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon,” he added.
Iran responded to Israel’s missile and nuclear attacks
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country’s missile strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities are a “decisive moment in Israel’s history”. “The strike will continue for as many days as it takes,” he further said. Netanyahu said Israel had targeted Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. The International Atomic Energy Agency recently declared Iran in contravention of non-proliferation agreements.
The police released the director after the West Bank incident
Thousands of people on Saturday protested in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to resume war with Gaza. The protesters carried placards that read, “We will never surrender” and “How can we surrender?” The protests came a day after the Israeli military launched airstrikes on Gaza Strip in response to rockets fired at the country from the enclave.
What does it mean that the U.S. will take over Gaza?
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he expects the US to “take over” the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. “I’m not saying we’re going to finish Gaza,” he added. Trump’s comments came after he held a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. The US has been providing military assistance to Egypt and Jordan since 2015.
What does it mean that the U.S. will take over Gaza?
After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said the US will “take over” Gaza and relocate its people. Trump added that the US will work with other countries to help the people of Gaza. His comments came after a truce ended the Israel-Hamas war last month, wherein over 2,000 people were killed.
Will Netanyahu take Trump’s deal when they meet?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said, “I’ve been in talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on a number of issues, including the situation in the Middle East.” Netanyahu added, “I am confident that we’re going to get this deal done.” Netanyahu also met US First Lady Melania Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Both Israel and Hamas have made progress in their hostage release talks
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that Israel will not release its hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire. “We’ll release only the first part of the deal,” Netanyahu said, adding that the remaining prisoners will be released “as soon as there is a durable ceasefire”. Netanyahu’s comments come as Israel launched its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
The war in Lebanon could be stopped if Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel’s Security Cabinet on Tuesday approved a US proposal for a ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The announcement came during fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. US President Joe Biden said the deal “will cease the fighting in Lebanon and secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations operating from Lebanon”.
Israel is preparing for a possible larger ground invasion of Lebanon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called for an investigation into the assassination of Hezbollah chief Sheik Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by the United Nations (UN) on Saturday. “The government of Israel has decided to request an investigation into the assassination of Sheik Nasrallah,” he added. At least 15 people were killed in the strikes, Lebanon’s Civil Defence said.
Hezbollah leader’s killing sparks joy and rage in the Middle East
Israel on Friday carried out airstrikes in Lebanon’s capital Beirut that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, the military said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes were part of an initiative “to prevent a return to war” between Israel and Hezbollah, which fought a 33-day war in 2006.