The forum was formed after Gantz joined Netanyahu in a national unity government at the start of the Gaza war in October. It also included Gantz’s political partner Gadi Eisenkot and Aryeh Deri, head of the religious party Shas, as observers. David Mencer, spokesperson at the prime minister’s office, told reporters the war cabinet had […]
Read MoreAustralian Border Force questions three people suspected of travelling to join Israeli army
The Australian Border Force has “intervened” at the border to ask further questions of at least three Australians suspected of planning to travel to Israel to serve in the country’s military. The government is also warning Australians who seek to serve with the armed forces of a foreign country “to carefully consider their legal obligations […]
Read MoreThe more moderate voices making decisions about the Israel-Gaza war are now gone
In Israel, there is a Hebrew saying largely adopted during times of war: sheket, yorim. It translates to “quiet, we’re shooting”, and it reflects the widely held understanding politics and other distractions should be put aside for the good of the country while it’s fighting. For many months in Israel, that’s what happened. In the […]
Read MoreSYDNEY UNI PROTESTERS, TENTS TAKEN OFF CAMPUS
The University of Sydney on Tuesday reduced the size of the pro-Palestine encampment protest on its campus, removing tents and protesters from the previously sprawling demonstration. As of Tuesday evening, the Muslim Students Association was the only protester faction left on the university quadrangle. The university last Friday ordered students to leave the encampment, almost […]
Read MoreBIBI CANS ISRAEL’S GAZA WAR CABINET
Fears of Hezbollah conflict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismantled the war cabinet set up to bring a unified approach to the fight against Hamas, as a top US envoy travelled to the region to push diplomatic efforts aimed at heading off a wider conflict with Hezbollah on the Lebanese border. During a late […]
Read MoreBattle plans for Lebanon offensive approved: Israeli generals
The Israeli military says it has approved battle plans for an offensive in Lebanon as Jerusalem warns Hezbollah would be destroyed in the event of a “total war”. As Hezbollah published a more than nine-minute video showing surveillance drone footage purportedly taken over northern Israel, The Israeli Defence Forces said: “The Commanding Officer of the […]
Read MoreNetanyahu disbands war cabinet after split
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, according to an Israeli official, following the exit from government of centrist former general Benny Gantz. Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the Gaza conflict with a small group of ministers, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron […]
Read MoreNetanyahu’s rival takes unsanctioned trip to US, signalling cracks in Israeli leadership
Washington: A member of Israel’s war cabinet has flown to the United States to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and other senior officials in defiance of Benjamin Netanyahu who told him country has “just one prime minister”. The unauthorised trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival who joined Netanyahu’s three-minister wartime cabinet after […]
Read MorePalestinian Authority’s financial plight threatens US plans for post-war Gaza
The Biden administration is looking to financially prop up the Palestinian Authority amid warnings from officials in Ramallah that it is close to running out of money, potentially jeopardising US hopes that the organisation will be able to govern Gaza when Israel’s war with Hamas is over. The administration is trying to work around […]
Read MoreIsraeli Cabinet opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday voted to oppose plans by some allies to recognize a Palestinian state without Israeli participation in talks, but signalled willingness to engage in direct negotiations with Palestinians, something that hasn’t taken place in over a decade. The vote, urged by Netanyahu, came after the […]
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