United Torah Judaism (UTJ), an ultra-Orthodox party, has resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition due to the failure to pass a bill exempting yeshiva students from military service. Six of UTJ’s seven remaining members submitted their resignations, leaving Netanyahu with a very narrow parliamentary majority. The departure stems from a long-standing dispute regarding mandatory military service, an issue that has intensified due to the ongoing war in Gaza and a Supreme Court ruling ending the exemption. The ultra-Orthodox parties had viewed the exemption as a critical commitment for their coalition membership.
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Next week, over 20 countries will gather in Bogota for an emergency summit, co-hosted by Colombia and South Africa, to address Israel’s violations of international law. The Hague Group, initially comprised of eight nations, aims to coordinate diplomatic and legal actions to counter what they see as a climate of impunity. The summit will focus on devising specific legal, diplomatic, and economic measures to halt Israel’s actions against Palestinians, with a focus on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. Key figures and participating countries have been named. The Hague Group hopes to strengthen the impact of international law and hold Israel accountable, particularly due to the non-compliance of certain states with existing international legal obligations.
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Since the onset of the recent conflict, the Houthi faction from Yemen has significantly escalated its hostility towards Israel, despite the vast distance between them. Through advanced weaponry and naval blockades, they have targeted Israeli interests, including the port of Eilat and global shipping routes. A senior Houthi official revealed that their actions are driven by deep-seated ideological opposition to Israel’s existence, viewing it as an “illegitimate” entity and vowing to continue attacks until their goal of “erasing” Israel is achieved. Furthermore, they aim to expand operations, supported by Iran, to disrupt and weaken Israel, emphasizing their commitment to a Quran-based state and the destruction of the “Zionist entity.”
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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, a prominent figure in the Republican Party’s isolationist wing, asserted that Americans with prior service in the Israeli Defense Forces should have their U.S. citizenship revoked due to dual loyalty concerns. Speaking at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, Carlson argued that individuals cannot serve another country and remain American citizens. He also criticized the Trump administration’s efforts to deport pro-Palestinian students engaged in anti-Israel activities, falsely claiming they were the sole targets of deportation amidst widespread immigration raids. During his speech, Carlson also dedicated a significant portion to discussing the government memo released regarding Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that the disgraced financier was working for the Mossad.
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In a recent incident, an Israeli strike on a water collection point in the Nuseirat refugee camp resulted in the deaths of 10 Palestinians, including six children, with 17 others wounded. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the intended target was an Islamic Jihad militant, but a technical error caused the munition to fall short of its intended target. The IDF has launched a review of the incident and expressed regret for any harm to uninvolved civilians. These latest strikes occurred amidst faltering ceasefire negotiations in Doha, with disagreements over withdrawal terms, humanitarian aid, and a permanent end to the war.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing criticism due to his alleged war crimes in Gaza. Senators from both parties posted photos from the meeting, where discussions reportedly involved the situation in Gaza and the U.S.-Israel relationship. The meeting, which also included House Speaker Mike Johnson, occurred amidst a backdrop of controversy surrounding Netanyahu’s government’s actions and the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for him. The U.S. State Department has also threatened the ICC over the charges, while Netanyahu continues to face accusations of sabotaging ceasefire talks.
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US awareness of the reported death of an American after a beating by Israeli settlers is now a stark reality, and it’s a situation that demands careful consideration. The initial reports, which seem to be accurate, depict a brutal event: an American citizen, allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers. The details are horrific, and the fact that an American life has been taken in this manner is undeniably serious. It’s a situation the US State Department has acknowledged, though their response, so far, has been measured.
The initial reaction from the State Department, as described, is one of acknowledging the reports and respecting the privacy of the victim’s family.… Continue reading
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