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Why Israel has done so little to rein in spiraling settler violence against Palestinians

A dayslong standoff in the occupied West Bank points to Israel's reluctance to rein in settler violence against Palestinians

The Independent UK · Aug 15

‘First Islamic republic with nuclear weapons’: Netanyahu lashes out at UK

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a sharp rebuke against the UK, calling it the “Islamic republic of Britain” and describing it as a potential “first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons” in a podcast interview.

The Times of India · Aug 14

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes

Israeli settlers have been blockading homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, leading to a tense standoff

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Ukraine and Iran: why military strength doesn’t mean winning wars

What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelensky and Mojtaba Khamenei have in common? The military power that they can all command is far easier to use than to convert into political success.

The Conversation · Aug 14

Netanyahu's 'Islamic Republic' Remark About Britain Was Really a Warning About Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remark about the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' has sparked controversy, highlighting tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and strained UK-Israel relations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

Russia investing in missiles to outplay Ukraine’s drone tactics

Some ominous news out of Ukraine this week in the form of an air defence assessment from Ukrainian intelligence official, Major-General Vadym Skibitsky. Skibitsky reported that Russia is rejigging its defence industry to prioritise the production of ballistic missiles. This, he said, would mean a concerted campaign of strikes against…

The Conversation · Aug 14

Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

Latin Times · Aug 14

Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers

Israeli troops occupied Palestinian homes in Qusra village on Thursday. Settlers had trapped Palestinian families in a siege since the weekend. The United Nations reported some fifteen Palestinians were trapped without water or electricity. The Israeli military stated soldiers were deployed to protect residents and maintain security. The U.S. Ambassador…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu?

ANALYSIS: An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between…

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Israel reopens historic settlement in north West Bank

Israel officially reopened the West Bank settlement of Ganim after a twenty-year withdrawal. This move signifies the current government's policy of rapid settlement expansion in the region. Future residents and their families gathered to witness the reopening of the community. Palestinians expressed fears that this construction will negatively impact their…

The Economic Times · Aug 13