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Israeli Coalition Lawmakers Denounce Hostage Protests, Alleging ‘Strengthening Hamas’

Israeli Coalition Lawmakers Denounce Hostage Protests, Alleging ‘Strengthening Hamas’

Israeli Coalition Lawmakers Denounce Hostage Protests, Alleging ‘Strengthening Hamas’ Senior Israeli coalition lawmakers have launched a scathing attack on participants in the ongoing national strike for hostages, accusing them of undermining national efforts and aiding the Hamas terror group. The criticism highlights growing tensions between the government and public over the handling of the hostage crisis. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly claimed the protest campaign “buries the hostages in the tunnels,” while Transportation Minister Miri Regev accused demonstrators of “sowing…

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Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation

Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation

Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation Israel is reportedly poised to grant formal planning approval for the highly contentious E1 settlement project, which proposes over 3,400 new homes in the occupied West Bank. This long-frozen plan, if advanced, would dramatically expand the Ma’ale Adumim settlement towards Jerusalem, effectively bisecting the West Bank and further isolating East Jerusalem from the Palestinian territories. The Supreme Planning Council is expected to greenlight the project next week,…

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash

Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash

Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, despite reported disagreements with top military officials and strong condemnation from both domestic opposition and international allies. Opposition leader Yair Lapid vehemently criticized the decision, calling it “a disaster” that would lead to increased casualties among both hostages and soldiers, and result in “political collapse.” He accused far-right…

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IDF Chief Warns Against Full Gaza Takeover as Netanyahu Pushes Escalation

IDF Chief Warns Against Full Gaza Takeover as Netanyahu Pushes Escalation

IDF Chief Warns Against Full Gaza Takeover as Netanyahu Pushes Escalation Israel’s military chief, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has issued a stark warning against a complete military takeover of Gaza, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly considers ordering a ‘full conquest’ of the besieged territory. The deep division between the military and political leadership comes to a head as Netanyahu is expected to push for this significant escalation in a security cabinet meeting today, Thursday. During a high-level meeting…

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Netanyahu’s Gaza Occupation Plan Faces Strong Opposition from IDF Chief

Netanyahu’s Gaza Occupation Plan Faces Strong Opposition from IDF Chief

Netanyahu’s Gaza Occupation Plan Faces Strong Opposition from IDF Chief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial proposal for a ‘full occupation’ of Gaza is reportedly causing significant alarm within Israel’s military leadership, particularly from the IDF Chief of Staff. The plan, which seeks to establish complete Israeli control over the Gaza Strip, is meeting fierce resistance due to concerns over its strategic feasibility, potential impact on hostage retrieval efforts, and the long-term implications for regional stability. Sources close to the military…

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