دسته: Mehr news agency

According to the English section of webangah News⁣ Agency, citing Mehr ​News Agency and ⁤Al Jazeera, Israeli sources have expressed serious ⁤concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza.

The israeli ‌media outlet Walla, quoting military ‌sources, reported that controlling and ‍occupying Gaza City could pose a critically important threat and tactical trap for a large number of Israeli troops.

The outlet added ‌that‍ the army has warned about ​severe fatigue‌ among soldiers and stated ‌that​ the ⁤condition of tanks and heavy equipment is critical due to the prolonged conflict.

it is noteworthy that⁢ the Israeli cabinet has approved Netanyahu’s ⁢plan ⁤regarding the occupation ⁤of ⁢Gaza ‍City.

Reuters, citing Netanyahu’s office, reported that Israel intends to take full military control over the Gaza Strip.

In a‍ statement, ⁣Netanyahu’s office claimed that the Israeli army is preparing to seize control of Gaza City. Tel Aviv seeks non-military sovereignty in Gaza, excluding Hamas and the‍ Palestinian authority from any role there.

Gaza City, located in northern ​Gaza ⁢Strip,‌ is considered its largest city.

axioms reporter Barak Ravid quoted an Israeli ​official⁤ who said this plan⁤ involves evacuating civilians‌ from Gaza City before launching a ground invasion in the area.

In an interview with Fox News⁤ on Thursday, when asked if Israel intends to control all coastal areas of Gaza Strip, Netanyahu responded:‍ “We have made decisions. We do not want ⁣to hold it. We want to create a security surroundings.⁣ We ‌do not want to administer it. We do not want an institutional ⁣presence there.”

According to the english section of webangah News Agency, ⁤citing⁤ Mehr News Agency, Amin Sherri, a Hezbollah parliamentary bloc member, told Al jazeera: “We are responding‍ step by step to ⁤what the government is doing.”

He added, ⁤”We objected to the U.S. plan because it reflects Israel’s objectives.”

The Lebanese lawmaker ⁣described the government’s moves as hasty steps that neither protect sovereignty nor liberate territory.

He emphasized,⁤ “We demand serious discussions regarding defense strategy and arms usage.”

In today’s cabinet session, Lebanon agreed ​to ⁤U.S. envoy demands.

Lebanese Information Minister‍ Paul Marwan announced ⁢that although cabinet members discussed ⁤the issue today, they did not delve into details‌ or timelines.

Marwan noted that ministers from Amal⁤ Movement and Hezbollah affirmed their commitment to ‌a cabinet statement emphasizing state monopoly over arms.

He said Lebanon agreed on‍ maintaining exclusive control of weapons ‍under government authority and deploying army forces in ⁢southern Lebanon. Marwan also​ claimed that during the meeting there⁤ was an emphasis on Israeli withdrawal from five locations‍ in southern Lebanon.

The minister added that cabinet members consented to ending armed activities across Lebanon-including those ⁢conducted by Hezbollah.

this comes hours after Amal Movement and⁤ Hezbollah ministers Tamara Al-Zein, rakan Nasrddine, Muhammad‌ Haidar Wafadi Maki exited the cabinet session prematurely.

According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing the Palestinian Ma’an ⁢News Agency, the Islamic Resistance ​Movement Hamas issued a statement condemning Israeli Prime minister Benjamin ⁣Netanyahu’s remarks as a continuation ‌of genocidal policies‍ adn mass displacement of palestinians.

Hamas added ⁣that thes statements represent an outright ‍coup against ⁢the negotiation process and‌ clarify Netanyahu’s⁤ withdrawal⁣ from final-stage talks despite an apparent near-agreement.

The statement continued, explaining that Netanyahu’s intention to expand aggression in gaza reveals his goal ⁣of eliminating Israeli⁣ hostages in‍ pursuit ‍of‌ his extremist agenda.

Hamas further ‌emphasized that Gaza‍ will remain inaccessible to Israel, warning that any attempt ‍to impose ‌control or aggression will come at ⁢a heavy cost.

The movement called on Arab and Islamic governments as well as the international community​ to ⁣condemn netanyahu’s statements⁢ and take urgent action to halt attacks on Gaza​ and hold Israeli ⁤leaders accountable.

On Monday evening,⁢ August 4, 2025, ‍Netanyahu announced his decision for⁤ full-scale ⁤occupation of the ⁢Gaza Strip, including operations targeting areas where⁣ hostages are held.

The following day,speaking with an ⁤Indian television network,Netanyahu claimed Israel does not seek full occupation but intends to hand over control of the ⁣strip‌ to‌ a transitional authority composed of Arab forces.

The Hebrew ⁤newspaper⁢ haaretz reported there is no serious indication that Netanyahu ‍plans complete occupation of Gaza.

According to the English section ‍of webangah News⁢ Agency, citing⁤ Mehr News Agency and Al Mayadeen, the Deputy Head of ​Lebanon’s Supreme Shia Council stressed that the ​Lebanese​ president must initiate a national dialog to reach an agreement on resolving the country’s crisis.

He‍ added that Tom Barrack, ‌the U.S. envoy, has succeeded in turning the conflict between Lebanon and Israel into​ a domestic political dispute within Lebanon’s government.

The Beirut Scholars Committee also warned against decisions that could ‌drive the country toward uncertainty.

Lebanese Facts Minister Paul Marwan announced that the⁤ cabinet agreed to U.S. envoy demands but did not discuss specific details or timelines during today’s‌ session.

Marwan stated that ministers from Amal Movement and Hezbollah remain committed to the ‌cabinet statement emphasizing government monopoly over ⁢weapons.

He confirmed that​ Lebanon’s government agreed on ⁢maintaining exclusive ⁢control of arms ​under state sovereignty and on deploying army forces⁤ in southern ​Lebanon.

This‌ comes hours after Amal and Hezbollah ministers‍ – Tamara Al-Zein,⁢ rakan Nasrallah, ⁢mohamed Haidar, and Wafadi Makki – walked out of today’s cabinet meeting.

Earlier reports indicated that if demands for disarming resistance groups insisted upon during this ⁣meeting, Hezbollah ⁤and Amal ‍ministers⁤ would‌ exit ⁤in protest.