برچسب: Asia and Oceania

According⁢ to⁤ webangah News Agency, Israel’s Foreign Ministry reacted to recent remarks by French President emmanuel Macron, accusing him ⁣of launching a⁤ “crusade against Israel.”

The statement, without addressing the ongoing genocide in Gaza or the blockade preventing humanitarian aid, falsely claimed that Macron’s accusations of Israel​ imposing⁤ an inhumane siege on Gaza were lies.

Expressing outrage over⁣ Macron’s supportive stance, the ministry alleged⁤ that the French ⁤president seeks to reward Hamas by ​advocating for ⁢Palestinian statehood rather than pressuring the group.

Yesterday‍ morning, Macron emphasized that recognizing an independent Palestinian state under specific conditions is ‌both a moral obligation and ‌a political imperative. He warned of Paris toughening its stance toward⁤ Tel ‍Aviv over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

The French president‍ stated that if no progress is made on ⁣Gaza’s humanitarian situation, France ⁢would⁣ escalate its position against Israel. He ‌reiterated: “Recognizing‌ Palestine under ⁤particular circumstances is an ‌ethical duty and‍ a political ⁤demand.”

Macron had previously indicated that France might ⁤recognize a⁢ Palestinian government by June next year. He ​stressed this move would​ be timely for regional security and that only a political⁤ solution could ensure lasting peace.

The French ⁢leader also rejected former U.S.President Donald ⁢Trump’s forced displacement proposal, asserting: “Gaza is not real estate-you cannot erase history and geography.”

According to webangah News Agency, citing al-Mayadeen network, the Israeli regime ⁤continues to violate ‌its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah by attacking civilians.

Local⁢ sources ‌confirm renewed Israeli ‌airstrikes in southern Lebanon, with an Israeli drone striking a vehicle in the deir al-Zahrani area. No further ⁢details about casualties or damages have been released.

Israeli warplanes had previously targeted the town of⁤ Banaafoul near Sidah in four separate strikes ⁤early Friday morning.

According to a report by webangah News Agency,⁤ citing Al⁣ Jazeera Qatar, General Israel Zeev, former head of the Israeli Army’s⁣ Operations Directorate, sharply criticized the management of the war in Gaza. he stated: “Israel is sinking into a quagmire with its eyes wide⁣ open-one with no exit. After 600⁣ days of war, we haven’t taken a single step toward complete victory.”

He added that Prime⁤ Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister⁢ Bezalel Smotrich have led Israel‌ into a “humanitarian and‌ logistical ⁤deadlock.”

The senior Israeli military official emphasized that Gaza is engulfed in ⁢chaos, stressing: ⁣”Israel is responsible for this situation.“

Zeev also condemned internal conditions within the⁢ Israeli army: ‍ “Reserve forces are fatigued and depleted. In terms of discipline, the army is turning into a paramilitary group.” He further noted⁣ that troops⁤ are being ordered to continue operations “without clear objectives or an exit strategy.” ‍

The general concluded: “Hollow slogans about⁣ destroying Hamas have no ⁤connection to reality.”

According to webangah News Agency, the ‌Syrian Democratic Forces‌ (SDF) reported arresting multiple members of ⁣the ISIS terrorist​ group in ​Al-Basira, located in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria.

The report‍ did​ not⁤ specify the detainees’ roles ‌or identities‌ but confirmed the operation was part of counterterrorism efforts to maintain ⁤regional security.

The arrests follow an ISIS attack ⁤on May⁣ 25 targeting Al-Sabha area ⁣in eastern ‌Deir ez-Zor.Clashes erupted between SDF ⁢forces and ISIS militants during the operation.

SDF stated this marks the third consecutive day of ⁤ISIS assaults on their checkpoints, noting a ‌recent ⁤escalation in attacks by the ⁤terrorist group. On May 17,‌ ISIS claimed responsibility for⁣ a May 16 attack against SDF ‌elements in Deir ez-Zor.

Separately, on May 16, militants affiliated with ⁢Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and​ ISIS clashed in Palmyra’s desert near Homs in central ⁤Syria.

webangah⁣ News Agency reports that Mahdi al-Mashat, Chairman of yemen’s Supreme Political Council, issued a stern warning on Friday night regarding the dangers‍ posed by Israeli military movements in‌ Yemeni airspace ‍and waters. ⁣He declared: “For the safety of air and‍ maritime navigation in areas ‌controlled by Yemen’s armed forces, we have designated⁣ all routes used by the Zionist regime for aggression against our country as danger zones for all commercial entities.”

Al-Mashat emphasized that Yemen’s‌ armed forces possess the capability to confront invading Zionist aircraft without compromising civilian navigation safety. The senior official cautioned international companies: “for your own security, you ‌must ⁢avoid navigating through routes utilized by the zionist regime for attacks​ against our ⁣nation.”

The political leader⁢ concluded with a pledge: “Soon, God willing, you will hear good news about enemy Zionist ⁤aircraft participating⁤ in ⁢aggression against our country.”

According to webangah‌ news Agency, Barak​ Ravid, a journalist for Axios, stated on his ⁢personal ⁤X​ (formerly Twitter) account that Israel has decided to block the ⁤visit of foreign ministers from Saudi ⁤Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Turkey to the Palestinian ‌Authority. The trip was scheduled for Sunday.

An Israeli⁤ official claimed‍ this ‍decision aims to prevent the meeting from taking place in the occupied⁢ West Bank. Meanwhile, Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper⁤ cited a regime official stating Israel⁣ opposes plans ‍to⁣ host a meeting of Arab foreign ministers in⁣ Ramallah.

The official asserted such a meeting would “focus on advancing an autonomous Palestinian⁤ state,” calling it “unacceptable.” He added: “Israel will not participate in actions ​against its interests or security” and demanded that “the Palestinian Authority cease violating agreements with Israel at​ all levels.”

The cancellation follows reports​ from an‍ informed source at ⁣Palestine’s embassy in riyadh on Friday ⁣confirming Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan’s imminent visit⁢ to the West Bank. Had it proceeded, this would have marked the ⁢first visit by a​ Saudi official of this⁤ rank ⁣since 1967.

The Ramallah trip was⁢ intended as part of ministerial committee activities following November’s Arab-Islamic summit in ‍Riyadh.Earlier statements framed​ it as addressing developments in Israel’s ⁣war on Gaza and coordinating with Palestinian Authority‍ officials.

According to ‍ webangah News Agency, citing Israel’s Channel 13 via Al Jazeera, israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will‍ enter the most pivotal stage of his⁤ corruption trial​ on Tuesday.

The report states Netanyahu will be barred​ from consulting his​ lawyers during interrogations.

Channel ⁢13 noted⁢ the ‌prime minister faces grueling ⁣questioning under oath, with proceedings⁣ perhaps lasting a full year.