Members of the Gaza peace council: "Israeli statements carry no weight on the ground. Israel is maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza in accordance with the agreement."
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Israel to Receive CH-53K Helicopters
A Sikorsky CH-53K "King Stallion" practiced extracting and carrying an F-15 fighter jet. The Israeli Air Force will begin receiving the helicopter in about two years, replacing its aging Yasur (CH-53) fleet.
The first of 12 Israeli aircraft, which the IAF will designate "Pra," recently entered the assembly line at the Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky plants in Connecticut.
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Mideast State Urged Deception Strategy
Kan reports that one Middle Eastern country advised another regional state to pursue a tactical agreement with Israel to lower its vigilance, while continuing preparations for a larger confrontation.
The advice, given in recent months: sho...
Kan reports that one Middle Eastern country advised another regional state to pursue a tactical agreement with Israel to lower its vigilance, while continuing preparations for a larger confrontation.
The advice, given in recent months: show flexibility, reach a deal, then violate it once military preparations advanced. Israeli censorship blocked identifying the two countries.
Israeli reporting draws a direct parallel to the deception strategy Hamas used before October 7. The report does not say whether the advice was accepted or acted upon.
White House Unfazed by Netanyahu Gaza Rejection
Axios Report: Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan hasn't rattled the White House, which views it as election politics.
"We understand Bibi's political needs. We have no problem with it as long as he continues to do what we ask" -- a U.S. Official says, pointing above all to keeping attacks restrained.
Israel has since stopped its attacks and begun moving back from the Yellow Line, while the U.S. and mediators press Hamas to disarm.
Lebanon Won't Join Upcoming Talks
Lebanon does not plan to join a new round of talks in the coming month, al-Mayadeen reports. Lebanese media had said a fresh round would open in Rome on September 1.
Gaps widened last round after Israel demanded progress in the two pilot zones before expanding them, and a Hezbollah pullback from the Ali Tahr Ridge, a Lebanese diplomatic source said.
Mladenov Outlines Gaza Withdrawal Plan
Nickolay Mladenov, director general of the Gaza Board of Peace, says Israel would not be required to withdraw from its current positions until weapons in each sector of Gaza are surrendered and rendered unusable.
Under the plan, each secto...
Nickolay Mladenov, director general of the Gaza Board of Peace, says Israel would not be required to withdraw from its current positions until weapons in each sector of Gaza are surrendered and rendered unusable.
Under the plan, each sector would first be fully demilitarized, including heavy and light weapons, personal and police arms, weapons production facilities and tunnels. Only after verification would the IDF begin a phased withdrawal from that sector.
Mladenov said Israel would retain the right to respond to imminent threats against its forces, while an American led mechanism involving mediators, U.S. personnel and an international security force would verify compliance.
“Nobody is required to do anything, last of all Israel,” until the required steps are verified, Mladenov said.
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Chikli Warns Against Mecca Alliance
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli:
The Mecca Alliance is a very dangerous and very troubling development.
Saudi Arabia was essentially sitting on the fence. It already had a defense agreement with Pakistan, but the moment i...
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli:
The Mecca Alliance is a very dangerous and very troubling development.
Saudi Arabia was essentially sitting on the fence. It already had a defense agreement with Pakistan, but the moment it goes with the Turks—who are in a direct confrontation with us, one that could develop to dimensions that may have extremely serious consequences, both in the Mediterranean and on the Syrian front, this is a development that is very, very bad for us, for Israel.
It requires us to deepen our alliances with Greece and Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, and Somaliland.
Lebanon Reviews Steps for Rome Talks
Beirut is carefully reviewing its steps for the upcoming round of Rome talks with Israel, a Lebanese official told Al Hadath.
Syria Captures ISIS Cell in Quneitra
The Syrian regime says it captured a cell of nine ISIS members in the Khan Arnabah area of Quneitra, in the Syrian Golan near the border with Israel.
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Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Peace Roadmap
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu:
Israel rejects the Board of Peace’s 15-point roadmap for Gaza. The IDF will not make any withdrawal until Hamas fully disarms. We are talking about real disarmament, not a fictitious one.
We are talking to the Americans about this issue. They have ideas, some of which are acceptable to us and some are not. We know how to stand up to these things.
Eli Cohen Predicts Iran Regime Fall
Israeli Minister of Energy Eli Cohen on Iran:
I think that, from our perspective, it would be better if there were no agreement. We can continue putting pressure on Iran.
And I tell you: another two or three years, with God’s help, the regime in Iran will fall.
Remember where this started- we made sure to sow all those seeds that will lead to the fall of the regime.
Serbia to Open Drone Factory with Israel
Serbia will open a drone factory with Israel this September, President Aleksandar Vučić said, with the launch expected around the 15th to 20th.
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Switzerland May Lead Israel-Lebanon Monitor
Switzerland is a leading candidate to lead the monitoring force overseeing the Israel-Lebanon agreement, i24 reports. Talks with Israel and the US have been ongoing since February.
Israel Prepares for Solo Action on Iran
Channel 13: Israel is readying for the possibility of moving against Iran on its own.
CENTCOM Chief Meets IDF Leaders
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper landed in Israel for a round of meetings with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and senior defense officials. He arrived from Bahrain and the UAE. On the agenda: the Iranian arena and joint assessments for either escalation or a new agreement, alongside U.S. pressure on Gaza.
Shiite Scholar Criticizes Israel Lobby
Shiite scholar Hassan Qazwini of Dearborn Heights called voting a "religious duty" and "powerful weapon" ahead of the Senate primary, said Israel and its lobby treat America as a "cash cow," and warned of "AIPAC's plots" against Michiganders.
Iran's Pezeshkian Warns of US-Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:
Israel and the United States are attempting to turn the Persian Gulf nations against us. We're working to prevent this.
Of course, we face internal challenges as well, due to varying perspectives. And ...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:
Israel and the United States are attempting to turn the Persian Gulf nations against us. We're working to prevent this.
Of course, we face internal challenges as well, due to varying perspectives. And naturally, America and Israel are exploiting this situation.
My conviction, as I've stated before, and I don't say this just for show, is that all Muslims are brothers.
This is what the Prophet of God taught, and what the Holy Book says. Brotherhood means that all Muslims, whether Shia or Sunni, are united. Every Muslim is a brother.
Amnesty Calls for Arms Embargo on Israel
Amnesty International on the IDF strike that killed a journalist who had left a Hezbollah position in southern Lebanon in April:
“It is well past time that the international community impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.”
Israel Plans to Protect Gaza Militia
Israel is weighing plans to protect the Palestinian militia members it runs in Gaza within the Yellow Line. Among the ideas: moving clan members into "New Rafah," a Hamas-free city to be built by the UAE.
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Israeli-Lebanese Talks in Rome End
Three days of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations in Rome have concluded, closing out the seventh round of talks. Lebanese briefings suggest little was agreed upon.
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Israel-Lebanon Talks End in Rome
Lebanese reports: The first round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome has ended after three days.
Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes reported in the southern Lebanon.
Turkey Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:
Israel's attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity are one of the most serious threats to the country's stability.
The international community must demonstrate a stronger response in the face of Israel's occupying mentality.
It must apply the necessary pressure to ensure compliance with the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement and respect for Syria's sovereignty.
US Halts Israel Strike to Preserve Talks
Israel was preparing a significant strike in Lebanon after the recent incident, N12 reports. The Trump administration intervened to hold it back and preserve a third day of negotiations in Rome. Those talks will continue, though several points of contention remain unresolved.
US Won't Pressure Israel on Lebanon
Lebanese Al-Akhbar: Washington told Beirut it won't pressure Israel, and that clear steps are needed to disarm Hezbollah.