The leaders of the US, the Netherlands, and Denmark released a joint statement Wednesday during the ongoing NATO summit in Washington, stating that the transfer of US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is underway. "The Danish and Dutch governments are in the process...
IDF Spokesman Says Hamas Will Still Be in Gaza 5 Years From Now
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas will still be in Gaza five years from now in his latest comments that cast doubt on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of eliminating the Palestinian group. "Israel is planning a...
Israeli Official Says It’s Clear Netanyahu Doesn’t Want a Deal With Hamas
A senior Israeli official has told Al-Monitor that it's clear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't want a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas after he released his list of "non-negotiable" demands ahead of sensitive negotiations. Netanyahu's demands...
US Rules Out Resuming Nuclear Talks With Iran’s New President
On Monday, the White House ruled out the idea of resuming negotiations related to Iran's civilian nuclear program despite the election of a new president who seeks a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, which the Trump administration tore up in 2018....
Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Leader’s Former Bodyguard in Syria
An Israeli strike inside Syria, near the Lebanon border, killed two Hezbollah members and critically injured a Syrian driver. One of the slain was identified as Yasser Nemr Qranbish, who formerly served as a bodyguard to Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah...
US To Permanently Remove Pier Built Off the Coast of Gaza
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the pier the US military built off the coast of Gaza will be reattached to the shore on Wednesday and then permanently removed after a few days. The idea is to clear aid that has piled up in Cyprus and on the offshore...
Report: NATO Expected To Tell Ukraine Its Path Toward Membership Is ‘Irreversible’
NATO is likely to tell Ukraine that its path toward NATO membership is "irreversible" during the alliance's summit that has begun in Washington, POLITICO reported on Tuesday. The report said the language is already included in a draft version of the communique that's...
Israel Controls 26% of Gaza, Potentially Paving the Way for Jewish Settlements
The Israeli military has taken control of 26% of the Gaza Strip and is building bases and paving roads in the areas to ensure long-term occupation, which could lead to Jewish settlements, Haaretz reported on Monday. Israel established a "buffer zone" along the...
Japan, Philippines Sign New Military Pact Aimed at China
On Monday, Japan and the Philippines signed a new defense pact that will allow the two nations to deploy troops to each other's territory, a step being taken as part of the US-led military buildup against China in the region. According to AP, the deal was signed by...
Zelensky Says New Security Pact Includes Mechanism for Poland To Shoot Down Russian Missiles Over Ukraine
On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a new bilateral security pact he signed in Warsaw includes a mechanism for Poland to shoot down Russian missiles and drones. "We are especially grateful for the special arrangements, and this is reflected in...