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WSJ: Trump wants Egypt to let U.S. ships pass through the Suez Canal for free, saying Egypt benefits from U.S. efforts to stop Houthi attacks. Earlier this month, Trump asked Egypt’s president to back the campaign, but the later told him that reaching a ceaefire in Gaza would be a better solution.
April 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
WSJ: Trump wants Egypt to let U.S. ships pass through the Suez Canal for free, saying Egypt benefits from U.S. efforts to stop Houthi attacks. Earlier this month, Trump asked Egypt’s president to back the campaign, but the later told him that reaching a ceaefire in Gaza would be a better solution.
Today's Israeli strikes were unprecedented. In the past, Israel has mainly targeted infrastructure that belonged to the assad army, they also clashed with armed locals in the areas they have advanced to in December, but this is the first time they’ve struck active Syrian forces on the ground.
April 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today's Israeli strikes were unprecedented. In the past, Israel has mainly targeted infrastructure that belonged to the assad army, they also clashed with armed locals in the areas they have advanced to in December, but this is the first time they’ve struck active Syrian forces on the ground.
Although tensions appeared to ease after a night of clashes between non-government Sunni militants and Druze fighters in Jaramana — followed by a deal between the government and Druze leaders — a more violent, more dangerous episode erupted yesterday in another town near Damascus.
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A leaked voice note from a private WhatsApp group has sparked protests and violence in Syria — possibly the most serious tensions since the insurgency and massacres in Alawite regions in March.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Although tensions appeared to ease after a night of clashes between non-government Sunni militants and Druze fighters in Jaramana — followed by a deal between the government and Druze leaders — a more violent, more dangerous episode erupted yesterday in another town near Damascus.
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According to Haaretz, the IDF is issuing draft orders to tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to expand its operation in Gaza.
Last month, Israel broke the ceasefire and resumed the fighting in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages without requiring an end to the war. (1/3)
Last month, Israel broke the ceasefire and resumed the fighting in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages without requiring an end to the war. (1/3)
April 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
According to Haaretz, the IDF is issuing draft orders to tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to expand its operation in Gaza.
Last month, Israel broke the ceasefire and resumed the fighting in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages without requiring an end to the war. (1/3)
Last month, Israel broke the ceasefire and resumed the fighting in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages without requiring an end to the war. (1/3)
After meeting Ahmed Al Sharaa in Syria, Rep. Marlin Stutzman outlined the Syrian president’s conditions for normalization with Israel. He said that his main condition is for Syria to remain unified, and that Israel’s encroachment near the Golan must be addressed, and airstrikes have to stop.
April 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After meeting Ahmed Al Sharaa in Syria, Rep. Marlin Stutzman outlined the Syrian president’s conditions for normalization with Israel. He said that his main condition is for Syria to remain unified, and that Israel’s encroachment near the Golan must be addressed, and airstrikes have to stop.
Another report by Israeli Public Broadcaster KAN mentioned this today. After the 3rd round talks, Israeli officials now estimate the chance of success to be higher than that of failure.
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post they expect US-Iran talks to end with a deal, but aren't sure if it will meet their demands to fully dismantle Iran's enrichment program or resemble the 2015 deal they opposed.
April 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Another report by Israeli Public Broadcaster KAN mentioned this today. After the 3rd round talks, Israeli officials now estimate the chance of success to be higher than that of failure.
Insane statements from Israel's Finance Minister:
"we will end this campaign when Syria is dismantled, Hezbollah is severely beaten, Iran is stripped of its nuclear threat, Gaza is cleansed of Hamas and hundreds of thousands of Gazans are on their way out, and our hostages are returned."
"we will end this campaign when Syria is dismantled, Hezbollah is severely beaten, Iran is stripped of its nuclear threat, Gaza is cleansed of Hamas and hundreds of thousands of Gazans are on their way out, and our hostages are returned."
April 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Insane statements from Israel's Finance Minister:
"we will end this campaign when Syria is dismantled, Hezbollah is severely beaten, Iran is stripped of its nuclear threat, Gaza is cleansed of Hamas and hundreds of thousands of Gazans are on their way out, and our hostages are returned."
"we will end this campaign when Syria is dismantled, Hezbollah is severely beaten, Iran is stripped of its nuclear threat, Gaza is cleansed of Hamas and hundreds of thousands of Gazans are on their way out, and our hostages are returned."
The violence seems to have calmed for now. Druze leaders issued statements condemning the audio content, calling for unity and urging the government to uphold civil peace.
Meanwhile, government forces deployed around Jaramana to prevent new clashes.
Meanwhile, government forces deployed around Jaramana to prevent new clashes.
April 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The violence seems to have calmed for now. Druze leaders issued statements condemning the audio content, calling for unity and urging the government to uphold civil peace.
Meanwhile, government forces deployed around Jaramana to prevent new clashes.
Meanwhile, government forces deployed around Jaramana to prevent new clashes.
A leaked voice note from a private WhatsApp group has sparked protests and violence in Syria — possibly the most serious tensions since the insurgency and massacres in Alawite regions in March.
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April 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A leaked voice note from a private WhatsApp group has sparked protests and violence in Syria — possibly the most serious tensions since the insurgency and massacres in Alawite regions in March.
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After Ron Dermer met with Egyptian intelligence chief, two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that negotiations were near a "significant breakthrough." However, Israeli officials later denied this.
The reports come as Israeli media say Israel is preparing to expand its operation in Gaza.
The reports come as Israeli media say Israel is preparing to expand its operation in Gaza.
April 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
After Ron Dermer met with Egyptian intelligence chief, two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that negotiations were near a "significant breakthrough." However, Israeli officials later denied this.
The reports come as Israeli media say Israel is preparing to expand its operation in Gaza.
The reports come as Israeli media say Israel is preparing to expand its operation in Gaza.
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post they expect US-Iran talks to end with a deal, but aren't sure if it will meet their demands to fully dismantle Iran's enrichment program or resemble the 2015 deal they opposed.
April 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post they expect US-Iran talks to end with a deal, but aren't sure if it will meet their demands to fully dismantle Iran's enrichment program or resemble the 2015 deal they opposed.
Israel Hayom reports that Netanyahu set a "final deadline" for the Gaza war in October, aiming to avoid the conflict lasting over two years. Fighting could also end earlier if the war objectives are met before October.
April 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Israel Hayom reports that Netanyahu set a "final deadline" for the Gaza war in October, aiming to avoid the conflict lasting over two years. Fighting could also end earlier if the war objectives are met before October.
Iran’s minister of interior said that the huge explosion in Shahid Rajaee Port happened because of "shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence."
April 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Iran’s minister of interior said that the huge explosion in Shahid Rajaee Port happened because of "shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence."
According to figures released by the Israeli government, immigration to the country has dropped by 24% compared to last year. Notably, immigration had already decreased by 30% in 2023-2024.
New immigrants numbers:
2023: 47k
2024: 35k
2025: 26k
New immigrants numbers:
2023: 47k
2024: 35k
2025: 26k
April 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
According to figures released by the Israeli government, immigration to the country has dropped by 24% compared to last year. Notably, immigration had already decreased by 30% in 2023-2024.
New immigrants numbers:
2023: 47k
2024: 35k
2025: 26k
New immigrants numbers:
2023: 47k
2024: 35k
2025: 26k
Telegram channels affiliated with Hezbollah report Israeli drones are flying over Beirut southern suburbs.
April 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Telegram channels affiliated with Hezbollah report Israeli drones are flying over Beirut southern suburbs.
A technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency is in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, just 2 days after the US and Iran held their third round of negotiations in Oman last Saturday
April 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency is in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, just 2 days after the US and Iran held their third round of negotiations in Oman last Saturday
Israeli media report Israel is closer to expanding operations in Gaza than reaching a hostage deal with Hamas. Meanwhile, a "senior political figure" told Ynet that despite Trump's plan to expel Palestinians, departures remain very small.
April 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Israeli media report Israel is closer to expanding operations in Gaza than reaching a hostage deal with Hamas. Meanwhile, a "senior political figure" told Ynet that despite Trump's plan to expel Palestinians, departures remain very small.
Hebrew news outlet Ynet reports that Israel has rejected a proposal for a 5 year truce with Hamas. The group had previously signaled willingness for such a truce, with reports suggesting they were prepared to cede control of Gaza, stop attacking Israel, and halt activities like building tunnels.
April 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Hebrew news outlet Ynet reports that Israel has rejected a proposal for a 5 year truce with Hamas. The group had previously signaled willingness for such a truce, with reports suggesting they were prepared to cede control of Gaza, stop attacking Israel, and halt activities like building tunnels.
Heroic American pilots just did this
April 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Heroic American pilots just did this
GRAPHIC WARNING
A horrific massacre in Yemen.
An American airstrike struck a detention center in Sa'dah that was holding African migrants. According to local civil defense officials, 68 people were killed and 47 others were wounded.
A horrific massacre in Yemen.
An American airstrike struck a detention center in Sa'dah that was holding African migrants. According to local civil defense officials, 68 people were killed and 47 others were wounded.
April 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
GRAPHIC WARNING
A horrific massacre in Yemen.
An American airstrike struck a detention center in Sa'dah that was holding African migrants. According to local civil defense officials, 68 people were killed and 47 others were wounded.
A horrific massacre in Yemen.
An American airstrike struck a detention center in Sa'dah that was holding African migrants. According to local civil defense officials, 68 people were killed and 47 others were wounded.
Well-known faces of the Israeli genocide in Gaza gave speeches today at a major event organized by the right wing news agency Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) in Jerusalem.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Well-known faces of the Israeli genocide in Gaza gave speeches today at a major event organized by the right wing news agency Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) in Jerusalem.
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Israeli media reports that Israel notified the US before the airstrike on Beirut.
Beirut is Hezbollah's biggest red line, making this strike a major escalation. Since the November ceasefire, Israel has only targeted Beirut in response to rocket fire from Southern Lebanon.
Beirut is Hezbollah's biggest red line, making this strike a major escalation. Since the November ceasefire, Israel has only targeted Beirut in response to rocket fire from Southern Lebanon.
April 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Israeli media reports that Israel notified the US before the airstrike on Beirut.
Beirut is Hezbollah's biggest red line, making this strike a major escalation. Since the November ceasefire, Israel has only targeted Beirut in response to rocket fire from Southern Lebanon.
Beirut is Hezbollah's biggest red line, making this strike a major escalation. Since the November ceasefire, Israel has only targeted Beirut in response to rocket fire from Southern Lebanon.
Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyah).
Earlier today, they issued an evacuation warning for a certain building in Hadath neighborhood. They claim that Hezbollah used the building to store precision missiles.
Earlier today, they issued an evacuation warning for a certain building in Hadath neighborhood. They claim that Hezbollah used the building to store precision missiles.
April 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyah).
Earlier today, they issued an evacuation warning for a certain building in Hadath neighborhood. They claim that Hezbollah used the building to store precision missiles.
Earlier today, they issued an evacuation warning for a certain building in Hadath neighborhood. They claim that Hezbollah used the building to store precision missiles.