July 2018
News Summary for Wednesday, August 1
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran would face an international coalition if it attempts to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Meanwhile, the Iranian government is…
Israel Releases Ahed Tamimi, Palestinian Teen Girl
Ahed Tamimi, a Palestinian teen sentenced for slapping an Israeli soldier, was released from prison alongside her mother amid rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.…
Three Senior U.S. Officials Propose to Hamas: Aid in Exchange for Abstaining from Violence
Three senior U.S. officials proposed to Hamas that they could receive American aid if they renounce violence, but Hamas rejected the offer. Israeli Defense Minister…
Israeli Defense Minister Criticizes European Countries' Engagement with Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman criticized European countries for maintaining economic ties with Iran while interfering in Israeli internal matters. He highlighted the hypocrisy of…
Netanyahu and Putin Meeting Focused on Iran's Presence in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Russian President Putin to discuss Iran's military presence in Syria, emphasizing Israel's opposition to it. This meeting is significant…
Simultaneous Visits of Netanyahu and Velayati to Moscow
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both visiting Moscow to discuss the Iranian military presence…