Two Democrats (considered “key” in the US Congress) gave the green light to the sale of another arms package to Israel, which includes fighter jets. In Jerusalem the night was tense.
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The military operation in Rafah continues. IDF releases video of Israeli forces in city
Fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces continues in the southern Israeli city of Rafah. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the Givati brigade managed to kill several terrorists during the last day.
The IDF identified two men who had some explosives in their possession and who were shot down by an Israeli airstrike. The military also discovered several Kalashnikovs and grenades in Rafah during an attack on the city.
In the central Gaza Strip, the IDF carried out an airstrike that killed the leader of a team of snipers of Islamic Jihad.
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Without a war cabinet, what changes in Israel’s strategy?
Bruno Cardoso Reis emphasizes that the dissolution of Israel’s war cabinet is not unexpected. The historian highlights that Netanyahu does not want to remain in the hands of the most extremist parties.
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Without a war cabinet, what changes in Israel’s strategy?
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Several injured in anti-Netanyahu protest in Jerusalem
At least three people were injured last night during a violent protest near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, the newspaper writes. Haaretz.
Thousands of protesters who gathered in the city clashed with police and eight people were arrested.
Protesters called for elections and an agreement for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and protested against the exception to compulsory military service granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews.
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Democrats give the green light to arms sales to Israel
Two Democrats in the US Congress (considered “key”) gave the green light to the sale of an arms package to Israel, which includes 50 F-15 fighters, the newspaper writes Washington Post, citing three anonymous sources. According to the New York Times, the supply of the fighter jet will cost 18 billion dollars, about 17 billion euros.
Congressman Gregory Meeks and Senator Ben Cardin signed the agreement, after months of intense pressure from the Biden administration. According to the Washington Postthe two Democrats delayed the sale for months.
Meeks told the American newspaper who has been in close contact with the White House and urged the Biden administration to pressure Israel on humanitarian efforts and the protection of civilians. The congressman also guarantees that the F-15s will not be delivered to Tel Aviv for a few years.
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