Oct 25, 2023 8:29 p.m
Biden: “I didn’t ask to postpone the invasion”
Joe Biden “did not ask Israel” to postpone invasion of Gaza. The American president said this in a press conference at the White House.
Oct 25, 2023 8:15 p.m
Biden: “If Iran continues to attack us, we will respond”
Joe Biden has warned Iran that the US will “retaliate” if Iran continues to attack American troops in the Middle East. “This is my warning to the Ayatollah,” the American president said at a press conference with the Australian prime minister.
Oct 25, 2023 8:07 pm
Biden: “Settler attacks must stop”
“Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank “must stop now.” Joe Biden said this in a press conference at the White House with the Australian Prime Minister.
Oct 25, 2023 7:52 p.m
“Invasion date set by War Cabinet”
“We are preparing to enter Gaza, I will not say how or when. There are considerations that are not known to the general public. The date of entry into the Gaza Strip will be determined by the War Cabinet,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement to the press. “The goals,” he continued, “are two: the elimination of Hamas and the freeing of the hostages.” All those involved in the October 7 attack face the death penalty.”
Oct 25, 2023 7:40 p.m
Netanyahu: “I too will have to explain it”
“October 7th was a black day. We will clarify everything that happened. Everyone will have to give explanations for this attack, starting with me.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this in what appeared to be the first admission of responsibility. “But – he continued – only after the war. My task now is to lead the country to victory in the war.”
Oct 25, 2023 7:29 p.m
Netanyahu: “We are preparing the invasion”
Israel is preparing for the ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, but further details cannot be disclosed at this time. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this in an address to the nation.
Oct 25, 2023 6:47 p.m
Macron: “Gaza ground operation a mistake”
A “massive” ground operation by Israel in the Gaza Strip would be “a mistake.” This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron. Among other things, Macron stated that this type of operation was “incompatible with respect for civilians, international humanitarian law and even the rules of war.” BfmTv reports it.
Oct 25, 2023 6:43 p.m
WSJ: “Militiamen trained in Iran”
Wall Street Journal: “In the weeks leading up to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, about 500 fighters from the militant Palestinian Islamist group received special combat training in Iran, according to intelligence sources familiar with the matter.”
Oct 25, 2023 6:39 p.m
Netanyahu will speak to the press in the evening
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a statement to the press this evening at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, where a War Cabinet meeting is currently taking place. The media reports about it.
Oct 25, 2023 5:34 p.m
The EU reprimands Guterres
In the chapter on the Middle East, the reference to Antonio Guterres disappears in the latest draft conclusions of the EU summit to be held in Brussels tomorrow and the day after. The previous draft provided for “support for the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian pause.” In the latest version, the reference to the “humanitarian pause” remains, but not to Guterres. However, negotiations on the final terminology are still open and range between the terms “pause”, “break” and “humanitarian window”. Yesterday there was a serious clash between Israel and Guterres at the United Nations following his intervention.