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🔴RECAP: #Israel #Palestine (as of 00:00 GMT, 4 February) 1- Israel has killed at least 27,238 and wounded at least 66,452 Palestinians since the start of the war on 7 October. 2- The US and UK launched a new series of strikes against Iran-linked Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in what appeared to be a second day of retaliatory operations following a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. 3- Iraq’s foreign ministry summoned the US charge d’affaires to Baghdad, with Iraq’s government spokesperson, Bassem al-Awadi, calling the air strikes a "blatant aggression". 4- The Syrian foreign ministry said that "what [the US has] committed has served to fuel conflict in the Middle East in a very dangerous way, while Hamas described it as a "dangerous escalation" and "an encroachment on the sovereignty of the two countries". 5- Russia’s foreign ministry, meanwhile, said: “It is obvious that the air strikes are deliberately designed to further inflame the conflict." 6- The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday afternoon on the US strikes in Iraq and Syria. 7- The US House of Representatives plans to vote next week to advance $17.6bn in military aid to Israel, according to Mike Johnson, the chamber’s speaker. 8- The Israeli military said on Saturday that since the outbreak of the Gaza war on 7 October it had struck more than 50 targets in Syria linked to the Iranian-backed Lebanese movement Hezbollah. 9- Turkey's National Intelligence Agency chief Ibrahim Kalin met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar's capital, Doha, Turkish state broadcaster TRT said on Saturday. 10- The Qatari foreign ministry said that Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Saturday met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the war on Gaza and funding cuts to the UN relief agency there, Unrwa. 🔗Click the link below to follow MEE’s live coverage ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dXfurhxC https://lnkd.in/d_q8KQqK

Where is the promise to evacuate civilians? In Gaza there is no place left but Israel could "easily" follow the gist of the UNSC and the ICJ decisions by creating a humanitarian solution which nevertheless includes achieving its goal of military fully dismantling Hamas. If Israel would open its borders and create Blue Helmets/UN peace force controlled, UNHCR managed, refugee facilities in Israel, it could upon doing so dismantle all military infrastructure in Gaza without causing any further civilian collateral damage. At the same time would the (disarmed) Gazans have a stable very safe zone to go to with a high likelihood to be able to return home if Gaza becomes inhabitable again (currently it is no longer). Finally, by involving the international community, a starting point for co-existence as equals could be created. www.pax.ngo & www.convergence.ngo

News Background丨New Round of Major Events in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7, 2023, military clashes have resulted in nearly 42,000 Palestinian deaths and over 97,000 injuries. Hamas initiated the conflict with attacks on military and civilian targets in Israel, leading to around 1,200 Israeli fatalities and approximately 250 captures. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a "state of war," launching extensive airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. The UN General Assembly issued a resolution on October 27 calling for a humanitarian truce, which Israel rejected while continuing its attacks. By November 6, over 10,000 had died in Gaza due to these airstrikes. A temporary ceasefire on November 24 allowed for a seven-day period of detainee exchanges, but airstrikes resumed on December 1, with casualty figures escalating to over 30,000 by early February 2024. Ceasefire negotiations encountered challenges; Hamas declined to engage in talks in Cairo, which ultimately failed in May. The ICC is pursuing war crimes charges against key figures from both sides, as international entities recognize the State of Palestine and urge Israel to halt military operations. By late August 2024, casualty figures reached 40,000, spurring public protests in Israel for a ceasefire and the return of missing detainees. Recent developments include Israeli military operations shifting from southern to northern fronts and renewed UN dialogues, with China proposing de-escalation measures. The situation remains precarious, driven by ongoing violence, international diplomatic efforts, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #China Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gJQv-UEv

Hezbollah suffered severe damage, Israel has more blows ready — Israeli defense minister "Today’s Hezbollah is not the Hezbollah of a week ago," Yoav Gallant said TEL AVIV, September 24/ Hezbollah suffered several serious blows and Israel is set to keep them coming, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. He made the statement as he spoke to troops after a drill that simulated a ground offensive in Lebanon. "Today’s Hezbollah is not the Hezbollah of a week ago. The sequence of blows it faced to its command and control, its operatives, its weapons, all these things are extremely severe blows," Gallant said in comments released by the Defense Ministry. "I trust the Israel Defense Forces and everything it does, and we have more blows ready," Galant continued. He said the Israeli military "knows what to do and how." "It is necessary to achieve the goal of safely returning the residents of northern Israel to their homes," Gallant said. "You understand that there may come a moment when we give an order and the system will move forward, so it is necessary to make preparations. It is very important." Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Israeli territory from Gaza, killing residents of Israeli border settlements and taking about 250 hostages, including women, children and the elderly. Hamas described its attack as retaliation for the aggressive actions taken by Israeli authorities against the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City. In response, Israel declared a total siege of the Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians before the crisis, following with air strikes on Gaza and some parts of Lebanon and Syria before starting a ground operation in the Palestinian enclave. Against this background, tensions continue to rise on the Lebanese-Israeli border. Since October 8, 2023, ongoing cross-border strikes on Israel from Lebanon’s territory have prompted return fire from Israeli forces, who, according to military reports, are targeting Hezbollah sites. To date, approximately 80,000 people have been evacuated from northern Israel. #business #finance #financialservices

India condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that targeted civilians, including women and children, and expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime. The Indian government labeled the attacks a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and reiterated its longstanding criticism of Pakistan for blaming neighboring countries for its domestic issues. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the loss of innocent lives and any assaults on civilians. Pakistan claimed the airstrikes were retaliatory actions against cross-border terrorism, while the Taliban denounced them as violations of international law and vowed to respond. This incident follows previous strikes by Pakistan targeting suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban, including a December attack that resulted in at least 51 deaths, increasing border tensions and prompting promises of retaliation from the Taliban. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #India Get a full accounting of the security situation in Asia by subscribing to Security Asia. Subscribe now--free of charge--at Substack https://lnkd.in/gPtAUrsX https://lnkd.in/gp6MjsYw

Israel Launches Air Strikes On Beirut For The First Time In Five Days In a significant escalation, #Israel has resumed air strikes on #Beirut, targeting what it describes as “strategic weapons” hidden by #Hezbollah in the southern #Dahieh region. The strikes on Wednesday mark the first time in five days that the #Israeli military has hit the #Lebanese capital amid growing tensions in the region. #Lebanese authorities have reported at least 18 deaths in the #eastern and #southern parts of the country as #Israel continues its bombardment. These strikes are part of the broader conflict between Israel and #Hezbollah, which has seen heightened hostilities over the past weeks. In #Gaza, Israel continues its offensive, claiming to have killed a #Hamas commander in the #northern part of the #Strip, alongside more than 50 alleged “#terrorists.” International pressure is mounting, with the #UnitedStates urging Israel to increase aid access to Gaza. On Tuesday, the #US warned that failure to improve humanitarian conditions could result in the reduction of military assistance. In response, some aid has since been allowed into northern Gaza. #Beirut residents, meanwhile, express growing anxiety as the violence worsens. #MohamedGradi, 57, speaking from Beirut, stated, “There is no part of Lebanon where people feel safe.” He described widespread displacement, with thousands fleeing from southern regions, including #Dahieh, and even traditionally safe areas such as the #Bekaa Valley and #Christian-majority areas. https://lnkd.in/dz9pj6Yv

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🚨 Breaking News: Tensions Soar After Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hamas and Hezbollah Leaders 🚨 Fears of regional escalation have surged following Israeli airstrikes that killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Iran has vowed revenge, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordering direct retaliation. The dual assassinations have shattered hopes for a Gaza ceasefire and heightened concerns of a broader conflict. The UN and various nations have called for restraint, deeming the attacks a "dangerous escalation." Israel, while not officially claiming the strike on Haniyeh, celebrated the operation and reiterated its commitment to ongoing military actions. Meanwhile, U.S. officials stressed the importance of a Gaza ceasefire to prevent further regional destabilization. The killings have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut due to the heightened risk. 🛑 Key Points: *Haniyeh's death in Tehran and a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut have intensified tensions. *Iran vows direct retaliation. *Concerns over a broader conflict rise as hopes for a Gaza ceasefire diminish. *Global calls for restraint and caution from the UN and various nations. *Increased security risks lead to flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Beirut. #MiddleEast #Israel #Hamas #Hezbollah #Iran #Conflict #Peace #InternationalRelations

An Israeli airstrike on a designated humanitarian zone in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 40 people and injured dozens more, according to Gaza's civil defence authorities. The strike targeted the Mawasi area in Khan Younis, which had been identified by Israel as a humanitarian zone. Local civil defence official Mohammed al-Mughair confirmed the death toll, and both the Hamas-linked Shehab news agency and Fatah-linked Wafa news agency corroborated the reports of 40 fatalities. The impact of the strike caused extensive damage, with over 20 tents catching fire and craters up to nine meters deep left in the area. In response, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the target was a Hamas command centre, accusing Hamas of using human shields within the civilian and humanitarian infrastructure. Hamas denied the presence of its fighters in the area, calling the claims a "blatant lie." The IDF further alleged that Palestinian militant groups have consistently exploited humanitarian zones for terrorist activities against Israel. The incident adds to the escalating conflict, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the region. Source: AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa So what It will be interesting to see what comes of this strike. Numerous commentators online mentioned how abnormal this strike was even for Israel and speculated that the targets must have been important. However, it will likely come at the cost of significant public backlash; even if they can show clear signs that they hit military targets, the general public will likely criticize the strike. Yet it seems like Israel no longer cares about the opinion of the general international community so long as they maintain US support. Follow us to join the intelligence community! For this story and more, check out "The Intel Brief" podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #GazaStrike #HumanitarianCrisis #KhanYounis #CivilianCasualties #IsraelPalestineConflict #Airstrike #HumanRights #IDF #Hamas #PeaceInTheMiddleEast