Tamuz 10, 5778, 6/23/2018
Middle East Netanyahu meets Kushner and GreenblattPrime Minister hosts Trump's advisers for a discussion that dealt mainly with the U.S. peace plan. Iran to U.S.: Force Israel to denuclearizeIran's Foreign Minister sets 15 conditions for improving relations with Washington. Report: Hamas prepared for 'comprehensive deal' with IsraelHamas reportedly tells Egypt it is prepared to return Israelis it is holding in Gaza in exchange for airport and seaport. Merkel: Solutions needed for Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'German Chancellor says European countries share concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program. Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raidIraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack. Jordan's King to meet TrumpJordan's King Abdullah II sets off for the United States, will discuss Israel-PA peace with Trump. ANALYSIS: Iran's endgame in Syria has begunOnly change in Iran's bid to form land bridge from Iran to Israeli border is switch to Syrian uniforms by Hezbollah terrorists. PA honors murderer of 3 as role model to encourage readingPA Education Minister uses terrorist who murdered 3 people on Jerusalem bus as symbol for 'national reading day' for children. Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressueIranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions. Greenblatt blasts both Hamas and the PATrump's special envoy criticizes Hamas for continued attacks on Israel, rejects PA claims that the U.S. is causing rifts among PA Arabs. Hamas: Incendiary kites embarrass IsraelIncendiary kites presented by official Hamas newspaper as a "peaceful means of resistance." Erekat blasts American withdrawal from UNHRCPLO secretary general says United States advancing "international anarchy" after its withdrawal from Human Rights Council. Kushner and Greenblatt meet Saudi Crown PrinceCrown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hosts Trump's special envoy and adviser discuss Israel-PA peace process. Gaza terror organizations: We will respond by forceGaza organizations threaten to exact revenge against any IDF attack on Gaza. Report: Rafah Crossing to remain open indefinitelyBorder crossing between Egypt and Gaza to remain open until further notice, officials say. Iran atomic chief: Europe's proposals aren't good enoughAli Akbar Salehi tells UN chief that Europe’s proposals to salvage 2015 deal are not satisfying for Tehran. UN chief: Gaza on the brink of warUN Secretary-General condemns Gaza violence, expresses shock over deaths in violent riots. PA: No to initiative that will separate Gaza from Judea, SamariaAbbas spokesman says Palestinians will thwart any American initiative that is contrary to their positions. American official says Israel behind Syria air strikeU.S. official tells CNN an air strike close to Iraq-Syria border was carried out by Israel. IDF not commenting. Netanyahu water offer brings positive Iranian response100,000 Iranians join Israel's Farsi Telegram account after PM offers water tech: 'We wish them death, they bless us with life.' Report: U.S. to ask Gulf states to invest in Gaza economyTrump administration reportedly trying to convince Gulf monarchies to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in economic projects in Gaza. Egypt raises fuel prices as part of new austerity measuresEgypt announces new hikes on fuel prices as part of austerity measures tied to an IMF loan. Anti-PA demonstrations continueProtests planned this week against the Palestinian Authority over its policy on Gaza. Hamas and the PFLP support the demonstrations.Report: U.S.-led coalition attacks Syrian army positionSyrian military says coalition aircraft bombed position belonging to the Syrian army in eastern Syria, leading to deaths and injuries.PA spokesman: Trump's peace efforts will achieve nothingAbbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings will be a complete failure. Hamas praises anti-PA demonstrations in RamallahHamas leader Haniyeh praises Arabs who took part in demonstrations against the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah last week. Kushner and Greenblatt meet Haley and UN chiefTrump's senior adviser and special representative discuss peace efforts in New York ahead of visit to Israel. Report: Jordan won't name new ambassador to IranJordan does not plan on naming a new ambassador to Iran, says high-ranking Jordanian source. U.S. strike in Afghanistan targets Taliban leaderU.S. officials confirm American strike in Afghanistan targeted Pakistani Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah, but do not confirm he was killed. Khamenei: The Zionist regime will perishIn Twitter tirade, Iran's Supreme Leader predicts Israel will be destroyed. MIA's mom lashes out at UN repDr. Leah Goldin, whose MIA son is in Hamas's hands, says UN's emissary wants to "upgrade" Gaza without bringing back MIAs. Sisi reshuffles cabinetEgyptian President replaces the interior and defense ministers of the country’s cabinet in a major reshuffle. PA official: Jews 'are not a people'Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”. U.S. air strike kills Al-Qaeda terrorist in LibyaThe United States military says it conducted an air strike in Libya targeting a terrorist from Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. Turkish woman arrested at Ben Gurion AirportIsrael arrests 27-year-old Turkish woman for alleged terror ties. Report: Russia demanded withdrawal - Hezbollah refusedUK-based monitoring group claims Lebanese terror group allied with Iran refused demand by Russia to withdraw from southwestern Syria. Assad: I wouldn't object to permanent Iranian base in SyriaSyrian President says his country's relations with Iran and its presence in Syria are non-negotiable. Iranian official: We'll unveil new air defense system soonSenior Iranian military official says the Bavar 373 air defense system will soon be operational. Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says deadly sarin and chlorine were used in two separate attacks in Syria.Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' isn't happeningPA chairman's spokesman says Trump's peace deal will never succeed if it doesn't include Jerusalem. Haley: UN made a 'morally bankrupt judgment'U.S. Ambassador blasts General Assembly after it approved a resolution condemning Israel over Gaza. UN votes to condemn Israel over GazaGeneral Assembly adopts resolution condemning Israel for the deaths of Arabs on the Gaza border. U.S. amendment fails to achieve majority. 'The people of Gaza are not our enemy. Hamas is'Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes U.S. support at the UN. 'Attacking Israel has become a favorite political sport'U.S. Ambassador criticizes General Assembly's intention to condemn Israel. Danon: You're colluding with a terror organization.Iran threatens to begin uranium enrichment at Fordow facilityIranian atomic energy organization says it is ready to start enrichment at Fordow nuclear plant, 'when Supreme Leader gives the order.' Rouhani: We'll leave nuclear deal if we can't benefit from itIranian President speaks to French counterpart, says it's impossible for Tehran to stay in the nuclear deal if it cannot benefit from it.Iran warns North Korea: Trump could nullify any dealFollowing historic Trump-Kim summit, Iran warns Kim that Trump "revokes his signature while abroad". PA blames Hamas for the situation in GazaPA government, fearing repercussions of the demonstrations against it, blames Hamas for the difficult situation in Gaza. U.S. asks UN to condemn Hamas over Gaza violenceAmbassador Haley blasts UN resolution condemning Israel for Gazan deaths, proposes amendment condemning Hamas for the violence. Kushner and Greenblatt to visit the regionU.S. Special Representative and Trump's son-in-law will visit the region in attempt to move peace initiative forward. Report: Syria reinforces anti-aircraft defense near GolanSyria reportedly building up anti-aircraft weapons along border with Israel, 'to renew air defense against Israel in the first degree.' PA: We will continue to support terrorists and their familiesPA government in Ramallah says "no force in the world" can make it stop paying terrorists. Hariri to Iran: Don't interfere in our affairsLebanese PM urges Iran not to interfere in his country’s affairs after top Iranian general welcomes Hezbollah's election achievements.Egypt: 28 accused of forming group to topple governmentEgypt's chief prosecutor refers 28 people to a criminal court on charges including forming an illegal group aiming to topple the government.Khamenei: Netanyahu a 'child killer' who plays the victimIran’s Supreme Leader blasts Prime Minister Netanyahu, brands him a "child killer".'Palestinian resistance focused on right of return'Ismail Haniyeh believes the “March of Return” beginning to bring political dividends for Palestinian Arabs. Erekat and Greenblatt trade barbsAfter Trump's special envoy blasts Erekat for false claims about the U.S. role in peace talks, PLO chief fires back. |
