Voices from the Arab press: Iranian calamities, Netanyahu's rule, and state legitimacy
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Source: The Jerusalem Post75
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ביטחון וצבא — צה״ל, עזה, החזית הצפונית ואיראן. Security & defense: IDF, Gaza, the northern front and Iran.
Senior Iranian source says Tehran will halt attacks as long as US holds its fire
Lull in US strikes said to follow CENTCOM chief's advice that hitting Hormuz targets now having limited effect; Netanyahu: War will end only when regime falls…
Source: The Times of Israel87
How Israel kept Biden backing a Gaza war his administration wanted to end – report
Former Biden admin. officials believe that their unconditional support of Israel emboldened Prime Minister Netanyahu to expand the war in Gaza to Lebanon and Iran, sources…
Source: The Jerusalem Post82
‘An unwelcome guest’: Some 9/11 victims’ families want Mamdani barred from tribute
Petition signed by relatives of around 300 victims of the 2001 attack on NYC points to left-wing mayor's ties to those who have voiced support for…
Source: The Times of Israel88
Toronto police probing gunfire, broken window at two locations of Jewish-owned bakery chain Kiva's as hate crimes
"These attacks come amid a broader rise in violent extremism across Canada and other Western democracies—a toxic brew of anti-Zionist rhetoric, local criminal elements, Iranian-backed proxies…
Source: JNS91
Israel Navy could upend Turkish maritime threat by flipping Egypt to its side – exclusive
Further, five Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs were dispatched on a mission thousands of km. away with no support or immediate rescue plan, and another mission to…
Source: The Jerusalem Post82
Netanyahu talked Graham out of lobbying Trump to join war on Hezbollah – report
Documentary footage seen by WSJ shows late GOP senator boasting about president excitement following first US-Israeli strikes on Iran; doubting envoys Witkoff, Kushner in talks
Source: The Times of Israel88
Netanyahu vows expanded operations against West Bank ‘terrorist strongholds’
Katz accuses Democrats chief Golan of 'blood libel' for blaming deadly Friday shootout on settlers, government; cabinet meeting moved underground for unspecified security reasons
Source: The Times of Israel86
Syria’s Sharaa: Working on security pact with Israel, could lead to comprehensive peace deal
Syrian leader tells Al Jazeera that Damascus has no interest in conflict with Israel; again rejects Trump's urgings for him to send troops to deal with…
Source: The Times of Israel88
Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
"Zelensky has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war," Iranian…
Source: The Jerusalem Post80
Is the US-Israel relationship salvageable? – with Dr. Michael Oren – Sponsored Content
Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel warned that the U.S.-Israel relationship is at a crossroads. Dr. Michael Oren joins host Aviva Klompas to dissect…
Source: The Times of Israel83
Russia assisting Iran's Islamic regime, Zelensky says after Ukrainian attack on ship
The Ukrainian President said Russian satellite surveillance is being given to Iranian authorities with a clear correlation between the intel and subsequent Iranian strikes in Gulf…
Source: The Jerusalem Post83
Cabinet approves ISF to enter Gaza, Board of Peace to begin reconstruction work
The Board of Peace's pilot phase, expected to begin in Rafah, involves temporary structures built to provide housing for Gaza residents.
Source: The Jerusalem Post80
Gaza strikes kill three Hamas commanders, including Oct. 7 terrorist
Muhannad Asaad Mahmoud Abu Ghazal, a Nukhba Force cell commander, infiltrated the Kissufim area on Oct. 7.
Source: JNS88