Rubio: ‘Nations that recognize Palestine can’t even say where it is’

Israel National News reports: “US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the recent moves by the governments of Canada, France, and the United Kingdom to recognize a Palestinian state, stating that those who seek to […]

Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

BBC.com reports: “Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days. Carney said the move depends […]

Russian Earthquake the Sixth Largest in Seismic History

Breitbart.com reports: “The massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s coast, which prompted tsunami warnings that sent coastal dwellers as far away as Southern California inland late Tuesday night, is one of the largest ever recorded. The […]

Hezbollah rejects disarmament push, vows to retain weapons

Israel National News reports: “Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated Wednesday that demands for the group’s disarmament ultimately serve Israel’s interests, as US officials continue to press Lebanon to dismantle the Iran-backed terrorist group’s arsenal. ‘Those […]

Process to recognize Palestinian state ‘must begin now,’ German FM says

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Thursday the recognition of a Palestinian state comes more at the end of the negotiations for a two-state solution, but that process must begin […]

Lebanese president calls on Hezbollah to give up weapons, Qassem rejects disarmament

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said on Thursday that Lebanese political parties need to seize the opportunity and hand over their weapons sooner rather than later, as Washington increases pressure on Hezbollah […]

Another Gaza child, treated in Israel for genetic illness, used by Hamas as symbol of famine

YnetNews.com reports: “The Israeli military agency COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories) published a statement Thursday accusing Hamas of using children with genetic illnesses to falsely depict famine in Gaza and blame Israel […]

Trump Rejects Starmer’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State: a ‘Reward for Hamas’

Breitbart.com reports: “President Donald Trump disagreed Tuesday with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement that he would recognize a Palestinian state in September, calling it a ‘reward for Hamas.’ Trump responded to Starmer while […]

Israel’s UN ambassador slams UK’s threat to recognize Palestinian state

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, criticized the United Kingdom’s threat to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes ‘substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,’ […]

China says to hold military drills with Russia in August

SpaceWar.com reports: “China said Wednesday it would conduct joint military drills with Russia in August, including sea and air exercises near Vladivostok and joint naval patrols in the Pacific. Alongside economic and political ties, Moscow […]

Kremlin says ‘committed’ to peace in Ukraine after Trump’s new deadline

SpaceWar.com reports: “Russia is still committed to achieving peace in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Tuesday, in the first reaction to US President Donald Trump cutting his deadline for Moscow to cease fire in the conflict. […]

China accuses Taiwan of forcing its people to be ‘cannon fodder’

SpaceWar.com reports: “China’s military accused Taiwan on Wednesday of forcing its people to become cannon fodder as it raged against recent drills by the island’s armed forces. Taipei’s leaders ‘under the banner of protecting Taiwan, […]