Israeli army to remain in Gaza ‘for many years’, says Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said that “Gaza must be reoccupied”.
“The Israeli army will remain in the Gaza Strip for many years to ensure security,” Smotrich said, in an interview with Israel’s Makor Rishon newspaper, reported Al Jazeera.
Pentagon chief discusses de-escalation with Israeli counterpart
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed “opportunities for regional de-escalation” with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant during a phone call, the Pentagon said on Thursday, amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Austin “also reviewed steps Israel is taking and should continue to advance to improve the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, and prospects for a hostage release and ceasefire deal,” according to the readout.
Thousands of Palestinians will be deprived of essential services if UNRWA stopped working
Four Thai nationals killed near Israel-Lebanon border, says Thai foreign minister
Four Thai nationals were killed and one was injured by rocket fire near the town of Metula, close to border between Lebanon and Israel, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Friday.
Israeli forces bomb Beirut, first attack on Lebanese capital in nearly week
Strikes come after Israel’s military issues two forced evacuation orders for neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburb.
US sees ‘another looming crisis’ for Palestine by Nov 30
The US government on Thursday said Israel’s decision to sign a waiver to extend cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks for another month was for a “very short term duration” and would create “another looming crisis” by November 30.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s spokesman said on Thursday he will sign a waiver to extend cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks for another month after the cabinet agreed.
