Tag: Benjamin Netanyahu

Talk of “collateral damage” is a decoy.  Egypt couldn’t care less about Palestinian civilians, and nor could Hamas.  That is self-evident.  What they are afraid of is that Palestine will end up democratic and not autocratic.  That’s the rub.

The way the USA used its veto in the Security Council this week is a reminder that Israel still has loyal patrons. Britain abstained from that vote. This bought more time for Israel to continue its forceful military campaign against Hamas. Opening up future possibilities for Dr Mustafa Barghouti.

The proxy-war in the media, trying to sway public opinion, has shifted back to Israel’s advantage. That may change again, but expect several more weeks if not months of more urban warfare.

As Netanyahu spoke at the state ceremony for the fallen soldiers at Mount Herzl, protesters rallied outside the site, Xinhua news agency reported.

“Their own officials continuously warn that their collapse is nearing. Their president says this, their former prime minister says this, their [military] chief says this and their defense minister says this. They all say it,” Khamenei said

When there is a chance to prevent civil war through dialogue, I – as Prime Minister – will take a time-out for dialogue, Bibi said.

"For the sake of the unity of the People of Israel, for the sake of the necessary responsibility, I call on you to halt the legislative process immediately," he emphasised.

The big winner appears to be National Unity party leader Benny Gantz, whose party would receive 23 seats according to Channel 12 and 21 seats according to Kan, soaring from the 12 it holds now.

On Wednesday, Mr. Netanyahu announced on Twitter: “We will not advance any law against the Christian community.”

Israel is engaged in constant training and testing in anticipation of massive missile strikes in addition to both technology and armored vehicle methods and conventional foreign soldier assaults.