Israel doesn't need unconditional US support to be confident in its own strength - analysis

Chukat-Balak: Divine weapons of war

Israel's true strength lies not in military might or international support, but in faith in Hashem and spiritual resolve.

‘1.4 Billion People, We Have Tremendous Support There’: Benjamin Netanyahu Cites India To Counter JD Vance’s ‘US Israel’s Only Ally’ Remark (Watch Video)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) cited India as one of Israel's strongest supporters while rejecting US Vice President JD Vance's remark that Israel should avoid criticising its only powerful ally, the United States.

'We have some other friends, like India': Netanyahu rejects JD Vance's 'US Israel's only ally' remark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited India as one of Israel's strongest supporters while pushing back against US Vice President JD Vance's remark that Israel should avoid criticising its only powerful ally, the United States.

Americans souring on Israel – but not warming to Palestinians, Pew Poll finds

Americans now favor Israelis and Palestinians almost evenly, while continuing to dislike their leaderships. About 58 percent of Democrats say the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel, up from 45 percent in early 2024

Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir attacks Lebanon deal

Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir attacks Lebanon deal Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has attacked the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon. The agreement with Lebanon is a big mistake... Indeed, we are staying in most of the territory for now, but the state of Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah, he said on his Telegram channel. The comments underline opposition inside Israel’s far-right government to any arrangement that limits Israel’s military freedom of action in Lebanon, even as Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of the south. Members of the Lebanese government are Hezbollah ministers, and Lebanon cannot be trusted to take Hezbollah's weapons ... Only IDF soldiers will destroy Hezbollah, no other party will do it for us.

Senior cleric: Heroic resistance of Palestinians rooted in Ayatollah Khamenei’s support

The secretary general of the World Union of Resistance Scholars hails martyred Ayatollah Khamenei’s solid support for the Palestinian issue, stressing that Palestinians’ heroic resilience originates from his backing.

Netanyahu touts Israel’s strength, commits to ‘take care of what is left of the Iranian axis’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of his country’s strength and stressed his continued commitment to achieving a total victory against Iran and its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas. He made the comments during an interview Tuesday night on Israel’s Channel 14 network, “The Patriots.” Netanyahu was asked about the current status of his []

Netanyahu commits to ‘take care of what is left of the Iranian axis’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of his country’s strength and stressed his continued commitment to achieving a total victory against Iran and its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas. He made the comments during an interview Tuesday night on Israel’s Channel 14 network, “The Patriots.” Netanyahu was asked about the current status of his []...Click to read more

Can Netanyahu’s strength-first strategy guide Israel through the new Middle East? - analysis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has been stressing the fact that Israel has to be strong to survive in the Middle East. However, will Israel need to rely solely on strength now to move forward?

Israeli troops in Lebanon to react 'if under threat'

Defence Minister Israel ‌Katz says Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats, including Hezbollah militants, in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel's continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive from me and the Defence Minister to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] is clear and has not changed:...

Analysis: Test of Israel’s good faith, Lebanon’s ability, U.S. resolve

Analysis: Test of Israel’s good faith, Lebanon’s ability, U.S. resolve

WATCH: Israeli ambassador on Israel’s declining support from the West

WATCH: Israeli ambassador on Israel’s declining support from the West

US pressing Israel to withdraw from Lebanon – report

Israeli defense minister denies that IDF soldiers are being limited in their ability to respond to Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, amid reports the US is pressuring Israel to withdraw. The post US pressing Israel to withdraw from Lebanon – report appeared first on World Israel News.

[Photo] 🇮🇱🇱🇧⚡️ — KATZ: NO RESTRICTIONS ON ISRAELI FORCES IN SOUTH LEBANON➡️ Israeli Defence [...]

— KATZ: NO RESTRICTIONS ON ISRAELI FORCES IN SOUTH LEBANON Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says no restrictions exist on soldiers acting against threats in southern Lebanon, with troops remaining stationed in the security zone. There has never been, and there is currently no restriction on soldiers in Lebanon from acting to eliminate threats — Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon, Katz said.@IntelSlava

Geagea: President Aoun decides the future course for Lebanon, not Hezbollah

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea affirmed that Lebanon cannot remain in a state of uncertainty, stressing that the existence of a true state requires a single army and a single arsenal of weapons within its borders. He emphasized that “there is a Lebanese state—represented by the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister—that decides []

Can Iran Be Asked to Give Up Missiles?

"What about ISRAEL?" Military Expert Murat Aslan questions why Israel's military capabilities are often excluded from discussions about regional security and deterrence.

Israel will remain in territory occupied in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘indefinitely’: Defense minister

Commanders, soldiers have all necessary backing to complete their mission, Israel Katz adds

Iraq Reaffirms Support for De-escalation, Regional Security

Baghdad, July 12 (QNA) - Iraq stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty of all nations and never encroaching upon their security and stability.

Hamas: Zionist talk about building resistance strength aims to justify its aggression against Strip

Hamas: Zionist talk about building resistance strength aims to justify its aggression against Strip

Hizbullah berhak pertahankan diri untuk tanah air

BEIRUT: Hizbullah menegaskan haknya untuk mempertahankan diri susulan beberapa serangan Israel di selatan Lubnan. Kumpulan itu berhak berbuat demikian meskipun terdapat gencatan senjata antara kedua-dua pihak dan perjanjian rangka kerja tiga hala yang turut melibatkan Amerika Syarikat (AS) bagi menamatkan konflik. Dalam satu kenyataan semalam, kumpulan itu berkata, tindakan Israel merupakan pe­langgaran jelas terhadap gencatan ... Read more The post Hizbullah berhak pertahankan diri untuk tanah air appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

How Murdoch’s Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism

News Corp supports Israel unwaveringly, despite the atrocities committed in Gaza, opposing any nation, organisation or individual that doesn’t.

Israel Defense Minister Katz: "Even if the US will demand Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon [...]

Israel Defense Minister Katz: Even if the US will demand Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon - we will not withdraw from Lebanon

The Washington Defiance: Netanyahu Responds to Vice Presidential Critique Over Planned Iranian Strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against claims by the US administration regarding global isolation, asserting that Israel maintains robust international alliances and intelligence partnerships despite heavy media bias.

GOP Primary Voters Remain Deeply Supportive of Israel, Poll Finds

Anti-Israel radicals are ascendant in the Democratic party, but Republican primary voters remain deeply supportive of the Jewish state, a Washington Free Beacon poll found. The survey, conducted in early June found that likely Republican primary voters prefer a candidate who supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship by a margin of 57 percentage points and who explicitly denounces antisemitism by a margin of 52 percentage points. By the same token, survey respondents also said they were less likely to support a candidate who describes Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a war criminal, who takes steps to economically isolate Israel, and who votes against congressional resolutions denouncing antisemitism – by margins of 25 points, 43 points, and 43 points respectively. The post GOP Primary Voters Remain Deeply Supportive of Israel, Poll Finds appeared first on .

Hezbollah demands Israel leave Lebanon ‘unconditionally’ as US talks extend

As Lebanon-Israel strive for agreement, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accepts 'no normalisation' and 'no gains for Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ‘India support’ claim draws Congress rebuttal

The Congress on Monday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that Israel enjoys “tremendous support” in India, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh saying the claim was incorrect and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position should not be mistaken for the views of the Indian people. Ramesh’s remarks came after referring to comments by []

Pew poll: 13% of young Americans view Hamas favorably, declining support for Israel

Pew poll: 13 of young Americans view Hamas favorably, declining support for Israel

War: We won’t withdraw from security zone in Lebanon – Israel insists

Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz has said Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon. In a statement on Sunday, Katz said the Israel Defence Forces, IDF, are free to act to eliminate threats. “Preserving the lives of our soldiers and citizens is a top and absolute priority,” Katz said. The statement was made [] War: We won’t withdraw from security zone in Lebanon – Israel insists

Most Israelis Say Security Must Precede Territorial Withdrawal and That Buffer Zones Are Vital for Defense

A new nationwide survey shows that most Israelis support maintaining buffer zones in areas like Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the Jordan Valley. They oppose withdrawing from the West Bank unless Israeli-controlled security is ensured, and do not trust international forces to protect Israel’s borders. The post Most Israelis Say Security Must Precede Territorial Withdrawal and That Buffer Zones Are Vital for Defense appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

'Absurd’: Netanyahu responds to Mamdani comments on Israel as Jewish state

Responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel as a Jewish state, saying his country exhibits "equality" and is the only democracy in the Middle East.

Erdogan says Israel must not be able to dynamite US-Iran deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Turkiye’s President Tayyip Erdogan has said that peace efforts in the Middle East could not succeed without regional backing, adding that Israel must not be allowed to “dynamite” the United States-Iran deal.