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11:55 AM 1/4/2024 – Israel and Middle East


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 Israel and Middle East from Michael Novakhov – 11:55 AM 1/4/2024

How will hundreds of thousands in Gaza survive this winter? – Al Jazeera English
How will hundreds of thousands in Gaza survive this winter?  Al Jazeera English
Gaza Genocide Case at the ICJ Has an Unwitting Ally: Israeli Politicians – Israel News – Haaretz
Gaza Genocide Case at the ICJ Has an Unwitting Ally: Israeli Politicians – Israel News  HaaretzSouth Africa’s genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN’s top court  The Associated PressIsraeli public figures accuse judiciary of ignoring incitement to genocide in Gaza  The Guardian
ICJ slates hearings in Gaza genocide case for Jan. 11-12 – Reuters
ICJ slates hearings in Gaza genocide case for Jan. 11-12  Reuters
Israel-Gaza War, African Coups To Historic Climate Deal: Devastations & Landmarks That Made Headlines In 2023 | Recap – Outlook India
Israel-Gaza War, African Coups To Historic Climate Deal: Devastations & Landmarks That Made Headlines In 2023 | Recap  Outlook India

Russia calls for international monitoring mission in Gaza – Reuters
Russia calls for international monitoring mission in Gaza  Reuters

Nov. 21: PM: Deal is difficult but right; war won’t end until all hostages freed, Hamas beaten – The Times of Israel
Nov. 21: PM: Deal is difficult but right; war won’t end until all hostages freed, Hamas beaten  The Times of Israel

Israel-Hamas Conflict: 367 Americans May Exit Gaza; Wagner Reportedly Plans Support For Hezbollah – International Business Times
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 367 Americans May Exit Gaza; Wagner Reportedly Plans Support For Hezbollah  International Business Times

King’s Speech 2023: Foreign affairs and defence – House of Lords Library – House of Lords Library
King’s Speech 2023: Foreign affairs and defence – House of Lords Library  House of Lords Library

Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack – The Hill
Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack  The Hill

Wagnerites prepared Hamas to attack Israel – National Resistance Center – Ukrainian News Agency
Wagnerites prepared Hamas to attack Israel – National Resistance Center  Ukrainian News Agency

Is Russia Behind Hamas Attack on Israel? What We Know – Newsweek
Is Russia Behind Hamas Attack on Israel? What We Know  Newsweek
Israel’s Failure to Anticipate Hamas Assault Fuels Conspiracy Theories – Newsweek
Israel’s Failure to Anticipate Hamas Assault Fuels Conspiracy Theories  Newsweek

Russia wants to use Israel-Hamas conflict to reduce Western support to Ukraine: ISW – Al Arabiya English
Russia wants to use Israel-Hamas conflict to reduce Western support to Ukraine: ISW  Al Arabiya English

Anti-government protesters swarm police station after activist summoned, questioned – The Times of Israel
Anti-government protesters swarm police station after activist summoned, questioned  The Times of Israel
More TV polls predict opposition winning majority, with Gantz’s party the largest – The Times of Israel
More TV polls predict opposition winning majority, with Gantz’s party the largest  The Times of Israel
Africa, China, Ukraine and Israel. Meloni details Rome’s foreign posture – Decode39 English
Africa, China, Ukraine and Israel. Meloni details Rome’s foreign posture  Decode39 English
Israel’s Supreme Court Delays Controversial Incapacitation Law, Affecting Netanyahu’s Tenure – The Media Line
Israel’s Supreme Court Delays Controversial Incapacitation Law, Affecting Netanyahu’s Tenure  The Media Line

Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84 – The Associated Press
Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84  The Associated Press

Cleared for publication: Five soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza
2 soldiers were wounded today in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, 3 soldiers were seriously wounded, one in northern Gaza and 2 in the south.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that killed nearly 100 people in Iran – group on telegram – Reuters
Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that killed nearly 100 people in Iran – group on telegram  Reuters
Deep Dive: Will Iran respond to assassinations, deadliest terrorist attack? – Amwaj.media
Deep Dive: Will Iran respond to assassinations, deadliest terrorist attack?  Amwaj.media

Defense Minister Gallant: ‘Window of opportunity for diplomatic solution in north closing’
Gallant met with US advisor Amos Hochstein and briefed him on the security conditions for the residents of northern Israel to return.
Israeli research use Earth’s magnetic field to verify event in Bible – The Jerusalem Post
Israeli research use Earth’s magnetic field to verify event in Bible  The Jerusalem Post
Much of Gaza City in ruins as Israel pulls some troops and focuses on south – NPR
Much of Gaza City in ruins as Israel pulls some troops and focuses on south  NPR
Israel Hamas live updates: Missiles hit Lebanon. Will war spread? – USA TODAY
Israel Hamas live updates: Missiles hit Lebanon. Will war spread?  USA TODAY
Hezbollah retreats from Israel border, Gallnt talks to US envoy – The Jerusalem Post
Hezbollah retreats from Israel border, Gallnt talks to US envoy  The Jerusalem Post
US braces for escalation as Hezbollah weighs Israel retaliation – Al-Monitor
US braces for escalation as Hezbollah weighs Israel retaliation  Al-Monitor
Blinken Heads to Middle East as Risks of Broader Regional Conflict Grow – Voice of America – VOA News
Blinken Heads to Middle East as Risks of Broader Regional Conflict Grow  Voice of America – VOA News

Cartoon of ex-chief justice Hayut stabbing IDF soldier in back sparks outrage
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemns ‘sickening and dangerous incitement;’ Bar Association head calls on attorney general to investigate ‘fascist’ political cartoon The post Cartoon of ex-chief justice Hayut stabbing IDF soldier in back sparks outrage appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Winter arrived late this year, so Israel only now seeing surge in COVID and flu
With hospital beds filled with the war wounded, the healthcare system urges people to get vaccinated while there is still time to keep themselves and others healthy The post Winter arrived late this year, so Israel only now seeing surge in COVID and flu appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Argentina arrests three Syrian and Lebanese men in connection with potential terror attack – The National
Argentina arrests three Syrian and Lebanese men in connection with potential terror attack  The National

3 arrested for allegedly posing as hostages’ family, taking NIS 100,000 in donations
Police say suspects used photos of family members of Hamas hostages taken captive on October 7 to ask for cash contributions over WhatsApp, Telegram The post 3 arrested for allegedly posing as hostages’ family, taking NIS 100,000 in donations appeared first on The Times of Israel.

New footage shows West Bank stabber grabbed rifle left behind by guard during attack
Video from December 31 attack shows assailant trying but failing to fire weapon; woman injured in attack claims he grabbed gun while knifing her, defends decision to leave room The post New footage shows West Bank stabber grabbed rifle left behind by guard during attack appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Bibi on a razor’s edge – JNS.org – JNS.org
Bibi on a razor’s edge – JNS.org  JNS.org
Wars in Israel and Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union – JTA News – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Wars in Israel and Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union  JTA News – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Senator Graham to Netanyahu: The US has Israel’s back
PM meets US Senator Lindsey Graham, says Israel will ‘apply maximum power with maximum precision everywhere that’s needed.’
Russia moves forward with Iran deal to purchase ballistic missiles, report says – Fox News
Russia moves forward with Iran deal to purchase ballistic missiles, report says  Fox News
Thursday Briefing – The New York Times
Thursday Briefing  The New York Times

@IDF: ELIMINATED: Islamic Jihad’s Chief of Operational Staff, Mamdouh Lolo, has been struck by an IDF aircraft in northern Gaza. Lolo was a senior figure in the IJ terrorist organization, planned and led countless attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, and was in contact with… https://t.co/F7k1Jg9P2V
ELIMINATED:Islamic Jihad’s Chief of Operational Staff, Mamdouh Lolo, has been struck by an IDF aircraft in northern Gaza.Lolo was a senior figure in the IJ terrorist organization, planned and led countless attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, and was in contact with… pic.twitter.com/F7k1Jg9P2V— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) January 4, 2024…

@MemriDttm: RT by @MEMRIReports: #NeoNazis, White Supremacists, And Accelerationists Celebrate #Christmas, Use Memes And #AI To Exploit The Holiday To Spread…
#NeoNazis, White Supremacists, And Accelerationists Celebrate #Christmas, Use Memes And #AI To Exploit The Holiday To Spread Extremist Content https://t.co/6pjnMQdZ0F pic.twitter.com/dnYvFL5nFx— MEMRI Domestic Terrorism Threat Monitor (DTTM) (@MemriDttm) January 4, 2024
Youcef Atal: Algerian soccer star given suspended sentence by French court, fined $49,000 for Israel-Gaza post – CNN
Youcef Atal: Algerian soccer star given suspended sentence by French court, fined $49,000 for Israel-Gaza post  CNN
The road to The Hague is paved with Israeli calls for genocide of Gazans | Opinion – Haaretz
The road to The Hague is paved with Israeli calls for genocide of Gazans | Opinion  Haaretz
Russia takes over Presidency of BRICS group | BRICS expands from five to 10 countries | WION – WION
Russia takes over Presidency of BRICS group | BRICS expands from five to 10 countries | WION  WION
Israelis Should Want to Stop the War for Their Own Sake, if Not for Gaza’s – Israel News – Haaretz
Israelis Should Want to Stop the War for Their Own Sake, if Not for Gaza’s – Israel News  Haaretz