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- 1Report: Egypt warned Netanyahu three times before October 7โNetanyahu received three warnings from Egypt about Gaza including in days before October 7 - report
A new report says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received three warnings from Egyptian intelligence about an imminent attack from Gaza, including in the days just before October 7, 2023. The claim fuels ongoing political controversy in Israel over whether the government ignored advance notice of Hamas's assault and who bears responsibility for the security failure.
- 2Netherlands braces for potential devastating US sanctions on ICCโNetherlands bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
The Dutch government is preparing for possible US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which is headquartered in The Hague. Washington has threatened measures targeting the court after it issued arrest warrants connected to Israel, and Dutch officials warn the sanctions could be devastating for the institution and its operations. The prospect has raised alarm across Europe about the future of international justice.
- 3Israeli ministers join rally urging return of Gaza settlementsโIsraeli ministers, lawmakers join thousands in push to reestablish illegal Gaza settlements
Israeli ministers and lawmakers joined thousands of demonstrators calling for the reestablishment of Jewish settlements in Gaza, which Israel dismantled in 2005 and which are considered illegal under international law. The gathering reflects growing pressure within Israel's governing coalition over the future of the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war and debate over post-war control of the territory.
- 4Smotrich calls for West Bank war and annexationsโSmotrich calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for a war in the West Bank and for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, according to reports from The New Arab. The remarks, made by a senior member of Israel's government, have drawn attention for their extremity, as they call for military escalation in the occupied West Bank and territorial expansion beyond Israel's borders. They come amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing debate over Israel's conduct in Gaza and its policies in the occupied territories.
- 5Barkat opens door to approval of $4.2 billion Zim saleโBarkat opens the door to approval of $4.2 billion Zim sale
Economy Minister Nir Barkat has signaled he would allow the $4.2 billion sale of Israeli shipping company Zim to proceed, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for one of the country's largest corporate deals. The move paves the way for the transaction to move forward, with attention now on its implications for Israel's shipping sector and investors.
- 6Smotrich urges Netanyahu to reject Gaza Board of Peace planโBezalel Smotrich, Strock demand Benjamin Netanyahu reject new Gaza Board of Peace plan
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, joined by Strock, is publicly demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reject the newly proposed Gaza Board of Peace plan. The far-right ministers' opposition signals fresh tensions inside Israel's governing coalition over the international framework proposed to oversee Gaza's future, with hardliners wary of any board involving foreign or Palestinian participation. Netanyahu has not responded to the demand.