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Elbit Systems UK loses its biggest contract worth over £2billion, as the Ministry of Defence scraps the Watchkeeper drone project
The project was led by Leicester's Israeli weapons factory, UAV Tactical Systems, which has been subject to relentless community protests and direct actions carried out by activists representing Palestine Action.
The US embassy in London was placed on temporary lockdown after a “hoax” bomb item was placed nearby
UK police officers carried out a controlled explosion of the package and are said to be investigating the incident, although early indications suggest the package was a hoax bomb.
The ICC finally issued Netanyahu’s warrant, but only after surviving a barrage of threats, legal sabotage, and coordinated smears from Washington and Tel Aviv.
Read Robert's full news brief via the following link: https://www.mintpressnews.com/six-months-of-lies-and-pressure-how-us-and-israeli-interference-stalled-netanyahus-icc-arrest-warrant/288704/
Yemen targets Nevatim air base with hypersonic ballistic missile named Palestine 2
The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out an operation today targeting the Negev region, specifically the Nevatim air base, located in the southern part of occupied Palestine.
The strike was executed using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.
Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy says the ICC is part of Iran’s war against Israel
Levy’s statement follows a series of other comments from current and former Israeli officials that accuse the ICC of anti-Semitism, terrorism and blood libel.
Republic Senator Tom Cotton rages against the ICC’s decision to issue Israeli arrest warrants, alludes to the US invading the Netherlands
Cotton, a staunchly pro-Israel Senator, attacked the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. In a tweet he referenced The Hague Invasion Act, legislation that gives the US the ability to invade the Netherlands.
Iranian special envoy Ali Larijani says that Hezbollah have not yet used their “special capabilities”
He stated that the Lebanese resistance group will change the predicament of the war if it chooses to use these capabilities and posits that the reason why Tel Aviv is seeking a ceasefire is to prevent the war reaching this stage.
Israel’s Defence Minister labels the ICC’s issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders as “anti-Semitism”
Israel Katz took over Tel Aviv’s ministry of defence after his predecessor was sacked. Yoav Gallant, who he replaced, along with his Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, are now wanted war criminals and Katz appears to be feeling the heat. Instead of disputing the substance of the charges against the two Israeli leaders, the unanimous response from Israeli officials has been to label the ICC as anti-Semitic.
Iranian hackers breach the Israeli Mossad’s SSV blockchain network and exposes sensitive intelligence data
The Handala group managed to hack the SSV blockchain and obtain what they say is 8 terabytes of data, some of which exposes classified Unit 8200 documents. It alleged that the SSV blockchain was used by the Israeli Mossad to covertly fund projects. Mossad were so confident about its security that they offered 1 million dollars to anyone capable of hacking into it.
The US’s Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, following consultations in Tel Aviv, working on a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
The former Israeli soldier, Amos Hochstein, is an American envoy and is supposed to handle the ceasefire file between the Israelis and Lebanon, yet has repeatedly proven ineffective and is viewed as working on behalf of Tel Aviv. So far, the US is backing Israel in its demands for the legal ability to attack and invade Lebanon whenever it sees a provocation, while Hezbollah is to disarm and withdraw from the border area. This has been viewed as a surrender agreement at a time when Israel has proven incapable of achieving any semblance of victory.
"It was love, not hate, that called me..."
Zoe Rogers has been jailed for nearly 100 days, facing charges related to her involvement with Palestine Action in a campaign that targeted Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms manufacturer.
During her appearance on The Watchdog, Zoe's mother shared the heartfelt poem that Zoe wrote for Palestine while in jail, with the show's host, Lowkey.
British police are raiding the homes of Palestine Action activists
Over 10 homes have been raided, where property has been destroyed and windows smashed. The police targeted houses of those who they allege were involved in shutting down the Elbit Systems hub in Bristol.
The British Ambassador to Israel has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to standing by Israel
Simon Walters, speaking from his residence in occupied Ramat Gan, emphasised that the UK would continue to be a staunch ally "prepared to put its own aircraft and its own personnel in harm’s way to defend Israel.”
Without revealing specific details, Walters mentioned that British military forces have already played an active role in aiding the Israeli occupation forces, including during the Iranian retaliatory response in October.
Israeli military base near Akka is hit by a Hezbollah suicide drone
Major destruction was inflicted after a squadron of attack drones were launched from Lebanon territory and were observed in the skies of Naharriya before hitting their targets near northern Akka.
After serving 3 months in prison for shitting down a weapons factory, 2 Palestine Action activists are released
The two from a group known as the Thales 5 were sentenced to prison after shutting down a weapons factory in Glasgow that supplies the Israeli military. Three of the five activists are still behind bars.
The South Terminal of London Gatwick Airport witnessed a shutdown and bomb squad deployment over a suspicious package
After inspecting a suspicious package in the luggage of a passenger, leading to the detention of two potential suspects, a bomb squad was deployed to Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal and the area was placed in lockdown. After triggering flight and even train delays, the terminal was opened, the two suspects let go and the package was cleared. The timing of the scare triggered public anxiety as it aligned with a suspicious package appearing outside the American embassy in London.
Sky News confronts Israel’s UN representative Danny Danon with a doctors testimony about war crimes in Gaza
The Israeli official responded by blaming Hamas after hearing that his forces had bombed tents and then used drones to pick off women and children. After he was pushed on the issue, he called the eyewitness testimony “a lie”.
Who is Hassan Nasrallah?
Watch the full video by Hussain Makke on MintPress YouTube // https://youtu.be/rEPiKRI2X70?si=QLgVcAGj5ChgbPta
The White House condemns the ICC for the Netanyahu arrest warrant
The White House firmly condemned the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
A spokesperson for the National Security Council stated, "The US categorically opposes the Court's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials."
The US emphasised that "the ICC lacks jurisdiction over this issue" and highlighted that they are working with allies, including Israel, to determine the "appropriate course of action."
The Life and Legacy of Nasrallah: Watch the full video by Hussain Makke on MintPress YouTube
https://youtu.be/rEPiKRI2X70?si=bhW6bloYQkHOtLHI
Netherlands willing to arrest Netanyahu in cooperation with ICC warrant
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp confirmed that the Netherlands stands ready to take necessary steps in response to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Benjamin Netanyahu.
The warrant, issued today, was also directed at Yoav Gallant. Both he and Netanyahu stand accused by the ICC of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Former Israeli Minister of Justice, Ayelet Shaked, is barred from entering Australia
Canberra has said that the decision was made due to the fact that Shaked could “incite discord” in the country. The Israeli lawmaker has previously made various racist statements and even featured in an ad that joked about her being a fascist. Shaked was set to speak at a conference organised by Australia’s largest pro-Israel lobby group.
"Whoever brings us a hostage will find a safe way out for himself and his family, and we will also give him a reward of 5 million dollars for each hostage."
Israeli PM Netanyahu pleads with the Palestinians in Gaza to assist the occupation to retrieve the Israeli settlers taken captive on October 7th, 2023.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is granted bail, while his future hangs in the balance
Although Khan, who was ousted as the Pakistani head of State in 2022, has now been granted bail, it is viewed as unlikely that he will be released from prison due to the litany of charges filed against him. The former PM and his supporters say that his case is politicised and that he the State is drumming up charges in order to keep him behind bars. Imran Khan narrowly survived an assassination attempt back in November of 2022, which has caused great concern for his livelihood.
After being subjected to a ballistic missile and drone attack, the USS Lincoln Aircraft Carrier is withdrawn from the region
This development leaves West Asia without the presence of an American aircraft carrier, after it was targeted by Yemen’s Ansarallah in the Arabian Sea as part of a joint attack that also targeted warships in the Red Sea. Yemen is now heading towards implementing Phase 6 of its operations in defence of Gaza.
United States veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire in Gaza
For the fourth time in a row since October 7th 2023, the US has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon.
Earlier today, the Biden administration cast its veto, while all 14 other members of the Security Council supported the measure.
From the Armenian genocide to Gaza, survivors face a common struggle: fighting the erasure of their history and identity in the face of calculated annihilation.
Read Chris Hedges' full analysis via the following link: https://www.mintpressnews.com/chris-hedges-organized-oblivion/288693/
Craig Murray is deemed unfit to be a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
The former diplomat and journalist said that he was refused a renewal of his membership following complaints about him from BBC journalists over his social media posts. The NUJ would not point to the alleged posts.
Russia’s Dimitry Medvedev threatens that Joe Biden’s recent approval for Ukraine to use its weapons deep into Moscow’s territory could trigger a nuclear response
The US President has now been warned that NATO facilities, as well as Kiev, could become the targets of Russian nuclear weapons, thus leading to a third world war. This would be in response to Ukraine using NATO supplied weapons to target Russia.
Video footage captures the aftermath of a killing at the Shuafat refugee camp checkpoint in Jerusalem, where Israeli occupation forces opened fire and killed a young Palestinian man.
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