In a controversy that has sparked outrage and condemnation, UN Palestine Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is under fire from U.S. officials for endorsing a highly provocative social media post. The post, which equated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, has been labeled as 'antisemitic' by critics.
Read more: U.S. Condemns UN's Albanese For Comparing Netanyahu To Hitler
In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the head of the Iraqi delegation revealed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) denied their urgent request to prevent the Israeli flag from being displayed next to Iraq's. This controversy unfolded despite a fervent appeal from the Iraqi representatives, highlighting the IOC's staunch commitment to equal representation for all participating nations.
Read more: Iraq Protests Israeli Flag Placement At Paris Olympics
A top Israeli official has expressed optimism about the potential for a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia before the US presidential election. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the official revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed this critical issue with US President Joe Biden during their recent meeting at the White House.
"If the costs are acceptable to us, it could develop even before the elections," the Israeli official stated, highlighting the shared strategic interests between Israel and Saudi Arabia, particularly in curbing Iran’s influence in the region.
Read more: Israel-Saudi Arabia Normalization Deal Possible Before US Election
As president, Donald Trump went above and beyond his predecessors in fulfilling the strategic desires of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, acknowledged Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and brokered the Abraham Accords, facilitating normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states. Despite these monumental gestures, the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu soured when Netanyahu swiftly congratulated Joe Biden on his 2020 presidential victory, much to Trump's chagrin. This fracture in their relationship set the stage for a dramatic face-to-face meeting on Friday at Mar-a-Lago, the first in nearly four years.
Read more: Trump And Netanyahu Seek To Repair Ties In Crucial Mar-a-Lago Meeting
A Hezbollah spokesman revealed the Houthis' ambitious plans for a “fifth stage” in their ongoing war against Israel. This phase is set to target gas rigs and energy facilities in a bid to significantly escalate the conflict. The representative from Iran’s Lebanese terror proxy detailed these intentions in an interview with the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Akhbar newspaper, highlighting an array of sophisticated, long-range weaponry and surprise operations aimed at unprecedented targets.
Read more: Houthis Threaten Israeli Gas Fields, Ports in Major Escalation Plan
