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August 2021 - Israel Special Weapons News
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- Israeli and U.S. Warships Conduct Milestone Maritime Patrol US Navy 31 Aug 2021 -- Ships from the Israeli Navy and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a combined maritime security patrol in the Red Sea, Aug. 30-31.
- Israel Offers COVID Booster Shots to Everyone Over 12 VOA 30 Aug 2021 -- Israel has expanded its COVID booster vaccination campaign to all Israelis over age 12, becoming the first country in the world to offer the third shot widely. Israeli officials said vaccine efficacy wanes sharply after six months and the booster shot is proven to be effective.
- Iran calls US, Israeli threats 'illegal', warns of 'available options' in reprisal Press TV 28 Aug 2021 -- Iran's top security official says threatening to use "other options" against Iran – the terminology commonly used to refer to military action – is an "illegal threat" to another country, giving Iran the right to resort to its own "available options" in response.
- NY Times: Israel notified US ahead of Natanz act of sabotage Press TV 28 Aug 2021 -- A new report says the Israeli regime gave the administration of US President Joe Biden a last-minute notice before an act of sabotage that caused a power outage at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility earlier this year.
- Iran's new FM reaffirms need for sustainable regional security at Baghdad Intl. Conference 'For Cooperation and Participation' Press TV 28 Aug 2021 -- Iran's new foreign minister has reaffirmed the need for sustainable regional security with the participation of the countries of the region, stressing there will be no security as long as foreign countries interfered in the Middle East.
- US army decides against purchasing more Iron Dome missile batteries from Israel Press TV 27 Aug 2021 -- The US military has decided not to purchase Israel's Iron Dome to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells after testing the purported all-weather aerial missile system earlier this summer.
- Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s Meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel The White House 27 Aug 2021
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett of the State of Israel Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting The White House 27 Aug 2021
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2021
- Biden To Welcome Israeli PM To White House For Talks Expected To Focus On Iran RFE/RL 26 Aug 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are scheduled to meet on August 26 as both leaders seek to reset the tone of U.S.-Israeli relations.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the Pentagon DoD 25 Aug 2021
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett DoD 25 Aug 2021
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett US Dept. of State 25 Aug 2021
- Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden's Official Working Visit with Prime Minister Bennett of the State of Israel The White House 25 Aug 2021
- Dozens of Palestinians, an Israeli Soldier Wounded on Gaza Border VOA 22 Aug 2021 -- Two Palestinians, one of them a 13-year-old boy and an Israeli soldiers were wounded in renewed fighting along the Gaza border. Hundreds of Palestinian protestors came to the Gaza border to mark the anniversary of an arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque more than 50 years ago. The new tensions come as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington later this week.
- Israel Offers COVID-19 Booster Shots to Anyone Older Than 40 VOA 20 Aug 2021 -- As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Israel , the country has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine campaign to give third shots to anyone over the age of 40.
- Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel The White House 18 Aug 2021
- Chinese Hackers Used Cyber-disguising Technology Against Israel, Report Finds VOA 18 Aug 2021 -- A major cybersecurity firm says it believes Beijing-backed hackers carried out cyberattacks on Israel while pretending to be operating from Israel's archrival, Iran.
- IDF Says It Has Intercepted One Missile Fired at Israel From Gaza Strip Sputnik 16 Aug 2021 -- Last week, the IDF shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle believed to have been launched by the Hamas movement from the Gaza Strip. Reports indicated then that the drone was being monitored by Israel before it was eventually shot down.
- Palestine refugees face 'dire' humanitarian conditions amid ongoing clashes in southern Syria: UNRWA UN News 16 Aug 2021 -- Some 30,000 Palestine refugees registered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in south Syria have become increasingly vulnerable, following recent clashes in and around the Dera'a Governorate, the UN agency warned on Sunday.
- Israel Rolls Out COVID Booster Shots to Anyone Over 50 VOA 15 Aug 2021 -- Israel has expanded its vaccine campaign to give booster shots against COVID-19 to anyone over 50. To that end, the country is opening all night vaccination sites to encourage more people to get vaccinated. All of this comes as the number of cases in Israel continues to rise.
- Hamas warns of new round of tension if Israel persists in blockading Gaza Press TV 14 Aug 2021 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has warned that a fresh round of "real tension" is very likely in the region if the Israeli regime persists in tightening the years-long blockade on the Gaza Strip.
- Hezbollah says won't stand any Israeli aggression, defends rocket barrage Press TV 14 Aug 2021 -- A high-ranking Hezbollah official says the Lebanese resistance movement does not seek a military confrontation with the Tel Aviv regime, but would not stand any act of aggression by the Israeli military on Lebanon's soil.
- UN experts urge Israel to 'protect and encourage' Palestine rights defenders UN News 13 Aug 2021 -- UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts expressed deep concern on Friday over Israeli military interference in the work of a well-known, independent Palestinian child rights organization, in the occupied West Bank.
- Israel formally inaugurates diplomatic office in Morocco Press TV 13 Aug 2021 -- Israel has officially inaugurated its diplomatic office in Morocco with the two sides agreeing to open full embassies in the coming months, after they normalized relations in a US-brokered deal last year.
- Israel, Morocco Agree to Open Embassies, Says Israeli Foreign Minister VOA 12 Aug 2021 -- Israel and Morocco are moving ahead with plans to open their respective embassies, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced Thursday during a trip to the North African country.
- COVID-19 Cases in Israel Rise Despite Third Shot for Those Over 60 VOA 10 Aug 2021 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has just added Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to its list of places where travel is not recommended because of growing rates of COVID-19. On Monday, for the first time since February, Israel documented just under 6,000 new cases, almost 400 of them serious. The increase comes despite Israel's decision to give a third vaccination to all adults over 60.
- Cyber firm claims China hacked Israeli firms; Beijing reacts with criticism Press TV 10 Aug 2021 -- A US-based cybersecurity firm says China's intelligence has most likely been behind a "coordinated" cyberattack against dozens of Israeli organizations, a claim dismissed by Beijing as "baseless" and politically motivated.
- Israel's hue, cry on Mercer Street incident cannot deflect attentions from its other destabilizing activities: Iran ISNA 10 Aug 2021 -- Ambassador and Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi stressed that Israel's hue and cry on the Mercer Street incident cannot deflect attentions from other destabilizing activities and adventurism of the Israeli regime in the region.
- CIA Director in Israel as Biden Administration Mulls Interim Iran Deal VOA 10 Aug 2021 -- The director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, William Burns, is in Israel for talks that officials say will focus primarily on Iran. His arrival Tuesday comes amid rapidly rising tensions in the region and a drone strike on an Israeli-managed oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, which Western governments blame on Tehran.
- Israeli submarine on heavily discouraged op potentially targeting Iran Press TV 09 Aug 2021 -- An Israeli submarine has reportedly entered the Red Sea, where it could pass through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and head towards the Persian Gulf, in a heavily discouraged mission potentially meant against Iran.
- US-Israeli training builds capabilities, partnerships, readiness US Air Force 09 Aug 2021 -- Army and Air Force civil engineers recently partnered with Israeli Air Force engineers to successfully test new airfield damage repair technologies in Israel.
- Nearly 500,000 Israeli Seniors Get Booster Shots VOA 08 Aug 2021 -- One-third of Israel's seniors — about 420,000 of those age 60 and older — have received a coronavirus booster shot, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Sunday, adding that the figure could reach 500,000 by the end of the day.
- Hezbollah says not after war, but not afraid of one either Press TV 07 Aug 2021 -- Hezbollah's secretary-general says the Lebanese resistance movement does not pursue war, but is not afraid of one either since it is certain about its chances of victory.
- Escalating Lebanon-Israel aggressions provoking 'very dangerous situation' UN News 06 Aug 2021 -- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, said on Friday that escalating hostilities over the past two days involving Lebanese and Israeli forces have created "a very dangerous situation" in the volatile border region.
- Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli bombing with rocket barrage Press TV 06 Aug 2021 -- Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has fired a barrage of rockets at Israeli positions in occupied Shebaa Farms in retaliation for Israel's airstrikes on southern Lebanon a day earlier.
- Hizballah Rocket Attacks into Israel US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2021 -- The United States condemns in the strongest terms Hizballah's rocket attacks into Israel.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin "Benny" Gantz DoD 06 Aug 2021
- Israel conducts airstrikes against southern Lebanon Press TV 05 Aug 2021 -- The Israeli regime takes an area in southern Lebanon under airstrikes after launching heavy artillery attack aimed again at the country's south in response to alleged rocket attack.
- Israel Launches Airstrikes on Lebanon after Rocket Attacks VOA 05 Aug 2021 -- Israel launched at least two airstrikes on Lebanon, the most severe such strikes since 2006, after gunmen fired three rockets at Israel on Wednesday. At the same time, Israeli officials stepped up their rhetoric against Iran.
- FM spox: Iran's response to any stupid move will be decisive IRNA 05 Aug 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran's response to any kind of foolish act will be harsh.
- IRGC chief warns Israel: Iran's reaction to any threat will be crushing Press TV 05 Aug 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s chief commander has sternly warned the enemies, especially Israel, against issuing threats against Iran, reminding them that the Islamic Republic's reaction to any act of aggression will be crushing.
- Israel Threatens 'Military Action' Against Iran As Regional Tensions Mount RFE/RL 05 Aug 2021 -- Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on August 5 that his country is prepared to "take military action against Iran."
- Videos: IDF Aircraft Bomb Sites in Southern Lebanon in Response to Earlier Rockets Sputnik 04 Aug 2021 -- Hours after Israel shelled positions in southern Lebanon in response to several rocket launches, jet aircraft were reported flying over the area carrying out airstrikes early Thursday morning.
- Israel Claims Iran Will Obtain Nuclear Weapon Materials in 10 Weeks Sputnik 04 Aug 2021 -- Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Wednesday that Iran will be able to produce military-grade nuclear materials as soon as 10 weeks from now, owing to a sweeping violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- Iran warns against false propaganda about security, ships' incidents IRNA 03 Aug 2021 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh here on Tuesday reacted to certain news about a series of security incidents for the ships in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman and warned that any false propagation serves certain political intentions.
- Statement by the acting NATO Spokesperson on the Mercer Street vessel attack NATO 03 Aug 2021 -- We join Allies in strongly condemning the recent fatal attack on the MV Mercer Street off the coast of Oman, and express our condolences to Romania and the United Kingdom for the losses they have suffered.
- NATO, EU Join Criticism Of Iran After Deadly Tanker Attack RFE/RL 03 Aug 2021 -- NATO and the European Union have added to Western criticism of Iran over a purported drone attack on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea that killed two crewmen last week, urging Tehran to respect its international obligations.
- Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's Meeting with Israeli National Security Advisor-designate Dr. Eyal Hulata and Senior Foreign Policy Advisor Shimrit Meir US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2021
- After Another COVID Spike, Israel Launches Third Vaccine Dose VOA 02 Aug 2021 -- Israel has become the first country to distribute a third dose of COVID vaccine, offering the extra jab to anyone over 60. Israeli health experts say the effectiveness of the current vaccine declines with time and the third shot will serve as a booster. The move comes as virus rates in Israel are on the increase.
- Iran Threatens 'Prompt, Strong' Response To Threats As U.K. Chides Tehran Over Deadly Tanker Attack RFE/RL 02 Aug 2021 -- Tehran warned on August 2 that it would respond swiftly to any threat to its security, as the United Kingdom summoned the Iranian ambassador over what London and allies say was a deadly attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman ordered by Tehran.
- Iran defender of innocent passage of ships: Spox IRNA 02 Aug 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that Iran is a defender of innocent passage of ships in the Persian Gulf and the International waters.
- UK's blaming of Iran for ship attack ill-advised IRNA 02 Aug 2021 -- The UK hastily followed suite with the Israeli regime in blaming Iran for the deadly ship attack off Oman coast, neglecting the fact that the ill-advised measure won't have a positive effect on its ties with Iran, as the new Iranian president is nearly taking office.
- No indication of Iran's involvement in Israeli tanker attack: Russia Press TV 02 Aug 2021 -- A senior Russian foreign ministry official strictly rejects existence of any indications pointing to Iran's likely involvement in a recent attack on an Israeli oil tanker off the Omani coast.
- US, UK join Israel in accusing Iran of tanker attack, give green signal for 'response' Press TV 02 Aug 2021 -- The United States and the United Kingdom have joined Israel in accusing Iran of orchestrating Thursday's attack on an Israeli tanker off the coast of Oman, despite Tehran's firm denial.
- Israeli Defense Minister Says Attack on Mercer Street Vessel Constitutes 'Escalation' Sputnik 02 Aug 2021 -- Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday that Iran's alleged involvement in the attack on the Mercer Street tanker in the Indian Ocean violated international law and was an act of "escalation."
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Incoming Israeli National Security Advisor Dr. Eyal Hulata The White House 02 Aug 2021
- UN says Israel closure of Gaza crossings impedes reconstruction of blockaded enclave Press TV 01 Aug 2021 -- The United Nations says lack of raw materials in the besieged Gaza Strip due to Israel's closure of crossings with the impoverished enclave has hampered reconstruction process, which is in need of funds.
- Attack on Mercer Street Vessel US Dept. of State 01 Aug 2021 -- "We join our partners and allies in our strong condemnation of the attack against the Mercer Street, a commercial ship that was peacefully transiting through the north Arabian Sea in international waters."
- Israeli PM Bennett: We Have Evidence That Iran is Behind Attack on Oil Tanker Mercer Street Sputnik 01 Aug 2021 -- The Liberian-flagged vessel came under attack on 30 July, when it was sailing northeast of the Omani island of Masirah. Two people – a British national and a Romanian citizen – were killed. Israel immediately put the blame on Iran, a claim the Islamic Republic has vehemently denied.
- US clears sale of 18 military copters to Israeli regime amid demands for more Press TV 01 Aug 2021 -- The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 18 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the Israeli regime in a Foreign Military Sales deal worth about $3.4 billion amid reported demands from Tel Aviv for more American weaponry in case of a renewed US deal with Iran as pledged by the Biden administration.
- Britain, Israel Accuse Iran Of Deadly Oil Tanker Attack; Tehran Denies Involvement RFE/RL 01 Aug 2021 -- Britain has joined Israel in accusing Iran of being behind an attack last week on an Israeli-managed oil tanker off the coast of Oman that killed two people, a Briton and a Romanian.
- US, Britain Blame Iran for Deadly Oil Tanker Attack VOA 01 Aug 2021 -- The United States and Britain on Sunday blamed Iran for a drone attack last week on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman that killed two people.
- Israel's accusation of Iran's involvement in ship attack 'childish', influenced by Zionist lobby: Foreign Ministry Press TV 01 Aug 2021 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says recent accusations leveled against Tehran by Israel and the United States about attacking an Israeli-owned merchant ship in the Sea of Oman are "childish" and influenced by the Zionist lobby in the United States.
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