March 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

IRGC says military advisor martyred in Israeli aggression on Damascus, vows retaliation Press TV 31 Mar 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that one of its military advisors in Syria was killed during an Israeli airstrike on Damascus, vowing retaliation.
Syria confronts 'Israeli aggression' over Damascus: Report Press TV 31 Mar 2023 -- Syria's air defenses reportedly confronted another round of "Israeli aggression" targeting the Arab country's capital of Damascus.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen US Dept. of State 30 Mar 2023
Israel launches missile attack on sites in Syria's Damascus: report People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- Israel launched a missile attack on sites in the Syrian capital Damascus after midnight Friday, the Syrian national TV reported.
Israel launches new missile strikes on Syria's capital, injuring two soldiers Press TV 30 Mar 2023 -- Israel has carried out fresh missile attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, as the occupying regime continues its acts of aggression against the Arab country.
Syria reasserts its right to restore its sovereignty over Israeli-occupied Golan Press TV 30 Mar 2023 -- Syria has reasserted its "inalienable right" to restore its sovereignty to the Israeli-occupied Syrian territory of the Golan Heights, denouncing the US's support for the regime that has emboldened it to prolong the occupation.
Israeli settlers set up new outpost in Jordan Valley Press TV 29 Mar 2023 -- In a new violation in occupied Palestine, illegal Israeli settlers set up a new outpost in the northern Jordan Valley, a prelude usually to building a new illegal settlement.
Netanyahu Delays Plans for Israeli Judicial Overhaul VOA 27 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed on Monday his plan to overhaul the country's judiciary in the face of massive street protests and a nationwide workers strike opposing it.
Under mounting pressure from violent protests, Netanyahu agrees to delay judicial overhaul plan Press TV 27 Mar 2023 -- Following twelve consecutive weeks of protests, which at times got violent, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally accepted to delay his infamous judicial reforms plan.
Israel pres. calls for 'immediate stop' to judicial reforms as Netanyahu 'backs down' Press TV 27 Mar 2023 -- Israeli president Isaac Herzog has called on prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to back down on the so-called judicial reforms after mass protests against the overhaul and the sacking of the regime's minister for military affairs Yoav Gallant.
"A Time for Responsibility" IDF 27 Mar 2023
Israel's President Calls on Government to Immediately Stop Adoption of Judicial Reform Sputnik 27 Mar 2023 -- Mass protests against the judicial reform have been held in Israel for 12 straight weeks. The draft law presented by Justice Minister Yariv Levin in January, if adopted, will significantly curtail the powers of the Israeli Supreme Court and give the government control over the procedure of the appointment of judges.
Foreign Secretary statement on pause to judicial reform in Israel UK FCDO 27 Mar 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has welcomed the decision to pause legislation to reform Israel's judiciary.
GCC condemns Israeli minister's controversial remarks about Palestinians Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned the recent controversial comments by a far-right Israeli minister about Palestinians, calling on the United States to respond to statements that target the Palestinian people.
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Developments in Israel The White House 26 Mar 2023
Political pressure growing on Netanyahu to pause judicial overhaul Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Top lawmakers from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have backed the regime's minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant's call to halt the controversial judicial overhaul, fearing that the parliamentary majority could be eroded.
Israel's Consul General in New York Resigns After Gallant's Dismissal Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israel's Consul General in New York Asaf Zamir announced his resignation after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the latter's calls to halt the controversial judicial reform.
Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant After Calls to Halt Reform Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after the latter called on the Israeli government to halt the controversial judicial reform that sparked major nationwide protests, the prime minister's office said on Sunday.
Israel's Defense Minister Says Judicial Overhaul Must Be Stopped Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the controversial judicial reform that has sparked major nationwide protests.
Israel publishes tenders for over 1,000 new settler units in West Bank, East al-Quds amid tensions Press TV 25 Mar 2023 -- Israeli authorities have published tenders for more than 1,000 new settler units in the West Bank and East al-Quds, irrespective of the international outcry against the Tel Aviv regime's illegal settlement expansion activities and land grab policies across the occupied Palestinian territories.
Netanyahu's 'judicial coup' sparks fresh thousands-strong protest for 12th consecutive week Press TV 25 Mar 2023 -- Thousands of demonstrators have held a fresh protest across Tel Aviv in the occupied territories, blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pressing on with his highly controversial and unpopular "judicial reforms."
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Against Judicial Reform in Israel Sputnik 25 Mar 2023 -- Over 600,000 Israelis have participated in yet another nationwide protest against the controversial Israeli judicial reform, The Times of Israel reported.
Israel's attorney general: Netanyahu's involvement in judicial reforms 'illegal' Press TV 24 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for judicial reforms is facing more headwinds, with the regime's attorney-general now accusing him of breaking the law by getting directly involved in the judicial overhaul plan.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 24 March 2023 Gov.UK 24 Mar 2023
Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine Government of Norway 23 Mar 2023
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Msaria Zakharova's comment on the actions of Jewish extremists in the Old City of Jerusalem Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Mar 2023
New Israeli Law Protects Prime Minister from Ouster VOA 23 Mar 2023 -- Amid rallies against the far-right government, Israel's parliament passed a law Thursday to protect the prime minister from being removed from office.
Iran Sentences Five To Death For Alleged Spy Operations With Israel RFE/RL 23 Mar 2023 -- Five Iranians - four men and one woman - in the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia have been sentenced by a court to death for allegedly engaging in intelligence cooperation and espionage activities that benefited Israel.
Hezbollah leader vows immediate response to any Israeli military aggression on Lebanon Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- The leader of the Lebanese resistance movement has dismissed recent threats issued by Israeli officials concerning possible military aggression on Lebanon, saying any Zionist strike will be met with an immediate response.
All Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and security: UK Statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 22 Mar 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East.
Crystalize recent diplomatic shifts, top UN envoy urges Israelis, Palestinians UN News 22 Mar 2023 -- With the converging Ramadan, Easter and Passover holidays now beginning, Israelis and Palestinians must urgently crystalize agreements reached at several recent diplomatic meetings - the first of their kind in nearly a decade - the senior UN official for Middle East peace told the Security Council on Wednesday, while warning of escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric on both sides.
Syrian state media: Israeli airstrike hits Aleppo airport for second time in weeks Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- An Israeli airstrike has hit the international airport in the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo for a second time in recent weeks, causing some "material damage" to it and taking the facility out of service.
Syrian Defense Ministry: Israel Carried Out 'Numerous' Strikes Against Aleppo Airport, Nearby Sites Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- Media reports indicated that Syrian air defense systems had been activated after four missiles were detected as incoming from the west of the nation. If confirmed, the Wednesday strike would mark the second incident this month in which Israel allegedly struck the Aleppo airport.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Herzog US Dept. of State 21 Mar 2023
Israel/Palestine: Statement by the Spokesperson on revoking parts of the Disengagement Law European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Mar 2023 -- "Today's decision in the Knesset to repeal some articles of the 2005 Disengagement law concerning the Northern West Bank is counter-productive to de-escalation efforts, and hampers the possibility to pursue confidence building measures and create a political horizon for dialogue."
Readout - Foreign Secretary meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen UK FCDO 21 Mar 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary met Israel's Foreign Minister in London today to sign the 2030 Roadmap for Israel-UK Bilateral Relations.
UK and Israel to sign landmark agreement deepening tech, trade and security ties UK FCDO 21 Mar 2023 -- The UK and Israel will sign the 2030 Roadmap for UK-Israeli Bilateral Relations, boosting economic, security and technology ties.
Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the outcome of the Sharm El Sheikh meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 20 Mar 2023 -- The European Union welcomes the outcome of the meeting of Egyptian, Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian and US political and security senior officials in Sharm El Sheikh on Sunday. The meeting brought an understanding on ways to further de-escalate tensions on the ground and work towards a peaceful settlement between Israelis and Palestinians, while recognising the need to create a political horizon.
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Today's Meeting in Sharm El Sheikh The White House 19 Mar 2023
Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- At the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. political and security senior officials met in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt today, 19 March 2023, in furtherance of the understanding reached in Aqaba, Jordan on 26 February 2023.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel The White House 19 Mar 2023
Bowing to US pressure, Israel reportedly approves sale of anti-drone systems to Kiev Press TV 17 Mar 2023 -- In a first since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine a year ago, Israel has reportedly approved the export licenses for the possible sale of anti-drone jamming systems to Kiev, bowing to US pressure.
Minister Joly speaks with Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada 17 Mar 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday held a bilateral discussion with Eli Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel.
Mad at Biden's snub, Netanyahu bars ministers from visiting US: Report Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly instructed his cabinet ministers to avoid traveling to the United States and meeting American officials unless he receives an invite to meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
Israeli pres. warns of 'civil war' as Netanyahu hangs onto controversial reforms Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- The Israeli president warns that the occupying regime is moving down a dangerous path as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains adamant about implementing a set of highly controversial "legal reforms."
EP Plenary: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the situation in Israel and Palestine European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Mar 2023
Saudi Arabia obstructs Israeli foreign minister's planned visit for UN meeting: Report Press TV 14 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly ignored requests to "seriously discuss" security details for Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen's planned visit to the kingdom, effectively blocking the trip.
Israel lawmakers press ahead with Netanyahu's 'legal reforms' despite weeks of protests Press TV 14 Mar 2023 -- Israeli lawmakers have taken another step to pass a controversial legal reform package that has triggered mass rallies against the embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist cabinet in recent weeks.
Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, to hold Public Hearings in Geneva from 20 to 24 March OHCHR 13 Mar 2023 -- As part of its mandate and its investigations, the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, will hold a second series of public hearings from 20 to 24 March 2023, in Geneva. The Commission of Inquiry held a first series of public hearings from 7 to 11 November 2022.
UAE halts military purchase from Israel amid political crisis facing Netanyahu Press TV 13 Mar 2023 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly halted the purchase of advanced surface-to-air missile system from Israel amid political turmoil facing embattled prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as anti-Palestinian remarks by two extremist Israeli ministers.
South Africa's Parliament Votes to Downgrade Diplomatic Ties With Israel Sputnik 11 Mar 2023 -- Since the toppling of the apartheid regime in 1994, bilateral relations between the two countries have been complicated due to South Africa's support for the Palestinians. In May 2018, the country recalled its ambassador to Israel. Since then, the embassy has been headed by a charge d'affaires.
Israel: Statement by the Spokesperson on the terror attack in Tel Aviv. European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Mar 2023 -- The European Union condemns the terror attack that took place last night in the heart of Tel Aviv, which left at least three people injured, one critically, and for which Hamas has claimed responsibility.
Lapid Says Resumption of Saudi-Iranian Relations a 'Dangerous Failure' of Israel's Foreign Policy Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Friday that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh was a failure of the Israeli government's foreign policy, as it deprived Israel of its regional defense barrier from the alleged Iranian threat.
U.S. defense secretary urges Israel to de-escalate tensions in West Bank People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin urged Israel to de-escalate tensions in the occupied West Bank during his visit to Israel on Thursday.
Outrage, grief grip Palestinians after 6 killed by Israel forces in Jenin People's Daily 09 Mar 2023 -- Outrage and grief prevailed in the Palestinian territories on Wednesday, a day after six Palestinians were killed and 26 others injured during an Israeli raid near the West Bank city of Jenin.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds a Joint Press Conference With Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant DoD 09 Mar 2023
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting in Israel With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 09 Mar 2023
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting in Israel With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu DoD 09 Mar 2023
U.S., Israeli Leaders Discuss Partnerships, Threats in Middle East DoD News 09 Mar 2023 -- During the final stop of a multiday tour of the Middle East, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Tel Aviv to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
Israel/Palestine: Statement of the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the latest developments EC/CEU 08 Mar 2023 -- The European Union and its Member States are deeply concerned by the increasing violence and extremism in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, which are leading to appalling numbers of Israeli and Palestinian victims, including children. The situation in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is a great cause for concern.
Envoy 'deeply disturbed' by mounting violence between Israelis and Palestinians UN News 08 Mar 2023 -- In response to the latest violent unrest in the West Bank, the UN Middle East envoy has underlined the need for Israelis and Palestinians to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation.
Israeli airstrike on Aleppo airport constitutes gross violation of international law: Syrian FM Press TV 07 Mar 2023 -- Syria has strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrike that targeted the international airport in the northwestern city of Aleppo, saying the attack is a gross violation of international law.
New Israeli airstrike targets intl. airport in Syria's Aleppo, putting it out of service Press TV 07 Mar 2023 -- Israeli aircraft have carried out a new strike against Syria, this time targeting the international airport in the northwestern city of Aleppo.
Israel exports weapons to Azerbaijan in return for access to Iran, oil: Israeli media Press TV 06 Mar 2023 -- A new investigation by the Israeli daily Haaretz has revealed that the Israeli regime is exporting weapons worth billions of dollars to Azerbaijan in return for the former Soviet republic supplying Tel Aviv with oil and providing access to Iran.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi US Dept. of State 06 Mar 2023
Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group The White House 06 Mar 2023
Israeli air force reservists boycott training drills in protest at Netanyahu's so-called judicial reforms Press TV 06 Mar 2023 -- Dozens of Israeli air force reserve pilots have joined protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's so-called judicial reforms, saying they will not turn up for a training day.
Joint statement on Israel and the OPTs UK FCDO 04 Mar 2023 -- A joint statement with France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs)
Human Rights Council Discusses Situation of Human Rights in Sudan and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem OHCHR 03 Mar 2023 -- The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on Sudan with the assistance of the Designated Expert on the situation of human rights in Sudan, and started an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice.
Occupation 'eating away' at Israeli, Palestinian societies: Türk UN News 03 Mar 2023 -- The current spate of deadly violence is distancing the prospect of a two-State solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict, as the occupation is "eating away" at both societies, the UN rights chief told the Human Rights Council on Friday.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante's Visit and Meetings With Senior Israeli Ministry of Defense Officials DoD 01 Mar 2023
Israeli Parliament Approves 2nd Part of Judicial Reform Amid Mass Protests Sputnik 01 Mar 2023 -- The Constitution, Law and Justice Committee of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on Wednesday approved the second part of a controversial judicial reform pushed by the Israeli government, which would limit the Supreme Court's authority, amid widespread protests in the country, Israeli media reported.

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March 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News