10 May 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News

Mossad admits for first time: We were surprised by Hamas operation Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The Israeli spy agency Mossad has admitted that it was "surprised" by the operation conducted by the Gaza-based Palestinian Hamas resistance group in early October.

'We have what we need': Israel downplays Biden's threat of freezing arms supplies Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The Israeli military has downplayed a recent threat issued by US President Joe Biden of freezing American arms supplies to the occupying regime if the latter went ahead with a full-scale ground invasion of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
Israel 'Will Fight With Fingernails' Amid Possible Halt in US Arms Supplies - Netanyahu Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Jewish state has enough power to fight alone in the event of a possible cutoff of military aid from the United States.
Israel to continue Rafah operation as Gaza truce talks collapse: official People's Daily 10 May 2024 -- The Israeli army will continue its operation in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah "as planned," after the talks on the Israel-Hamas truce held in Egypt's Cairo collapsed on Thursday, an Israeli official told Xinhua.

Humanitarian operations in Gaza at risk of grinding to a halt for lack of fuel VOA 10 May 2024 -- In what they are calling an "unprecedented emergency," U.N. agencies are warning that humanitarian operations throughout the Gaza Strip will cease within a matter of days if Israel does not reopen border crossings and allow critical fuel supplies to enter the Palestinian territory.
May 9: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 10 May 2024
Israel leaves Biden with few options as breach over Rafah operation grows Global Times 10 May 2024 -- Israeli leaders said the army had enough munitions on hand to proceed with its plans in Rafah, despite US President Joe Biden's threat of pausing some arms deliveries. Israel, its close ally, has put the US in an awkward position, according to observers. They attribute this situation to the deep-rooted flaws in the US political system.
More Gazans die as Zionist regime keeps pounding Rafah IRNA 10 May 2024 -- Occupation forces of the Zionist regime continue their attacks across the Gaza Strip, especially the flashpoint city of Rafah, killing and injuring a number of Palestinian civilians and causing further destruction to the besieged territory, news sources report.
Four Israeli forces killed in Gaza City as fighting rages Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The Israeli military says four soldiers were killed when an "explosive device" went off in Gaza City.
IDF Says 14 Rockets Fired From Gaza at Southern Israeli City of Beer Sheva Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had detected 14 rocket launches from the Gaza Strip at the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, including at least nine from the city of Rafah.

UN General Assembly expresses support for Palestinian statehood VOA 10 May 2024 -- The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday in a show of support for Palestinian statehood, and as a cease-fire remains out of reach in the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas militants that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
UN General Assembly presses Security Council to give 'favourable consideration' to full Palestinian membership UN News 10 May 2024 -- The UN General Assembly convened again in New York on Friday for an emergency special session on the Gaza crisis and overwhelmingly passed a resolution which upgrades Palestine's rights at the world body as an Observer State, without offering full membership. It urged the Security Council to give "favourable consideration" to Palestine's request.
UN General Assembly resolution urges fresh vote on Palestinian statehood Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution, urging the world body's Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request to become a full UN member.

UN calls for independent probe of alleged mass graves in Gaza VOA 10 May 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council called Friday for an immediate independent investigation into mass graves allegedly containing hundreds of bodies near hospitals in Gaza.
As Rafah needs rise, humanitarian response forced to 'scrape the bottom of the barrel' UNICEF 10 May 2024 -- "Thank you, and greetings from Rafah in Gaza. I have been working on large-scale humanitarian emergencies for the best part of the last 30 years and I've never been involved in a situation as devastating, complex or erratic as this.
Gaza: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines UN News 10 May 2024 -- With no let-up in the Israeli military operation in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah into Friday, UN humanitarians issued renewed calls for a ceasefire as "the only hope" to avert further bloodshed and restore desperately needed aid deliveries.
In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war UN News 10 May 2024 -- With the situation in Rafah "on a knife's edge", UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed again on Friday for Israeli and Hamas leaders "to demonstrate political courage and spare no effort" in reaching an agreement to end the war in Gaza and free all hostages.
Israel's Rafah incursion to result in 'humanitarian disaster', UN Chief warns Press TV 10 May 2024 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Israel's invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would lead to an "epic humanitarian disaster."
UN: Over 100,000 Palestinians displaced from Rafah as Israel intensifies strikes Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The United Nations says more than 100,000 Palestinians have been forced to leave Rafah, amid intensified Israeli strikes on the southern city in Gaza.
UNRWA staff 'not going anywhere' despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound UN News 10 May 2024 -- Two arson attacks and growing protests forced UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA to temporarily close its office in East Jerusalem this week, but its vital work will continue as war rages in Gaza and violence rises in the West Bank, Senior Communications Manager Jonathan Fowler told UN News on Friday.
UN Agency closes al-Quds HQ following Israeli settlers' 'outrageous' attacks Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has closed its east al-Quds headquarters after Israeli settlers set fire to the compound's perimeter in the presence of the regime's forces.

US says Israel's use of US weapons may have infringed on international law VOA 10 May 2024 -- In a report to the U.S. Congress on Friday, the State Department raised doubts about whether Israel has in all instances used U.S. military assistance in a manner consistent with U.S. and international law, but it stopped short of a final conclusion and said it was still investigating.
Israel's Use of US Weapons May Breach Int'l Humanitarian Law Obligations - US Admin. Report Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- Israel's military forces have potentially violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, however, the US does not possess information that US weapons were used in such instances, according to the Biden Administration's National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) report.
Blinken to Issue Critical Report on Israel, But Keep Silent on Any Law Violation Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to present to Congress a "highly critical" report on Israel on Friday, but will refrain from making any accusations of possible international law violations in the Gaza Strip, the Axios news portal reported, citing three US officials familiar with the matter.

UN membership for Palestine first step in dealing with injustice: Iran IRNA 10 May 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani, while expressing Tehran's support for full membership of Palestine at the world body, said it is the first step and a pivotal moment in dealing with historical injustices done to Palestinians and suffering inflicted upon them.
Iran welcomes UN resolution to revive Palestine's membership bid Press TV 10 May 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says Tehran welcomes a move by the UN General Assembly to endorse a resolution calling for the reconsideration of Palestine's UN membership bid.
'Europe must raise its voice for justice on issue of Palestine': Iran FM Press TV 10 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has urged European countries to raise their voices for justice on the Palestinian issue, noting that it is a "crucial test" for the legitimacy of values that Europe claims to be working for.
Iran condemns U.S. pro-Israel pressure campaign against ICC People's Daily 10 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday condemned the threats by a group of U.S. lawmakers against the International Criminal Court (ICC) intending to prevent the tribunal from issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.

UNGA: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the vote at the UN General Assembly on the Palestinian Membership European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 May 2024 -- The European Union acknowledges the result of today's momentous vote at the UN General Assembly concerning Palestinian application for membership of the United Nations where a majority of States voted in favour.
No: 80, 10 May 2024, Regarding the UN General Assembly Resolution on Palestine Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2024
Canada Abstains from United Nations General Assembly resolution on Admission of new Members to the United Nations Canada 10 May 2024
"Setting out a horizon for a Palestinian state should be one of the vital conditions for moving from a pause in the fighting to a sustainable ceasefire." UK FCDO 10 May 2024 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward on the General Assembly resolution on Palestinian UN membership, rights and privileges.
Explanation of Vote by Germany: Admission of new Members to the United Nations Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 May 2024 -- "Germany firmly believes in two States, Israel and Palestine, for two peoples in the Middle East. We share the goal of a Palestinian State. We fully support Palestinians' right to self-determination."
Norway votes in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN Government of Norway 10 May 2024 -- The resolution states that Palestine is fully qualified for membership in the United Nations and recommends that the Security Council reconsiders the matter favourably. Pending the approval of such membership, the resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 143 to 9, with 25 abstentions, provides Palestine with stronger rights and status within the UN. Norway was a co-sponsor of the resolution.
4 European countries to recognize Palestinian state: Top EU diplomat IRNA 10 May 2024 -- Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, confirmed on Friday that four European countries, including Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta would recognize Palestine as an independent state.
Poland supports the UN General Assembly resolution expanding Palestine's rights in the United Nations Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2024 -- On 10 May, the UN General Assembly in New York adopted a resolution expanding Palestine's rights in the UN. Poland, along with 142 UN member states, including the majority of the EU, voted in favour of the resolution. Nine countries voted against and 25 abstained.

UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US UN News 10 May 2024 -- A UN independent human rights expert warned on Friday that the recent increase in student protest attacks across campuses in the United States indicates an "erosion of intellectual freedom and democratic principles within educational settings."
UN General Assembly - Tenth Emergency Special Session: Illegal Israeli Actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the Rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory - explanation of vote Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 10 May 2024 -- Statement by H.E. Mr James Larsen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations
Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas' terrorist attacks against Israel Canada 10 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations.
Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas' terrorist attacks against Israel Canada 10 May 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four additional individuals in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.
Israel/Palestine: Statement by the spokesperson on the attacks on UNRWA European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 May 2024 -- The EU condemns the two arson attacks on the UNRWA compound in occupied East Jerusalem on 9 May, which happened at a time of increasing escalation and a growing campaign against the agency and the UN system at large.
Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on attacks on UNRWA Government of Norway 10 May 2024
Bolivia Condemns Israel for Blocking Its Humanitarian Aid Sent to Gaza Strip Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- The Bolivian government, which has sent 90 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, condemns its blockade by Israel, Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda said.
Analysts: Turkey-Israel ties risk further deterioration over Gaza VOA 10 May 2024 -- Following Turkey's decision to halt all trade with Israel because of the war in Gaza, there are concerns that bilateral relations might deteriorate further.

Palestinian Leader Welcomes UNGA Resolution Granting Palestine New Rights - Reports Sputnik 10 May 2024 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has welcomed a UN General Assembly resolution expanding the rights of Palestine in the organization and recommending that the Security Council grant it member status, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

Hamas saves Israeli captive from possible suicide IRNA 10 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has said that its members have recently rescued one of the Israeli captives who was attempting to commit suicide in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas welcomes UN resolution for Palestine's membership bid Press TV 10 May 2024 -- The Islamic resistance movement Hamas has welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of a resolution recommending the Security Council to reconsider the membership of Palestine.
Hamas: Ball 'completely' in Israel's court as regime rejects Gaza truce proposal Press TV 10 May 2024 -- Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli regime has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the "ball is completely" in Israel's court in the truce talks.

Palestinian resistance group captures Israeli drone over Gaza IRNA 10 May 2024 -- Quds Brigades (Saraya Al-Quds), the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, announced on Friday that its forces have taken control of an Israeli Skylark drone.

Rockets fired toward occupied Palestine IRNA 10 May 2024 -- News sources have reported that several rockets were fired from Lebanon at an Israeli settlement located in Al-Jalil in the north of occupied Palestine.
Hezbollah hits group of Israeli soldiers at military post Press TV 10 May 2024 -- Fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement have carried out a strike against Israeli military positions in the northern side of the 1948 occupied territories in response to brutal aggression against the Gaza Strip.

Nujaba: We will respond to Zionist attack on Damascus deep in Israel IRNA 10 May 2024 -- Iraq's al-Nujaba Movement announced that it will respond to Israel by firing missiles and drones deep into the occupied territories in response to the new adventurism of the Zionists against the forces of the Islamic resistance group in Damascus.
Iraqi resistance targets strategic Israeli sites in Eilat in support of Gaza Press TV 10 May 2024 -- Fighters from the Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched separate drone strikes against two strategic targets in the southernmost part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories in response to the regime's ongoing bloody onslaught against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. Seeks Shift In Iranian 'Decision-Making Calculus' Through Saudi-Israeli Normalization RFE/RL 10 May 2024 -- The United States wants to force a gradual shift in Iran's "decision-making calculus" by signing a defense deal with Saudi Arabia and securing the normalization of relations between Riyadh and Israel.

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10 May 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News