Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
13 August 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News
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- PM's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 13 Aug 2024 -- "The charge that Prime Minister Netanyahu added new conditions to the May 27 proposal is false. Prime Minister Netanyahu's July 27 letter does not introduce extra conditions and certainly does not contradict or undermine the May 27 proposal. In fact, Hamas is the one that demanded 29 changes to the May 27 proposal, something the Prime Minister refused to do."
- PM's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 13 Aug 2024 -- "It is the Government and the Prime Minister who determine policy on the Temple Mount."
- Netanyahu's Office Rejects Allegations Jews Will Be Allowed to Pray at Temple Mount Sputnik 13 Aug 2024 -- Israel's policy regarding non-Muslim praying at Jerusalem's Temple Mount, which is one of Islam's holiest sites, has not changed, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.
- Aug 12: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 13 Aug 2024
- Some 1,400 Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Some 1,400 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday morning under heavy police protection, according to the Islamic Endowments in the City of Al-Quds.
- Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers, led by notorious minister Ben Gvir, storm al-Aqsa mosque Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, with far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joining them, sparking new tensions with Palestinian Muslims worshiping at the holy site.
- Another Israeli soldier killed in southern Gaza clashes IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Israeli regime's army says another soldier has been killed and some others injured in clashes with Palestinian fighters in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after Israeli airstrikes kill 19 in Gaza Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it has targeted Tel Aviv and its suburbs with missiles in response to the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Security Council: Political affairs chief underlines 'desperate need' for Gaza ceasefire UN News 13 Aug 2024 -- As civilian suffering intensifies in war-ravaged Gaza, senior UN officials on Tuesday called once more for an immediate ceasefire and conditions which would allow full humanitarian access, following Saturday's deadly Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter.
- Israeli Attack on Al Tabi'een School in Gaza Underscores Desperate Need for Ceasefire, Scaled Up Humanitarian Assistance, UN Political Chief Tells Security Council UN Security Council 13 Aug 2024 -- The Israeli attack on the Al Tabi'een school in Gaza City on 10 August underscored the desperate need to reach a ceasefire, free the hostages, and scale up humanitarian aid to Gaza, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as delegates voiced concern over rising regional tensions.
- UNRWA says 84% of Gazans under Israeli evacuation order Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, which is the main humanitarian agency in Gaza, says more than 80 percent of the population has been forcibly displaced due to the Israeli offensive across the besieged Palestinian territory.
- UN chief condemns continued loss of life following deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school People's Daily 13 Aug 2024 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the continued loss of life in Gaza, following a devastating strike by Israel on the Al-Taba'een school in Gaza City on Saturday killing over 100 Palestinians.
- Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Conference DoD 13 Aug 2024
- Biden: 'Not giving up' on Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal VOA 13 Aug 2024 -- With tensions simmering in the Middle East over fears of a wider war, U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is "not giving up" on concluding a cease-fire deal that could avert a bigger conflict.
- U.S. Seeks to Deter Regional War in Middle East DoD News 13 Aug 2024 -- There is still time for diplomacy to work in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today during a news conference.
- The United States Stands Firmly Against Ben Gvir's Visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount US Dept. of State 13 Aug 2024 -- "The United States strongly opposes Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir's visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem."
- Israel - M1148A1P2 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles DSCA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of modified M1148A1P2 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $583.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Israel - M933A1 120mm High Explosive Mortar Cartridges DSCA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of M933A1 120mm High Explosive Mortar Cartridges and related equipment for an estimated cost of $61.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Israel - 120mm Tank Cartridges DSCA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of 120mm Tank Cartridges and related equipment for an estimated cost of $774.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Israel - Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $102.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Israel - F-15IA and F-15I+ Aircraft DSCA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of F-15IA and F-15I+ Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $18.82 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Iran Rejects Western Calls To Stand Down In Threat Against Israel RFE/RL 13 Aug 2024 -- Iran on August 13 rejected Western calls to renounce its threat to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the EU- and U.S.-designated Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
- Biden: 'Not giving up' on Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal VOA 13 Aug 2024 -- With tensions simmering in the Middle East over fears of a wider war, U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is "not giving up" on concluding a cease-fire deal that could avert a bigger conflict.
- U.S. Seeks to Deter Regional War in Middle East DoD News 13 Aug 2024 -- There is still time for diplomacy to work in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today during a news conference.
- The United States Stands Firmly Against Ben Gvir's Visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount US Dept. of State 13 Aug 2024 -- "The United States strongly opposes Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir's visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem."
- China slams Israeli attack on Gaza's Tabi'een school IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- The spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Lin Jian condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Tabi'een school in Gaza, which resulted in the martyrdom of more than 100 Palestinians.
- No: 167, 13 August 2024, Regarding the Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Radical Groups Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Aug 2024
- Palestinians have nowhere safe to turn: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on meeting on Gaza, following Israeli strikes on al-Tabeen school.
- Russian-Palestinian talks President of Russia 13 Aug 2024 -- Vladimir Putin and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas held talks in Novo-Ogaryovo.
- Abbas meets Putin in Moscow to discuss Middle East crisis Global Times 13 Aug 2024 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and Russia's role in de-escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Putin tells Mahmoud Abbas Russia 'doing everything to support Palestine' Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia has expressed great pain and concern about civilian losses in the Gaza Strip as he received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the situation in West Asia in light of Israel's hostilities against the Palestinian people.
- Saudi Arabia condemns provocative Israeli intrusion into Al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- Saudi Arabia has condemned the provocative intrusion into the al-Aqsa Mosque in the holy occupied city of al-Quds by Israeli settlers.
- In 'Ruthless' Sinwar, Iran Got Its Man To Lead Hamas RFE/RL 13 Aug 2024 -- Yahya Sinwar, the alleged architect of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel and surprise appointment as the new leader of the U.S.- and EU-designated terror group Hamas, is known to have close ties to Iran.
- Ensuring future of talks hinges on pressuring Israeli regime: Hamas IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha says ensuring the future of negotiations and implementing what is agreed upon hinges on pressuring the Zionist regime.
- Hamas: Iran to take revenge on Israel over Haniyeh assassination 'at substantial level' Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- The representative of Hamas in Tehran says Iran's response to Israel's assassination of the head of political bureau of the Palestinian resistance group will be "definite and decisive" and will be carried out at "a substantial level."
- Hezbollah confirms 2 members martyred in south Lebanon IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has announced the martyrdom of two of its fighters in south of the country.
- Hezbollah hits sensitive Israeli military sites IRNA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has launched a series of strikes against sensitive Israeli military sites, targeting their technical and espionage equipment.
- Hezbollah bombs Israel's Mount Neria base Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has bombed Israel's Mount Neria base with a barrage of Katyusha rockets.
- Iraqi Shiite militias warn of "unlimited" retaliation if U.S. attacks Iraq or Iran People's Daily 13 Aug 2024 -- An umbrella group of Iraqi Shi'ite militias warned the United States on Monday of "unlimited" retaliation if it attacks Iraq or Iran.
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