For the Israeli activist, who mediated the release of Gilad Shalit after five years of Hamas captivity, Israel’s prime minister is using antisemitism to cover up domestic scandals and exploiting the war for his own self-interest. He also criticises the Palestinian side, which must prepare the ground for elections postponed for far too long. Qatar's step back should be used to restart negotiations.
The war waged by the Jewish state on Hezbollah has rendered nine facilities unusable and caused 178 deaths and 292 injuries among health workers alone. Almost USD 120 million will be needed to cover at least the basic expenses in the sector within the next six months. The commitment of the interim government and Minister Abiad to try to meet the needs of public and private healthcare.
In the shadow of the conflict in Gaza (and with the Lebanese Hezbollah in the north) the Israelis are perpetrating a ‘policy’ of violence against farmers and land. A state ‘policy’ that combines pro-occupation movements and institutions. With Ben Gvir a real task force against foreign activists who support the Palestinians, by means of arrests and expulsions.
A new scandal is developing over a 32-year-old member of Netanyahu's staff. By leaking fake information to the media, the aide contributed to derailing hostage negotiations and escalating the war. For opposition leader Lapid, the PM is either “incompetent” or “complicit”.
Hezbollah’s new chief does not rule out negotiations, but warns that it will take weeks or months. Caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati is optimistic, waiting for developments from Hochstein's mission to Israel. But opposition remains on both sides. Meanwhile, the Saudi capital hosts a two-day meeting of the “International Alliance to implement the Two-State Solution".
The Paris conference allocated one billion for Lebanon, but only 200 million to the army is guaranteed. French MP to AsiaNews: ‘Countries will give nothing if transparency is not ensured’. Beirut pledges to deploy 8,000 soldiers south of the Litani. Macron's warning: ‘Israel knows from experience that military success is not necessarily a victory in the Land of the Cedars’.
