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Germany's Wadephul warns Israel 'increasingly isolated' over Gaza war "In many respects, the Middle East peace process and ultimately the entire region are at a crossroads," Wadephul said on Thursday, addressing discussions in the European Union about sanctions against Israel and the increasing willingness to recognize a Palestinian state. The minister held meetings in Jerusalem with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. With regard to the starving population in the Gaza Strip, Wadephul said: "This is a completely unacceptable situation that must change immediately." What is needed is a "fundamental improvement for the people in the Gaza Strip," he argued. Germany's Wadephul warns Israel 'increasingly isolated' over Gaza war Wadephul mentioned Hamas : "It is time to end this war," he said, stating that his calls were primarily directed at the Palestinian militant group Hamas. It must recognize "that now is the time to release the hostages."

Slovenia imposes arms embargo on Israel ATHENS (Reuters) -Slovenia on Thursday imposed an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, two weeks after it declared Israeli ministers persona non grata, the state news agency STA reported citing a government statement. The measure was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob after a government session. Golob said that Slovenia was the first European country to make such a move, STA reported. Slovenia recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the enclave. Slovenia imposes arms embargo on Israel

The US will be okay, Trump will always back down to Putin. The UK might get blown up, wouldn't take more than a few powerful nuclear bombs. For the first time in over 15 years, the US has likely moved nuclear weapons to the UK in a pre-emptive action expecting a Russian threat, according to open-source data and military/defence analysts. The US Air Force, on July 16, in a rare display of upholding NATO authority emitted signals through its transponder from its C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which flew from Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England. B61‑12 bombs likely delivered to boost NATO deterrent. Bombs like the B62-12 which hold thermonuclear gravity potential, possesses a capacity with yields which range from 0.3 to 50 kilotons. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/russian-threat-and-why-us-moved-nuclear-bombs-to-uk/articleshow/122972704.cms?from=mdr

Your answer to question 1 is partly. I think Putin uses him to make public comments Putin doesn't want to be held personally responsible for, an attack dog. Question 2 : My posts in the Ukraine section of AN demonstrate my opinion of Putin.

Not all but you can't deny they are prominent figures in Maga. And of course there's his lovely wife, Melania, who arrived in the US on an Einstein visa. Who could ignore the words of such a wise person? It now appears the first lady's influence over her husband may have prompted his evolution on another major world crisis - the humanitarian situation in Gaza. 'She thinks it's terrible,' Trump replied. 'She sees the same pictures that you see. And that we all see. And I think everybody - unless they're pretty cold-hearted or, worse than that, nuts.' 'There's nothing you can say other than it's terrible,' the president continued. 'When you see the kids. And those are kids - whether they talk [about] starvation or not - those are kids that are starving. They are starving.' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14952157/melania-trump-gaza-starving-donald-trump.html

The attack dog Medvedev soon replied to Trump: The escalating war of wards continued on Telegram, where an enraged Medvedev threatened Trump with a Cold War-era doomsday weapon known as the “Dead Hand” — a Russian nuclear system designed to automatically launch a retaliatory strike. “If a few words from a former Russian president can cause such a nervous reaction from the supposedly powerful President of the United States, then clearly Russia is right about everything and will continue its own way,” Medvedev wrote in a post. “And as for the ‘dead economies’ of India and Russia and ‘stepping into dangerous territory’ — well, let him recall his favorite movies about the ‘walking dead,’ as well as how dangerous the supposedly non-existent ‘Dead Hand’ can be,” he added. Trump threatens Russia’s ‘failed former president’ Medvedev – POLITICO Come on Donald, don't let the Russians disrespect you. Do something you're known for that makes the world tremble. A round of taco, perhaps? Extend the 10 days to 100, that should solve the problem for a while.

Trump taking the mick out of Vance.

On July 29th, Ukrainian intelligence revealed that a special forces reconnaissance force landed on Tendrivska Spit in the Russian-occupied territory of Kherson to take out two key targets. Special forces operators from the DIU’s ‘Active Operations Department’ travelled across the Northern Black Sea, landed on the Tendrivska Spit, and knocked out a ‘Rosa’ radar station as well as a ‘Zont’ electronic warfare complex. A video of the raid was published online by the DIU and showed special forces soldiers crossing the Black Sea in boats to reach the Tendrivska Spit, which is located roughly 30 kilometers (about 18.5 miles) from the coast of Mykolaiv Oblast. Ukrainian special forces conduct risky raid on Russian seaside position

The long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked the military radio plant in Russia's Penza. At least 11 explosions were recorded during the strike, followed by a large-scale fire, a source within the SBU reports. According to the source, preliminary data indicate that the new production complex of the plant and storage facilities containing components were hit. The military radio plant in Penza is part of the Rostec corporation and manufactures automated battle management systems for various branches of the Russian armed forces: air defense, artillery, as well as mobile command posts based on armored vehicles and modern communication systems. "The SBU is systematically reducing Russia's ability to manufacture products for its army. The summer season of targeting high-tech enterprises within Russia's defense industry is in full swing," the informed source within the SBU said. Over ten explosions and fire: Ukrainian drones hit military radio plant in Russia's Penza

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A powerful U.S. Senate committee approved a military spending bill on Thursday that includes about $1 billion to support Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's administration having asked Congress to eliminate such funding in its budget request. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $852 billion for the Department of Defense in the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, 2026, which is $21.7 billion, or 2.6%, more than the Republican president requested earlier this year. The committee voted 26-3 to send the spending measure for a vote in the full Senate, with strong support from both Democrats and Trump's fellow Republicans. US Senate committee backs $1 billion for Ukraine in Pentagon spending bill

The explosive exchange began when Medvedev mockingly dismissed an ultimatum from Trump demanding Russia reach a Ukraine ceasefire within 10 days or face "debilitating secondary tariffs" on trading partners. "Trump's playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10," Medvedev taunted on social media. "He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn't Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!" "Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's still President, to watch his words. He's entering very dangerous territory!" Trump raged. Rage as Putin ally turns Trump's own insult against him: Tell him 'to watch his words!' So, what will Donald do when the new 10 day deadline is up? China buys 47% of Russia's crude oil, India 38%, the EU 6%, Turkey 6% The EU buys 51% of Russia's LNG, China 21% and Japan 18% The EU buys 37%of Russia's pipeline gas, China 30% and Turkey 27% Will Donald really slap massive tariffs on all these exports, and will that drive up the world price of crude oil, etc?

A 45-year-old Palestinian man was killed when Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Thursday. The man died from suffocation due to smoke inhalation in the town of Silwad, north-east of Ramallah, after settlers set 12 vehicles and a house on fire, the report said. The Israeli military said troops had been dispatched following a report about arson in the Silwad area, but said no suspects were "identified." Report: Palestinian killed in settler attack on West Bank towns

US doctor in Gaza asks Trump's envoy to come and see reality on ground Doctor Tom Adamkiewicz, a paediatrician working at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, told Sky News the majority of the hospital's patients have signs of malnutrition and "many children are passing out literally during the day and injuring themselves". He said it was "particularly difficult" to see children with chronic illnesses "suffering from extreme severe malnutrition, because there's a combination of the chronic illness and malnutrition". Dr Adamkiewicz said his colleagues "have not eaten for a day" and are "gaunt", but added: "Yet they're incredibly resilient and doing amazing work." US doctor in Gaza asks Trump's envoy to come and see reality on ground

For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it’s notable that a broad swath of U.S. Jews — reacting to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza — have been urging the Israeli government to do more to ensure the delivery of food and medicine. The American Jewish Committee — a prominent advocacy group that strives to broadly represent Jews in the U.S. and abroad — stressed in its statement that it “stands with Israel in its justified war to eliminate the threat posed by Hamas.'' ''At the same time, we feel immense sorrow for the grave toll this war has taken on Palestinian civilians, and we are deeply concerned about worsening food insecurity in Gaza,” said the AJC, urging Israel and other key parties “to increase cooperation and coordination in order to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian civilians in Gaza." With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza The Rabbinical Assembly, a New York-based organization representing rabbis of the Conservative Movement, sounded a similar theme.

A long long time ago. And it was only Palestinians in Gaza, not the West Bank. After that Hamas eliminated any opposition through violence and threats. Shame on Qatar and Netanyahu for supporting them.

Oh dear. So who represents MAGA and is clinically sane?

Hello there, topic is Maga luminaries disagreeing with Israel's brutality in Gaza.

Please try to stick to the topic. This is about prominent Maga luminaries disagreeing with Israel's actions on Gaza.

Are you saying MTG, Bannon, etc are not sane? Hey, you could be right there!

I should think China has far more money invested in Thailand than Cambodia.

The Dems won't choose a woman as a candidate because sadly too many Americans are mysogonists, unlike Europe, even India and Pakistan have chosen a female leader.

Vance has as much charm as a out of date marshmallow.

A1 uses flowery language, too much imo. I almost prefer Donald's vocabulary of 10 adjectives.

Netanyahu doesn't want peace. He's terrified of a Palestinian state which is why he funded Hamas for years to counter the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. He wants war to continue so he can justify staying and power and avoid the slammer for corruption

Time for a new colour then. What's Elon's favourite? I'm gonna go for silver or gold.