The Israel-Hamas war|The reactions
USA: Withholding only one shipment of weapons
Only one arms delivery from the US to Israel is "under investigation", says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press conference according to AFP.
It is about a shipment of 900-kilo bombs, which have been temporarily stopped "due to our concern that they will be used in densely populated areas such as Rafah", continues Blinken. All other arms deliveries are rolling along, he adds.
The statement comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that it is "inconceivable" that the US is withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel.
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Netanyahu: Inconceivable that the US is withholding weapons
It is "inconceivable" that the US has withheld deliveries of weapons and ammunition to Israel in recent months. This is what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a video message on X.
"Israel, America's closest ally, is fighting for its survival against Iran and our other common enemies."
Netanyahu draws a parallel to World War II, when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said "give us the tools and we'll do the job" to the United States, echoing the call to the Biden administration.
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The Israel-Lebanon conflict
Israel: We are very close to full-scale war against Hezbollah
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz warns that a full-scale war against Hezbollah is close, AFP reports.
- We are very close to the moment when we decide to change the rules of the game against Hezbollah and Lebanon. In a full-scale war, Hezbollah will be wiped out and Lebanon will be hit hard.
Tensions in the border area have risen significantly in recent weeks, with increasingly widespread rocket attacks from both sides. The US has sent experienced mediator Amos Hochstein to Israel to try to prevent an escalation.
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Israel: Plans for a Lebanon offensive approved
Israeli military commanders held a meeting on Tuesday, the IDF writes in a statement according to AFP.
"As part of the situational assessment, operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were approved," writes the IDF and continues:
"A decision was made to continue to increase the readiness of the ground forces."
Exactly what this offensive entails, and when or if it is supposed to begin, is not clear.
Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that it is on the brink of a full-scale war against Hezbollah.
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