🇮🇱/🇵🇸 According to Israeli Channel 14, citing sources close to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the PM has finally decided to complete the full takeover of the Gaza Strip and force Hamas to surrender.
The hesitant Chief of Staff and some of his generals might oppose the decision, but if they do, they will be invited to resign.
The hesitant Chief of Staff and some of his generals might oppose the decision, but if they do, they will be invited to resign.
🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇵🇸 According to Israeli media, US President Trump has given Israel the green light for a “strong military operation” in the Gaza Strip as long as the negotiations have reached a dead end.
Trump was also informed that all Hamas leaders outside the Strip will be eliminated, according to NPR radio.
In light of these developments, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Eyal Zamir, who opposes this plan, has cancelled his trip to Washington D.C. that was planned for tonight.
Trump was also informed that all Hamas leaders outside the Strip will be eliminated, according to NPR radio.
In light of these developments, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Eyal Zamir, who opposes this plan, has cancelled his trip to Washington D.C. that was planned for tonight.
🇺🇸/🇸🇾 The US-led Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) successfully completed the first phase of its repositioning plan, with US and Coalition forces withdrawing from three key bases in the Middle Euphrates River Valley.
The repositioning in Syria took place in May and included the departure from Mission Support Site Euphrates, Mission Support Site Green Village, and Base H2.
The infrastructure at these sites was either dismantled or handed over to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The withdrawn troops were then relocated to other CJTF-OIR bases in Syria and Iraq, or returned to the US after completing their tours of duty.
The repositioning in Syria took place in May and included the departure from Mission Support Site Euphrates, Mission Support Site Green Village, and Base H2.
The infrastructure at these sites was either dismantled or handed over to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The withdrawn troops were then relocated to other CJTF-OIR bases in Syria and Iraq, or returned to the US after completing their tours of duty.
🇩🇪/🇵🇱 Germany will deploy five Eurofighter “Typhoon” EF-2000 fighter jets of the German Air Force for several weeks to Poland’s 23rd Tactical Air Base in Mińsk Mazowiecki, which is part of Poland’s 1st Tactical Air Wing and oversees Baltic airspace, according to the Polish Operational Command (POC), as “they will help guard NATO’s eastern airspace.”
Germany has also sent about 150 additional troops to Poland since July 21, including personnel from the “Boelcke” squadron.
Germany has also sent about 150 additional troops to Poland since July 21, including personnel from the “Boelcke” squadron.
🇸🇾 Syrian Army Structure, from the Chief of Staff to the Battalions.
The Army now consists of 21 Divisions distributed throughout nine provinces, except the East-Syria one, which the areas in which it’s supposed to operate in are currently under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces.
Data: Alma Research Center.
The Army now consists of 21 Divisions distributed throughout nine provinces, except the East-Syria one, which the areas in which it’s supposed to operate in are currently under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces.
Data: Alma Research Center.
🇱🇧 A short while ago, the Lebanese Cabinet convened to discuss the disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups in Lebanon.
The Shiite parties, Amal and Hezbollah, oppose the meeting and previously attempted to obstruct it, but failed due to international pressure on President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, particularly from Saudi Arabia and France.
Just before the meeting—which is currently underway with the presence of 22 ministers at the Baabda Palace—Lebanese Army forces were deployed around the palace. Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam also held a meeting at the palace ahead of the session (#Photo).
The Shiite parties, Amal and Hezbollah, oppose the meeting and previously attempted to obstruct it, but failed due to international pressure on President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, particularly from Saudi Arabia and France.
Just before the meeting—which is currently underway with the presence of 22 ministers at the Baabda Palace—Lebanese Army forces were deployed around the palace. Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam also held a meeting at the palace ahead of the session (#Photo).
❗️🇮🇶 Unidentified drone reportedly carried out an airstrike at a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) camp in Baghdad’s al-Sabia’at area, which belongs to the Ansar al-Marjieya Brigade.
No casualties were reported as of now among the forces, but material damage seems to be much.
📝I assume that the reason is likely disputes between PMF brigades over something.
#UPDATE: Following contradictory statements from both the Brigade and Baghdad’s Operations Command, it was confirmed that the camp was indeed targeted by an airstrike.
No casualties were reported as of now among the forces, but material damage seems to be much.
📝I assume that the reason is likely disputes between PMF brigades over something.
#UPDATE: Following contradictory statements from both the Brigade and Baghdad’s Operations Command, it was confirmed that the camp was indeed targeted by an airstrike.
🇺🇸/🇺🇦/🇷🇺 A source close to Kremlin told Reuters that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to bow to the sanctions ultimatum expiring this Friday from US President Donald Trump, and that Putin retains the goal of capturing four regions of Ukraine (Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia & Kherson) in their entirety.
Putin's determination to keep going is prompted by his belief that Russia is winning and by skepticism that yet more US sanctions will have much of an impact after successive waves of economic penalties. He does not believe now is the time to end the war.
Putin's determination to keep going is prompted by his belief that Russia is winning and by skepticism that yet more US sanctions will have much of an impact after successive waves of economic penalties. He does not believe now is the time to end the war.
🇷🇺/🇺🇦/🇺🇸 Kremlin is weighing options for a concession to US President Donald Trump that could include an air truce of missiles and drones with Ukraine to try to head off the threat of secondary sanctions, even as Russia remains determined to continue its war, according to Bloomberg.
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🇱🇧 A short while ago, the Lebanese Cabinet convened to discuss the disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups in Lebanon. The Shiite parties, Amal and Hezbollah, oppose the meeting and previously attempted to obstruct it, but failed due to international…
🇱🇧 The Cabinet meeting has concluded with no agreement on Hezbollah’s weapons, and the matter will be postponed until next week.
🇱🇧 At the conclusion of a meeting that lasted over five hours, the Lebanese government decided to task the Lebanese Army with developing a plan to collect weapons from all armed groups, including Hezbollah, by the end of the current year.
The government instructed the army to submit the plan by August 31.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed the state’s commitment to implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, stressing that the state alone has the right to bear arms.
The government instructed the army to submit the plan by August 31.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed the state’s commitment to implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, stressing that the state alone has the right to bear arms.
🇺🇸/🇷🇺 Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian leaders, as Trump's deadline to impose fresh sanctions over Russia looms.
Its still unknown if the meetings will include Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom Witkoff has met with several times previously.
Its still unknown if the meetings will include Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom Witkoff has met with several times previously.
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🇺🇸/🇷🇺 Trump confirms that a delegation will meet with the Russians tomorrow.
REPORTER: “Do you still plan to follow through on your threat to impose 100% tarrifs on all countries that purchase Russian energy, including China?”
US President Trump: “Well, I have never said percentages but we will do quite a bit of that and see what happens over the next fiery short period of time. But we will see what happens, yeah. You know they have a meeting tomorrow. We have a meeting with Russia tomorrow. We gonna see what happens. We will make that determination.”
REPORTER: “Do you still plan to follow through on your threat to impose 100% tarrifs on all countries that purchase Russian energy, including China?”
US President Trump: “Well, I have never said percentages but we will do quite a bit of that and see what happens over the next fiery short period of time. But we will see what happens, yeah. You know they have a meeting tomorrow. We have a meeting with Russia tomorrow. We gonna see what happens. We will make that determination.”
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🇺🇸/🇺🇦 US President Donald Trump on the Ukraine War: “This is Biden’s war, not my war. And we're working very hard to get us out of it. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually. And I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly. And that doesn't even include Iran.”
🤝 — 🇺🇸/🇷🇺 US Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met today with Russian President Vladimer Putin in the Kremlin, and held talks with him, two days before the expiry of a deadline set by President Donald Trump for #Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
It was not clear what Russia might offer to Witkoff in order to stave off Trump's threat, but Bloomberg reported that the Kremlin might propose a moratorium on air strikes by Russia and #Ukraine – an idea that was mentioned last week by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Putin.
It was not clear what Russia might offer to Witkoff in order to stave off Trump's threat, but Bloomberg reported that the Kremlin might propose a moratorium on air strikes by Russia and #Ukraine – an idea that was mentioned last week by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Putin.
🇺🇸/🇺🇦 The US State Department has approved a $104 million foreign military sale contract to support #Ukraine’s M777 howitzers, covering equipment, repairs, sustainment, technical assistance, training, and related logistics.
Additionally, a separate $99.5 million contract for transportation, consolidation, and logistical services will have a contractor chosen from approved US suppliers.
Additionally, a separate $99.5 million contract for transportation, consolidation, and logistical services will have a contractor chosen from approved US suppliers.
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🇺🇸/🇷🇺/🇺🇦 The meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian officials regarding a peace deal in #Ukraine has concluded, lasting about three hours.
The American delegation is currently leaving Kremlin, accompanied by Russian Police.
According to Kremlin aide, Ushakov, the talks were useful and constructive, and both sides have sent some “signals” to each other.
The American delegation is currently leaving Kremlin, accompanied by Russian Police.
According to Kremlin aide, Ushakov, the talks were useful and constructive, and both sides have sent some “signals” to each other.
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🇷🇺/🇺🇦 Overnight, roughly two dozens of Russian “Geran-2” UAVs struck the Orlivka Gas Compression and Pumping station on the Trans-Balkan route in Odessa, near the border with Romania, which is part of an LNG imports scheme from the US and Azerbaijan.
🇺🇸/🇷🇺 A US Air Force (USAF) WC-135R “Constant Phoenix” nuclear sniffing aircraft with the call sign COBRA29 and designed to detect radioactive clouds in real time, took off from Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, a major UK airbase east of England, before traveling north along the coast west of Norway, where it circled around the Barents Sea for 14 hours, north of Murmansk and west of the Russian Arctic archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, home to several naval and strategic air bases, including those serving Russia's Northern Fleet, as Moscow may soon carry out tests of its 9M730 “Burevestnik” nuclear-powered cruise missile at a launch site on Novaya Zemlya.