“This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally” by Thomas L. Friedman
Friedman argues that the current Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is no longer behaving as a U.S. ally, prioritizing annexation and territorial expansion over peace.
Source: NYT
Friedman argues that the current Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is no longer behaving as a U.S. ally, prioritizing annexation and territorial expansion over peace.
“This ultranationalist, messianic Israeli government is not America’s ally.”
“The notion that Israel has a government that is no longer behaving as an American ally, and should not be considered as such, is a shocking and bitter pill for Israel’s friends in Washington to swallow — but swallow it they must.”
“Netanyahu put his personal interests ahead of Israel’s and America’s.”
“Netanyahu’s plan to reinvade Gaza is not to stand up a moderate alternative to Hamas, led by the Palestinian Authority. It is for a permanent Israeli military occupation, whose unstated goal will be to pressure all Palestinians to leave.”
This approach risks creating a “permanent insurgency — Vietnam on the Mediterranean,” according to Friedman.
Friedman closes with a stark warning, quoting a recent Haaretz editorial about the human cost of the ongoing conflict:
“On Tuesday, the Israel Air Force killed nine children, between the ages of 3 and 14… None of this will change the bitter fact: Israel killed them. Our hands did this. We must not avert our eyes. We must wake up and cry out loudly: Stop the war.”
He urges President Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu’s government to preserve the U.S.-Arab-Israeli alliance and avoid being complicit in potential war crimes.
Source: NYT
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BREAKING: India launched missile strike on Pakistan’s PAF Base Shahbaz.
Visible damage near the control tower.
Visible damage near the control tower.
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BREAKING: India targeted Pakistan’s Bholari Air Base.
Smoke visible.
Smoke visible.
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NEW: Chinese delegation left trade negotiations with the US in Switzerland, unclear if talks will continue.
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Aftermath of Indian strikes on Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan Air Base (aka Shaikh Zayed).
Massive crater visible on the runway.
Massive crater visible on the runway.
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Clash Report
BREAKING: India targeted Pakistan’s Bholari Air Base. Smoke visible.
Casualties and damages reported at Pakistan’s Bholari Air Base.
Source: OSPSF (at X)
Source: OSPSF (at X)
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister told Rubio that if India continues its aggression, Pakistan will respond with greater force.
Source: Geo News
Source: Geo News
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Pakistani Planning Minister:
We do not want to violate our pledge not to use nuclear weapons.
We do not want to violate our pledge not to use nuclear weapons.
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Turkish aerospace company BAYKAR successfully completed firing, cruise, and dive tests of its AI-powered mini cruise missile KEMANKEŞ 1.
Payload capacity: 5-6 kg (warhead, high-explosive or fragmentation)
Operational range: 150-200+ km
Maximum speed: About 370 km/h
Maximum dive speed: About 740 km/h
Payload capacity: 5-6 kg (warhead, high-explosive or fragmentation)
Operational range: 150-200+ km
Maximum speed: About 370 km/h
Maximum dive speed: About 740 km/h
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India has decided that any future act of terror will be considered an "Act of War" against India and will be responded accordingly.
Source: ANI
Source: ANI
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BREAKING: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.
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US Secretary of State Rubio:
I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.
I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.
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