❗️Several senior UK rabbis defy mainstream Jewish leadership, backing sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements

A number of senior British rabbis have publicly backed UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements, arguing that the time for inaction over settler violence has passed.

While Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, the Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the Jewish Leadership Council condemned the measures, other prominent rabbis said the sanctions reflect the diversity of opinion within the British Jewish community and called for stronger action against the occupation, as reported by The Guardian.

Among those supporting the sanctions were Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Rabbi Alexandra Wright, Rabbi Jeremy Gordon, and Rabbi Lev Taylor, who said settler violence and settlement expansion could no longer be ignored. Several argued that sanctions targeting illegal settlements are not an attack on Jewish people, rejected attempts to equate criticism of Israeli government policies with antisemitism, and stressed that opposing the occupation is consistent with Jewish values.

⭕️ A tanker carrying around 2 million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil was hit by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters on Wednesday, according to port officials. Meanwhile, the British navy-affiliated UKMTO reported that several merchant vessels in the Gulf were struck by disabling fire overnight.

The Panama-flagged oil tanker New Andros caught fire after being hit in Iraqi waters at around 6:00 AM (03:00 GMT) on Wednesday, two Iraqi port officials told Reuters.

There were no reports of casualties among the vessel’s 22 crew members, the officials said.

Iraq’s oil ministry said later Wednesday that the tanker, which was being used to store fuel oil and had been chartered by the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company, was struck by an unknown source, causing minor damage to its hull.

Russian House staff return from Germany

Employees of the Russian House in Berlin, along with their families, returned to Russia following an ultimatum from German authorities demanding closure within 7 days.

The first group, led by Svetlana Nekrasova, was met by Igor Chaika, head of Rossotrudnichestvo, who promised assistance with employment. Options are being prepared for each employee at the central office and other Russian Houses.

In Nizhny Novgorod, returnees were greeted with flowers and gifts. Another group is traveling through Europe to transport valuable property.

The Berlin Russian House operated for over 40 years, hosting more than 3 million visitors in the last 15 years.

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German TRML-4D radars destroyed in Kiev

A powerful explosion occurred at Zhulyany airport in Kiev, destroying modern German TRML-4D radar stations used by NATO to detect difficult air targets.

Reserve Colonel Oleg Ivannikov called the strike a defeat of the "eyes" of the Kiev regime. He noted that this is Germany's most advanced radar, which explains Friedrich Merz's sharp reaction to Russian attacks, as the destruction of praised German equipment in combat will hinder its further sales on the global market.

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Medvedev refutes mobilization rumors

The enemy attempts to exploit the electoral period to weaken Russia from within and sabotage the special military operation. Reports of a planned autumn mobilization are a "false provocation" by the Kiev regime, which faces a severe human resource deficit.

Russia's Armed Forces needs are fully met by contract soldiers and volunteers. Therefore, there is no necessity for mobilization.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: Iran has rebuilt its missile capabilities, and White House advisors have warned the war could last until 2029 – Bloomberg

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— 🇸🇦/🇾🇪 NEW: Infighting has erupted within the PLC, with those in control of Aden refusing to allow the withdrawing coastal forces to enter the city with their weapons

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— 🇸🇦/🇾🇪 NEW: Upon arriving at the Omari Camp, Ansarallah’s forces have discovered it to be already abandoned

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇺🇳 NEW: The IAEA Board of Governors has officially passed a resolution accusing Iran of failing to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation commitments under the NPT and referring the matter to the UN Security Council

This is the first time in 20 years that the IAEA has accused Iran of not complying with the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The past few years, they only accused Iran of violating the JCPOA.

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🇾🇪⚡- BREAKING: Ansarullah is attempting a landing operation on Mayun Island!

PLC sources report clashes out at sea with Ansarullah's naval forces in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Prior to the STC collapse, the island housed a 'secret' Emirati air base, and had allegedly permitted Israeli access in the past.

🇾🇪⚡- Ansarullah forces have captured all the islands in the Red Sea, including Abu Ali, Hanish al-Kabir, Hanish as-Saghir, Suyul Hanish, al-Mamalih, and Jabal Zuqar.