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Israel orders military to prepare for combat operations against Iran as tensions escalate
US warns Iran negotiators Israel may target them during Strait of Hormuz talks
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Katz announced on Sunday that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have received orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prepare for combat operations against Iran . This development comes amid escalating tensions in the region and ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
The announcement was made as Israel faces increasing international scrutiny over its military actions. In a separate incident, US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank city of Hebron. Khanna, who is considering a run for the US presidency in 2028, described the ordeal as frightening and highlighted the use of American weapons by the settlers.
"Byliśmy w wiosce, którą izraelscy osadnicy zniszczyli szkołę," Khanna told Reuters .
Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including an 8-year-old girl. The attacks targeted a refugee camp and a workshop in the Gaza Strip. According to local health officials, the total death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has surpassed 73,200 .
The European Union is also grappling with how to respond to Israel's policies. EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a possible ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements. The options include a total ban, high tariffs, or an import licensing system. However, the EU is facing internal divisions on how to proceed .
In Tel Aviv, around 1,000 Israelis gathered to demand an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attacks. The protesters reject Netanyahu's preference for a politically appointed panel, and opposition lawmakers have boycotted a preliminary Knesset vote on the government's bill .
The situation in the West Bank is also tense. Israeli police arrested four suspects in connection with an attack on a vehicle carrying foreign journalists. CNN described the incident as an attack by Israeli settlers on their team .
As the international community watches closely, the actions of the Israeli government and the responses from global powers will be crucial in determining the next steps in this ongoing conflict.
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