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White House sent ‘stern’ warning to Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire violation: Report

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United States President Donald Trump (L) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) in the White House in Washington DC., United States on April 7, 2025 [Avi Ohayon (GPO)/Handout/Anadolu Agency]

The White House sent “stern” private messages to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressing that an Israeli strike in Gaza constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump, Anadolu Agency reported on Monday.

Sources speaking to Axios said the message followed Israel’s killing of Raed Saad, the deputy commander of Hamas’ military wing, in a strike in Gaza City over the weekend that killed four people in total.

According to the report, a senior US official said the White House message to Netanyahu was, “If you want to ruin your reputation and show that you don’t abide by agreements be our guest, but we won’t allow you to ruin President Trump’s reputation after he brokered the deal in Gaza.”

US officials reportedly said the Israeli government did not notify or consult Washington ahead of the attack.

In a televised speech, Hamas chief in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya confirmed that Saad lost his life in the Israeli attack.

Saad was the target of several Israeli assassination attempts until he lost his life in an airstrike on Saturday.

The attack came despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect in Gaza on Oct. 10.

The Israeli army has repeatedly violated the ceasefire, killing at least 391 Palestinians and injuring 1,063 others since the deal.

Israel has killed more than 70,600 people, mostly women and children, and injured over 171,100 others in attacks in Gaza since October 2023, which have continued despite the truce.

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Haredim threaten Netanyahu over army exemption law

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Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, also known as Haredim gather to stage a protest against the compulsory military service in West Jerusalem on June 30, 2024. [Mostafa Alkharouf – Anadolu Agency]

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported on Monday evening that the ultra-Orthodox Jews, known as the Haredim, have threatened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with supporting the dissolution of the Knesset (parliament) and calling early elections unless discussions on a bill exempting them from military service are sped up.

Earlier, the two parties representing the haredim, Shas (11 seats) and Yahadut HaTorah (7 seats), warned they could bring down the government if the conscription law is not passed, potentially leading to early elections. The current Knesset’s term is set to end in October 2026.

The government coalition, including the Haredim, holds 68 of the 120 Knesset seats, with a minimum of 61 needed to stay in power.

The Haredim have continued protesting against military conscription following the Supreme Court’s decision on 25 June 2024, which required them to serve and barred financial support to religious institutions whose students refuse military service.

The Haredim make up around 13 per cent of Israel’s 10 million population. They reject military service, arguing that their lives are dedicated to studying the Torah, and say joining secular society would threaten their religious identity and the continuity of their community.

On Monday evening, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Haredi Knesset members (18 out of 120) threatened to support dissolving the Knesset if the conscription bill discussion is not accelerated.

They also stated in a message to Netanyahu’s office that “if the pace is not sped up, they will not only withhold support for the budget, but will also push for elections.”

READ: Egypt asks US to rein in Netanyahu amid Gaza “yellow line” dispute

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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Australian PM rejects Netanyahu’s claim linking Sydney attack to Palestinian state recognition 

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Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, during an address at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. [Hilary Wardhaugh/Bloomberg/Getty Images]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state was linked to the deadly armed attack in Sydney’s Bondi district.

Speaking in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Albanese said such assertions were unfounded and risked politicising a tragic act of violence. He stressed the importance of relying on verified facts and avoiding inflammatory narratives while authorities continue their investigation.

“The fight against terrorism must not be exploited for political purposes,” Albanese said, adding that drawing connections between foreign policy decisions and domestic acts of violence was “unacceptable”.

The Australian prime minister warned that the simultaneous rise of antisemitism and far-right extremism posed a serious threat to social cohesion in Australia. He said the government’s responsibility was to unite the country and confront ideologies that fuel hatred and division.

Albanese also emphasised the need to support the entire Australian Jewish community, not only those directly affected by the attack, and to ensure that communal tensions were not inflamed by misleading claims.

His remarks came in response to comments by Netanyahu, who accused the Australian government of “pouring fuel on the fire of antisemitism” by supporting recognition of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu suggested that such policies encouraged hostility towards Jewish communities.

Albanese firmly rejected this characterisation, saying that counter-terrorism efforts required serious security coordination and legislative action, rather than political rhetoric. He added that Australia’s position on Palestinian statehood was grounded in international law and long-standing diplomatic principles, and should not be conflated with acts of violence carried out by individuals.

The Bondi attack left at least 15 people dead and more than 40 injured, prompting renewed debate in Australia over public safety, extremism and the responsibilities of political leaders during periods of national trauma.

READ: Muslim hero saves Jewish lives — but pro-Israel influencers falsely claim he’s Christian

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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UN warns newborns in Gaza at risk of freezing during winter storm due to Israeli aid restrictions

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Newborns and premature babies receiving treatment under limited conditions at Al Helou International Hospital in western Gaza on December 15, 2025. [Khalil Ramzi Alkahlut – Anadolu Agency]

The United Nations has warned that Israel continues to block humanitarian aid from reaching the Gaza Strip, despite harsh winter conditions, highlighting the growing risk of newborns freezing due to the cold.

The warning came from Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, during his daily press briefing on Monday.

Haq explained that the UN and its partners are working to deliver aid to the “most vulnerable” Palestinian families in Gaza.

He said that staff from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warn that “needs continue to outpace the ability of humanitarians to respond, given the ongoing impediments they face.”

Haq added:” Rainstorms and colder temperatures are also exacerbating the situation across the Strip.”

He also noted an increased risk of hypothermia among newborns and confirmed that special aid kits are being distributed to protect against freezing.

READ: Hamas urges urgent action as storms expose displaced families in Gaza

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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EU commissioner reiterates need for humanitarian aid to flow rapidly into Gaza

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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib gives speech as he attends the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 27, 2025. [Dursun Aydemir – Anadolu Agency]

EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib on Monday reiterated the necessity of rapid humanitarian aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reported.

“We need humanitarian aid to flood Gaza, not enter drop by drop, because the needs are immense and winter is coming,” Lahbib told reporters ahead of the EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels.

Lahbib recounted her visit to the Rafah crossing two weeks ago, noting that she was denied entry into Gaza despite the fact that hundreds of trucks loaded with essential supplies were waiting.

“The humanitarian workers I met there were frustrated and exhausted by the situation,” she said, calling it “a lot of administrative burden.”

Although a ceasefire took effect 10 October , living conditions in Gaza have not improved, as Israel continues to impose strict restrictions on the entry of aid trucks, violating the humanitarian protocol of the agreement.

Israel has killed nearly 70,700 people, mostly women and children, and injured over 171,100 others in attacks in Gaza since Oct. 2023, which have continued despite the truce.

READ: UN warns newborns in Gaza at risk of freezing during winter storm due to Israeli aid restrictions

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
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