MID EAST ARABIC NEWS
NEWS TO CONSIDER
Scanned: 2024-08-13
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وسط إجراءات مشددة.. مئات اليهود يدخلون باحات الحرم القدسي
Amidst strict measures, hundreds of Jews enter the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque
ARTICLE KEYWORDS: Israeli, occupation, Palestinian, (https://alhurra.com)
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-08-13)
Alhurra’s correspondent in Tel Aviv reported that about 1,200 Jews entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday, on the occasion of the so-called “Day of the Destruction of the Temple”.
According to the Islamic Endowments Department in Al-Aqsa Mosque, 1,200 Jews entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque through 12 groups, and the correspondent indicated that the area around the mosque “is witnessing strict measures”.
Alhurra’s correspondent revealed that the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and his colleague, the Minister of the Negev and Galilee, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, both of whom are from the “Jewish Greatness” party, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
In turn, the Palestinian News Agency “Wafa” explained that hundreds stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday morning, under the protection of the Israeli occupation police. pic.twitter.com/BUzGGB3RpM — Shila Freid🇮🇱 (@shilofreid) August 13, 2024 The Endowments added that the Israeli forces “obstructed the entry of worshipers into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque and deployed large forces at its gates in order to facilitate the storming operations.”
Negative: 38.27% | Neutral: 58.29% | Positive: 3.44%
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“فوضى”.. ليبرمان ينتقد الحكومة الإسرائيلية بعد “خفض التصنيف الائتماني لإسرائيل”
“Chaos”… Lieberman criticizes the Israeli government after “lowering Israel’s credit rating”
ARTICLE KEYWORDS: Israel, Israeli, Gaza, Hamas, (https://alhurra.com)
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-08-13)
Former Israeli Finance Minister and Yisrael Beiteinu Party leader Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday attacked the Israeli government after Fitch Ratings downgraded Israel’s credit rating by one notch from “A+” to “A”.
In a post on his X account, Lieberman said: “In addition to the military failure, the Israeli government has led us to an unprecedented economic failure.”
He added: “This government is leading us to complete economic chaos, and it is time for another leadership, a responsible and professional leadership.”
On Monday, Fitch Ratings downgraded Israel’s credit rating by one notch from “A+” to “A”, warning that its war against Hamas in Gaza could continue until 2025 and weigh on the country’s economic activity.
Fitch Ratings kept its outlook for Israel at negative.
Negative: 80.78% | Neutral: 18.18% | Positive: 1.04%
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بلينكن ونظيره التركي يناقشان “عودة حماس للمفاوضات”
Blinken and his Turkish counterpart discuss “Hamas’ return to negotiations”
ARTICLE KEYWORDS: Israel, Gaza, Hamas, (https://alhurra.com)
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-08-13)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, the importance of Hamas returning to negotiations scheduled for August 15 to achieve an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages, the US State Department said in a statement on Tuesday.
In a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Blinken expressed his gratitude for Turkey’s partnership and its support for the joint statement issued by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar urging the parties to resume peace talks.
On Thursday, the leaders of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt called on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations in either Doha or Cairo to overcome differences over the ceasefire agreement.
In a joint statement, the mediators urged the parties to the conflict to resume talks on August 15 “to close all remaining gaps and begin implementing the agreement without further delay.”
Blinken expressed his support for Turkey’s mediation efforts between Ethiopia and Somalia, according to the US State Department statement.
Negative: 2.11% | Neutral: 68.38% | Positive: 29.51%
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