Israel Flashcards

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Houthi?

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Houthi rebels of Yemen hijacked israel’s cargo ship in Red sea. This claim was made by group’s military spokesperson.
The cargo ship was en route from turkey to India with 25 members of various nationalities on board.

They also claimed they will continue such acts if Israel do not stop bombing palestine.
Houthis have also issued stern warning to all other nations to refrain from dealing with Israel.
Israel described the incident as an iranian act of terrorism.

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Israel development?

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Israel and palestine agreed on 4 days truce upon exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
No miltary operation for four days
Israel to allow more relief aid.
This deal was mediated by Qatar U.S was also involved.
Qatar shares good relations with hamas. Qatar is also close ally of US.
Isarel says for every 10 hostages released there is one day pause in fighting.
And US own citizens have been held as hostages. So they have direct stake in this.

Israel says that we will not stop war. We will eliminate hamas. Ensure no element in gaza that threatens Israel.

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S africa suspends ties with Israel?

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Closure of Israel embassy and closure of all diplomatic relations with Israel until ceasefire is reached

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