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The United States has suspended the delivery of a shipment of bombs after Israel’s failure to respond to Washington’s “concerns” about the announced offensive on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. A senior American military official said this. The director of the CIA, Williams Burns, is expected in Israel today for talks with the director of the Mossad, David Barnea, and with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN reports it, citing informed sources. Burns was in Cairo yesterday for talks with mediators from Egypt and Qatar
Kiev, “Russian bombs on Kharkiv, three children injured”
Three children were injured today, one of them seriously, in a Russian attack on Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine: this was announced by the mayor of the city, Igor Terekhov, and the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleg Sinegubov, as reported by Rbc-Ukraine. “The occupiers hit Kharkiv. At least three children were injured,” Sinegubov wrote on Telegram, adding that the teenagers were in an open area of an educational institution: two of them are 13 and 15 years old. According to Terekhov, one of the children is seriously ill, but it is not yet clear which of the three it is.
US State Department: “We recognize Italy’s concerns regarding the circumstances of Falcinelli’s arrest”
“We recognize the concerns raised by the Italian government and the Falcinelli family regarding the circumstances of Matteo Falcinelli’s arrest in Miami.” This is what State Department sources declare regarding the story of the 25-year-old Italian student arrested in a violent manner last February in Florida. “As far as we know, the Miami police have opened an internal investigation into the case”, add the sources who assure that “we will continue to monitor these developments”. “The State Department – the sources continue – works diligently to ensure that public safety departments in the United States comply with their legal obligations regarding notifications and consular access when foreign nationals are arrested in the United States, in accordance with domestic laws and international obligations, in the same way we expect foreign governments to treat American citizens abroad.”
Tel Aviv mayor cancels this year’s Gay Parade
The mayor of Tel Aviv has announced the cancellation of the Gay Parade, the culmination of Gay Pride week, which was due to take place in the city in the coming weeks. “It is no time for celebrations – Huldai wrote on Huldai said alternative demonstrations will be organized. Gay Pride in Tel Aviv is one of the largest in the world.
Iran, everything is ready for a truce if the US keeps its promises
“If the US and Western countries keep their promises and truly adhere to the ceasefire at this stage, everything is ready for a stable ceasefire and a solution to the Gaza crisis.” This was stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in reference to Hamas’ acceptance of the ceasefire plan presented by Qatar and Egypt. “We have been focused on implementing a ceasefire in Gaza, based on an unwritten agreement with Western states, who assured us that they would move in that direction, and we hope that they will keep their commitment,” he added Amirabdollahian, as reported by Iranian state TV. “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some extremists have done everything possible to prolong the war in Gaza, because they know that they will have to face a new crisis in the occupied territories after the ceasefire and the end of the conflict,” underlined the head of Diplomacy of Tehran.
Media, «Moscow sends oil to Pyongyang violating UN sanctions»
According to the United States, Russia has shipped refined oil to North Korea at levels that appear to violate United Nations Security Council mandates. The revelation by a US official who remained anonymous, reported by the website, came after the UN panel of experts monitoring the application of sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and programs missile defense was dissolved after Russia’s veto. “At the same time that Moscow vetoed the renewal of the group’s mandate, Russia shipped refined oil from the Vostochny port to North Korea. Russian shipments have already pushed Pyongyang’s imports above the 500,000 barrels per year ceiling imposed by the UN Council,” the American official told . And he added that in March alone, Russia shipped more than 165,000 barrels of refined oil to North Korea and that, given the proximity of Russian and North Korean trading ports, Russia could support these shipments indefinitely. Russia blocked the panel’s annual renewal in late March, in what the US official described as a calculated move by Moscow to hide violations of UN resolutions. The official said the United States would continue to impose sanctions “against those working to facilitate transfers of weapons and refined oil between Russia and North Korea.”
EU, “there is no common position on Putin’s legitimacy”
“There is no common position among 27 on not recognizing Vladimir Putin as the legitimate president of Russia. The reality is that he is in the Kremlin and makes decisions, the EU has already expressed its opinion on the nature of the electoral process after the elections”. A spokesperson for the European Commission said this, commenting on the difference compared to positions in the past, for example on the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad or the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
EU sources, there is no talk at the Eurogroup of using the ESM for defence
At the meeting of Eurozone finance ministers next Monday “there will not be a discussion on any type of amendment to the tasks of the ESM”. This was said by a senior European official, when asked about press speculation on a possible use of the ESM in loans for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine. “We have negotiated a change to the ESM treaty, the process is still ongoing and we are not about to open a new discussion on that issue”. The use of the Defense Mechanism “is not a discussion that is being held in the Eurogroup or between the bodies that govern the ESM”, he said,
Von der Leyen, we don’t like Chinese subsidies
“We like fair competition. What we don’t like is when China causes damage to our auto industry with massive subsidies. Fair competition yes, but dumping no. We don’t want this.” Ursula von der Leyen, EPP leader in the European elections, said this while speaking at the CDU Parteitag in Berlin.
USA, ‘we recognize Italy’s concerns about Falcinelli’
– “We recognize the concerns raised by the Italian government and the Falcinelli family regarding the circumstances of Matteo Falcinelli’s arrest in Miami. We understand that the Miami police have opened an internal investigation into this case. We will continue to monitor these developments”: a spokesperson for the US State Department told ANSA, responding to a question about the violent arrest of the Italian student in Miami. It is the first official reaction from the US government after the controversy over the case.
Hagari, «plan presented for a year of war in Gaza»
“We will not deceive the public: even after we take care of Rafah, there will be terrorism. Hamas will move north and reorganize.” Military spokesman Daniel Hagari said this to the Yedioth Ahronot newspaper, adding that the IDF has “presented a plan to the government for fighting in Gaza which should last a year”. “Gaza – he underlined – is perhaps one of the most difficult theaters in the world: overcrowded and full of tunnels”. “We are heading into difficult years and we will have to explain it both internally and externally.” Hagari then said that the IDF took responsibility for the “failure” of October 7
Xi, “very moved by the welcome received in Belgrade”
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he was “very moved” by the affectionate welcome and high sense of hospitality received in Belgrade, both upon his arrival at the airport last night and this morning when, together with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, he was acclaimed by a cheering crowd in front of the Serbia Palace, site of the official talks between the two parties. “I am very moved and impressed by the welcome received in Serbia, we are witnesses of the sincere friendship between the Serbian and Chinese peoples, of the steel friendship between the two countries,” Xi said in statements made at the beginning of the meeting with Vucic . “I am very happy to be here in your beautiful and friendly country,” added the Chinese leader, who recalled his first visit to Belgrade in June 2016 when it was decided to elevate relations between Serbia and China to a ‘strategic partnership’
IDF, agricultural work banned today in areas close to Gaza
Agricultural work near the security fence with Gaza must not be carried out today. The IDF established this on the basis of “a security assessment”. “Outdoor activities in communities near the Strip from 0 to 4 kilometers from the border – added the army – will have to have a permit from the regional Brigades”. In the areas close to the Strip yesterday the alarm sirens sounded several times due to rockets from Gaza.
Hamas, fighting with Israeli troops east of Rafah
Hamas said its fighters were fighting Israeli troops east of Rafah. The international media reported it and Haaretz also reported that the IDF is continuing to operate in the eastern part of Rafah. According to the Guardian, residents said the fighting was still on the outskirts. Armed groups from Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Fatah said in separate statements that firefights continued in central Gaza while residents of northern Gaza reported Israeli tank shelling against eastern areas of the city.
Qatar, urgent international action is needed on Rafah
Qatar has called on the international community to prevent a “genocide” in Rafah following Israel’s seizure of the Gaza crossing. The Guardian reports it. In a statement the Gulf state, which has mediated between Israel and the militant group Hamas, appealed “for urgent international action to prevent the city from being invaded and a crime of genocide being committed.”
Von der Leyen election site hit by cyberattack
During the night, Ursula von der Leyen’s election campaign website suffered a cyber attack. This was announced by the outgoing president of the Commission and candidate of the EPP for the European elections. “My campaign website ‘http://ursula2024.eu’ was attacked by bots. Cyber attacks will not deter us. I am in favor of a strong Europe, capable of defending itself, no matter where,” wrote von der Leyen.
Social Democrat Franziska Giffey attacked in Berlin
The German social democratic politician Franziska Giffey, currently a senator with responsibility for the Economy of the Berlin administration, suffered an attack by unknown assailants and ended up in hospital with a head wound, fortunately not serious. She informed the police. The former mayor of the capital, who also worked as Family Minister alongside Angela Merkel in the past, was attacked yesterday in the Neukoelln district. The 46-year-old was hit “from behind by a man who used a bag containing something hard and who inflicted a blow on her head and neck”. Immediately afterwards the attacker ran away.
Israel: Kerem Shalom crossing reopened
Israel has announced the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing with southern Gaza for the entry of humanitarian aid. Cogat, the Israeli body for the Territories, made this known, recalling that it had been closed “due to the launch of Hamas rockets in the area”. “Trucks from Egypt with humanitarian aid donated by the international community – added Cogat – are already arriving at the crossing”. “After the security inspections – he explained – they will be transferred to the Gaza side of the crossing”. The United States and the UN yesterday asked for the reopening of the crossing, after the closure of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, now under Israeli control.
Kiev: a Russian hypersonic missile over the Lviv region
Russian forces attacked the Lviv region (west) during the night with cruise missiles and a hypersonic missile: this was announced on Telegram by the head of the local military administration, Maksym Kozytsky, Rbc-Ukraine report. At around 5:00 (4:00 in Italy), an energy production plant in the Chervonograd district and a critical energy infrastructure in the Stry district were hit with cruise missiles. At 06:27 local time an air alert was triggered after the take-off of a MiG-31K which attacked the region with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, but without hitting critical or residential infrastructure.
Israel takes the Rafah crossing
Israel isolates the Gaza Strip by taking control of the Rafah crossing. Those in Erez and Kerem Shalom are also closed. The US and UN are calling for them to be reopened immediately.
Media: seven dead in IDF raid on Gaza City, two others in Rafah
Seven people were reportedly killed in an Israeli bombardment on the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City. The Wafa agency reports it. They were members of the Al-Louh family including a man, his wife and their five children (3 boys and two girls) as well as the injured of other people who were transported to the Baptist hospital in Gaza City. Furthermore, two Palestinians were reportedly killed and others injured in Rafah where the Israeli army “targeted” a motorcycle carrying two people.
Media: CIA director will be in Israel today
CIA director Williams Burns is expected in Israel today for talks with Mossad director David Barnea and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN reports it, citing informed sources. Burns was in Cairo yesterday for talks with mediators from Egypt and Qatar.
Kiev: Large-scale Russian attack on energy infrastructure
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities overnight. Russia used Shahed-type ballistic and cruise missiles, rockets and drones, the Ukrainian Air Force said. The Kiev Independent reports it. Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said energy infrastructure was attacked in the Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Vinnytsia regions. The damage is currently being investigated and work is underway to restore electricity and power generation capacity. Explosions also occurred in the Kiev region in the city of Brovary near the capital.
US stops delivery of bombs to Israel due to fears over Rafah
The United States has suspended the delivery of a shipment of bombs after Israel’s failure to respond to Washington’s “concerns” about the announced offensive on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. A senior American military official said this. “We suspended the delivery of a shipment of weapons” to Israel “last week: 1,800 910-kilo bombs and 1,700 225-kilo bombs,” the Biden administration source said on condition of anonymity.
Moscow: 5 injured in Kiev missile raid on Lugansk
An oil depot in Lugansk was hit by Atacms missiles fired by Ukrainian forces and a fire broke out in the facility, pro-Russian authorities in the region said on Tuesday, adding that at least five workers were injured. Governor Leonid Pasechnik said on Telegram that the attack occurred around 11.35pm yesterday local time and that emergency response teams were working to contain the fire.
