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Israel's military and technological capabilities, supported by an international coalition, successfully repelled an attack from Iran, but the future of this strategic alliance is uncertain. The article questions whether Israel can continue to rely on such support, particularly from the United States, in the face of ongoing threats from fundamentalist forces in the region.
The IDF's Arrow missile defense system intercepted a rocket aimed at Eilat, Israel, over the Red Sea, while elsewhere, two missiles were fired at a vessel near Yemen's Aden port. The vessel, a UK-owned cargo ship, was attacked by Houthi forces, prompting a response from US-led coalition forces. The attacks in the Red Sea have raised concerns about regional instability, with the US forming an international coalition to protect maritime navigation in response to Houthi actions.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, following a recent large-scale attack on ships. The US Navy shot down 21 Houthi missiles and drones, and Blinken emphasizes the need for international response to the threat posed by the Iranian-backed militant group. Efforts are underway to prevent a regional conflict and build international consensus, with the US considering all options and coordinating closely with allies and partners. The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a US-led resolution condemning the attacks and demanding an immediate cessation.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns that relief operations in Gaza will be severely limited due to Israeli airstrikes, while hospitals struggle with dwindling resources. The death toll rises to over 6,500 Palestinians and more than 100 in the occupied West Bank. President Biden calls for a two-state solution and condemns attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills at least 26 people. French President Macron promotes the idea of an international coalition to fight Hamas. The US Embassy in Kuwait limits activity on military bases due to threats from an Iraqi militia. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses sorrow for the Hamas attack and promises an investigation. Israel's UN ambassador calls for the resignation of UN Secretary-General Guterres. France plans to send a Navy ship to provide aid to hospitals in Gaza. Guterres clarifies his remarks, condemning Hamas attacks and stating that grievances cannot justify terrorism. A display of teddy bears in Tel Aviv highlights the plight of Israeli children held hostage by Hamas. Amnesty International says Israel's order for civilians to leave northern Gaza may violate international humanitarian law.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposes expanding the international coalition fighting ISIS to also combat Hamas, following the recent assault on Israel. Macron emphasizes the need for a decisive relaunch of the Palestinian peace process in response to Hamas' actions and Israel's declaration of war against the terror group.
The US is in discussions with allies on how to supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, while training for Ukrainian troops on US-supplied Abrams tanks has started. America's top military officer, General Mark Milley, warned it could be some time before Kyiv could use the Western-supplied military equipment against Russian forces. The US has given the green light to supply F-16s, but details about delivery, training, flying tactics, and locations are still being worked out. The training for around 200 Ukrainian troops on Abrams tanks has started in Germany, aimed at getting the troops ready on the systems before 31 tanks the Biden administration has promised are scheduled to arrive this fall.
The US will support an international coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on modern fighter aircraft, including F-16s, but whether any of those jets will be sent directly from the US to Ukraine is still undecided. The US has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine's requests for fighter jets, but the White House national security adviser said that fourth-generation fighter aircraft, such as F-16s, are relevant to Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the US move on Twitter.