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UK forces ‘played their part’ in defending Israel

The UK defence secretary, John Healey, has confirmed in a post on X that British forces “played their part” in defending Israel during Iran’s retaliatory attack.



You want a cookie? You also played a far bigger part in creating the current situation.


S&P downgrades Israel’s credit rating amid regional turmoil

The credit agency S&P has downgraded Israel’s long-term rating from “A+” to “A”.

The agency said in a press release that the change reflects “risks to Israel’s growth, public finances, and balance of payments from the intensifying conflict against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including direct security threats in case of retaliatory rocket attacks against Israel”.

Uncle Sam will pay the difference...


‘Israel cannot engage in war against Iran without US support’

Randa Slim, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, says US President Joe Biden’s personal affinity for Israel and his political belief that “you don’t go against Israel” has led to months of unwavering US support for the country.

She said the Biden administration has indicated that it is in discussions with Netanyahu’s government “about the kind of response” Israel will launch to Iran’s attack.

“Israel cannot engage in war against Iran without US support,” she said,” Slim told Al Jazeera, stressing that the next 24 hours will be “critical”.

“There is really this belief in the White House, shared by the president, that we are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the Middle East.”



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AIPAC mobilises against Iran after missile attack

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has sent text messages to supporters calling on them to contact their elected representatives and demand support for Israel against Iran.

“Congress must speak out to unequivocally condemn this attack and reaffirm America’s strong support for our ally,” the pro-Israel lobby group said.

“Urge your elected leaders to (1) reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself, (2) ensure America will continue to stand with Israel, and (3) call for severe consequences for this blatant aggression by Iran.”

And people blame Russia for influencing US politics?