Die rechtsradikale Netanjahu Regierung gerät mit Neujahrsbeginn innen wie in Washington nach Wochen dramatischen Streits zwischen Biden und Netanjahu nun massiv unter Feuer.
- Der Rückzug des US-Flugzeugträgers Gerald R Ford verheißt „nichts Gutes für Israel“ (Haaretz, 2.1.24).
- Das höchste Gericht in Israel blockiert den Putschversuchs Netanjahus mit seiner Justizreform. (1.1.24)
- Die Überlebenden des Hamas Massakers verklagen die israelischen Sicherheitsinstitutionen. (2.1.24)
- Und für einen der wichtigsten Diplomaten der vereinigten Staaten, Dennis Ross, befinden sich die rechtsextremen Minister der Regierung Netanjahu „außerhalb der Realität“. (2.1.24)
Reduced U.S. Naval Presence in the Region Does Not Bode Well for Israel. Hezbollah leader Nasrallah could interpret the American redeployment as an opportunity to take more risks ■ There has been a series of tense conversations between Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden of late – mainly focusing on the Israeli leader’s dismissive attitude to the Palestinian Authority. The latest surprise development in the Gaza war has come from the United States. According to a report by ABC television, the U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford together with its task force and other warships will be leaving the Middle East region in the next few days for its home port in Virginia. That will leave just one American carrier in the region, the Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Israel’s High Court Strikes Down Netanyahu Gov’t Judicial Coup Law Limiting Its Power. In a decision by 8 out of 15 justices, the amendment passed by the Israeli Knesset in July, aiming to remove the court’s authority to overturn government decisions deemed unreasonable, is invalid ■ 12 of the 15 ruled that the Supreme Court has the authority to exercise judicial review of basic laws
Nova Rave Survivors Sue Israeli Security Agencies for 200 Million Shekels for Failing to Prevent Hamas‘ Massacre. ‚Even after concerns arose about a terrorist infiltration in the area, they didn’t disperse the rave … it’s incomprehensible‘ ■ The unprecedented lawsuit filed by Hamas massacre survivors argues that the IDF, Shin Bet and Israeli police were negligent. Forty-two survivors of the Nova music festival massacre filed a lawsuit against the Israel Defense Forces, Shin Bet security service and Israel Police on Monday, arguing that „were it not for the failures and negligence of the defendants, jointly and severally, the disaster could have been prevented.“
Dennis Ross: On Gaza, ‚Netanyahu’s Far-right Ministers Aren’t Living in Reality‘. Ambassador Dennis Ross has played an important role in U.S. Middle East policy in recent decades, being the point man in the peace process in both the George W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations. On Saturday night, he spoke on stage at the weekly Tel Aviv rally in solidarity with the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas, making the case for a more long-term vision in the fight to dismantle Hamas and shape the future of the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s AG Says Ben-Gvir Has ‚Crossed the Line‘ and Interferes With Police Approvals of Protests. The attorney general warns that Israel’s national security minister had over-stepped when he told police to disallow a protest by the left-wing Hadash party. Ben-Gvir’s office said the AG ‚has a very clear agenda,‘ and hates him. Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara told the High Court that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has „crossed the line“ of his authority to set general policy, and was improperly interfering with the professional discretion of the police regarding content Ben-Gvir believes should be banned at demonstrations.
Prof. Dr. Hajo Funke 