Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2024-05-21 at 02:02
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HEADLINES - Israel Thwarts Terror Attack by Arresting Four 14-Year-Olds in Jerusalem - Russian Immigration Surges in Israel Amid Rising Antisemitism - Amal Clooney Involved in ICC Plans to Issue Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders The time is now 02:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the latest developments within the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israel Police have thwarted a planned terror attack by arresting four 14-year-old teenagers in east Jerusalem. These individuals were allegedly planning to carry out a terrorist attack using pipe bombs. The State Attorney's office is expected to file an indictment against them. In another incident, Israeli security forces, including the IDF, have been engaged in military operations to counter terrorism in Jenin. Approximately 30 armed Palestinians have been targeted by security forces in the area. Furthermore, there has been a significant influx of immigrants to Israel, particularly from Russia, amid rising antisemitism in Western countries. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration reported that over 8,000 Russians have immigrated to Israel since January, comprising a substantial portion of new immigrants. Amidst these events, there have been reports of rockets fired from Lebanon causing a large fire in Metula, northern Israel. Firefighting teams have been working to extinguish the blaze. Additionally, there are indications of an updated Israeli ground operation in Rafah. US President Joe Biden addressed US Jews, rejecting allegations of genocide against Israel by the International Criminal Court and expressing support for Israel's operations against Hamas. In a significant development, Amal Clooney, a human rights attorney and wife of George Clooney, has claimed involvement in the International Criminal Court's plans to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Furthermore, France has expressed support for the International Court of Justice and its pursuit of justice and accountability in various situations, including the request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. These ongoing events underscore the complex and volatile nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with implications for regional security and international legal proceedings. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-802008 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100656 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100654 https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-immigration-streams-in-as-israel-predicts-uptick-in-western-newcomers/ https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100653 https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-802006 a href="https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100650"...
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