Washington is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the next few days to retaliate against the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and is preparing to counter it, according to US officials cited by the American media. Meanwhile, today it will take place in Doha the burial of the leader of Hamas, whose funeral was held yesterday in Tehran. Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles at northern Israel from Lebanon yesterday. The killing of Haniyeh "does not help" the situation in the Middle East, Biden comments, saying he is "very worried". Eng, Lufthansa e Swiss they suspend flights for Tel Aviv.
Maxi exchange of prisoners between the USA and Russia
Maxi exchange of prisoners between the USA, Russia and 5 other countries. Among the 26 people released there are also the reporter Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal,former Marine Whelan andRussian opponent Kara-Murz. The Kremlin, in exchange, got back, among others, Vadim Krasikov (alleged former Russian agent detained in prison in Berlin). The released US citizens were welcomed near Washington by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Definitely a point in favor of the Biden administration but also of Moscow and the Turkey which played an important role in the releases. In all this, the US presidential candidate, Donald Trump, attacks the agreement by insinuating that it was unfavorable to the US and that money was paid.
US expects Iran to attack Israel soon
THEBiden administration she is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the next few days and is preparing to help repel it. They said it three American sources to Axios, according to which the Iranian attack – in retaliation to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran – could follow the same scheme as the one conducted on April 13th, but, potentially broader, could involve the Lebanese Hezbollah. But the administration fears that, unlike four months ago, it may be more difficult to mobilize the same regional and international coalition that helped Israel defend itself from the swarm of drones and missiles launched in April.
ITA suspends flights to Tel Aviv until August 6
By virtue of "geopolitical developments in the Middle East and in order to preserve the safety of its passengers and crews, Italy Airways has decided to suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv until and including August 6“. This is what we read in a press release published on the airline's website. The stop from August 1st. “The situation is constantly evolving,” explains Ita. At least seven other airlines had canceled all flights to Israel since yesterday amid rising tensions with Iran. It's about Delta, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss e Air India. Not only that: now the airlines have decided to also bypass Iranian airspace in Europe-Asia routes.
