Israeli cabinet members and parliamentarians marched towards Gaza on Sunday, defying a military order, to advocate for the rebuilding of Jewish settlements. The rally, sponsored by Likud, highlights growing mainstream calls for Gaza resettlement despite PM Netanyahu's insistence against it, sparking controversy and concern.
US Vice President JD Vance warned Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, defending President Trump and stating Washington is Israel's only powerful ally. Vance criticized Israeli ministers, emphasizing US military support and questioning Israel's approach to national security.
Vice President JD Vance issued a stern warning to Israeli officials criticizing the Trump administration's Iran deal, suggesting continued criticism could jeopardize US military aid. Vance stated that Trump is Israel's only sympathetic ally and implied that American weapons exports could be at risk if Israeli cabinet ministers persist in attacking the president.
Former ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda urges the EU to enact a blocking statute against "thuggish" US sanctions targeting ICC officials. Imposed in Feb 2025 over arrest warrants for Israeli nationals, the sanctions freeze assets and ban travel, hindering judicial independence. Bensouda calls for "operational solidarity" from state parties.
