Archiv: bad dream teams

18.10.2026 - 17:44 [ Times of Israel ]

Trump gives ‘warrior’ Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ for reelection

“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition,” writes Trump, “including that coming from even Israel, itself.”

Trump says Netanyahu has “endured and, in fact, he has thrived!”

“I have watched Bibi under the most trying of times,” writes Trump. “Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure — But Bibi did not wilt, he actually got stronger, and maintains that same Strength today. This is the kind of Partner that the United States of America is demanding of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much.”

13.10.2026 - 21:44 [ Times of Israel ]

Report: Netanyahu pressed Trump to renew Iran fighting before election; PMO denies

The US officials tell the network they came away with the impression that Netanyahu wanted to launch an attack before the elections, with Netanyahu citing concerning steps by Iran in the nuclear arena.

Even though Trump has said publicly that he will not resume attacks on Iran before the US midterms, the IDF and CENTCOM are both at a high state of readiness and are completing preparations in case Trump changes his mind, the report quotes unnamed sources saying.

12.10.2026 - 00:16 [ Bundesministerium der Verteidigung ]

Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR Aspides im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden

(October 9, 2026)

Am 8. Oktober 2026 haben die parlamentarischen Beratungen über die Fortsetzung der Beteiligung bewaffneter deutscher Streitkräfte an der von der Europäischen Union geführten Operation European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides begonnen.

Daten und Fakten

– Die personelle Obergrenze soll unverändert bis zu 350 Soldatinnen und Soldaten betragen.
– Das Mandat soll bis zum 31. Oktober 2027 verlängert werden.
– EUNAVFOR Aspides („Schilde“) ist eine Operation der Europäischen Union. Der Einsatz wurde am 8. Februar 2024 von der EU beschlossen. Die Bundesregierung sprach sich für eine deutsche Beteiligung am 16. Februar 2024 aus und das Parlament gab am 23. Februar 2024 grünes Licht.
– Der deutsche Beitrag zum Einsatz umfasst derzeit Stabspersonal im Hauptquartier im griechischen Larissa, sowie auf dem Führungsschiff der Operation. Darüber hinaus erfolgen regelmäßige Einsatzflüge zur Bereitstellung luftgestützter Seeraumüberwachung und die grundsätzliche Möglichkeit zur Beteiligung mit seegehenden Einheiten.

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Einsatzgebiet

Das Einsatzgebiet von EUNAVFOR Aspides umfasst die internationalen Gewässer im Roten Meer, im Golf von Aden, im Arabischen Meer, im Golf von Oman und im Persischen Golf. Im Bereich der Straße von Hormus gibt es allerdings ein gesondert ausgewiesenes Einsatzgebiet mit besonderen Regelungen. Dort gibt es für Aspides derzeit keine Befugnisse für das Minenräumen oder den Schutz von Schiffen.

11.10.2026 - 23:39 [ CBS News ]

Netanyahu denounces Riyadh attack, calls for a region „united against threats“

„Terrorism targets innocent people and seeks to spread fear and instability. It must be confronted with resolve,“ said Netanyahu in a statement posted to X. „Israel looks forward to a strong Middle East—one that stands united against threats, protects its people, and builds a future of security, cooperation, and prosperity for all the peoples of our region.“

10.10.2026 - 23:07 [ theHill.com ]

Trump rips Zelensky amid Russia diesel deal feud: ‘I suggest they get a new leader’

It comes as the president faces growing pressure to address concerns over mounting energy costs due to global fuel shortages during the U.S.’s military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war.

25.09.2026 - 21:51 [ theHill.com ]

Zuckerberg, Altman, other Big Tech moguls among attendees at Trump-Xi dinner

President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a state dinner Thursday, whose guest list is full of tech billionaires and some of the world’s most powerful business leaders.

Dressed in black tuxedoes, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos were among the corporate elite invited to attend the dinner, according to a guest list released by the White House.

23.09.2026 - 23:07 [ Common Dreams ]

With ‘Blood-Soaked War Criminal’ Set to Land in Mamdani’s NYC, Calls Grow to Arrest Netanyahu

In July, a YouGov poll found that 49% of Americans believed the US government should arrest Netanyahu under the warrant, 27% said it should not, and 23% were unsure.

President Donald Trump stated earlier this summer that Netanyahu “will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form” while visiting the US. His administration’s position, as stated in a February 2025 executive order, is that Netanyahu can’t be arrested. The ICC, it says, “has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel” because, unlike most other nations, neither is a party to the Rome Statute, which created the court.

31.08.2026 - 22:35 [ Africa Intelligence ]

Sudan: RSF head Hemeti secretly cultivates ties with Israel

Since the start of the war, the Rapid Support Forces leadership has maintained high-level contacts with Tel Aviv. Its senior figures and leader‘s family members have made several trips there in a security cooperation that predates the conflict.

31.08.2026 - 22:31 [ Middle East Eye ]

Sudan‘s RSF and Israel held discreet meetings over last two years: Report

According to the investigation published on Friday, two RSF delegations travelled to Tel Aviv – one in May 2025, and another in February 2026.

Africa Intelligence found that members of the delegations convened with officials within the Africa Division of Israel’s foreign ministry and with Israeli intelligence.

The investigation reported that the contacts were embedded in a security and intelligence partnership that began before the outbreak of Sudan’s war in April 2023.

03.08.2026 - 21:22 [ U.S. State Department ]

Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MOROCCO and ISRAEL

Signed at Rabat December 22, 2020
Entered into force December 22, 2020

Referring to the telephone conversation held between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Donald Trump, on 10 December 2020, and to the historic statements issued on the same day by them, and by His Excellency Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, announcing the opening of a new era in the relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel;

29.07.2026 - 12:46 [ ABC News ]

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy meet separately with Trump at the White House

(July 28, 2026, 10:26 PM)

The meetings with Trump were expected to give both leaders a chance to push their agendas with the president at a time when U.S. policy towards Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war continues to be in flux.

29.07.2026 - 12:38 [ CNBC ]

Blurred front lines: Trump meets Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide

(July 28, 2026)

Kyiv on Saturday launched an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, an incident which Tehran said left one sailor dead and injured several others. The Islamic Republic has threatened retaliation over the strike, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying via social media that it “CANNOT GO UNANSWERED.”

In a post on X on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had “achieved very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea – including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran, as well as a warship.”

28.07.2026 - 15:36 [ Politico.com ]

‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran

The meeting comes as new polling shows that a growing share of the president’s base no longer believes the war is worth its economic costs. And Republicans are increasingly resigned to the fact that the war will likely still be hanging over voters in some form when they head to the polls in November.

Curt Mills, executive director of the American Conservative magazine, described the meeting as “DEFCON 1.”

28.07.2026 - 15:31 [ CNN ]

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script

Netanyahu has been working to secure an invitation to the White House for several weeks, according to a US official and an Israeli source, to discuss progress in the Iran war and warn Trump against diplomatic concessions.

Trump had been resistant to meeting, and some White House officials have been frustrated at what they regarded as Israeli attempts to secure a meeting through media leaks — to “will a meeting into existence,” the US official said

28.07.2026 - 15:25 [ CNBC ]

Netanyahu, Zelenskyy come to DC for Graham’s funeral, meetings with Trump amid wars

At Trump’s invitation, Netanyahu flew to Washington on Monday for the service, his office announced. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also plans to attend the Washington funeral, a White House official confirmed.

Both leaders are planning to meet with Trump during their respective visits.

23.07.2026 - 17:46 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Netanyahu‘s government to back Biden in bid to win Senate support for Saudi pact

(August 6, 2023)

In Israel, there‘s concern that the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, might delay and consider pushing the U.S. agreement until after the 2024 presidential elections.

Israel has sent signals to Saudi Arabia emphasizing the advantages of forging ahead under the current Democratic regime. If a future Republican government, possibly under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, were to take over, bridging bipartisan support for the deal might become an uphill battle.

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Beyond a defense pact, the Saudis also have raised requests with the US for civilian nuclear capabilities, advanced weaponry, and beyond. Israeli agreement would be crucial for these components.

14.07.2026 - 20:55 [ Yahoo.com ]

Iran unexpectedly backs Trump’s plan to charge ships in Strait of Hormuz — then declares Tehran will collect the money

Araghchi agreed that whoever provides safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait should be paid for the service.

Then came the catch.

„Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER,“ he wrote on X.

And as for Trump‘s proposed price?

„20% is of course too much. We will be fair.“

27.06.2026 - 12:48 [ New York Post ]

Gavin Newsom gambles on Joe Biden in hunt for 2028 presidential nomination— but still has to clear the Kamala Harris hurdle

(June 23, 2026)

While other Democrats are distancing themselves from Biden’s failed reelection bid and the political wreckage that followed, California’s governor is leaning in. Newsom has praised Biden’s presidency, defended his record, and positioned himself as one of the party’s most visible Biden loyalists.

He has called the Biden presidency a “masterclass of policymaking.” He has said he will never turn his back on Biden. And last week, he went further.

He hosted Hunter Biden on his podcast.

That matters.

27.06.2026 - 12:37 [ Sky News Australia ]

Troubled Hunter Biden teases bizarre 2028 White House run with Gavin Newsom

(June 12, 2026)

Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power reacts to Hunter Biden speaking about his political future on Gavin Newsom‘s podcast. The son of former US President Joe Biden teased a potential vice-presidential run in 2028.

17.06.2026 - 19:56 [ Al Jazeera ]

Trump hails Russia, China for being ‘neutral’ on Iran

Trump has thanked China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s ⁠Vladimir Putin for being “neutral” during the US-Israel war on Iran.

“I just want to thank them because they made it ⁠a lot better,” Trump said, adding that China was “terrific” and made efforts to help settle the conflict.

11.06.2026 - 22:06 [ NDTV.com ]

Turkey Calls For „Liberating Jerusalem“, Netanyahu Slams „Dictator“ Erdogan

(June 10, 2026)

„Just as we witnessed the liberation of Damascus, Aleppo, and Karabakh, God willing, one day we will also witness the liberation of Jerusalem,“ Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said during a speech at a conference.

„Just as in the past, those lands will be ours once again,“ Ciftci vowed, and said, „God willing, they will come under our sovereignty and dominion once more.“

„Because we have a global leader like Recep Tayyip Erdogan at our helm,“ he said. „A world leader.“

11.06.2026 - 22:03 [ TRTworld.com ]

Israeli attacks in Syria and Lebanon threaten Türkiye, President Erdogan says

(June 10, 2026)

„Türkiye‘s security begins not in Hatay, but in Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut. Neither will we tolerate any faits accompli in our brothers‘ countries, nor will we turn a blind eye to aggression,“ he said, stressing that the country‘s security extends beyond its borders.

President Erdogan also referred to what he described as Israelis’ „delusion of the Promised Land,“ saying Türkiye was fully aware of its ultimate objective.

„By the will of God, we will never allow this,“ he said.

16.05.2026 - 19:21 [ GulfNews.com ]

UAE President receives phone call from Russian President

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

16.05.2026 - 07:33 [ Arabian Business ]

Nigel Farage meets UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in London

UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and UK MP Nigel Farage discussed bilateral ties, regional security and recent attacks on the UAE

14.05.2026 - 10:04 [ France24.com ]

Brothers-in-arms: How Modi and Netanyahu are bringing India and Israel closer together

(February 26, 2026)

The timing of the visit was notable. It came months before contentious Israeli elections and as Netanyahu’s international standing has deteriorated amid allegations of war crimes, UN accusations of genocide and an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant.

11.05.2026 - 19:55 [ Middle East Eye ]

Trump says call with Netanyahu was ‘very nice’ amid Iran tensions

US President Donald Trump said he held a “very nice” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid heightened regional tensions and Washington’s review of Iran’s response to a US proposal concerning the conflict and Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Israeli media reported that the conversation took place at a sensitive moment as disputes continued over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear activities.

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