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05/28/2025May 28, 2025
German interests ‘not being upheld’ by Israel — former Israeli ambassador
Former Israeli Ambassador to Berlin, Shimon Stein said that Israel’s actions in Gaza would leave no choice for but to rethink its support for Israel.
When asked about , Stein said, “The Chancellor has been trying to be extremely cautious and restrained.”
“It is true, from Germany you would expect a bit more restraint, but we have reached a point when German interests are not being upheld the way it understands its interest with respect to whatever Israel does,” he told DW in an interview.
Speaking of the wavering support for Israel, Stein said,”it is something which has to do solely at this stage with the (Israeli) Prime Minister who has taken that step, and I can only hope that there will be a rethinking in view of the increasing isolation that Israel is already finding itself in.”
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Skip next section Iran executes man for spying for Israel
05/28/2025May 28, 2025
Iran executes man for spying for Israel
executed a man accused of spying for intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said on Wednesday.
The man was identified by the judiciary as Pedram Madani.
Madani “was spying ,” the judiciary said via its official news agency, Mizan Online.
“Following the complete process of criminal procedure and the final confirmation and upholding of the verdict by the Supreme Court, he was brought to justice and executed,” the report said.
As per the report, Madani held meetings with Mossad officers abroad, including in Brussels and shared classified information with them.
Madani was ultimately found guilty of “espionage on behalf of the Zionist regime’s intelligence service (Mossad)” under charges of waging war against God and “corruption on earth”, and sentenced to death, according to Mizan report.
On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that
According to the Iran Human Rights group, Madani’s conviction was overturned three times by the Supreme Court, but his case was then “referred to a court of equal standing which resentenced him to death.”
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Skip next section France, Indonesia call for ‘mutual recognition’ of Israel, Palestine
05/28/2025May 28, 2025
France, Indonesia call for ‘mutual recognition’ of Israel, Palestine
and have urged for “mutual recognition” between Israel and the Palestinians at a key meeting to be held next month.
to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and said there were no double standards in French policy towards the Middle East.
“Only a political solution will make it possible to restore peace and build for the long term,” Macron said.
“Together with Saudi Arabia, we will soon be organising a conference on Gaza in New York to give fresh impetus to the recognition of a Palestinian state and the recognition of the State of Israel and its right to live in peace and security in this region,” he said.
Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto issued a joint statement condemning Israeli plans to take control of Gaza and any moves to “forcibly remove the Palestinian population from their homeland.”
The call for the progress on the Israel-Palestine conflict came during visit to Jakarta as he solidified his diplomatic relations with the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.
Prabowo also voiced support for a two-state solution.
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Skip next section Ready to recognize Israel if Palestinians get state: Indonesian President
05/28/2025May 28, 2025
Ready to recognize Israel if Palestinians get state: Indonesian President
on Wednesday said that he would be willing to establish diplomatic relations with Israel if it recognized a Palestinian state.
“Indonesia has stated that once Israel recognizes Palestine, is ready to recognize Israel and open the diplomatic relationship,” he told a news conference.
“On various occasions, I have said that Indonesia sees that two-state solution and the freedom of Palestine is the only way to achieve the true peace.”
“I also emphasized that we must acknowledge and guarantee Israel’s rights as a sovereign country that must be paid attention to and guaranteed safety.”
Prabowo’s statement came as he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter’s visit to Jakarta.
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Welcome to our coverage
President Prabowo Subianto has said that he is willing to establish diplomatic relations with Israel provided an independent Palestinian state gets recognition.
Meanwhile, Israel faces growing isolation as world leaders continue to denounce its actions in Gaza.
You can read more here as developments unfold .
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