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Renewed sanctions waiver allows Iran access to frozen assets for humanitarian purposes, raising concerns about potential attacks on Israel and US forces.
Israeli Defense Forces raided a Gaza hospital to uncover Hamas terrorists using it as a cover for terror operations, while ensuring patient safety.
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Renewal of Sanctions Waiver for Iran
The Biden administration has renewed a sanctions waiver granting Iran access to $10 billion in frozen assets from an Iraq electricity purchase. The waiver, signed by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, allows Iran to use the funds for humanitarian purposes. However, it raises concerns as similar waivers in the past preceded attacks on Israel by Hamas and a rise in attacks against U.S. forces by Iran-backed entities across the Middle East.
Israeli Forces Raid Hospital Used as Cover by Hamas
Israeli Defense Forces raided a hospital in Gaza, uncovering Hamas terrorists hiding in the facility's underground tunnel system. This hospital had been used as a cover for terror operations, violating international law. The IDF conducted a targeted operation, killing five terrorists and searching for explosives and weapons. The claim is that the raid was against Hamas, not the people in Gaza, and the objective was to ensure the safety of patients, supporting the evacuation of hospitals by independent or respected third parties.