President Trump's statements regarding the change of plane in Ankara due to a threat from the Islamic Republic:

"This is solely the responsibility of the Secret Service. I simply follow their instructions. Therefore, I act on the recommendations of the Secret Service and the military.

They wanted me to use a different flight and a different plane, with the same level of security, but they wanted me to do it, so I did. I do what I'm told.

It seems there was a threat. I didn't ask too many questions about it. I receive many threats.

Trump:

I don't trust Iran. Iran has lied many times, and I am the last person who would trust them. Iran is not going to become a bully in the Middle East.

Trump on Iran: Iran is doing very well. We have complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. We control it. No one else, just us.

Our navy is incredible. Things are going great for our country.

Defense Minister Katz reiterates his commitment in Lebanon: “We will not withdraw from the security zones—not in Lebanon, not in Syria, and not in Gaza. We will continue to destroy all the terrorist infrastructure built here with Iranian funding.”

Trump: "The United States has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. I think we will maintain that control. Our naval blockade, called a 'steel wall' by everyone, is something that nothing in Iran can counter. They have no navy, no air force, the soldiers they have left are not getting paid, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is being destroyed and is on the run, and their 'leadership,' at best, is unclear. They have no money - their country is 'very damaged.' The only things they have are lies and 300% inflation that is getting worse every day. Iran only talks, it doesn't act, and it is no longer a regional bully."

Statements by Mike Hagerty, the US Ambassador to Israel:

President Trump has not only shown that he is willing to bomb [Iran], but also that he is prepared to economically bankrupt [Iran].

Turkish President Erdogan, on the trilateral defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan:

“We have taken upon ourselves a historic responsibility to help ensure stability in our region.
The main goal of the agreement is to strengthen deterrence. The agreement is open to all sister nations.

Our vision is that, ultimately, as much as possible, all the countries of the region will unite within this framework.

This agreement is not directed against any country. Its sole purpose is to promote peace and stability in the region and the welfare of our peoples.”

President Erdoğan, at a joint press conference with Abu Mazen:

“The Netanyahu government, which is committing genocide, continues its illegal actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem before the eyes of the entire world.

Unfortunately, the policy of occupation, forced displacement, and annexation is intensifying.
The existence of a sovereign Palestinian state is increasingly undermined.

We cannot ignore this or remain indifferent.

Last night, the powerful Israeli army attacked Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

Prime Minister Netanyahu's Assistance to the People of Colombia

The Prime Minister's Office of Israel:

Following a request from the President of Colombia, Ábelardo de la Espriella, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate dispatch of an aid team to Colombia tonight. This action comes in the wake of a devastating earthquake in the country.

The Israeli government shares in the grief of the families of the victims of this tragedy and will provide all necessary assistance to the Republic of Colombia.

Our heroes! 🏆🏀🇮🇱

The Israeli women's under-18 basketball team has become the champion of Group B in the European Championship, concluding an incredible tournament in Sweden with an 85-66 victory in the final! 👏

A great achievement for the next generation of Israeli athletes. 💙

📹 Israel Basketball Association

The American Secretary of War urges Latin American countries to leave the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the ICC (the one that issued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant).

At a conference of the Organization of South American Countries Fighting the Cartels (ACCC) held in Panama, Pete Hegseth, the American Secretary of War, said:

"I strongly call on all ACCC member states to withdraw from the International Criminal Court and to reject its attempts to strip your governments and your courts of their sovereignty!
As a soldier, I swore allegiance to the Constitution, not to some fake and illegitimate international court."

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Together with the American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Hegseth is working to dismantle the ICC. After the dramatic political upheaval in South America over the past year, Hegseth's calls are not falling on deaf ears.

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