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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News

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🖖 DM for collaboration. I write and curate information and news in the Middle East. Emphasis on Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen. To support: https://buymeacoffee.com/nivcalderon

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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 5h

I'm relieved. And grateful. This war is what first drew me into posting news here- it began on October 7, 2023. In those early months, the emotional toll was immense. I had to step away. When I returned in December 2024, it was during the Syrian uprising and Assad’s fall.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 5h

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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 5h

Thanks a lot

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 5h

That moment pulled me back in. That was my way of going back to journalism.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 5h

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 6h

The Israeli army is preparing to receive the hostages that Hamas will release

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 7h

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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

A short while ago, an airstrike in Khan Younis and an explosion of a booby-trapped armored personnel carrier occurred in Gaza City.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

Trump has a close relationship with Israeli reporters @NeriaKraus (channel 13) & @BarakRavid (channel 12). He speaks with them on the phone and they report it every time with "I spoke on the phone with POTUS and he told me that..."

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

Trump speaks on the phone with Israeli reporter @NeriaKraus : He is coming to Israel

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

🚨Trump told me: “It is a great day for Israel and for the world. My call with Bibi was great. He is so happy. He should be. It is a great achievement. The Whole world has come together to reach this deal including countries that were enemies"

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

President Trump told me in a phone call that he is likely going to Israel in the coming days and would possibly speak in front of the Knesset

🚨Trump said: "They want me to give a speech at the Knesset and I will definitely do that if they want me to"

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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 8h

#BREAKING Trump will be in Israel on Sunday according to Israeli TV

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

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Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

#BREAKING PM Netanyahu invited POTUS to speak in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
If Trump comes to Israel, it will be the beginning of next week

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

It ain't over till it's over, but still, what needed to be done was to shake up the Qataris.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

The families have not gotten an official word from the Israeli gov.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

I sincerely thank President Trump and his team for their dedication to this sacred mission of freeing our captives.

With God's help, together we will continue to achieve all our goals and expand peace with our neighbors.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

PM Netanyahu on Telegram: A great day for Israel. Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear captives back home.

I thank the heroic IDF soldiers and all the security forces who, thanks to their courage and sacrifice, have brought us to this day.

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 9h

PM Netanyahu

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 10h

Basically I will not go to sleep tonight

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 10h

#BREAKING Israel and Hamas deal will be signed at
⏱️ 12PM Israel time.
⏱️ 5AM EST
⏱️ 10AM UK
⏱️ 9AM Europe

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 10h

#BREAKING Israel and Hamas deal will be signed at 12PM Israel time!

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 10h

Reuters: At this moment, a meeting is taking place between Khalil al-Hayya and the head of Egyptian intelligence to finalize the signing of a historic agreement

Niv Calderon OSINT & Middle East News @nivcalderon.bsky.social · 10h

In Israel they are signaling: announcement of a deal - tonight. Waiting for Trump