A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in the central Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of at least 16 Palestinians in separate incidents, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the enclave. In Deir el-Balah, five members of a single family, including children, were killed in a strike on a camp for displaced people during the early hours of Sunday as … Read more
The German government on Friday dismissed Amnesty International’s claim that Israel is committing “genocide” against Palestinians during its military operations in Gaza. Addressing Amnesty’s report, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sebastian Fischer stated, “Genocide requires clear intent to eliminate an ethnic group. I do not see any such clear intent and therefore cannot agree with the … Read more
Five people were reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza on Saturday, including individuals associated with the humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted a person allegedly involved in the 7 October attacks on Israel. According to the Palestinian state-run news agency Wafa, the strike … Read more
The Israeli military has warned residents of 60 villages in southern Lebanon not to return, even as a ceasefire enters its third day following over a year of intense fighting with Hezbollah, the Shia armed group. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released a map delineating a buffer zone several miles deep, cautioning that anyone entering … Read more
The Israeli cabinet is set to meet to discuss the approval of a ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities with Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia. According to reports, the proposed truce would last for an initial 60 days and involve the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. In exchange, Hezbollah would vacate areas south of the Litani … Read more
Israel is investigating claims by Hamas after the group released images purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking during Sunday’s cabinet meeting, stated that Israeli authorities could not confirm the authenticity of the photos at this stage. “We are in contact with the family, and a notification … Read more
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. In a statement, the pre-trial chamber rejected Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction and cited “reasonable grounds” to believe the three men bear “criminal responsibility” for alleged … Read more
Thousands of police officers are being deployed in Paris to secure Thursday’s France-Israel football match, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez announced that 4,000 officers will be on duty, with 2,500 stationed at the Stade de France in the northern suburbs and additional … Read more
Lebanon reported that Israeli airstrikes killed 33 people across the country on Tuesday, many of whom were displaced by the ongoing conflict. The strikes targeted several areas, including the southern regions, the outskirts of Beirut, and the north. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a raid on a town in the Chouf region south of Beirut … Read more
Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Sunday after they defied a temporary ban on public protests in the city. Hundreds gathered in Dam Square, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposing the protest restrictions. The ban, imposed by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, followed violent incidents targeting Israeli football fans … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a U.S.-born former chief of staff in the Finance Ministry, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is an exceptional diplomat with strong oratory skills and a deep knowledge of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu announced in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Israel reacts to Biden’s warning on weapons, signaling a shift in U.S.-Israeli relations Israeli officials express frustration over domestic pressures on Biden’s decision-making. Halted weapons shipments raise concerns over civilian casualties, questioning U.S. influence on Israeli military actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel reacted with concern and anger on Thursday to President Joe Biden’s … Read more
London police apologized for threatening to arrest an openly Jewish man near a pro-Palestinian march. The incident highlighted tensions amid the Gaza conflict, with some accusing Israel of genocide and supporting Hamas. The Campaign Against Antisemitism urged Londoners to walk freely during the next march, asserting the right for all, including openly Jewish individuals. … Read more