Two Palestinian attackers opened fire at a Jerusalem bus stop, killing six and injuring several. Israeli forces launched a search in villages near Ramallah linked to the gunmen. Survivors and first responders described the scene as terrifying and chaotic. At least six people lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries after two Palestinian … Read more
Trump says he isn’t seeking the Nobel Peace Prize, but wants to stop wars and save lives. He’s working behind the scenes to help secure peace between Russia and Ukraine. His team continues to campaign for his recognition, calling him a top contender. US President Donald Trump has played down talks suggesting he is eyeing … Read more
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Strikes as “Cruel” Pope Francis, during his Sunday Angelus prayer, condemned the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, describing them as “cruel” and highlighting the suffering of children, schools, and hospitals. This marks the second time in two days he has spoken out strongly against the violence. “With a heavy heart, I … Read more
Israel’s military carried out lethal airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen early Thursday, following the latest assault by the Iran-backed group on Israeli territory. According to Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, nine people were killed and three others injured in strikes that hit a port and an oil facility near Yemen’s … Read more
Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide in 2024, with a third of the deaths attributed to the Israeli army, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reports. Eighteen journalists were killed by Israeli forces, including 16 in Gaza and two in Lebanon. RSF reports that Palestine is one the deadliest countries for reporters, with over 145 killed by the … Read more
Israel has confirmed it conducted strikes against Syria’s naval fleet, causing significant damage. Earlier, video footage showing explosions at the port of Latakia, where numerous ships and parts of the port appear to have been extensively destroyed. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports over 310 Israeli strikes since the collapse of the … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the temporary seizure of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), declaring that the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria has “collapsed” following the rebel takeover of the country. Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces had moved into the buffer zone and nearby … 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
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Gaza militants, declaring there will be “hell to pay” if hostages are not freed before his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Trump made the statement via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing his commitment to Israel and his readiness to act decisively in the Middle East. “If … Read more
Israel launched strikes on targets in Lebanon on Monday evening, fulfilling its vow to retaliate for an earlier Hezbollah attack on an Israeli military post. Both sides accused the other of violating the ceasefire agreement brokered just last week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Lebanon’s public health ministry, Israeli strikes on two southern villages … 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
Israel has cautioned residents displaced by recent fighting and evacuation orders not to return to their homes in southern Lebanon, even as a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday morning. The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon requires the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon. However, … Read more
The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, paving the way for a de-escalation in southern Lebanon. Under the terms of the deal, Hezbollah forces will retreat north of the Litani River, Israeli troops will withdraw from the region, and Lebanese Army soldiers will be deployed in their place. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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’s military reported that approximately 250 rockets were launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, marking one of the most intense attacks on Israel since hostilities escalated in September. The strikes caused injuries and property damage in northern and central Israel, including areas near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … 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
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained three individuals in connection with the death of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan, whom Israel has labeled a victim of an “antisemitic act of terror.” Kogan, a Chabad emissary and advocate for Jewish life in the UAE, had been missing since Thursday afternoon. According to Chabad’s official website, … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including 20 fatalities from a devastating attack that destroyed a multi-story residential building in central Beirut overnight, according to Lebanese authorities. In the densely populated Basta district of the capital, rescue teams on Saturday searched through the rubble for survivors. The state-run … 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