An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip has claimed the lives of 12 members of the same family, including seven children, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence rescue agency. In a video shared on the agency’s Telegram channel on Friday evening, rescue workers were seen pulling victims from the rubble of the Khallah … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in Gaza, marking some of his most severe criticism of the country since the conflict began last year. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic leaders in Riyadh on Monday, MBS said: “The Kingdom reiterates its condemnation and absolute refusal of … 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
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory’s main southern city, killing at least 20 people. Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate air raid, according to … Read more
The Israeli military has announced the death of Hashem Safieddine, a cleric considered a potential successor to the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, following an airstrike nearly three weeks ago. According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Safieddine was killed in airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. However, Hezbollah, the influential Lebanese Shia Muslim … Read more
Israeli military has concluded that three Israeli hostages, whose bodies were recovered from Gaza in December, were likely killed in an Israeli airstrike. The hostages, Corporal Nick Beiser, Sergeant Ron Sherman, and civilian Eliya Toledano, were captured by Hamas on October 7. The Israeli government faces intense pressure to secure the release of the hostages, … Read more
Joost Klein expelled from Eurovision amidst controversy over Israel’s involvement. Eurovision organizers face protests in Malmo against Israel’s participation. Demonstrators voice dissent over the competition’s political neutrality amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza. Eko hot blog reports that Tensions rise as protests erupt in Malmo ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, with thousands rallying against Israel’s … Read more
Israeli military orders fresh evacuations from Rafah areas. Residents warned of “dangerous combat zone” and risk of Hamas retaliation. Over 110,000 people have already fled north from the city. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Israeli military has issued a fresh evacuation order for areas in Rafah, as it prepares to expand its operations in … Read more