Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six members of one family, with the UN's human rights office condemning the recent intensification of attacks and raising concerns about international humanitarian law violations.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Spain's World Cup victory, viewing it as a symbolic win due to Spain's support for Palestinian rights and Israel's backing of Argentina. The celebrations occurred despite the ongoing conflict and challenges like power outages.
A $96 million US Department of Defense deal with Australian firm Lynas for rare earth elements, crucial for modern tech and weapons, faces Malaysian pushback. Locals and NGOs urge the government to block the deal or ensure materials aren't used in weapons, citing US support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
Two Palestinians, Odeh Farajna (53) and Abdul Adel Rashid Abu Mukh (26), were killed in Deir Jarir, West Bank, during a settler raid for alleged stolen livestock, backed by Israeli soldiers. Residents report escalating violence and land grabs since October 7, 2023.
Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is being remembered for his strong solidarity with the Palestinian people, notably being the only Arab leader to physically break the siege on Gaza in 2012 and funding significant reconstruction projects.
US Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of "lying" about his recent detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident, contradicting Israeli claims that the situation was quickly resolved. He alleged that Israeli soldiers sided with the settlers, further detaining his convoy.
At least five people, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed in Gaza by Israeli drone attacks and gunfire. The Health Ministry reported the deaths, with one child killed by gunfire in Al-Bureij camp and four others by a drone strike in Gaza City. Israel stated it targeted "terrorist infrastructure."
Israel has increased its military control over Gaza, expanding an "orange zone" that now covers nearly 70% of the territory. This expansion restricts aid access and intensifies shelling, forcing residents like those in al-Shujaiya to shelter in bombed-out homes.
Gaza residents, including unemployed men playing cards, face bleak prospects as Israeli forces expand control to nearly 70% of the territory. An "orange zone" restricts aid and intensifies shelling, turning neighborhoods like al-Shujaiya into ghost towns with few remaining families.
Retired Israeli military officers visited Palestinian farmer Mohammed Abu Sabha in Masafer Yatta, West Bank, who was recently beaten by settlers. The officers, part of Commanders for Israel's Security, are speaking out against settlement expansion and attacks on Palestinians, calling the situation unacceptable and an existential threat to Israel.
A photo shared by an Israeli soldier showing a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and blindfolded has been called a potential war crime by rights groups. The image corroborates reports of Israeli torture and abusive treatment of detainees, with organizations stating that such actions and the public sharing of degrading images constitute war crimes.
A Palestinian-American Christian criticizes Christian Zionist groups like CUFI for conflating support for Israel with divine mandate, arguing this politicized theology distorts faith, justifies harm to Palestinians, and ignores biblical calls for justice and peacemaking. The author notes a growing unease among evangelicals with this stance.
Israeli police are investigating a border police officer after CCTV footage showed him throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The officer has been suspended pending the investigation, which follows other recent incidents of Palestinian deaths and injuries attributed to Israeli forces.
Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's World Cup win to Palestine and waved their flag. He delivered an impassioned speech about the plight of Palestinians, calling for respect for their right to live and stating that anyone not feeling for them is not human. Hassan also discussed his team's upcoming match against Argentina.
At least six Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip within 12 hours, despite a ceasefire. Hamas accused Israel of genocide and called for international pressure.
Israeli air attacks in Gaza have resulted in at least six Palestinian deaths and over 20 injuries, with incidents including drone strikes on vehicles, tents, and apartments. These attacks continue despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with the Gaza Ministry of Health reporting over 1,000 casualties since the truce began.
A four-month-old Palestinian boy died after an Israeli checkpoint west of Ramallah allegedly blocked urgent medical care. Separately, Israeli forces shot dead a 16-year-old boy in the Qalandiya refugee camp, with two other boys wounded.
Palestinians in Gaza are dying while waiting for medical evacuations due to lengthy security checks, limited crossing days, and host country acceptance issues. Amina Abu al-Kas died before her paperwork was finalized, one of 300 such deaths since the ceasefire. Thousands more await treatment abroad.
The war sparked by the Hamas-led attack on Israel has reached its 1000th day, leaving over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza displaced and living amid ruins. Fragile ceasefires persist, but persistent attacks and stalled reconstruction efforts highlight the ongoing uncertainty and weariness in the region.
Hundreds of Palestinians, including Amina Abu al-Kas, have died in Gaza waiting for medical evacuations. Delays are attributed to lengthy security checks, limited crossing days, and restrictions on medical supplies, leaving thousands in critical need of treatment abroad.
An Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza has killed at least three Palestinians near al-Hilu station. This incident follows an earlier Israeli military claim of killing four Hamas fighters. Despite a ceasefire agreement in October, Israeli attacks and expansion of control within Gaza have continued, with negotiations stalled.
Israeli attacks resulted in the deaths of at least eight Palestinians, including two children, in Gaza, and a 15-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank. Incidents included a drone strike in central Gaza and tent attacks in Khan Younis, while the West Bank death occurred during an Israeli raid.
Israeli drone strikes in Gaza kill two siblings, Islam (15) and Abdullah Moussa (30), despite ceasefire designating the area as a 'safe zone'. At least 12 others wounded in separate attack on displaced Palestinians.
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib was shot dead in Salfit, and another Palestinian was killed in northern Gaza. The incidents occurred amid escalating violence and settler attacks.
