Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died near Tal village in the West Bank following a confrontation amidst intensified Israeli settler violence. Israeli forces are preparing for extensive counterterrorism operations, while Palestinian officials reported a separate settler attack near Qalqilya.
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.
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.
A Palestinian driver for World Central Kitchen, Ahmad Esleem, was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier while delivering food aid in Gaza. Eyewitnesses and the local truckers association claim the shooting was deliberate after drivers were ordered to dismount. The truckers association is considering suspending operations in protest.
Two men were killed by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, marking the first fatal incident since a ceasefire took hold. The Lebanese health ministry identified the victims, who were working near a bulldozer. Hezbollah condemned the act as a violation of the ceasefire, while the Israeli military stated soldiers fired at "Hezbollah terrorists" who posed a threat and ignored warning shots.
A Palestinian farmer's 3-year-old son was killed and he was badly wounded in an IDF ambush near the Gaza border. The father recounts being fired upon despite stopping, with soldiers refusing medical aid.
Israel and Hezbollah renewed a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon after 24 hours of intense violence. This occurred as a US-Iran meeting to discuss a nuclear deal was cancelled, raising regional tensions and impacting global energy markets.
Israel and Hezbollah renewed a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon following 24 hours of intense violence. The clashes, which killed at least 47 people, challenged a new US-Iran agreement aimed at ending regional conflict and securing oil traffic.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were cancelled Friday as Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers, prompting Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that killed at least 18. The violence jeopardizes a recent MOU aimed at Iran's nuclear program and oil traffic.
Lebanon reported 18 killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air strikes in the south. Israel's military announced the deaths of four soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel, marking the first fatalities since a US-Iran deal to halt regional conflict.
Gaza's health ministry reported nearly 1,000 deaths since the start of the ceasefire, with five Israeli soldiers also killed. The total death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 73,001, with over 173,200 wounded. The ministry's records are considered reliable by UN agencies and experts, though they do not differentiate between civilians and militants.
Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks without charge. US lawmakers are calling for her release, citing her chronic medical condition and potential targeting based on alleged affiliation with a student organization. Her family and lawyer express concern over her treatment and the broader issue of administrative detention.
The author, citing their work on a UN commission of inquiry, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They urge the Australian government to take concrete actions, including trade sanctions, accountability measures, and humanitarian aid, to fulfill its international law obligations.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated her belief in women alleging sexual assault and beatings by Israeli soldiers during a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. Israel denies the claims, calling them baseless. Wong expressed empathy and concern over the treatment of the 11 Australians detained.
Hezbollah released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The 900-year-old fortress was recently seized by the Israeli military, which hailed it as a major achievement. The video shows FPV drones hitting a building and an IDF Humvee.
Four Israeli soldiers were injured during expanded ground operations in Lebanon. Three sustained serious but stable injuries and are in intensive care, while one has moderate injuries. The incident occurs amid intensified cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israel has captured Beaufort Castle in south Lebanon, a symbolic victory that carries significant psychological weight. The ancient fortress, a symbol of resistance, was taken after advancing Israeli soldiers used white phosphorus smoke. The capture, announced by Netanyahu, evokes memories of Israel's past occupation and signals an escalation of the conflict, with airstrikes hitting Tyre and threats to Beirut.
Three activists (2 South Korean, 1 Korean American) claim sexual and physical abuse by Israeli soldiers during a Gaza aid mission. Israel denies allegations, calling them 'groundless' and labeling the activists as 'law violators'.
Israeli soldiers are improvising defenses against Hezbollah's advanced thermal and fiber-optic drones by using football nets and banana nets, as the military struggles to provide systemic solutions. Six soldiers have been killed by these drones.
Australian activists on a Gaza aid flotilla allege brutal treatment, including torture, sexual assault, and beatings, by Israeli soldiers after their boats were intercepted. Israel's ambassador denies the claims, stating detainees were handled with "great sensitivity."
Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to military prison for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon Read Full Article at RT.com
Two Israeli soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for desecration of a Christian object after one stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon and the other photographed it. The photo of the soldier, a cigarette dangling from his own mouth, went viral and sparked widespread outrage. It was the latest act by Israeli forces to be denounced as anti-Christian in southern Lebanon, where Israel launched a ground invasion earlier this year to target the...
RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij examines videos appearing to show Israeli soldiers looting homes in southern Lebanon and the IDF’s response Read Full Article at RT.com
The Israeli military has sentenced two soldiers to 30 days military detention and removed them from combat duty for destroying a statue of a crucified Jesus in the Christian village of Debl in southern Lebanon. The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, occurred during Israel's invasion of south Lebanon following Hezbollah's entry into the war in support of Iran on March 2. The war has killed over 2,400 people and displaced more than 1 million.
