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Sebastia National Park Plans Spark Palestinian Fears of Annexation
Israel’s plans to establish a national park in Sebastia, an ancient town in the occupied West Bank, have sparked fears among Palestinians of annexation and erasure of their history and identity. The Israeli government has allocated millions of dollars to restore the park and establish a tourism center, new access roads, and an expanded military […]
Deadly Shooting Targets Israeli Embassy Staff in Washington, DC
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in the United States were shot and killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday evening. Authorities detained a 30-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois, who allegedly chanted “Free, free, Palestine” while in custody. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser condemned the attack, stating that her […]
Aid Blocked: UK Loses Patience with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Recent images suggest Israel has been preparing sites in Gaza for potential aid distribution, with cleared land, new roads, and staging areas constructed in southern and central Gaza in the ongoing conflict. However, aid has yet to reach civilians, with the UN reporting 100 aid trucks waiting at the border for clearance. Despite this development, […]
UK Suspends Trade Talks with Israel Over Gaza Conflict
The British government has suspended new free trade negotiations with Israel due to its military conduct in the war on Gaza. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed horror at the military escalation in Gaza, stating that the level of suffering by children in Gaza was “utterly intolerable”. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced additional sanctions on […]
Global Pressure Mounts on Israel to End Gaza Offensive
The UK, France, and Canada have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel‘s ongoing military operations in Gaza, marking a significant shift in their stance. The governments “strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza,” citing the “intolerable” level of human suffering. They demand a ceasefire, release of remaining hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian […]
Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Khan Younis Ahead of Attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a massive evacuation order for residents of Khan Younis, instructing them to move towards al-Mawasi in the west of the Gaza strip. This directive comes as the IDF prepares to launch an “unprecedented attack” in the area, which it has declared a “dangerous combat zone”. IDF spokesperson Avichay […]
Israel To Allow ‘Basic amount’ of Food into Gaza
Israel has announced it will allow a “basic amount of food” to enter Gaza to ensure that “no starvation crisis develops” after blockading the territory for 10 weeks. A statement from the prime minister’s office said the move was made on recommendation of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and based on the need to support […]
Israel Launches Major Offensive in Gaza
Israel’s military has launched a major offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the freedom of remaining hostages in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) mobilized troops for “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to seize strategic areas of the strip. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, Israeli attacks have killed around 250 people since Thursday. The IDF […]
Israel Accused of Using Food as a Weapon of War in Gaza
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency head, Philippe Lazzarini, has accused Israel of using food as a weapon of war in Gaza. Lazzarini stated that Israel’s blockade on Gaza, which has been in place for over two months, has led to widespread starvation and desperation among the Palestinian population. “We can expect that in the […]
Iran Denies Plot Against Israeli Embassy in London
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has categorically rejected allegations that his government was involved in a plot to target the Israeli embassy in London. The denial comes after seven Iranian nationals were arrested by British police on suspicion of “terrorism offences” in separate operations. “Iran in no uncertain terms categorically rejects any involvement in such […]