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Netanyahu set to meet Biden and Harris with Gaza on the agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House for key talks with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza at the forefront of the discussions.
Trump calls for quick end to Gaza conflict before meeting with Netanyahu
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a solution to the Gaza conflict and called on Israel to seek a quick end to the war and ensure the return of prisoners.
Ted Cruz criticizes Kamala Harris for absence during Netanyahu’s congressional speech
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her absence from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
Prisoners’ family group says Israeli leaders committed ‘serious moral failure’
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum, an organization representing the families of Israeli prisoners held in Gaza, issued a scathing accusation of "sabotage" against Israeli leaders, suggesting a major breakdown in efforts to secure their release.
Palestinians released from prison claim torture as Gaza conflict deepens
Palestinians recently released from Israeli prisons have made allegations of torture, raising tensions in the region.
Fire erupts after Israeli army shelling in southern Lebanon
According to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA), a large fire broke out in the northern part of Meiss el-Jabal in southern Lebanon after an artillery bombardment by Israeli forces.
Israeli intelligence officer dies of wounds from car attack
An Israeli intelligence officer died of injuries sustained in a car crash in central Israel earlier this month. Ariel Topaz, 24, an officer in the Intelligence Directorate’s Research Division, died of serious injuries Wednesday evening, according to a military statement released today.
21 EU lawmakers call for trade ban on Israeli settlements after ICJ ruling
In response to a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), 21 MPs have called on the European Union to implement a trade embargo against Israeli settlements.
Israeli Prime minister office affirms Al-Aqsa Mosque status quo ‘not changed’.
In a statement issued today, the Israeli Prime minister's office reaffirmed that the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem has not been changed.
Allegations of child executions in Gaza stir international outrage
Dr. Haj-Hassan's statement references a report by CBS News, which includes the testimony of Jewish-American surgeon Mark Perlmutter. Dr. Perlmutter spent two weeks working in Gaza and has claimed to witness Palestinian children being shot deliberately.
Crisis in Northern Gaza: hospitals destroyed, famine-like conditions persist
Salma Altaweel, NRC's support manager in Gaza City, highlighted the severe challenges faced by Palestinians in this area.
For the first time, EU organises medical evacuation for Gaza children
The European Union is coordinating its first medical evacuation from Gaza, taking 16 Palestinian children and their family members from Egypt to Spain, according to an announcement by the European Commission.
Israeli jets hit vehicle in South Lebanon
Israel's military said on Tuesday that its jets hit a vehicle in South Lebanon, which it said carries military personnel. A military statement posted on social media X emphasized that the targeted vehicle was involved in military activity, although it did not provide specific information about its occupants.
UN Human Rights Office condemns move over Israeli evacuation orders
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the repeated displacement of civilians in northeastern Khan Younis following an Israeli military evacuation order. The UN agency criticized the manner and timing of the orders, saying they did not give civilians "time" to understand which areas to evacuate or where to seek shelter.
Israeli government to provide $4 billion for illegal settler farms in 2023
Israeli government to provide $4 billion for illegal settler farms in the occupied West Bank. The budget is over $4 million. 2023, according to a report published by resident watchdog group Peace Now.
Israeli attack on Bureij refugee camp claims lives of four children
The region is home to over two million Palestinians, many of whom live in refugee camps like Bureij. These camps are often overcrowded and lack sufficient infrastructure, making them particularly vulnerable during military escalations.