Israeli rights group B’Tselem called the strike a “suspected war crime” (File). Palestinian Territories: The head of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, Philippe Lazzarini, said Thursday that Israel had bombed one of its Gaza schools “without prior warning” to thousands of displaced sheltering there. The military said it had killed several “terrorists” in a “precision … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on June 13. Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on June 13, media reported Monday, amid mounting pressure for the American ally and Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire. The development, reported by Punchbowl News and Politico, comes with … Read more
The Israeli community of kibbutz Nirim had earlier confirmed the death of Nadav Popplewell (AFP) Gaza: The Israeli army on Monday announced the deaths of four hostages in the Gaza Strip, following their abduction by Hamas group during their attack on October 7. “(Israeli army) representatives have informed the families of Chaim Perry, Yoram Metzger, … Read more
The Minister added that “the operation in Rafah is progressing above and below ground”. (File) Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel is promoting a governing alternative to Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip. During a visit to the Israeli army’s Southern Command headquarters in the Negev desert city … Read more
The Gaza war was sparked by Hamas’s unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel Male: The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the luxury tourist hot spot, the office of the president said Sunday, announcing a national rally in “solidarity with Palestine”. The Maldives, a tiny Islamic republic of more than 1,000 … Read more
“We’re looking into this,” said government spokesman Avi Hyman said. Tel Aviv: Israel said Monday it was looking into the “grave and awful” impact on Palestinian civilians of a Gaza strike the previous night that the army said had targeted Hamas operatives. “We’re looking into this,” said government spokesman Avi Hyman after officials in Hamas-ruled … Read more
Students protest during the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4. Nic Antaya | Getty Images The class of 2024 have graduated into a rocky jobs market and to make matters worse, employers are becoming increasingly wary about hiring them. In fact, 64% of employers have said they have become concerned about hiring … Read more
The war in Gaza broke out after Hamas’s attack on southern Israel. Tel Aviv: The sister of an Israeli hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza last week struck a solemn tone Sunday as she laid him to rest after thousands attended his funeral. “I feared this ending but I wanted so much for it … Read more
Israel claims more than 250 people were abducted by Hamas in the October 7 attack An Israeli hostage’s family has blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the “rape” of the women kidnapped and held by the Hamas group. As per a report in The Jerusalem Post, Ifat Kalderon, the cousin of Ofer, who is still held … Read more
The Israeli military on Sunday denied the claim by Hamas’ armed wing. (File) A spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing said on Sunday its fighters had captured Israeli soldiers during fighting in Jabalia in northern Gaza on Saturday, though the Israeli military denied the claim. The Hamas armed wing spokesman did not say how many soldiers … Read more
