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Iran spokesman: Preventing aid from entering Gaza war crime

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that Israel’s continued blockade of the Gaza Strip and obstruction of humanitarian aid to Palestinians constitute clear examples of war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

Iran FM calls for robust Islamic action against Israel crimes

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said the Islamic world are expected to take more vigorous action to halt the Israeli regime's crimes and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the oppressed people of Palestine.

Tel Aviv cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis

Israel’s orders to remove official posts expressing condolences on the death of Pope Francis have sparked outrage among international observers and stirred controversy among Israeli envoys.

Israeli minister: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says that top American Republican lawmakers support bombing “food and aid depots” in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs’ over Gaza war

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs”, demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip and the disarmament of the group.

Israeli military needs additional $2.6 billion to expand Gaza war: Report

The Israeli military estimates that it will need an additional 10 billion shekels ($2.6 billion) to expand its war on the Gaza Strip, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.

Yemen’s Houthis conduct rare aerial attack on northern Israel

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have launched a ballistic missile towards northern Israel, according to the Israeli military, which claimed to have shot down the projectile without causing any injuries.

Israeli spy head accuses Netanyahu of demanding illegal operations

Israel’s spy chief Ronen Bar has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to fire him for his refusal to commit illegal acts aimed at protecting the leader’s personal and political interests.

Israeli military deploys undertrained forces to Gaza amid troop shortage: KAN

The Israeli army has deployed insufficiently trained soldiers from its elite Golani and Givati brigades to the Gaza Strip amid a critical shortage of troops, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN has reported.

Lebanon President says Beirut waits for ‘right conditions’ to bring all weapons under state control

Beirut will place all weapons under state control, but will wait for the “right conditions” to determine how to execute it, President Joseph Aoun has stated.

Israel has killed over 70 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israel in Lebanon since a ceasefire was struck at the end of last year.

Thousands of Israeli academics, teachers, medics sign petitions to release hostages in Gaza

More than 9,500 Israeli academics, teachers, and medical professionals, as well as approximately 1,000 parents, signed petitions urging the government in Tel Aviv to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, even if it meant ending the war in the besieged enclave.

Israeli military cuts off Gaza’s Rafah

The Israeli army says it has completed the construction of "the Morag Corridor", which cuts off the city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as it is expanding attacks on the southern part of the Strip.

Israel estimates ‘only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in Gaza destroyed’ since start of war

Only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed by Israel since the beginning of the war on the Palestinian enclave in October 2023, according to a report.

Israel lobbying US against F-35 sale to Turkey: MEE

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been lobbying US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to block the sale of F-35 warplanes to Turkey, citing concerns over Ankara’s growing influence in Syria, three sources, including two senior western officials, told Middle East Eye.

Microsoft workers say they were fired after anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli army, according to a group representing the workers.

Hamas releases video of Israeli captives pleading with Tel Aviv for release after strike

Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has released a video that shows two captives in the Gaza Strip pleading with Israelis to pressure their government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act for their release.

FM: Turkey wants no conflict with Israel in Syria

Turkey's foreign minister has stated that Ankara has no desire to enter into conflict with Israel in Syria as tensions grow.

Lebanon refutes any normalization of relations with Israel

The Lebanese people reject any normalization of ties with Israel, the country's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stressed.

At least six killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Daraa

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli raids on Koya in southern Syria, the foreign ministry in Damascus has announced.

Israel’s cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a no-confidence motion against the attorney general on Sunday, in its latest move on officials deemed hostile to the government, defying protesters who took to the streets for a sixth straight day.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, against dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night to demand an end to the war in the Gaza Strip to protect the lives of the captives, and reject the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Senior Hamas official and Palestinian lawmaker Salah al-Bardawil was killed in an Israeli airstrike on western Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group confirmed on Sunday.

Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel strikes southern city

Israel's military struck southern Lebanon following an alleged rocket attack, killing at least seven people and endangering a ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah four months ago.

Israeli Supreme Court halts dismissal of Shin Bet head

Israel's Supreme Court has issued an injunction temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protests continue against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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