The Israeli parliament has advanced the Israel death penalty bill in the first vote. The bill would allow the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israeli citizens. Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushed the bill and said it would stop future attacks. He claimed that harsh punishment can deter violence. However, the bill still needs […]
Palestinians
Israeli strikes kill 91 in Gaza; Trump says ceasefire unthreatened
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Gaza City’s residential areas, killing 91 Palestinians, including 24 children. Many others were trapped under rubble. The attacks followed orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a firefight in Rafah. Israel claimed one of its soldiers died in the exchange. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, and residents fear more attacks. […]
Israel kills three Palestinians in West Bank raid near Jenin
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in a raid near Jenin on Tuesday. Police described them as members of a “terrorist cell.” The operation took place in the village of Kfar Qud and involved the army and Yamam, the elite counterterrorism police unit. Israeli police said the cell was planning an attack and operated from the […]
Palestinians, Israel disagree on whether Rafah crossing will reopen tomorrow
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said Saturday, but the territory’s sole gateway to the outside world will remain closed to people trying to leave. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement within minutes, saying that the […]
Gaza Erupts in Celebration
GAZA: Palestinians in Gaza and families of Israeli hostages broke into emotional celebrations on Thursday after news of a pact between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and bring home all Israeli hostages, both living and dead. In Gaza, where over 2 million people have been displaced by Israeli airstrikes, crowds cheered […]
Erdogan blames Israel for blocking peace, defends Hamas role
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said it is unfair to place the full burden of peace on Hamas or the Palestinians. Speaking to reporters after returning from Azerbaijan, he said Israel must stop its attacks for peace to be possible. He stressed the importance of the ongoing ceasefire talks in Egypt and expressed hope […]
Pakistan condemns Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians
Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent statement supporting the forced displacement of Palestinians. The Foreign Office spokesperson called it a serious violation of international law. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and directly threaten peace and stability in the region. The spokesperson highlighted that the move violates human rights and displaces innocent Palestinians […]
Over 100 NGOs demand Gaza ceasefire
More than 100 international human rights and humanitarian organizations have issued a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that the region is descending into mass famine as a result of Israeli military policies. The statement, signed by 111 organizations including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Save the Children, and Oxfam, accused of […]
Gazans risk lives daily in desperate search for food as death toll mounts
GAZA – As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, thousands of Palestinians are risking their lives daily in search of food. Among them is 38-year-old Hind Al-Nawajha from Beit Lahiya, who walks miles each day with her sister, often dodging bullets, only to return empty-handed to her family. In one such journey, the sisters were […]
27 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza aid site, UN demands investigation
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured after an Israeli strike hit a humanitarian aid center in Rafah, southern Gaza. The attack targeted civilians waiting for aid near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a facility backed by the U.S. and Israel, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and Al Jazeera. The United Nations Secretary-General […]