USA – The Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder conducted a series of high-level consultations on Tuesday and Wednesday with the top leadership at the Pentagon, the CIA and the White House, according to two American officials. The visit was said to be centered on delivering specific intelligence requested by the Trump administration, […]
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Israeli Army Kills 3 in Maghazi Refugee Camp Central Gaza
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Friday killed by Israeli army in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations. The military had withdrawn from the area as per ceasefire agreement, according to local reports. Two Palestinians, Yasser Mohammed Abu Shahada, 21, and Walid Hassan Darwish, 20, were killed in an […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Says Won’t Allow Territory or Airspace use for Military Action Against Iran
SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia won’t allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran. The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip Kill 4
PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire being in effect since Oct. 10, Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip continue, killing at least 4 Palestinians and wounding 3 others on Tuesday Jan. 27. Medical sources said a 17-year-old boy was killed when an Israeli strike hit near the al-Sanafour intersection in eastern Gaza City. 3 more people lost […]
Israel Seeks a 10-Year Comprehensive Strategic Defense Cooperation with US
ISRAEL – The Israeli government seeks to shift its long-standing security agreement with the US to a comprehensive security cooperation including joint weapons development, defense technology cooperation and strategic partnerships rather than direct financial grants, according to a report. Gil Pinchas, a former senior adviser at Israel’s Defense Ministry, told Financial Times that Israel may […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll Hits 6,126
IRAN – According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday, the Iranian protests death toll have risen to 6,126. A total of 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by HRANA. At least 11,009 people have sustained severe […]
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Kill 1
LEBANON – Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon on Monday killed 1 person and injured 2 others, in latest violation of ceasefire agreed upon in Nov. 2024. In a statement, the ministry’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center said the strike took place in the city of Tyre. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) said an Israeli […]
Iran Asserts Readiness for War Amid Possibility of US Attack
IRAN – Iran on Monday said that it’s more prepared than ever to respond to any attack, as US military build-up in Middle East following recent protests in Iran display an escalating precedent to a possible military confrontation. In his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as […]
Israeli Army Gunfire Kills 2, Injures Child
PALESTINE – An Israeli army gunfire on Monday killed 2 Palestinian men – one at al-Zarqa area in al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, and a 52-years old at Bureij refugee camp. A young girl was injured in Khan Younis, according to medics. Witnesses said artillery shells hit Block 12 east of the Bureij camp, killing […]
Israel Shells Gaza Strip Area
PALESTINE – Israeli army shelled several areas of the Gaza Strip early Friday Jan. 23, according to local reports. Local sources said Israeli artillery targeted several locations east of Gaza City within areas under Israeli military control. The sources added that Israeli artillery also targeted separate areas north of the southern city of Rafah, which […]
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Kills 1
LEBANON – Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed 1 person, despite the already active ceasefire. The state news agency NNA said that the strike hit the Zahrani area in southern Lebanon killing one person. No information was yet available about injuries. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has ended more than a year […]
Extreme Cold in Gaza Kills an Infant, Death Toll at 9
PALESTINE – Extreme cold in Gaza killed a Palestinian infant on Tuesday Jan. 20, bringing the death toll from cold-related causes to 9 since the start of winter season. The infant, seven-month-old Shatha Abu Jarad from Gaza City’s al-Daraj neighborhood, died after her heart suddenly stopped as a result of extreme cold, the source said. […]
Stages of the Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire as Board of Peace for Gaza Strip Gets Formed
PALESTINE – The second phase of Gaza ceasefire begun on Wednesday Jan. 14, aiming at extending beyond the military pause. This phase is the most complex one, seeking a long-term political and security arrangements including Hamas disarmament, the creation of a transitional administration and the launch of reconstruction efforts. What the Second Phase of Gaza […]
Iranian Judiciary Denies Protester Erfan Soltani’s Death Sentencing Claims
IRAN – The Iranian judiciary on Thursday denied claims that it had sentenced protester Erfan Soltani to death for participating in anti-government protests. Media reports claimed that Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested and swiftly sentenced to death for taking part in protests over worsening economic conditions in the country. The judiciary’s media center, however, called […]
Hamas Delegation Arrives in Egypt for Talks on Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
EGYPT – A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday to advance talks on the second phase of Gaza ceasefire with Egyptian officials. In a statement, Hamas said the delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, the movement’s leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating team. The talks are set to focus on […]