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IRAN – A petrochemical plant fire in Iran today, Wednesday, have resulted to at least 3 fatalities with another 10 sustaining injuries after fire broke out from the plant’s methanol storage tank. The incident occurred around 11.03 am local time (0733 GMT) at the Kavian Methanol Petrochemical Plant in Bushehr province, officials said. The fire … Read more
PALESTINE – Israel airstrikes on Gaza today have killed at least 23 Palestinians and left over 100 injured. The deadliest strike hit near the Netzarim Corridor area south of Gaza City, where Israeli forces opened fire on civilians gathering for aid from an Israeli-backed aid distribution point, killing 17, including a child. Three family members … Read more
PALESTINE – The current Gaza death toll today Monday, is at least 54,927 according to the local health ministry. The ministry said that 47 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 388 people were injured, taking the total number of injuries in the Israeli onslaught to 126,615. “Many victims are still … Read more
PALESTINE – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition on Sunday said that the volunteers aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen were “kidnapped” by the Israeli Forces. A total of 12 people were on board, including 11 activists and one Al Jazeera journalist. Israeli naval forces boarded the Madleen in international waters, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Continued Israeli air attack on Gaza Strip have killed at least 23 Palestinians and injured over 70 today (Sunday). Eight people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in Jabalia town, the northern Gaza Strip. Earlier, the local Al-Aqsa radio reported that Israeli strikes on displaced people’s homes and … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli forces on Saturday announced that they’ve recovered the body of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation took place in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, claiming that the hostage was killed in captivity. Israeli estimates suggest that 59 captives remain … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza early Saturday have killed at least 24 Palestinians as Israel increases airstrikes on southern Gaza. Israel has stepped up its attacks using both air assaults and direct gunfire. Twelve people, including four members of a single family, were killed and over 40 others wounded in Israeli shelling that targeted … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – The Hamas group head in Gaza and the group’s chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, has said that the Palestinian group is ready for new round of negotiations that’re aimed at a permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip. In a recorded speech, al-Hayya said that Hamas “did not reject the latest proposal by (US … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today (Thursday) have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including an entire family, according to medical sources. The Wafa news agency, citing medical sources, said a husband, wife, and three children were killed in an Israeli strike in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Four more … Read more
ISRAEL – A survey conducted by Israel’s Channel 12 and published late Wednesday showed that 57% of Israelis support holding new elections in Israel. The survey also indicated that if elections were held today, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s party would emerge as the largest, winning 24 seats in the Knesset. It showed that Bennett’s … Read more
PALESTINE – The Gaza war death toll today is over 54,607 since Israel launched its offensive in October, 2023. This is the updated death count in Gaza Strip by the local Health ministry. A ministry statement said that 97 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 440 people were injured, taking … Read more
IRAN – The Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected the American plan for Tehran to forgo uranium enrichment programs, stating that Washington’s primary demand is for Iran to forgo its nuclear industry entirely and remain dependent on the US for its energy needs. “Our response to America’s nonsense is clear: they … Read more
PALESTINE – Welcome to Israel-Gaza war live updates where we bring you the latest news from Gaza Strip: – Fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza Today (Wednesday) have left at least 48 Palestinians dead (with the number projected to rise), and others injured, including women and children, as Israel continues its onslaught on the strip. Six … Read more
ISRAEL – Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was on Tuesday targeted by 2 rockets which the public broadcaster KAN stated that were fired from Syria. According to Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily, warning sirens were activated in the communities of Haspin and Ramat Magshimim in the southern Golan Heights. “Details are being investigated,” the daily quoted an Israeli … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli soldiers death toll in Gaza war so far is over 10,000 since the war started in October 2023 according to a senior IDF officer. “We have a shortage of more than 10,000 soldiers who have been killed or injured and a few thousand who repeatedly enter the cycle of post-traumatic stress … Read more
ISRAEL – 3 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ground offensive on Monday evening when an explosive device was detonated near their vehicle in the Jabalia area. The Israeli army reported on Tuesday. The troops belonged to the Rotem Battalion of the army’s Givati Brigade, the statement said. Palestinian fighters reportedly planted the explosive device that … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – At least 27 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a crowd gathered at an aid distribution center in Rafah today (Tuesday), while waiting for aid. A statement by the Gaza Health Ministry said the fatalities occurred in the “Al-Alam” area of Rafah, where displaced Palestinians had gathered to receive … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli forces opened another fire to Palestinians seeking aid on Monday, killing 3 while heading to aid distribution center in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. A medical source said that three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while on their way to receive aid from an American aid distribution site in western … Read more
SYRIA – Syrian authorities announced on Sunday that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will reopen on Tuesday. “We kindly inform travelers that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will open for passenger movement on Tuesday morning,” Syria’s Land and Sea Ports General Authority said in a statement. The authority added that the decision was … Read more
PALESTINE – Hamas has denied claims that it rejected the American proposal for a Gaza ceasefire adding that the group responded positively and responsibly, accusing Israel of undermining any efforts to end the Gaza war. “We agreed with Mr. Witkoff last week on a proposal that he considered acceptable as a proposal for negotiation. We … Read more