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 […]
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Gaza War Death Toll Today Surpasses 54,607
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 […]
Iran Won’t Forgo Uranium Enrichment Programs; Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei
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 […]
Israel-Gaza War Live Updates: Israeli Attacks in Gaza Strip Kills Over 48, and New Israeli Offensive in West Bank Launched
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 […]
Golan Heights Targeted by 2 Rockets from Syria; Israel Strikes Back in Response; and 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 […]
Israeli Soldiers Death Toll in Gaza War is Over 10K
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 […]
3 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Ground Offensive
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 […]
At Least 27 Killed Seeking Aid at an Israeli-Designated Aid Distribution Center in Rafah Today and Updates on Current Situation in Gaza
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 […]
At Least 3 Palestinians Killed Heading to Aid Distribution Center in Rafah, Gaza
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 […]
Syria’s Al-Arida Border Crossing with Lebanon to Reopen
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 […]
Hamas Didn’t Reject American Proposal for a Gaza Ceasefire; Basem Naim
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 […]
Mass Casualty Incident in Gaza as Israeli Forces Open Fire at Palestinian Crowds Seeking Aid
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – A mass casualty incident in Gaza Strip was reported on Sunday (today), when Israeli forces opened fire and dropped explosives using drones on civilians assembled at an aid distribution point in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, leaving around 50 Palestinians dead and over 200 injured. According to eyewitnesses, large crowds had assembled early […]
Latest Stories from the Middle East: Israeli Airstrikes on Syria Continue Despite Ongoing Indirect Talks and Update on Gaza War
SYRIA – These are the latest stories from the Middle East: Israel carried out airstrikes on Syria targeting northwestern parts in Lattakia and Tartus in what IDF claimed were missile storage facilities. The airstrikes resulted to property damage and one death, according to local media reports. An Israeli military statement said it “targeted components of […]
Israeli Air Attacks on Gaza Leaves at Least 18 Dead
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Latest Israeli air attacks on Gaza Strip in the early hours on Friday have left at least 18 Palestinians dead and others injured when Israeli forces launched airstrikes across Gaza strip. Medical sources said that seven Palestinians were killed and others injured when Israeli forces bombed a family home in Jabalia […]
Israel Airstrikes Southern Lebanon
LEBANON – Israel airstrikes southern Lebanon targeting Al-Rihan Heights, Al Jabour, Kfar Houneh and Qaaqaaiyet El Snouba but no immediate reports of casualties or material damage according to local reports. Later, the Israeli army said in a statement that “a short while ago, the Air Force launched airstrikes targeting several military sites and Hezbollah infrastructure […]