A European Union trade ban on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank would represent a justified, principled stance, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. In an interview with The Irish Times, Kallas stated that implementing a ban prohibiting the import of goods produced by settlers in the … Read more
The Israeli army demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of military strikes targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to official reports. The evacuation directive followed what the Israel Defense Forces described as an explosive drone launched toward its forces, prompting Al-Manar television channel to later report Israeli … Read more
Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Gaza and three in the West Bank on Friday, according to local health officials and the Israeli military, despite an ongoing United States-brokered ceasefire that began in October. The latest fatalities arrive alongside widespread food insecurity across Gaza, thousands of stranded seafarers in the Persian Gulf, and new U.S. … Read more
According to figures from the ministry of health in Gaza reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on July 23, 2026, the number of miscarriages in Gaza tripled between January and June 2026 compared with the previous six months, recording over 3,950 cases. Expectant mothers encounter major hazards stemming … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, insisting that Israel will maintain its current military positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. This stance creates a public rift with the Trump administration, as Netanyahu confirmed in a social media video that Israel did not agree to the draft proposal sent by … Read more
While no U.S. strikes occurred overnight, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the strait, and Kuwait reported intercepting drones in its airspace. Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed it will disarm as part of a potential breakthrough to end the war in Gaza, though major hurdles remain. Trump Weighs New Strikes on … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, a development that faces immediate implementation hurdles and sharp political rejection. Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal Amid Implementation Disputes According to US President Donald … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that he does not fear potential arrest by countries enforcing International Criminal Court warrants, telling Fox News host Sean Hannity that he would rely on special forces if a medical diversion required landing in an ICC-member state. According to Netanyahu, the Hague-based tribunal represents a corrupt and unelected … Read more
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that bipartisan support for Israel in the United States has undergone a significant erosion, driven by partisan and generational divisions regarding the ongoing war in Gaza. Roughly one-third of American adults now believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, marking a shift in public opinion nearly three years after the … Read more
Israelis marked 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Thursday with nationwide protests and commemorations, intensifying calls for a state commission of inquiry into government and security failures. While families of victims and hostages demand accountability, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject an independent probe, leading to persistent … Read more