In a significant development, Israel's parliament has taken the first step towards introducing a law that could impose the death penalty on individuals deemed terrorists by the state. This move, spearheaded by the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked intense debate and criticism, particularly from Palestinian authorities and human rights ...
The recent return of a casket by Hamas to Israel has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage. Inside the casket were only partial remains of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body was already recovered by the Israeli military in December 2023. This means Hamas did not return the body of one of the 13 deceased hostages still held in Gaza. Israel has accused Hamas of draggin...
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader currently serving time in prison. This visit came just after another high-ranking Israeli official made a bold statement about the future of a Palestinian state. Ben-Gvir shared a video of his encounter with Barghout...
The UK is set to impose sanctions on two key Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. This decision comes after controversial statements made by the duo regarding Gaza and the Palestinian situation. The sanctions will prevent them from entering the UK and bar any British financial institutions from dealing with them. This move aligns the UK with other...
Israel has decided to call up tens of thousands of reservists. This move is to boost their military operations in Gaza. The announcement was made by the army chief. It came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to keep the war going. The conflict has been brutal. More than 52, 000 Palestinians have lost their lives. There are growing demands from within I...
In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, is a bad idea. They think it's like giving up on the Israeli military...
Israel's top legal officer, Gali Baharav-Miara, has kicked off an investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the spouse of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after a TV report claimed she was harassing witnesses in her husband's trial. The report, aired on Channel 12, also hinted that she might have indirectly harassed the attorney general and the deputy ...
Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the truck was directly hit by an air raid. This tragic incident occurred a...
A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council to look into rights violations in Israel and the areas it controls. ...
In the bustling city of Tel Aviv, tensions are rising as the holy month of Ramadan approaches. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims flock to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount area for worship, but Jewish extremists also see it as a sacred site, causing friction. This year, the situation is especially tense due to ongoing conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Leban...