Politics
This week marked a significant moment as Palestinians shared their distressing accounts of abuse at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces during the latest round of public hearings of the United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) concerning the situation in the Occupied......
Israel is set to release 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in exchange for three hostages held in Gaza since Hamas launched its attack on Israeli soil on October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club. Abdallah Zeghari, the president of the organization, confirmed that the exchange......
A recent United Nations report has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocidal,” citing systematic attacks on reproductive healthcare. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry, based in Geneva, found that Israel intentionally targeted women’s healthcare facilities,......
Hamas has welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent reversal on his controversial proposal to permanently displace more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem expressed approval following Trump's remarks on Wednesday, in which he stated, “Nobody......
In a surprising development, Israeli academics have nominated Daniella Weiss, a leading figure in the promotion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, for the prestigious 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination has sparked widespread backlash and incredulity in the international community. The......
Yemen’s Houthi group has declared the renewal of attacks on Israeli vessels following the expiration of their ultimatum for Israel to permit aid deliveries into Gaza. Late on Tuesday, the armed faction announced that it was reinstating a prohibition on the movement of Israeli ships through the......
Israel has ordered an immediate suspension of electricity supply to Gaza as part of its strategy to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. This decision comes as negotiations are set to resume regarding the ceasefire with Palestinian militants. The move follows Israel’s recent blockade of aid......
Israel has announced that it will send a delegation to Doha to discuss an extension of the fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Saturday night that the delegation would arrive in the Qatari capital on Monday to push forward negotiations. The decision follows a......
US President Donald Trump recently made a striking statement regarding Hamas, asserting that “only sick and twisted people keep [dead] bodies.” This comment has stirred significant discussion, particularly in relation to Israel's actions and the ongoing hostage situation. In a post on......
Iran’s military forces, including the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have spent the past three months unveiling and testing new weapons in extensive military drills. These demonstrations reflect Iran's preparation for a challenging year ahead, with heightened tensions......
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the people of Gaza and Hamas, demanding the release of Israeli hostages. In a social media post, Trump stated that failure to release the captives would result in severe consequences, calling it the "last warning." He also directed a message......
In the village of Deir Sharaf, located in the occupied West Bank, an Israeli military checkpoint casts a long shadow over the daily lives of residents already burdened by the presence of an illegal Israeli settlement. This checkpoint, initially just a dirt mound in 2022, is a constant reminder of the......
On March 5, 2025, the Israeli internal security service Shin Bet admitted its failure to prevent the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas. In a public statement, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar acknowledged the agency's inability to thwart the deadly assault, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli casualties. The......
