A prominent Syrian businessman close to President Bashar al-Assad, Baraa Katerji, was killed by an Israeli drone strike near the Syrian-Lebanese border. Katerji, who managed a vast empire dealing in oil and logistics, was targeted likely due to his role in facilitating Iranian oil shipments into Syria, which are under
On 23 May, Netherlands-based European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) reportedly filed a criminal complaint against Booking.com in Holland. The company, known for providing short- and long-term vacation booking services, is accused of money laundering linked to Israeli war crimes and profiteering from the occupation state’s illegal settlement expansion projects. Booking.com is alleged to advertise accommodations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu altered his travel plans amid fears of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). He canceled visits to the Czech Republic and Hungary on his way to the United States to address Congress, opting for a direct flight to avoid potential legal complications.
Despite the U.N. not officially declaring a famine in Gaza after Israel’s blockade, ten top U.N. experts have proclaimed that intentional starvation by Israel has led to a famine across the region. They cited the deaths of multiple children from malnutrition as undeniable evidence. Although Israel claims to have increased
In a chilling exposé, Israeli soldiers have confessed to a disturbing reality: they were given unchecked authority to shoot Palestinians, including civilians, in Gaza, often without clear rules of engagement. Testimonies reveal a landscape littered with civilian corpses left to decay, homes deliberately set on fire, and a callous indifference
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to Hamas dropping its demand for Israel to commit to not resuming war before signing a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal. Instead of seizing the opportunity for negotiations, Netanyahu issued four strict demands, including the right to resume fighting until Israel’s goals are met and
In a gripping letter published by the British medical journal Lancet (view below) on July 5, three public health experts reveal that the civilian death toll from Israel’s war in Gaza could be up to 15 times higher than the official count. They highlight the devastating impact of destroyed infrastructure,
By June 28, 2024, thirteen countries, including the latest addition, Spain, have joined South Africa in a powerful legal battle against Israel at the International Court of Justice. They accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis there. Spain, along with nations like Colombia and Mexico, aims
In a tense escalation, a senior Hezbollah commander named Muhammad Nimah Nasser was killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. This strike comes amid months of heightened conflict along the border, prompting Hezbollah to retaliate by firing over 100 rockets into northern Israel. Nasser was known for commanding Hezbollah’s