The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the destruction of Gaza’s main border crossing with Egypt, Rafah. Brigade 401 took control of the crossing overnight, rendering it unusable. This closure adds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians are trapped amid ongoing conflicts. The crossing, crucial for international aid,
On May 20, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders, marking a historic legal challenge against a Western-allied state for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s announcement on 20 May
In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 on Wednesday, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that “Hamas cannot be destroyed” as it is an ideology, not just a military entity. “Hamas cannot be destroyed. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated on
Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, has warned of a boundless war if Israel invades Lebanon, threatening Cyprus and Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields amid escalating tensions and military preparations. Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Shia paramilitary group, has warned of a battle “without rules or ceilings” if Israeli forces launch an
According to Israeli media, which the IDF later confirmed, Hezbollah targeted an Israeli fighter jet with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time against Israel. Another concerning “first” in the Israel-Hezbollah confrontation, which has been raging since October 7 in tandem with the Hamas-led Gaza war, has occurred. According to Israeli
The Wall Street Journal has reported that officials have revealed Biden will offer Saudi Arabia a defense treaty in exchange for official ties with Israel. The White House is ready to present a strategy that calls for new formal connections between Riyadh and Tel Aviv in exchange for Saudi Arabia
Israeli troops released dramatic bodycam footage of the daring raid on a Hamas stronghold in central Gaza on Monday, rescuing hostages Noa Argamani, Almong Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were taken hostage during the Nova music festival. Dramatic footage of the moment a group of hostages was
A New York Times story revealed how Israel funded a covert influence campaign targeting US lawmakers using the Tel Aviv-based political marketing firm Stoic. According to a New York Times story published on Wednesday, Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs planned and funded a digital campaign aimed at swaying US politicians,
Israel’s role in the Abu Ghraib scandal highlights its influence on U.S. interrogation techniques, with Israeli methods of torture and humiliation being implemented in Iraq, exacerbating regional instability and human rights abuses. Three Palestinian males were taken into custody by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the occupied West Bank hamlet