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Hamas rejects disarmament, accuses Israel of seeking genocide
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Hamas rejects disarmament, accuses Israel of seeking genocide

Hamas has rejected Israel's request for disarmament, claiming it is a tactic for Israel to continue what it calls 'genocide against Palestinians.' Hamas stated that Israel seeks an 'illusory peace through brute force.'

International Condemnation of Israel's Death Penalty Law
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International Condemnation of Israel's Death Penalty Law

Several Muslim nations, along with some European states, have expressed strong concerns and condemned Israel's recently proposed death penalty law.

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Arab and Muslim FMs Condemn Israeli Death Penalty Law for Palestinians

Qatar and other Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have condemned Israel's new death penalty law, calling it discriminatory and warning it could escalate tensions. The law, adopted by Israel's far-right government, prescribes the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks and has also been condemned by Germany and other countries.

Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+65NYTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkcbcnosruv+57 more9d ago68 sources

Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law

Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.

Escalating Violence in Israeli-Occupied West Bank
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Escalating Violence in Israeli-Occupied West Bank

Reports from Reuters, citing Palestinians and human rights organizations, indicate that acts of violence, including arson, beatings, and theft, have become "almost daily" in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with attacks intensifying recently after an Israeli death.

Iran Continues Bombardment of Energy Sites Amidst EU Condemnation
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Iran Continues Bombardment of Energy Sites Amidst EU Condemnation

Iran has continued its bombardment of energy sites in the region, drawing condemnation from EU leaders who have called for a moratorium on attacks against energy and water facilities across the Middle East.

UN Raises 'Ethnic Cleansing' Concerns as Israel Displaces 36,000 in West Bank
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UN Raises 'Ethnic Cleansing' Concerns as Israel Displaces 36,000 in West Bank

The UN rights office has expressed concerns about potential 'ethnic cleansing' as Israel accelerates settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank, leading to the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians within one year.

WHAT’S THE US-ISRAELI ENDGAME IN IRAN?
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WHAT’S THE US-ISRAELI ENDGAME IN IRAN?

“I do the wrong and first begin to brawl. The secret mischiefs that I set abroach I lay unto the grievous charge of others… And thus I clothe my naked villainy With odd old ends stol’n forth of…

Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive
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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive

Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian family of four, including two children, in Tammun. Two brothers are reported to be the only survivors of the attack, which occurred amidst a surge of deadly violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the region.

Indonesia Postpones D-8 Summit Amid Middle East Conflict
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Indonesia Postpones D-8 Summit Amid Middle East Conflict

Indonesia has decided to postpone the D-8 Summit, a meeting of eight developing Muslim countries, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason.

Israeli Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Draws Widespread Condemnation, Including from Jordan
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Israeli Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Draws Widespread Condemnation, Including from Jordan

Hundreds have rallied in the West Bank against Israel's new death penalty law, which human rights groups are calling 'cruel' and discriminatory against Palestinians, with the EU, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, and Jordan also expressing 'great concern' and condemning it as a 'step towards apartheid'. Concerns are also being raised about the Israeli right's sudden focus on settler violence, which some critics label as 'fake news' to distract from the new law.

Israel's Knesset Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Lethal Attacks
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Israel's Knesset Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Lethal Attacks

Israel's parliament has approved legislation making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, a measure that has drawn international condemnation. The law passed with 62 Knesset members in favor and 47 opposed, highlighting growing divisions despite its passage.

Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears
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Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears

European and world stock markets, including Asian equities, are experiencing downward trends for the fifth consecutive week due to intensifying Middle East conflict, which has also caused oil prices to surge towards $117 per barrel and led to a rebound in soybean and corn prices, further fueled by fears of escalation in Iran.

Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia
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Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia

Israel's military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first such interception since the war began, while at least 12 US troops were reportedly injured in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

Palestinian Killed, 14 Wounded in West Bank Settler Raids; New Outposts Erected
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Palestinian Killed, 14 Wounded in West Bank Settler Raids; New Outposts Erected

A Palestinian man has been killed and others seriously injured in new settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, further escalating violence and drawing attention to its impact on Israel's international standing. In a single night, 14 Palestinians were wounded in settler raids, and five new outposts were erected, intensifying the volatile situation.

USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire
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USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]

Colum McCann on Conflict and Freedom, Iran
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Colum McCann on Conflict and Freedom, Iran

American writer Colum McCann, a long-time advocate for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, states that no conflict will bring freedom to oppressed peoples and that Iran cannot be changed by bombing its people.

Severe Sandstorm Sweeps Through Gaza Tent Camps
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Severe Sandstorm Sweeps Through Gaza Tent Camps

A severe sandstorm has swept through tent camps in southern and central Gaza, tearing down shelters and burying belongings, leaving thousands of displaced Palestinians struggling in makeshift homes.

Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years
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Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years

A cloud of orange-tinted, thick dust spread across the Gaza Strip on Saturday as first responders told Palestinians to stay home, especially those with respiratory illness. People were also urged to secure their tents to prevent them from being blown away. Israel’s war with Hamas has left most of Gaza’s 2 million residents displaced, living in tents and damaged buildings with little protection from the elements such as rain, wind and sand. Story by Catherine Viette.

Tehran Mobilizes for Al-Quds Protests
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Tehran Mobilizes for Al-Quds Protests

Tehran is mobilizing its population for the annual Al-Quds Day protests, a traditional event expressing solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to Israel.

Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East
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Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.

Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza
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Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza

• Israel’s Supreme Court freezes ban on foreign aid organisations in enclave • US public sympathy shifts to Palestinians over Israel, new Gallup poll reveals CAIRO: Relentless Israeli attacks killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, medics said, adding to a death toll of at least 600 people killed by Israeli fire since a US-brokered ceasefire agreement came into effect last October. Gaza’s health officials reported that in southern Gaza, five people were killed and several others...

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations
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Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations

The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.

Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law
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Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law

Under the law passed by Israel's parliament late on Monday, Palestinians convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "acts of terrorism" will face the death penalty. The post Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law appeared first on Vanguard News.

Global Death Penalty Trends and Israel's Proposed Bill
Politicsyle-uutisetruvaftonbladet+13DWle-figarolsm-lvder-standarddeloobservadorhindustan-timesindian-express+5 more9d ago16 sources

Global Death Penalty Trends and Israel's Proposed Bill

A discussion on capital punishment highlights a global decline in the number of countries carrying out executions, even as the total number of executions rises, with Israel currently debating a death penalty bill targeting Palestinians.

Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank
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Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank

Amid a surge in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, often with Israeli forces standing by, pro-Israel Democrats, including AIPAC-backed lawmakers, have denounced the 'extremist' violence, highlighting how support for Israel is becoming a political liability.

Israeli Settlers Launch Violent Attacks in West Bank Amid Settlement Expansion
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Israeli Settlers Launch Violent Attacks in West Bank Amid Settlement Expansion

Israeli settlers have rampaged through West Bank towns for a second consecutive night, attacking people and properties, setting fire to homes and cars, and injuring at least nine Palestinians, in violence that began in retaliation for the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman. This surge in settler violence coincides with the Israeli government's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions
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Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions

Israeli settlers have violently stormed multiple Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and vehicles and causing injuries. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned these actions as organized terrorism and part of a genocidal campaign.

Palestinians Mourn First Deaths in West Bank from Iran Missile Fire
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Palestinians Mourn First Deaths in West Bank from Iran Missile Fire

Four Palestinian women were killed and several others injured when missile debris, reportedly from an Iranian attack, struck a beauty salon in Beit Awwa in the southern West Bank, marking the first Palestinian deaths in the Middle East war, leading to widespread mourning among Palestinians.

UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year
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UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year

GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of “ethnic cleansing” with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. A fresh report from the United Nations rights office, looking at the 12 months up to Oct 31 last year, warned that Israel’s accelerating expansion of unlawful settlements and annexation of large parts of the occupied West Bank was driving “unprecedented” displacement....

Gaza fears new war will distract world
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Gaza fears new war will distract world

Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by US and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza, just over a week after US President Donald Trump rallied billions of dollars in pledges for the territory's reconstruction and tried to nudge a ceasefire forward. Residents say they are scared of neglect and deprivation, with Israel in the wake of the weekend strikes closing all crossings into their shattered territory of over 2 million people. Palestini