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Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes

The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers was killed 'in battle' in southern Lebanon, an area where Israel and the pro-Iranian Shiite organization have been clashing for over a month.

Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz
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Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz

The US-Iran conflict continues to fuel a global energy shock, with oil prices surging and Asian stocks falling after Trump's vows. The UK is experiencing unprecedented fuel price rises, while Saudi Arabia explores its East-West pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, all contributing to a broader economic slowdown and inflation.

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.

Dozens of Rescue Workers Killed in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon
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Dozens of Rescue Workers Killed in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

At least 46 rescue workers and five medical personnel have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict, according to the Lebanese Minister of Health.

Trump Extends Iran Ultimatum, Pauses Attacks, Seeks End to War; Israel Launches Strikes
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Trump Extends Iran Ultimatum, Pauses Attacks, Seeks End to War; Israel Launches Strikes

President Trump has extended his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days, paused attacks on its energy sector, and expressed a desire for a speedy end to the war, though he stated there is no cease-fire. Meanwhile, Israel launched more strikes on Iran, and markets have reacted to these developments, with oil falling, gold rising, and stocks finishing higher.

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.

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.

Israeli Army Chief Condemns Settler Attacks in West Bank
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Israeli Army Chief Condemns Settler Attacks in West Bank

The Israeli army chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, on Wednesday criticized the recent increase in attacks by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, calling the violence against soldiers and others 'morally unacceptable'.

Israel Claims Killing of Top Iranian Official Ali Larijani in Strikes
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Israel Claims Killing of Top Iranian Official Ali Larijani in Strikes

Israel's defense minister announced that Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most senior leaders and top security official, was killed in overnight strikes. This claim, if confirmed, would make him the most senior Iranian figure to die in the ongoing conflict after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Family Killed in West Bank Checkpoint Shooting
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Family Killed in West Bank Checkpoint Shooting

A Palestinian family, including two children and their parents, was tragically killed by the Israeli Army at a checkpoint in the West Bank while returning from buying sweets during Ramadan.

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.

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Film on West Bank Screened in Coimbra, Portugal

Brazilian filmmaker Gustavo Castro presented his award-winning film 'Notas Sobre Um Desterro' in Coimbra, Portugal. The film explores his encounter with a Palestinian-Brazilian family and reflects on colonization and apartheid.

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.

Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass
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Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.

Middle East War Enters Second Month Amid Ongoing Attacks
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Middle East War Enters Second Month Amid Ongoing Attacks

The war in the Middle East has entered its second month, with reports of continued attacks across the region, as military operations persist.

Iran-Linked Hackers Claim FBI Director Kash Patel's Email Breach, Publish Personal Files
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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim FBI Director Kash Patel's Email Breach, Publish Personal Files

Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs, a resume, and other personal documents. A Justice Department official has confirmed the breach, which has been widely reported by international media, with the Handala hack team specifically claiming responsibility for the attack on Friday.

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....

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.

Qatar ambassador joins launch of urgent humanitarian appeal for Lebanon
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Qatar ambassador joins launch of urgent humanitarian appeal for Lebanon

Qatar’s ambassador joined the launch of a UN-backed $308 million humanitarian appeal in Beirut to support Lebanon as the war and Israeli strikes drive rising casualties and displacement. Qatar’s ambassador… (The post Qatar ambassador joins launch of urgent humanitarian appeal for Lebanon is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Destruction Continues in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Israeli Bombing
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Destruction Continues in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Israeli Bombing

Israeli bombing attacks have left neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins, with mass displacement continuing. An Israeli strike hit the area on March 15, and the military had issued an evacuation warning for several neighborhoods.

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.

Israeli Ground Troops Advance Against Hezbollah
Worlddie-presse23d ago

Israeli Ground Troops Advance Against Hezbollah

According to the Israeli army, dozens of militants have been killed. Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers are reported to have killed a Palestinian family, including two small children, in the West Bank.

Israeli government is undertaking a 'power grab under cover of war'
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Israeli government is undertaking a 'power grab under cover of war'

Twelve days after the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, Israelis are spending hours a day in bomb shelters as Iranian bombs pour on the country. But since the start of the conflict, neither the Prime minister nor the Defence minister have directly addressed the Israeli population. On top of that, the war is helping 'a de facto annexation of the West Bank', says FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky from Jerusalem.

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.

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

Netzah Yehuda CEO Denies Battalion's Suspension After CNN Altercation
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Netzah Yehuda CEO Denies Battalion's Suspension After CNN Altercation

The CEO of the Netzah Yehuda battalion has denied reports of the unit's suspension by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters, contradicting earlier claims of a suspension after the unit detained CNN journalists.

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.

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.

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 […]

Israel Expands Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon Against Hezbollah, Million Displaced
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Israel Expands Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon Against Hezbollah, Million Displaced

Israel has expanded its military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, aiming to degrade its rocket, drone, and missile capabilities, with France, Germany, Canada, Italy, and the UK warning against a large-scale ground offensive due to devastating humanitarian consequences and over a million people displaced.

Germany Warns Israel Against West Bank Annexation
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Germany Warns Israel Against West Bank Annexation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israel to abandon any plans for annexing territories in the West Bank, calling it a 'big mistake,' and criticized US and Israeli plans for the war against Iran.