US Deploys B-52 Bombers and Reinforcements to Middle East

Washington: The United States has deployed B-52 bombers from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base to the Middle East, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). These reinforcements arrive as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate. The bombers, alongside additional ballistic missile defense systems, fighter squadrons, and tanker aircraft, are now stationed within …

UNICEF Condemns Deadly Attacks on Civilians in North Gaza

New York: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell voiced deep concerns over a deadly weekend of attacks in North Gaza. In a statement, she revealed that over 50 children were killed in just 48 hours in the Jabalia area. Strikes destroyed two residential buildings, which had sheltered hundreds. UNICEF Staff Vehicle Attacked Russell reported that a …

BBC Faces Bias Allegations Over Israel-Gaza Conflict Coverage

More than 100 BBC staff members have raised concerns over the network’s perceived bias in its reporting on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, asserting that the BBC’s coverage has given favorable treatment to Israel and lacks “evidence-based journalism.” In a letter to the BBC’s Director General Tim Davie and CEO Deborah Turness, employees stressed that the …

Death Toll Rises in Baalbek as Israeli Attacks Intensify

The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s Baalbek district has risen to 57, with numerous injuries reported. Lebanon’s National News Agency detailed the casualties and extensive damage in the region. Residential Areas Targeted in Baalbek Israel launched 25 attacks targeting residential neighborhoods, including Ras al-Ain. The strikes caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of “Crushing Response” Against Israel, U.S. Actions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, threatening a “crushing response” to recent actions against Iran and its regional allies. State media reported his remarks, delivered on Saturday, just ahead of the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran, which marked a turning …

Israeli Bombing in Gaza Kills Five as Tensions Escalate

NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP: An Israeli bombing has killed at least five Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. This tragic event has left several others injured, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent. In addition to the Nuseirat incident, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli artillery shelled a house …

Dozens Killed in Gaza and Lebanon Amid Escalating Israeli Attacks

Israeli attacks have intensified in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving dozens dead and pushing ceasefire efforts to a critical impasse. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli strikes killed at least 55 people across Gaza within 24 hours, targeting crowded areas, including a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in Nuseirat refugee camp. As the violence spreads, the call …

UN Warns of ‘Apocalyptic’ Conditions in Gaza, Appeals to Israel

Northern Gaza faces “apocalyptic” conditions, as per a warning issued on Friday by 15 United Nations leaders. A letter, signed by key officials from UN organizations including OCHA, the UN’s humanitarian agency, UNHCR, and the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighted the imminent risk of death from disease, famine, and violence for the entire Palestinian population …

UN Warns of Deadly Hunger Crisis in 16 Global Hotspots

ROME: The  warned on Thursday that extreme hunger threatens millions in 16 “hunger hotspots” over the next six months. According to a joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), regions of highest concern include the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, and Haiti. The report attributes much …

Israeli Airstrikes Destroy Home of Hezbollah Affiliate

Israeli fighter jets launched air raids on various areas in southern Lebanon, targeting the home of Jawad Nasrallah in Yahmar al-Shaqif, Nabatieh. Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported that the house was completely destroyed. Nasrallah, a relative of two Hezbollah members killed by Israeli forces, became the latest target in an ongoing escalation. Wider Attacks …

Bill Clinton Faces Backlash Over Comments on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is under fire from Arab and Muslim Americans following recent comments on Israel’s role in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Speaking at a Michigan rally for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Clinton claimed Israel was “forced” to inflict civilian casualties in Gaza, suggesting it had no choice given the circumstances. He further …

Israeli Air Strike in Beit Lahia, US Calls Attack ‘Horrifying’

At least 93 people are dead or missing following an Israeli air strike on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry reported the casualties. The United States described the attack as “horrifying.” Rescuers confirmed that a five-storey residential building was struck. Videos circulating on social media showed bodies covered in blankets on the …

Israel Accuses Al Jazeera Reporters of Links to Hamas

Israel has accused six Al Jazeera reporters based in Gaza of acting as operatives for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The accusations come amid heightened conflict in Gaza, with Israel asserting that Al Jazeera journalists are aiding groups it considers terrorist organizations. Al Jazeera strongly condemned the allegations, calling them fabricated and an attempt to …

Israel Approves Bills Banning UNRWA Operations

The Israeli parliament has approved two bills that ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and areas under its control. The new laws, passed on Monday, could dismantle crucial aid operations in Palestinian territories where humanitarian needs are critical. The first law prohibits UNRWA from conducting …

UN Chief ‘Shocked’ by Gaza Destruction

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep shock over the devastation in northern Gaza. His spokesperson described the “harrowing levels of death, injury, and destruction” as unbearable, emphasizing that civilians trapped in the area lack basic necessities like healthcare, food, and shelter. The humanitarian crisis has prompted the UN to offer psychosocial support to displaced Lebanese …

WHO Alarmed by Gaza Hospital Crisis Amid Ongoing Military Operations

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has voiced serious concerns about military operations around health facilities in Gaza. He highlighted that ongoing shortages of medical supplies are preventing life-saving care for patients in the region. Dr. Tedros issued a statement describing a harrowing situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital, located …

Airstrikes Devastate Gaza’s Jabalia, Journalists die in Lebanon

GAZA: Gaza’s civil defense has warned of widespread casualties after a significant increase in airstrikes, particularly in Jabalia refugee camp, where a dozen residential buildings were hit. Authorities are describing the attack as a severe crisis, with rescue teams overwhelmed by the number of people affected. In addition, three journalists covering the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict …

Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon Conflict

The Israeli military announced that four of its soldiers died in combat in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. In a statement, the army provided the names of the soldiers, confirming that they were killed during ongoing clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The Israeli army also reported that six additional soldiers were seriously injured and evacuated from southern …

Blinken Meets Saudi Crown Prince to Push for Gaza Ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting is part of Blinken’s efforts to end the conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza. Blinken stressed the importance of ending the war in Gaza, freeing hostages, and helping the people of Gaza rebuild …

Former Israeli Official Warns IDF May Be Committing War Crimes in Gaza

Eran Etzion, a former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council, is raising concerns over Israel’s military conduct in Gaza. A longstanding critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Etzion is respected for his years of service under four Israeli prime ministers. He now warns that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) might be committing war crimes …

Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine in Airstrike

Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah leader. Safieddine was seen as the likely successor to Hassan Nasrallah, who was also killed in an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah did not specify the exact time or location of the strike but referred to it as a “criminal and aggressive Zionist raid.” …

PM Shehbaz Welcomes Palestinian Students, Urges Global Action on Gaza

PM Shehbaz Sharif has warmly welcomed Palestinian medical students to Pakistan in a ceremony held in Islamabad. Addressing the students, he expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, comparing the atrocities in Gaza to historic tragedies. He called on the global community to put an end to the bloodshed in Palestine and Lebanon. PM Shehbaz …

Israeli Soldier Takes Own Life After PTSD from Gaza War

A 40-year-old father of four, Eliran Mizrahi, deployed to Gaza following the Israeli attack on the region on October 7, 2023. After six months in the war against Hamas, he returned home a changed man, traumatized by the horrors he witnessed. His family told CNN that Mizrahi struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and felt …

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