Netanyahu’s Coalition Wobbles as Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Over Draft Bill

In a dramatic shake-up for Israeli politics, the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party has quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition. The party’s two factions, including Degel HaTorah, say they can no longer support the government after repeated violations of promises concerning military draft exemptions for yeshiva (Jewish seminary) students. “After the government repeatedly violated …

Netanyahu Accused of Prolonging Gaza War for Political Survival

TEL AVIV — A shocking report by The New York Times claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a ceasefire and hostage release deal in April 2024 to protect his political position. The report states Netanyahu feared losing his ruling coalition if he moved forward with the plan, which included freeing at least 30 Israeli …

Israel Turning Gaza into ‘Graveyard of Children and Starving’: UNRWA Chief Sounds Alarm

The head of UNRWA has accused Israel of using a “cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill” in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini made the statement on Friday in a post on X. He said Gaza has become the “graveyard of children [and] starving people.” According to UN data, around 800 Palestinians have died since May while trying …

Gaza’s Civil Defence Urges Comprehensive Truce Amid Deadly Khan Younis Strikes

As Israeli bombardment intensifies in southern Gaza, Gaza’s Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal has issued an urgent appeal to international mediators. In a public statement shared via Telegram, Basal called for an immediate and comprehensive humanitarian truce across the Gaza Strip, warning that civilians continue to suffer the brunt of the war. “Civilians are not …

Another Journalist, Moataz Raja Killed by Israeli Strike in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist, Moataz Raja, was killed in an Israeli airstrike while covering the war in Gaza. The Gaza Journalists Syndicate confirmed that Raja was “assassinated” by the Israeli military after an airstrike targeted a civilian vehicle he was traveling in on al-Nafaq Street in Gaza City. He was killed instantly. Eyewitnesses at the scene …

Germany Refuses ‘Forced Solidarity’ with Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Berlin: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made a bold statement on Tuesday. He said Germany will not show forced solidarity with Israel amid the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking to WDR, a public broadcaster, Wadephul expressed deep concern over the suffering in Gaza. He criticized the ongoing Israeli military campaign. “People are unable to …

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