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 …

Israel Intensifies Gaza Bombardment, Kills 28 Amid Global Alarm

>The renewed offensive comes as concerns mount globally over civilian casualties, the targeting of healthcare workers, and controversial population transfer plans. Healthcare System Under Siege Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that 360 medical personnel have been arrested since Israel’s invasion began in October 2023. Of these, 1,400 healthcare workers have been killed. The ministry accused Israeli …

Lapid, Olmert Slam Netanyahu’s Gaza Plan as ‘Concentration Camp’

Two former Israeli prime ministers have condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to build a so-called “humanitarian city” in southern Gaza, warning it could effectively become a “concentration camp” for Palestinians. On Sunday, Yair Lapid and Ehud Olmert both spoke out as Israel’s bombardment of Gaza intensified, killing at least 95 Palestinians in just one day. Lapid, …

Desperation Grows in Gaza as Limited Aid and Disease Threaten Survival

RAFAH – Palestinians in Gaza are risking their lives for a bag of flour. The only consistent distribution from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) includes small amounts of flour, rice, cooking oil, and a few other food items—barely enough to support an average family. But even that limited help comes at a deadly price. Each …

Major Twist in Humaira Asghar Death Case: Court Petition Alleges Murder

KARACHI – The tragic death of actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali has taken a dramatic turn, as Karachi police intensify their investigation following fresh claims of murder. Humaira, 32, was found dead in her locked apartment in DHA Karachi on July 8, 2025. Her decomposed body was discovered during a court-mandated eviction operation after …

Palestinian-American Killed by Israeli Settlers in West Bank, Family Demands US Investigation

RAMALLAH – Israeli settlers brutally attacked and killed a 20-year-old Palestinian-American man on Friday in the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the death of Sayfollah Musallet, stating that settlers severely beat him across his body, leading to his martyrdom. Eyewitnesses and local officials described the …

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 …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 98 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Intensifying Assaults on Civilians

GAZA CITY – Israeli forces have intensified attacks across the Gaza Strip. They have targeted residential neighborhoods and refugee camps, killing at least 98 Palestinians since dawn on Saturday, medical sources said. Among the dead are 38 aid seekers. More victims are feared buried under rubble. Rescue teams are working urgently in several bombed areas. …

Fate of Gaza Ceasefire Talks Hangs in the Balance Amid Ongoing Violence

DOHA/GAZA – Indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas are facing major hurdles in Doha, Qatar, with both sides locked in disagreement over the extent of Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. As talks stall, deadly Israeli attacks continue across Gaza and southern Lebanon, further deepening the humanitarian crisis and complicating peace efforts. Disputes Over …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza, Including Four Children, as Fighting Intensifies

DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA STRIP — At least 28 Palestinians, including four children and two women, were killed in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials. The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday, intensifying an already devastating campaign that has now killed over 57,000 people since last …

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 …

UN: Nearly 800 Killed Seeking Food Aid in Gaza Since May

Nearly 800 Palestinians have been killed while trying to access food aid in Gaza since late May, according to a UN report released Friday. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirmed that 798 civilians have died amid growing desperation, with 615 killed near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites and 183 along aid …

Six Killed in Gaza as Israeli Strikes Hit School Shelter and Civilians

Fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday killed at least six Palestinians, including five sheltering in a school in Jabalia, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The latest escalation adds to the growing humanitarian crisis as the war against Hamas enters its 22nd month. School Shelter Targeted In northern Gaza’s Jabalia Al-Nazla area, an Israeli …

Hamas Signals Ceasefire Willingness with Prisoner Offer Amid Conflict

In a significant move towards a potential Gaza ceasefire, Hamas announced its readiness to release 10 Israeli prisoners, even as indirect negotiations continue through Qatari mediation. The group described the talks as difficult, blaming Israel’s intransigence, but confirmed it was working seriously to resolve key issues. Ceasefire Talks Face Key Obstacles Hamas outlined major hurdles, …

Red Sea Tensions Return: Houthi Attacks Sink Two Cargo Ships, Leave Crew Missing and Dead

ATHENS: A fresh wave of attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia has left four crew members dead, 15 missing, and two commercial ships sunk in just three days. The assaults mark the deadliest escalation in months, ending a brief period of calm in the strategic waterway. On Wednesday, rescue teams pulled …

Missile Fired from Yemen Intercepted by Israeli Forces Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Wednesday. The missile triggered air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and nearby cities. The sound of explosions alarmed residents. Many rushed to bomb shelters in panic. This missile launch came days after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s Hodeidah port. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed earlier …

Israeli Forces Move Housing Units into Palestinian-Controlled Hebron

HEBRON: Israeli forces on Tuesday helped move mobile housing units into Tel Rumeida, a neighborhood in Hebron. The land is officially under Palestinian control, as outlined in the Oslo Accords. Eyewitnesses and activists said the units arrived on trucks escorted by Israeli military vehicles. The area, known as “H1,” is under full civil and security …

Trump Urges Netanyahu to End Gaza ‘Tragedy’ as Death Toll Soars

WASHINGTON / GAZA: The US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday. Trump, speaking firmly, urged Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, calling it a “tragedy that cannot continue.” The back-to-back meetings signal growing pressure from Washington on Tel Aviv. According to the …

Ben-Gvir Urges Netanyahu to Quit Hamas

In response to the deadly blast, Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, strongly criticized the government’s participation in peace talks. In a statement shared on Telegram, he called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “immediately return the delegation” negotiating with Hamas in Qatar. “There is no need to negotiate with those who murder our …

Gaza Hospitals in Darkness as Fuel Runs Out, Hopes Rise Amid Ceasefire Talks

At Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, doctors now rely on mobile phone flashlights to treat patients. As fuel supplies dwindle, critical medical services are being pushed to the brink. The hospital, one of the few still operating in the region, is battling a humanitarian crisis as power outages cripple life-saving equipment. Health workers describe …

48 Nations Slam US Sanctions on ICC, Defend Global Justice System

In a strong show of unity, 48 countries have condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). They voiced “deep concern” over Washington’s growing hostility toward global justice systems. The joint statement from these nations expressed firm support for the ICC. It also condemned all threats, attacks, and sanctions targeting the court’s judges and …

Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Talks Stall as Mandate Questioned

indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Doha ended without progress, according to Palestinian sources. The Israeli delegation reportedly lacked the authority to finalize any agreement, casting doubt on the potential for an immediate breakthrough. Talks Begin, But Without Real Mandate The indirect negotiations resumed on Sunday in Qatar, just ahead of Israeli Prime …

‘Blood Everywhere, Bodies Torn Apart’: Survivors Recount Horror of Israeli Strike on Gaza Clinic

GAZA CITY – A supposed place of refuge turned into a scene of horror as an Israeli airstrike struck Remal Clinic in western Gaza City late Sunday night, killing at least six Palestinians and wounding several more. The clinic had been housing dozens of displaced families who believed they were in a safe zone. Eyewitnesses …

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