PM Shehbaz Condemns Israel’s Block on UNRWA in Palestine

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned Israel’s actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). He expressed grave concern over Israel’s efforts to block relief assistance for Palestinians. He described these actions as a severe violation of international law. In a statement posted on X, PM Shehbaz labeled Israel’s actions against UNRWA …

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 …

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 …

Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets After Killing Hezbollah Leaders

In response to escalating tensions, Israel launched precise strikes on Iranian military facilities. This action followed the killing of Hezbollah’s top leaders in Lebanon by Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that their strikes specifically targeted Iranian military infrastructure. However, they did not aim at energy or nuclear facilities, according to a U.S. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

US Calls for Swift End to Israel-Hezbollah War

The United States called on Monday for an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war “as soon as possible.” Washington urged the enforcement of a UN resolution that requires Iran-backed Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon. This appeal came as Israeli forces intensified their war in Lebanon, targeting a finance group linked to Hezbollah. They also continued …

Hezbollah Rocket Attack Injures One in Northern Israel

A Hezbollah rocket attack injured a man in northern Israel. Reports from multiple Israeli media outlets confirm this incident occurred in the town of Ma’agan Michael. The Magen David Adom ambulance service reported that falling interceptor fragments caused the injuries. In addition to the injuries, several vehicles and a residential building sustained damage. Falling shrapnel …

At Least 87 Dead in Gaza Airstrike as Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah in Beirut

JERUSALEM: At least 87 people died following an airstrike on Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, according to the health ministry in the Palestinian territory. This attack resulted in one of the highest death tolls from a single strike in months. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israeli strikes hit a residential building …

Israeli Airstrike on Beit Lahiya Leaves 87 Dead or Missing in Gaza

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported, on Sunday, that 87 people were killed or remain missing under the rubble after an Israeli airstrike targeted northern Gaza’s town of Beit Lahiya. The attack, which took place on Saturday night, also left over 40 people wounded. The casualties represent one of the highest tolls in months of conflict …

UN Warns Countries Aiding Israel May Be “Complicit” in War Crimes and Genocide

UN experts warned on Friday that countries aiding Israel in its occupation of Palestinian territories may be considered “complicit” in possible war crimes and genocide in Gaza. Navi Pillay, head of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry, stated that countries enabling Israel’s actions despite repeated warnings should bear responsibility. “Israel’s internationally wrongful acts …

Putin Calls for Establishment of Palestinian State Amid Gaza Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for a Palestinian state to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He made these remarks during a meeting with BRICS media managers in Moscow. Putin argued that the conflict cannot be resolved without establishing a “full-fledged” Palestinian state. He stated, “The primary solution to the Palestinian problem is …

IDF Drone Footage Shows Sinwar’s Final Moments

Israeli forces have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, in a firefight in southern Gaza. Sinwar, who masterminded the 7 October attacks, had been on the run for more than a year. He was reportedly hiding in Gaza’s tunnels, surrounded by a small group of bodyguards and a “human shield” of …

Israel’s President Praises Forces for Killing Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, commended Israeli forces for their successful operation in killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. In a statement, Herzog described Sinwar as “responsible for heinous acts of terrorism against Israeli civilians, citizens of other countries, and the murder of thousands of innocent people.” He emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to secure the …

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman Calls for SCO to Address Palestinian Issue

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman called for the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad to address the Palestinian issue and condemn the violence in Gaza. Speaking to the media in Faisalabad on Tuesday, Rehman emphasized that the SCO should discuss the atrocities in Gaza and collectively condemn them. He warned, “If India …

Death Toll in Gaza Conflict Reaches Over 42,000

The ongoing war in Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 42,344 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. The conflict has left 99,013 others injured. In the past 24 hours alone, Israeli attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 55 individuals. Officials estimate that the actual death toll may be much higher, with …

Drone Strike on Israeli Army Base Kills Four Soldiers, Injures 58

A drone strike targeted an army base in northern Israel, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to 58 others. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the casualties, noting that seven soldiers suffered severe injuries. The attack occurred at a base near Binyamina, a town located approximately 20 miles south of Haifa. Hezbollah …

Netanyahu Urges Immediate Removal of UN Peacekeepers from Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the removal of UN peacekeepers from southern Lebanon. He directed this demand to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In a video statement on Sunday, Netanyahu insisted that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) be relocated immediately. He made this request after several peacekeepers were injured in …

UNIFIL Formed to Oversee Israel’s Withdrawal and Restore Peace

The Israeli military fired on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), injuring two international peacekeepers, according to a UN statement on Sunday. The incident occurred when an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank shot at an observation tower at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, a town in southern Lebanon. “A Merkava tank fired its …

Israel Escalates Strikes on Lebanon and Gaza One Year After Oct 7 Attacks

Israel bombed targets in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Sunday, escalating tensions as one year has passed since the tragic Oct 7 attacks. Those attacks by Hamas-led militants triggered a war that continues to devastate the region. Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, announced that all options remained open, including potential retaliation against Iran, a …

Israel’s Economy Faces Shrinking Growth Amid War Costs

Israel’s economy could shrink even more than anticipated, according to the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University. Even in less severe scenarios, researchers project a drop in Israel’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. The decline comes as Israel’s population grows faster than its economy, leading to lower living standards. Before the …

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