ICC rejects Israel’s appeal challenging probe into Gaza war crimes

The decision allows the Gaza probe to proceed and reinforces the legal basis for arrest warrants issued last year for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief Yoav Gallant.

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Hamas hails killing of Israeli-backed militia leader

Yasser Abu Shabab was the leader of the so-called Popular Forces, an Israeli-backed anti-Hamas armed group operating in the Gaza Strip.

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Syria thanks UN for resolution against Israel’s Golan Heights occupation

In a statement, the Syrian foreign ministry hailed “the increase in the number of countries voting in favor of the resolution, from 97 last year to 123 this year,” saying it “unequivocally demonstrates the significant support for the new Syria and its principled national stance adhering to the occupied Syrian Golan.” 

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International activists attacked, beaten by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Three Italians and a Canadian citizen were reportedly beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with one of the victims saying, "Their goal is clear: to terrorize Palestinians and push them to abandon the lands on which they have always lived."

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‘Even the olive tree became a target of hate’: Israeli settler attacks in Palestine

“The olive tree is therefore a universal tree, which has accompanied humanity for thousands of years, embodying its aspirations; because with its legendary longevity and ability to rise from its ashes, it reaches beyond the short-sightedness of the moment: planting an olive tree and eating its fruit is to join the chain of humanity” - Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

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Hezbollah chief vows response for senior commander’s assassination

Despite reaching a ceasefire in November 2024, Israel has continued to routinely strike alleged Hezbollah positions in Beirut and southern Lebanon over the past year.

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Syria slams deadly Israeli attack as ‘full-fledged war crime’

Syria accused Israel of carrying out a deadly cross-border assault in Beit Jinn, killing civilians and bombing residential areas, and called on the UN and Arab League to intervene.

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Syria says Israeli operation in south kills nine

“Nine martyrs and others injured as a result of the Israeli aggression on the town of Beit Jinn,” Al-Ikhbariya said, previously reporting Israeli strikes in the area “after an Israeli military patrol was surrounded during its incursion into the town, leading to clashes with residents before its withdrawal.” 

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Israel launches military operation in occupied West Bank

The Israeli military announced that it will "not allow terrorism to take root in the area," with the UN warning of Israeli actions in the occupied Palestinian territory as furthering tensions in an already volatile environment.

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