‘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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Netanyahu welcomes Trump move to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group

The US State Department, on the orders of President Donald Trump, is mulling the designation of "certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood" as terrorist organizations.

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Israel says killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Abu Ali al-Tabtabai "played a key role in expanding Hezbollah’s operational and military capacities," according to the Israeli military.

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Israeli strikes kill 21 in Gaza as ceasefire breaks down

At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after the Israeli military launched multiple air raids, claiming it was responding to a ceasefire violation by an armed Palestinian individual.

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Israel emptying West Bank refugee camps a ‘crime against humanity’: HRW

“Israeli authorities in early 2025 forcibly removed 32,000 Palestinians from their homes in West Bank refugee camps without regard to international legal protections and have not permitted them to return,” said Nadia Hardman, the HRW’s senior refugee and migrant rights researcher. “Israeli forces have carried out war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank that should be investigated and prosecuted.”

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