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Fires in Northern Israel Intensify Calls to Address Hezbollah Conflict

Rocket attacks from Hezbollah have ignited extensive bushfires in northern Israel, leading to the destruction of large forest reserves and the hospitalization of 11 individuals due to smoke inhalation. Half an hour from the Lebanon border, patches of burned land and plumes of smoke mark the affected areas. Residents in Israel’s northern communities have been […]

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U.S. Airman Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington

In a dramatic protest outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, a man, identified as an active-duty airman, set himself on fire on Sunday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police Department reported the incident, stating that officers from the U.S. Secret Service swiftly intervened and extinguished the flames around 1 p.m. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was […]

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South Africa Agrees To Cut Ties With Israel Over Gaza

South Africa’s parliament has voted to approve a motion to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspend diplomatic ties with the country as tensions between the two countries escalate over Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Tuesday’s motion, which calls for the closure of the embassy and the suspension of all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire […]

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List Of Five Countries Referring Israel To ICC Over Gaza

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed receiving a referral from five countries, including South Africa, urging an investigation into Israel for alleged war crimes. The department of international relations and cooperation (DIRCO) disclosed that it submitted the situation in the state of Palestine to the office of the prosecutor (OTP) of […]

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South Africa Calls for ICC Arrest Warrant For Israeli PM Netanyahu

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take action against prominent figures in Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with the bombing of Gaza, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, including women and children. During a parliamentary debate on the Palestine […]

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South Africa Withdraws Diplomats From Israel, Accuses It Of Genocide In Gaza

The South African government has taken the step of recalling its ambassador and diplomatic mission from Israel in strong condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, referring to it as a “genocide.” Furthermore, the government has issued a warning to the Israeli ambassador to South Africa concerning recent remarks made regarding the African country’s […]

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Hezbollah Fighters Engage in Border Clash with Israeli Forces

Today, on the border between Israel and Lebanon, there was a significant confrontation between the Israeli army and Hezbollah fighters. Both sides are claiming victory in the skirmish that took place on a Saturday. The tension escalated just a day after the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, warned about the potential for a serious conflict […]

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IDF Kills Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas Intelligence

Gaza Strip, October 26, 2023 – In a targeted operation today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Shadi Barud, the Deputy Head of Hamas’s intelligence directorate. Barud was accused of masterminding the October 7 attacks in southern Israel alongside Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Shadi Barud had a history of involvement in Hamas […]

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Gaza Conflict: Israel Acting Beyond The Limit Of Self-Defence – China

China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, stating that they have gone “beyond the scope of self-defense.” In remarks published on Sunday, Wang emphasized the need for Israel to “cease its collective punishment of the people of Gaza.” These comments were made during a call with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince […]