*) Israel kills 66 Palestinians, wounds 100 in new Gaza massacre Israel unleashed another deadly attack in northern Gaza, killing at least 66 Palestinians and injuring 100 more in a devastating air strike near Kamal Adwan Hospital, witnesses and local journalists report. Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat described the scene as “horrific”, revealing that the bombing targeted displaced people and “wiped out entire families”. Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital’s director, painted an even...

*) Ballistic missile attack on Russia will trigger nuclear retaliation — Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin approved an updated nuclear doctrine, signalling Moscow might use nuclear weapons in response to conventional missile strikes supported by nuclear powers. The revision, prompted by US approval for Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, comes on the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. The updated policy considers attacks with conventional weapons, drones, or...

*) G20 calls for 'comprehensive' ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon G20 leaders called for "comprehensive" ceasefires in Israel’s brutal wars on both Palestine’s Gaza and Lebanon in a joint statement at a summit in Brazil. The leaders of the world's biggest economies called for a US-proposed permanent ceasefire in Palestine's Gaza in return for the release of all hostages, as well as a Lebanon ceasefire “that enables citizens to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line.” *)...

*) Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles to strike Russia President Joe Biden has, for the first time, approved Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles to target locations inside Russia, according to sources familiar with the decision. Sources say Ukraine is expected to carry out its first long-range strikes in the coming days. The White House declined to comment on the development. The decision follows reports of Russia deploying North Korean ground troops to...

*) Israeli blockade in southern Gaza leaves 1.2M Palestinians without water The southern Gaza city of Khan Younis warned that a week-long fuel shortage has left more than 1.2 million residents and displaced individuals in the area without access to clean water, amid ongoing Israeli strikes. The city government said: "This persistent fuel stoppage has disrupted essential services, including the operation of water wells and desalination plants. The city also raised concerns about the...

*) EU weighs suspension of political ties with Israel European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges bold action, proposing a suspension of political dialogue with Israel and a ban on imports from illegal settlements. Citing Israel's disregard for international law in Gaza, Borrell calls for decisive measures, set for discussion at next week’s Foreign Affairs Council. Israel's war in Gaza — now in its 407th day — has killed at least 43,000 Palestinians and wounded over 103,000,...

*) Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. A new report details massive forced displacements and the widespread destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure to permanently displace many Palestinians. Over 90 percent of Gaza’s population — which is about 1.9 million people — has fled amid Israel’s relentless attacks, with tens of thousands killed, mostly women and children. *) Democrats...

*) Protests erupt in Paris over Zionist gala organised by far-right figures Protests erupted in Paris against a far-right gala supporting Israel, aimed at raising funds for the Israeli military and featuring Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The event, titled "Israel is Forever," instigated outrage amid heightened tensions from Israeli atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon. Demonstrations came ahead of a high-profile football match between France and Israel, prompting the deployment of...

*) New Israeli strikes kill at least seven Palestinians in southern Gaza In Gaza, at least seven Palestinians were killed, and several more were injured in recent air strikes by Israel. According to witnesses, the Israeli military targeted a roadside stall selling goods in Qizan Abu Rashwan, south of Khan Younis, leading to two fatalities and injuries to others. In a separate incident, a medical source reported that an air strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza...

*) Israel strike kills 10 people in designated Gaza ‘safe zone’ In southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, an Israeli air strike killed at least 10 Palestinians and left many others injured. The strike hit a rest area near tents where displaced families had gathered, thinking it was safe. This specific area, in the Al Mawasi neighbourhood, had actually been marked by the Israeli military as a “safe zone”. Many displaced families were using the “Happy Time” rest stop just outside the southern gate of...

*) Israeli air strike on tent in Gaza kill two members of a family In Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, an Israeli air strike has killed a man and his wife and left two children injured, a medical source said. Witnesses told Anadolu news agency the air strike hit a tent in the Sawarha area of the camp, reducing it to rubble and damaging several nearby tents as well. Two children were also wounded in the air strikes, according to Al-Awda hospital. *) Israel’s Netanyahu claims responsibility...

*) Israel kills 12 paramedics and civil defence volunteers in Lebanon Israel has killed 12 paramedics and civil defence volunteers and wounded three others in its strikes on several towns in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry said warplanes targeted the town of Deir Qanoun in the Tyre district, killing six members of the Islamic Scouts — volunteers in emergency medical and civil defense operations — and a paramedic from the Islamic Health Association — a...

*) Israel's genocidal war on besieged Gaza enters its 400th day Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 43,500 Palestinians, 70 percent of them women and children, and wounded over 102,700 others, according to local health authorities. Analysts say the estimate is conservative and the actual death toll could be around or beyond 200,000, as thousands of Palestinians remain missing or buried under the debris of bombed homes and shops. Another 10,000 have been abducted and jailed at...

*) Israel kills 48 in Gaza, including 11 cousins of journalist Israel continues its lethal invasion of Gaza. At least 48 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours across Beit Lahia, Jabalia, Rafah, Nuseirat, and other residential areas. Among the victims, 14 displaced Palestinians sheltering in a former school were killed in Al-Shati camp. Local journalist Hossam Shabat said he has lost 11 family members. *) Biden pledges peaceful transition after Trump’s victory US outgoing...

*) Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the 47th US president Former US president Donald Trump defeated his rival Kamala Harris and became the 47th president of the country. In his victory speech, he pledged to “heal” the country, promising secure borders, prosperity and a “golden age of America.” Speaking to ecstatic supporters, Trump, joined by Vice President nominee JD Vance, hailed GOP wins and vowed to fight for Americans. Separately, Republicans also secured the majority in...

*) Vote counting is underway to decide next US president Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump are locked in a close battle for the White House, as polls gradually close and officials count votes across the United States. The magic number to win the presidency is 270 electoral votes. Observers expect the hotly contested race for the White House to come down to a handful of key battleground states. Projections from various outlets, citing...

*) Trump, Harris bid their final push as US election looms In the final sprint before election day, US Vice President Kamala Harris rallies Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump fires up crowds in multiple states. Harris has urged voters to recognise their power, wrapping up her day with star-studded support in Philadelphia. Trump lamented the election as "the most important political event" in US history, hoping for a historic comeback. Some 77 million have already cast early votes. *)...

*) Israeli strikes hit Gaza hospitals, many Palestinians killed Heavy bombardment from Israeli forces early Monday hit Gaza hard, killing many Palestinians and leaving countless others injured. The scene was devastating, with widespread destruction across several neighbourhoods. According to Wafa news agency, Israeli artillery strikes took a heavy toll — lives lost, people hurt, and some still trapped under rubble. Rescue teams are scrambling to find survivors, but no official numbers have...

*) Hamas calls Gaza truce proposals with Israel a 'smokescreen' Palestinian resistance group Hamas has called Gaza ceasefire proposals a “smokescreen" as they do not include an end to the Israeli war or withdrawal from the enclave. Senior Hamas member Izzat al-Rishq said ceasefire proposals floated in recent days don’t include an end to the Israeli assault, withdrawal from Gaza, or the return of displaced Palestinians to their areas. He added that Hamas is positively engaged with any...

*) Israel 'not serious' about Gaza ceasefire — Hamas Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said that Israel does not take Gaza ceasefire negotiations seriously. A senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel does not offer any genuine proposals and "is definitively not serious in the (ceasefire) negotiations." He added that Hamas would proceed without hesitation with any proposal that meets people's demands and ends their suffering, and completely halts the Israeli aggression, not...

*) Israel kills 26 Palestinians in air strikes across Gaza Israel continues with its deadly strikes on besieged Gaza. At least 26 Palestinians were killed and 47 wounded in Israeli air strikes on besieged Gaza. At least 16 Palestinians were killed and 30 wounded, including children, in strikes that targeted two houses north of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Horrific and heart-wrenching experiences continue to haunt Palestinians in Gaza. In one such incident, a Palestinian...

*) Israel took institutions protecting peace, human rights hostage — Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel, saying it has taken "hostage" all institutions meant to uphold peace, human rights, and democracy. Speaking in Ankara, Erdogan accused Israel of blinding global structures like the UN Security Council with “Zionist delusions.” Erdogan expressed disappointment over the lack of response from the Islamic world regarding Gaza, saying, “We couldn’t prevent...

*) UN warns of dire Middle East situation as Israel escalates its war on Gaza The United Nations’ Middle East peace process coordinator, Tor Wennesland, warned the international community about a severe escalation in the Middle East, describing the situation as being at the "most dangerous juncture in decades." Speaking to the UN Security Council, Wennesland highlighted that ongoing Israeli violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and shows no signs of stopping. Wennesland...

*) South Africa files 'evidence' of Israel's Gaza 'genocide' with ICJ South Africa has filed "evidence of a genocide" committed by Israel in Gaza with the International Court of Justice. The evidence shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza. It supplements facts and arguments in South Africa's ongoing genocide case against Israel. The parties to the case have already argued that Israel's actions...