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Gaza enters 2026 with more deaths and Israeli attacks
The start of 2026 in Gaza has marked numerous deaths, including that of a Palestinian man killed by the Israeli army, amid ongoing severe humanitarian conditions. Flooded tents due to harsh winter wea...
Evening recap
This article summarizes key developments from Israel's conflict with Gaza as of Saturday. It details fatalities following Israeli actions and includes reports on decreased birth rates and increased mi...
Social media erupts with support for Iranian protesters, trepidation about foreign interference
Social media debates about ongoing protests in Iran have intensified, with support from users who believe Iranians deserve democracy and freedom without external intervention. Others express caution o...
Iran threatens United States and Israel: Ready to strike if attacked
Iran has issued a threatening statement towards both the United States and Israel warning that they are prepared to retaliate militarily should either country engage in an attack against them....
Trump Considering Intervention. Iran's Threat: We Will Strike at United States and Israel
The article discusses President Trump's potential U.S. military intervention due to threats made by Iran, which claims it will target the United States and Israel....
Iran warns it will strike Israel and US bases in response to attack on Tehran
Iran threatens retaliation against both Israeli and U.S. military targets if further strikes are made against the country due to ongoing protests. Over 192 people have been killed since the largest an...
Israeli social media erupts with calls for overthrowing Iran's government
Israeli social media has seen numerous calls from political figures and activists for the ousting of the Iranian regime as protests against the government continue in Iran. Security agencies have warn...
Supreme Leader Khamenei: If military attack comes, we will strike Israel and US military and naval centers
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued a statement indicating that in the event of a military attack on Iran, the country would retaliate by striking against Israel as well as American military...
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US and Israeli Forces
Iranian officials have warned that their country will target U.S. troops stationed in the region as well as Israeli military assets if the United States takes any action in response to ongoing protest...
Iran threatens preemptive strikes against Israel and US bases
Iran's parliamentary speaker has threatened that U.S. military facilities and Israel would be considered legitimate targets for preemptive strikes if Iran detects indications of an impending attack....
Israeli forces kill 11 in Gaza hours after hitting militant rocket launch site
The Israeli military reported that Hamas had violated the ceasefire two times in the last day and claimed responsibility for killing eleven people in Gaza near a suspected militant rocket launch site....
US political theorist Michael Walzer calls Israel war on Gaza a ‘criminal effort’
Michael Walzer, an American political theorist and war ethics specialist, has heavily criticized Israel's military actions in the recent conflict with Hamas-led forces in Gaza. He describes it as a 'c...
Israeli foreign minister in Somaliland: 'Unlike Palestine, it's not a virtual state'
On January 6th, 2026, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar made the first official visit to Somaliland since Israel recognized its sovereignty. During his meeting with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abd...
Israeli media and US lawmakers signal Iran intervention after Venezuela attack
Israeli media reports suggest that the U.S. may consider intervention in Iran after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed hope for 'regime c...
Erdogan: Gaza stabilisation force lacks legitimacy without Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that an international stabilization force in Gaza would not gain the trust of Palestinians unless Turkey participates. During a Bloomberg interview, Erdog...
US attack on Venezuela: Social media slams US abduction of Nicolas Maduro
Social media has widely condemned the reported US military intervention and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The attacks initiated by the Trump administration reportedly resulted in s...
Israeli police kill Palestinian citizen in Negev raid amid Ben Givr 'incitement'
Palestinian citizen Mohammed Hussein al-Tarabin was killed by Israeli police during a raid late Saturday night in the village of Tirabin al-Sana, located within Israel’s borders. Al-Tarabin, 35 and fa...
UN chief says Israel's decision to suspend almost 40 NGOs from Gaza will exacerbate crisis
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Israel's decision to suspend almost 40 NGOs operating in the Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza. He warned that this mo...
Israel carries out sweping air strikes across southern Lebanon
Israeli forces conducted extensive airstrikes across several areas in southern Lebanon on Friday, targeting regions including Ar-Rihan, Ansar, and Zrarieh, as well as the villages of Kfarwa and Azza. ...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
53 International NGOs warn against consequences of Israeli government’s decision to deregister humanitarian organizations
A coalition of 53 international NGOs has issued a statement warning that Israel's decision to deregister 37 humanitarian organizations will severely impact critical aid operations in Gaza and the West...
Iranian protests are not for 'regime change' but for relief from US economic war
This article argues that recent Iranian protests stem from economic hardship induced by US sanctions rather than a desire for regime change or political revolution. Economist Mohammad Reza Farzanegan ...
Gaza is an early warning. Will the world heed it?
Recent events in Gaza highlight ongoing humanitarian crises and human rights abuses. Palestinian doctors graduate near destroyed hospitals, while memorisation of the Quran and mass weddings occur amid...
Gaza genocide: By halting aid, Israel escalates its war on survival
Israeli government decisions halting operations of 37 international aid groups mark a concerning escalation in Gaza's humanitarian crisis. The new regulatory framework targets organizations supporting...
Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. stands ready to support protesters if Iranian security forces use lethal force against them during ongoing protests in Iran which have resulted in ...
The real story is not Alaa Abd el-Fattah. It is Israel paralysing aid to Gaza
Dr Omar Abdel-Mannan argues that the UK media's focus on British Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah distracts from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where Israel is banning major international aid org...
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
The Israeli government has banned 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza by March 1, stating that they failed to meet security and transparency standards. The decision follows an order for these...
Israel demolishes homes en masse in West Bank refugee camp
The Israeli military began mass demolitions of buildings in the Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm on December 31, displacing around 400 Palestinians and destroying approximately 100 flats. This foll...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
Israeli authorities have announced a ban on 37 international aid organizations operating in the occupied Gaza Strip due to new stringent regulations starting January 1, 2024. This includes major group...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
A raft of international aid organizations working in Gaza, such as Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, ActionAid and the Norwegian Refugee Council, have been banned by Israel from operating due to failure...
DAC Approves AoN For Massive ₹30,000 Crore MR-SAM Procurement
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the 'Acceptance of Necessity' for a major procurement package of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MR-SAM). The deal, worth ₹30,000 crore, includ...
'Genocide' behind bars: 32 Palestinians killed in Israeli detention in 2025
Leading Palestinian prisoner rights groups have accused Israel of committing 'systematic genocide' against detainees, with at least 32 recorded deaths in Israeli custody in 2025. The report also noted...
Jewish settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque
A group of Jewish settlers forcibly entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem under Israeli military protection while Palestinians were conducting dawn prayers. Videos circulated on social media sh...
More than 100 Palestinian prisoners died in Israeli custody since October 2023, report says
A report by rights groups indicates that more than 100 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, with at least 32 deaths occurring this year, including a child. The organi...
Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub
US President Donald Trump will receive Israel's highest civilian honor in 2026, marking a departure from tradition for awarding a non-citizen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement f...
Trump calls on Hamas to disarm as he meets Netanyahu in Florida to discuss Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss furthering the Gaza truce plan and Iran's nuclear capabilities. Trump emphasized that if Iran rebuilds...
Israel-Turkey rivalry moves to the Horn of Africa
Israel's recognition of Somaliland aims to counter Turkish influence and address security threats like Iran-backed Houthis and possibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza. This move has drawn criticism f...
Abu Obeida: Hamas reveals new military spokesman after predecessor's death
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas have announced the appointment of a new military spokesman and confirmed the death of the previous spokesperson, known by the nom de guerre Abu Obeida. The d...
Somali president to visit Turkey amid Israel–Somaliland tensions
Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will visit Turkey on Tuesday to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting was scheduled before but now may be overshadowed by recent tensio...
Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
Fuel shortage forces Gaza hospital to halt services as Israeli siege deepens
Due to fuel shortages resulting from an ongoing Israeli siege, al-Awda Hospital in Gaza was compelled to cease most services, despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October 2025. The hospital's opera...
Health ministry reports five deaths in Gaza in past 24 hours
The Palestinian health ministry reported that five Palestinians died within the last 24 hours in Gaza, including four individuals found under rubble due to ongoing Israeli military operations. The min...
Israeli settlers burn and vandalise Palestinian home in West Bank
Israeli settlers torched a house in al-Mazraa al-Sharqiya, the occupied West Bank, leaving threatening messages in Hebrew that read 'Price tag', 'revenge' and 'regards from the ‘peripheral youth’'. A ...
Turkey questions series of air incidents after Libyan jet crash
A Turkish private jet carrying Libya's army chief of staff and others crashed near Ankara on December 24, 2025. The death of Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad shocked Turkey. This incident f...
US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN
The United States and Iran exchanged confrontational statements during their meeting in the UN Security Council regarding nuclear talks revival conditions. The U.S. maintains readiness for direct nego...
Israeli defence minister announces settlement plans in north Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Katz announced plans to establish settlements north of Gaza, stating that Israeli troops will continue to remain within Syria and Lebanon to create a barrier between 'jihadist...
Gaza genocide official death toll rises to 70,937
According to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza, at least 70,937 Palestinians have been killed and 171,192 wounded since October 7, 2023. Since the ceasefire began on October 10, an additional 40...
Israel's Ben Gvir proposes prison ‘encircled by crocodiles’ for Palestinians
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has proposed creating a detention facility surrounded by crocodiles to prevent jailbreaks of Palestinian prisoners. The proposal is under review by ...
Israel kills six Palestinians in strike on Gaza school hosting wedding
Israeli forces struck a school being used as a shelter where displaced Palestinian families had gathered for a wedding, resulting in the death of at least six people, including a five-month-old child....
Israeli shelling targets school sheltering displaced, killing six in Gaza
Israeli artillery fire hit a school serving as an emergency refuge for internally displaced persons in Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, resulting in at least six fatalities....
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