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Israel says aircraft targeting ‘Hamas compound’ damaged a Gaza school
After striking a UN-run school that was being used as a shelter and an adjacent home, two attacks in Nuseirat, central Gaza, resulted in the deaths of dozens of individuals. According to local officials, a school in Gaza was the target of an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the deaths of numerous individuals, including minors. Israel claimed that it was aiming to destroy a "Hamas compound" when it struck the school-turned-shelter.
Israel says four Gaza detainees slain, increasing truce pressure
The Israeli military, in a statement released late on Monday, stated that the four men were believed to have perished in southern Gaza several months ago. The news is expected to exacerbate the pressure on Israel's government to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas. Chaim Peri, 79, Amiram Cooper, 84, Yoram Metzger, 80, and Nadav Popplewell, 51, who Hamas was holding together, were slain while its "forces were operating in Khan Younis," according to spokesman Daniel Hagari. The military declined to provide further details, citing a continuing investigation.
Israel suspected of war crime in West Bank boy’s death
On November 29th, in the occupied West Bank, in the early afternoon, a group of Palestinian youths descended upon their street, where they frequently engaged in recreational activities. Moments later, two of them—Adam, eight, and Basil, fifteen—were found deceased at the hands of Israeli soldiers who had discharged gunfire.
Two Palestinians killed as Israel conducts West Bank raids
The Israeli forces have conducted operations in various areas of the occupied West Bank, including Hebron, Nablus, and Ramallah, where they have reportedly shot and killed two Palestinians (Wafa news agency). Wafa reported, citing two Palestinian security sources, that the men died of their wounds after receiving gunfire. Two males, according to the Israeli military, attempted to stab and shoot troops in the vicinity of the village.
Iran’s Raisi warns as Israel considers air assault retaliation
Iran's president has reaffirmed that even the most minimal assault launched by Israel would elicit a "massive and severe" reaction. This statement continues to heighten apprehension regarding the possibility of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East. President Ebrahim Raisi issued the warning while speaking at Wednesday's annual Iranian army procession. The international community is on the lookout for possible retaliation in response to Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend.
Biden confirms strong US support for Israel post-Iran attacks
Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in an attack, but no Israeli citizens were killed and the United States, the United Kingdom, and France all provided defensive support. Joe Biden has reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to Israel's security in the wake of Iran's "unprecedented" attack, in which it launched over 300 drones and missiles.
Iran issues a dire warning to Israel regarding ‘reckless’ retaliation
A "much stronger response" awaits Israel in any "reckless" retaliation it may offer in response to Iran's unprecedented aerial assault, Iran has warned. Iran fired over three hundred unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles at Israel during the night that followed the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1. The Allies and Israel claimed to have intercepted 99 per cent of the munitions.
What prompted Iran’s assault on Israel?
Israel was targeted by Iranian drones and missiles in retaliation for an Israeli assault that destroyed the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria. It is widely believed that Israel was responsible for the consulate assault, although it has not officially admitted to doing so. It is the initial frontal assault by Iran against Israel.
Cameron says the UK would not prevent military sales to Israel
Foreign Minister David Cameron has stated that the United Kingdom will not cease arms sales to Israel by British companies following a review of the most recent legal advice on the subject. Following six months since the Israeli offensive on Gaza, which was instigated by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, the administration of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced significant pressure to revoke licences authorising the export of arms to Israel.
Lord Cameron claims UK arms sales to Israel are ‘unchanged’
The foreign secretary maintains that the United Kingdom maintains "grave concerns" regarding the accessibility of humanitarian aid in Gaza. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a date has been set for a ground invasion in Rafah. Lord Cameron stated that the United Kingdom maintains an "unchanged" stance regarding arms sales to Israel.
Deputy PM: UK can sell weaponry to Israel
According to the deputy prime minister, it remains lawful for the United Kingdom to maintain its arms sales to Israel. There have been demands for the United Kingdom to cease its provision of arms to Israel after the loss of seven aid workers in Gaza this week. Oliver Dowden implied that the United Kingdom would cease arms deliveries to Israel if the country were to be judged to have violated international law.
Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza after seven months
Contradictory reports exist regarding the extent and duration of the Israeli ground forces' withdrawal from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis, despite the military's official statement to the contrary. "As of today, Sunday, April 7th, the mission of the 98th commando division of the IDF in Khan Younis has been completed. "To prepare for future operations and to recuperate, the division withdrew from the Gaza Strip," the army said in a statement on Sunday.
