Amnesty calls on Israel to ‘immediately abandon’ plans to annex Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Amnesty International has condemned Israel for committing what it describes as genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting the severe and irreversible harm inflicted on the civilian population. The organization warns that Israel's efforts to displace Palestinians to the south of Gaza and confine them in "closed bubbles" could amount to war crimes, specifically unlawful transfer or deportation, and, if part of a systematic attack, could constitute crimes against humanity. Amnesty further asserted that Israel...

The Israeli embassy in London was reportedly the target of five Iranian men arrested on terrorism charges, according to BBC sources. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests took place across multiple locations, including London and Manchester, as part of a "fast-moving" investigation, though they have not officially confirmed the embassy as the target. Iranian officials have denied involvement, with the Iranian foreign minister offering to assist in the investigation, while four of the arrested men...

A senior Hamas official has expressed that the group is unwilling to engage in further negotiations for a ceasefire or hostage release while Israel's blockade continues, which they describe as a "starvation war." Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas for the release of hostages and replace humanitarian aid distribution with a new system controlled by private companies, which the UN has criticized as a violation of humanitarian principles. Amidst escalating...

Libya's Health Minister Detained Over Corruption Allegations Libya’s Public Prosecutor has ordered the detention of the health minister and several senior officials from the Government of National Unity (GNU) for irregularities in importing cancer medications from Iraq. The officials, including the director of the Pharmacy Department and the head of the Public Tender Committee, are accused of breaching regulations by not coordinating with the General Authority for Combating Cancer. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh previously suspended...

Iraqi Mohammed Jalal, who spent a decade seeking asylum in Germany, was ultimately denied and returned to Kurdistan, facing the same challenges that prompted his initial departure. Now unemployed and living in difficult conditions with his elderly father, Jalal hopes for a chance to return to Europe and work legally. His experience reflects a broader trend of Iraqis and other migrants being repatriated as European nations tighten migration policies, with ongoing efforts to assist returnees...

Nasr Al-Din Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, stated that recent Houthi strikes on Israel demonstrate the failure of U.S. air strikes in Yemen. He emphasized that their military operations will continue in support of the Palestinian people and that the blockade on Eilat Port will remain in place until aggression against Gaza stops. Amer vowed to escalate their attacks if Israel continues military actions in Gaza, asserting that they are engaged in...