Ireland plans legislation to suspend trade with Israeli firms based in occupied Palestinian territories – Middle East Monitor

Thousands of Afghans who aided the UK were relocated to Britain following a 2022 data breach that exposed their identities, risking their safety; Defence Minister John Healey announced the Afghan Response Route scheme, which has brought 900 Afghans and 3,600 family members to the UK at a cost of approximately £400 million. Despite prior secrecy due to the leak, Healey acknowledged the breach as a serious error and stated that the scheme has now concluded,...

The Israeli army conducted military raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 35 Palestinians, including children and former prisoners, according to prisoners’ affairs groups. Since October 2023, over 18,000 Palestinians have been arrested in the West Bank, with 998 killed and over 7,000 injured due to ongoing violence, as highlighted by the Palestinian Health Ministry. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army took many Palestinians, including kids, from their homes...

At least 12 people, including seven Syrians and three Lebanese, were killed in Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah military compounds in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, marking the deadliest attacks since a ceasefire ended a year of fighting. The Israeli military stated these strikes aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities, which it views as a threat to Israel's security. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli air strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed at...

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations, asserting his reluctance to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. are intensifying efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, with reported meetings aimed at overcoming obstacles, following Hamas’s proposal to release ten detainees. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hamas says that the leader of Israel, Netanyahu, isn't trying to make peace and is...

The Israeli army has intensified its attacks on humanitarian infrastructure in Gaza, targeting water distribution tankers crucial for displaced Palestinians. Recent strikes included the bombing of a water tanker in Nuseirat, killing the driver, and a drone attack on a water well in Khan Yunis, worsening the water crisis for over one million displaced individuals. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army is attacking water trucks and wells in Gaza, making it...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend UN-hosted talks on Cyprus in New York on July 16-17, alongside officials from Greece, Greek Cyprus, Turkish Cyprus, and the UK, aimed at fostering cooperation between the divided Cypriot administrations. This meeting occurs amid escalating tensions over a disputed Turkish-Libyan maritime deal, which Greece and Cyprus reject as violating their maritime boundaries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is going to New...