Moroccan king pardons over 1,500 convicts on Eid al-Adha – Middle East Monitor

At least 54,772 Palestinians have died in Israel's ongoing conflict since October 2023, according to the Health Ministry, with 95 bodies recovered and 304 people injured in the last 48 hours alone. The Israeli military resumed its attacks on Gaza on March 18, resulting in 4,497 deaths and 13,793 injuries, violating a previous ceasefire agreement. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials for war crimes, while Israel faces a genocide case...

Israeli authorities reported the recovery of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta's body from the Gaza Strip, stating he was killed while held captive in Rafah. Israel claims 59 captives remain in Gaza, with 24 believed alive, while approximately 10,000 Palestinians are imprisoned in Israel under severe conditions. Since October 2023, Israel has conducted a military offensive in Gaza, resulting in nearly 54,700 Palestinian deaths, predominantly women and children, amid international scrutiny and allegations of war crimes...

The UK and 29 other countries condemned the June 2 attack on a humanitarian convoy in North Darfur, which resulted in the deaths of five WFP and UNICEF workers and damage to several trucks carrying essential supplies. The donor countries emphasized that targeting humanitarian personnel violates international law and urged all parties to ensure safe humanitarian access and cease hostilities. This incident reflects the ongoing violence in Sudan's power struggle, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis affecting...

The military wing of Hamas, Al-Qassam Brigades, has warned that recent Israeli army losses in Khan Younis and Jabalia are indicative of further challenges ahead for Israeli forces throughout Gaza. Abu Obaida, the spokesman, stated that the casualties from a recent explosion and ambush operations highlight ongoing high-level operations against Israeli troops, urging Israelis to pressure their government to cease military actions or face more losses. Since October 2023, Israel's offensive has resulted in over...

The Israeli military has confirmed to BBC Verify that it conducted an unacknowledged artillery strike on the al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza, resulting in one death and 30 injuries. This incident occurred shortly after 31 Palestinians were killed near a new aid distribution center in Rafah. The IDF stated the strike was due to "technical and operational errors," but did not provide evidence, while BBC Verify debunked claims linking the strike to the aid center...

Iran's Diplomatic Efforts for Islamic UnityDuring the Eid al-Adha holiday, Iran has initiated high-level phone calls with regional nations to promote Islamic unity and strengthen its diplomatic ties, particularly in light of recent Israeli airstrikes affecting its proxies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with Egyptian officials about bilateral relations and regional issues, while President Masoud Pezeshkian reached out to UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasizing the need for cooperation amid ongoing...