2 Palestinian girls injured by Israeli fire as illegal settlers torch Palestinian vehicle in West Bank – Middle East Monitor

A zoo worker, Uriel Nuri, died after being attacked by a leopard that escaped from its enclosure during a behind-the-scenes tour at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The zoo is cooperating with Israeli police to investigate how the leopard managed to escape, and it remains closed to visitors following the incident, which left Nuri with severe injuries. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross to provide food and medical care for hostages in Gaza, following the release of distressing videos of two captives, Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David. Amid rising tensions and calls for a truce in Israel, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to unfold, with significant casualties reported due to ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, praying there and violating a long-standing arrangement that prohibits Jewish prayer at the site. The visit drew sharp condemnation from Jordan, Hamas, and Palestinian authorities, and raised concerns over escalating tensions and potential violations of international law regarding the treatment of Palestinians. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli army conducted a coordinated raid on four locations in southern Syria, claiming to seize weapons intended for cross-border arms trafficking and interrogating suspects in the village of Hader. This operation is part of Israel's ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist entrenchment near its border and follows a series of military actions in Syria since the Assad regime's fall in December 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Armed groups attacked Syria's internal security forces in Sweida, resulting in one death and several injuries, while also violating a ceasefire in the predominantly Druze region. The violence, which intensified following clashes between tribal fighters and Druze factions, prompted government intervention and a U.S.-brokered truce amid ongoing sectarian tensions over resources. Want More Context? 🔎

An Israeli airstrike on the Palestinian Red Crescent Society's headquarters in Khan Younis killed one staff member and injured two others, prompting the organization to condemn the attack as a war crime under International Humanitarian Law. This incident occurred amid escalating tensions in Gaza, where over 60,400 Palestinians have died since October 2023, as the region faces dire humanitarian crises. Want More Context? 🔎