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A new documentary titled "Who killed Shireen?" identifies Israeli soldier Alon Scaggio as the suspect in the 2022 killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot while reporting in the West Bank. Despite wearing a bulletproof vest marked "press," investigations initially faced conflicting narratives, with Israeli officials suggesting the shooting may have been from Palestinian militants. The film claims Scaggio intentionally shot Abu Akleh, raising questions about whether he recognized her as...

The Yemeni Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, announced a military operation targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod and another site in Yaffa using a hypersonic ballistic missile and a drone, in support of Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated that the missile successfully hit its target, causing disruptions at the airport and warning airlines to cease flights to Israel until aggression against Gaza stops. The...

The Gaza government has issued a dire warning about an impending famine threatening over 65,000 children, attributing the crisis to the ongoing Israeli blockade that has prevented essential aid for more than two months. They accused Israel of engineering famine as a weapon against civilians, with all bakeries closed for 40 days and 39,000 trucks of aid, fuel, and medicine barred from entry, violating international law. This complete closure of crossings for 70 days exacerbates...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria to ease tensions, focusing on security and intelligence issues. Following the Assad regime's collapse in December 2024, Israel has conducted airstrikes in Syria, citing threats, while the UAE aims to stabilize the region through economic incentives and diplomatic engagement. Despite direct normalization being unlikely, the UAE's role as a trusted mediator could facilitate discussions on border stability and humanitarian issues, potentially reducing...

Change in the Palestinian AuthorityAl-Ittihad, United Arab Emirates, May 4The Israeli government is monitoring the Palestinian Authority's (PA) attempts at reform amid a legitimacy crisis due to the absence of elections. President Mahmoud Abbas's leadership faces pressure for substantive changes beyond symbolic adjustments, especially as tensions with Hamas persist. The PA's revival hinges on restoring legitimacy and reimagining its institutional structure, as Israel's strategies aim to weaken its governance, highlighting the urgent need for transformative...

On May 9, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, where aid has been largely cut off since March 2025, with President Trump advocating for its distribution under conditions that prevent Hamas from accessing it. This initiative coincides with Israel's approval of a new military offensive aimed at long-term presence in Gaza, and while the US will not work directly with the IDF for aid delivery,...