Syria confirms closure of camp for displaced, calls it end of ‘humanitarian tragedy’ – Middle East Monitor

Israel has ordered its military to prevent the humanitarian ship Madleen, which includes activists like Greta Thunberg, from reaching Gaza, with Defence Minister Israel Katz labeling the group as "Hamas propaganda mouthpieces." The vessel, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aimed to deliver aid amidst the ongoing blockade, which Israel asserts is necessary to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli attacks reportedly killed at least 10 civilians, with the death toll from...

On October 7, 2023, Hamas executed a surprise attack resulting in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 250 individuals who were taken as hostages, significantly destabilizing the Israeli entity, according to Abbas in a recent interview. Although the conversation took place months prior, it is now being published as part of a series leading to a new book about Abbas's life and work. This revelation highlights the ongoing conflict and its profound...

Tens of thousands protested in Rome against Israel's actions in Gaza, organized by Italy's opposition parties, including the Democratic Party, Five Star Movement, and Greens and Left Alliance. Protesters condemned the Israeli government's actions as genocidal, with leaders highlighting the death toll, including over 15,000 children, and calling for an end to military cooperation with Israel. The demonstration, which drew over 300,000 participants, coincided with solidarity events in other Italian cities, amid ongoing international scrutiny...

A group called "Martyr Muhammad Deif Brigades," named after Hamas's military leader killed in an Israeli strike in 2024, has reportedly claimed responsibility for a recent shelling. However, Reuters was unable to independently verify this claim. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities surrounding military actions in the region. Full Article

SummaryIsraeli forces arrested at least 11 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including five in Bethlehem and others in Hebron and Jenin, while also extending the closure of Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah for another 60 days. Illegal settlers intensified their attacks by cutting down olive saplings and harassing Palestinian shepherds, with 1,691 reported attacks in May alone. Since the onset of the Gaza assault on October 7, 2023, at least 973 Palestinians have been...

SummaryShipping traffic has remained below pre-conflict levels, with only 20-23 ships daily reported in August 2023, compared to an average of 72-75 ships before the Houthis began their attacks in the Red Sea in November 2023. These attacks were part of a larger response in support of Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. The situation highlights the impact of regional tensions on maritime activities, affecting global shipping routes and trade dynamics. Full Article