Israeli army arrests 11 in West Bank, raids Al Jazeera office again – Middle East Monitor

The IAEA report details the presence of significant equipment and materials at Varamin, indicating that it was equipped for uranium conversion. Key items include heavily contaminated UF6 cylinders, uranium extractants like tributyl phosphate (TBP), extraction and conversion hardware, fluorine-based chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid (HF) and potassium difluoride (KHF2), and radiation monitoring equipment. This information raises concerns regarding the potential capabilities of the facility in relation to nuclear material processing. Full Article

The aid ship “Madleen” has entered Egyptian waters en route to Gaza, despite Israeli warnings against docking, as announced by the International Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza. The journey aims to raise global awareness of the situation in Gaza, with organizers warning that Israel is attempting to jam the ship's location signals, while the ship carries essential supplies for those in need. Among the 12 activists on board are Greta Thunberg and Liam...

SummaryIn 2023, Hill became one of the few Americans to visit Syria, emphasizing his long-standing advocacy for the country's innocent people suffering under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. He expressed pride in his work with the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), a nonprofit he represents in Congress, which has been instrumental in leading humanitarian efforts in the region. Hill's visit underscores his commitment to raising awareness about the brutal realities faced by Syrians over the past seven...

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...