Israel’s ex-defense minister – Middle East Monitor

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed 93 Palestinians and wounded dozens while they attempted to collect humanitarian aid on Sunday, with casualties occurring as aid trucks arrived in the north and south. The UN condemned the violence against civilians, while Israel disputed the death toll and continued military operations amid ongoing discussions for a potential ceasefire with Hamas. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli forces shot at crowds of Palestinians...

Bedouin fighters have agreed to a ceasefire with the Druze community in southern Syria after a week of violent sectarian clashes that resulted in over 1,120 deaths. Despite the truce, tensions remain high as Bedouins demand the release of injured comrades, indicating a potential resurgence of hostilities if their demands are not met. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Bedouin fighters have stepped back from the city of Suweida in southern Syria after agreeing...

Calm has returned to Sweida province in southern Syria following a week of intense sectarian violence that resulted in over 1,100 deaths, primarily among Druze fighters and civilians. A ceasefire announced on Saturday is holding, with humanitarian aid beginning to flow into the region, while the Syrian government faces accusations of siding with rival Bedouin groups amid ongoing tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Calm has returned to the city of Sweida in...

US chip manufacturer Intel is downsizing operations in Israel, reducing its Kiryat Gat workforce from 5,000 in 2019 to 4,000 by 2023 amid a global revenue decline from $78 billion to $53 billion. The company is automating production, leading to layoffs, while the Israeli government pauses a $3.2 billion grant for a new facility, raising concerns about Intel's future and local economic impacts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Intel, a big company that...

European powers, including Britain, France, and Germany, are planning fresh talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities. The E3 have warned of potential sanctions if negotiations do not resume, while Iran insists it will not halt uranium enrichment as a precondition for dialogue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The European countries are trying to talk to Iran about its nuclear program again because they...

A "cautious calm" has returned to Suweida, Syria, after a week of violent clashes between Druze fighters, Bedouin gunmen, and government forces, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and significant displacement. Although a ceasefire was announced, the humanitarian situation remains dire, with hospitals lacking medical supplies and urgent aid needed as the city remains under Druze control. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A fight between different groups in a city called Suweida has stopped...