Chaotic scenes outside Lebanon hospitals, on streets after pager blasts

In Gaza, the act of resistance against occupation faces scrutiny that often overshadows the injustices of the oppressor, with expectations unfairly placed on those who resist. True liberation movements, as history shows, arise instinctively in the face of oppression, and it is unjust to demand that resisters conform to diplomatic standards while enduring violence and subjugation. Want More Context? 🔎

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates conducted their first airdrop of aid into the Gaza Strip in months, delivering 25 tons of supplies on Sunday, according to a Jordanian official. The official emphasized that these airdrops are not a replacement for land-based aid delivery. Want More Context? 🔎

Iran executed two members of the banned Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) group, Mehdi Hassani and Behrouz Ehsani-Eslamloo, for attacking civilian infrastructure, following a trial criticized by Amnesty International as "grossly unfair." The defendants, sentenced to death for "moharebeh" and other charges, were reportedly tortured during their detention and trial, which the rights group condemned for lacking legal representation and due process. Want More Context? 🔎

Six more Palestinians, including two children, have died from starvation in Gaza amid an ongoing Israeli blockade, raising the death toll from malnutrition to 133 since October 2023. The Health Ministry attributes these deaths to the blockade's catastrophic impact, as Israel continues a military offensive that has killed over 59,700 Palestinians, primarily women and children. Want More Context? 🔎

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated, with over 100 organizations condemning Israel's siege that has led to widespread starvation and death among civilians, including aid workers. Despite international legal warnings, Israel's minimal aid deliveries and promises of humanitarian corridors seem insufficient to address the dire conditions, as acute malnutrition and illness surge among the population. Want More Context? 🔎

Tony Blair's government resisted Israeli demands to ban the Palestinian Relief and Development Fund (Interpal) despite accusations of funding Hamas, as newly released British documents reveal. The UK maintained that there was insufficient evidence to justify action against Interpal, which had been cleared of wrongdoing in multiple investigations, while Israel pushed for its proscription after labeling it a terrorist organization. Want More Context? 🔎