Iran establishes National Defense Council after Israel war

A former deputy prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Graham Blewitt, asserted that evidence of genocide in Gaza is compelling, likening it to the Srebrenica massacre. He criticized the lack of proportionality in Israeli airstrikes, raised concerns about political efforts to protect Israeli leaders from prosecution, and expressed frustration over the current state of international justice amid ongoing scrutiny by the International Court of Justice. Want More Context? 🔎

Hamas claims willing to deliver food, aid to hostages Hamas has stated its readiness to cooperate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide food and assistance to hostages. This announcement follows a discussion between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the regional head of the Red Cross, highlighting ongoing humanitarian concerns amid the conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

Western leaders condemned the release of distressing videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages, Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, captured during the October 7 Hamas attack, with calls for their unconditional release and humanitarian access. Amid ongoing protests in Tel Aviv, the Red Cross expressed concern over the dire conditions of hostages, while international leaders demanded a political solution and ceasefire alongside humanitarian aid for Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) accused Israeli forces of deliberately attacking its headquarters in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing one worker and injuring three others, igniting a fire in the building. Amid rising humanitarian concerns, the PRCS reported that 51 of its staff have been killed since the conflict began, while the UN urged an investigation into the ongoing violence against emergency workers. Want More Context? 🔎

A zoo worker, Uriel Nuri, died after being attacked by a leopard that escaped from its enclosure during a behind-the-scenes tour at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The zoo is cooperating with Israeli police to investigate how the leopard managed to escape, and it remains closed to visitors following the incident, which left Nuri with severe injuries. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross to provide food and medical care for hostages in Gaza, following the release of distressing videos of two captives, Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David. Amid rising tensions and calls for a truce in Israel, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to unfold, with significant casualties reported due to ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎