Israel Pauses Daytime Offensive in Part of Gaza, Raising Hopes for More Aid

The United States announced plans for a new non-governmental foundation to provide aid to Gaza, bypassing the United Nations amid severe shortages caused by Israel's two-month blockade. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized the need for urgent food aid to reach the intended recipients and not fall into the hands of Hamas. While the foundation, the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation," is reportedly linked to hiring "mercenaries" for aid distribution, concerns have been raised about its compliance...

Since the onset of its military campaign on October 7, 2023, Israel has reportedly dropped 100,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 62,000 Palestinian deaths or disappearances and more than 12,000 massacres, according to the Gaza government media office. The war has devastated infrastructure, erasing 2,200 families from civil registries and targeting healthcare facilities, with significant cases of infectious diseases reported. Additionally, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for...

The UK government faces accusations of dishonesty regarding arms exports to Israel following an investigation revealing thousands of military items were sent despite a ban. The analysis, conducted by several organizations and reported in the Guardian, contradicts claims by Foreign Secretary David Lammy about the defensive nature of these exports. Despite a suspension of 29 licences in September 2024, over 200 remain, including those for the F-35 programme, raising concerns over compliance with international humanitarian...

A ceasefire deal between Yemen’s Houthis and the US, mediated by Oman, halts US bombing while the Houthis agree to stop attacking US ships, though it does not include Israel, according to chief negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam. President Trump confirmed the cessation of strikes, stating he trusts the Houthis' commitment, but tensions remain as Houthi attacks on Israel-linked vessels are still possible. The US has conducted over 1,000 strikes in Yemen since March, with a recent...

A British MP, Mark Pritchard, has publicly retracted his longstanding support for Israel, admitting he was wrong amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which he condemns as genocide against the Palestinian people. In a statement to the House of Commons, he emphasized the need for the UK to take a moral stand, advocating for the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace. Pritchard's comments were met with acknowledgment from Foreign Office minister...

SummaryIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Hossein Salami warned of severe retaliation against Israel and the US if they attack Iran, stating, "If you make one wrong move, we will open up the gates of hell on you." He claimed that previous attacks, referred to as "True Promise 1 and 2," demonstrated Israel's defense system failures and promised that Iran would respond decisively to any aggression. Salami's remarks followed reports that Israel had considered striking Iran's...