Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas

The United Arab Emirates facilitated a prisoners-of-war swap between Ukraine and Russia, with 175 captives from each side being returned home, bringing the total to 3,233 people returned through Emirati mediation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked the UAE for their efforts, as the exchange followed a call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin, where Putin agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure but rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Efforts by the UAE and Saudi...

The Israeli military resumed ground operations in central Gaza, breaking a fragile ceasefire after airstrikes killed over 400 Palestinians. Troops advanced into the Netzarim Corridor, restricting movement for Gazans and positioning forces for potential operations in the southern part of the Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz demanded the release of hostages, threatening further attacks and possible evacuation of certain areas, while Hamas accused the US of responsibility for the deaths and called for support...

In Jerusalem, Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions undermining democracy and called for a renewed cease-fire in Gaza to release remaining hostages, following deadly attacks ending a truce with Hamas. National solidarity during the war in Gaza is deteriorating amid accusations of Netanyahu prioritizing political survival and right-wing interests. Protesters disrupted traffic, mirroring past unrest, sparked by concerns over government power abuses and loyalty-based appointments, prompting opposition leader Yair Lapid to call for...

Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, detaining him over a corruption probe, which the main opposition CHP party denounced as a "coup". The move came days before he was to be named the party's candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Imamoglu's detention, related to bribery and extortion charges, was also connected to a separate probe for allegedly aiding the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), leading to social media restrictions and a...

Israeli forces launched deadly aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip, ending a temporary cease-fire with Hamas and resulting in over 400 deaths, including children. The attacks followed failed negotiations to extend the truce and were prompted by Hamas's refusal to release Israeli hostages. The situation remains tense as Hamas weighs its response and Israel vows to continue military action until all war objectives are achieved. Full Article

A community of Palestinian Bedouins in the occupied West Bank condemned a major theft of their livestock by armed Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, who attacked residents in Ras Ein al Auja, stealing over 1,500 livestock and causing damage. The Israeli military stated that police intervened and arrested a Palestinian suspect, while the UN reported settler violence, including physical assaults and theft. The UN rights chief called for an end to settlement...