Israeli Hostage Declared Killed in Gaza as Fears for Captives Mount

During the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), UN and Palestinian representatives accused Israel of violating international law by blocking aid to Gaza, where 2.3 million residents face starvation since Israel cut off supplies on 2 March. UN legal counsel Elinor Hammarskjold emphasized Israel's obligation as an occupying force to facilitate humanitarian aid, while Palestinian representative Ammar Hijazi claimed Israel weaponizes aid. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the hearings...

In 2024, regional military spending experienced a notable increase, driven by ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report highlighted that while these regional tensions contributed to the rise, Europe was the primary force behind the overall escalation in global military expenditures. This surge reflects heightened concerns over security and geopolitical instability in various regions around the world. Full Article

Ronen Bar, director of Israel's Shin Bet security service, announced his resignation effective June 15, 2025, amid escalating tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who attempted to dismiss him. This conflict intensified after the Supreme Court blocked the cabinet's decision to fire Bar, who alleged that Netanyahu wanted him removed for refusing to pledge loyalty and for authorizing investigations into Netanyahu's aides. Bar's resignation may prevent a constitutional crisis, as he has faced accusations of...

Despite Donald Trump's claim to be a "candidate of peace," his presidency has seen escalating violence in Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza. Recent US bombings in Yemen, particularly a strike on a detention center for African migrants, have resulted in high civilian casualties, with over 500 reported, contrasting sharply with previous operations under Biden. The US military's looser approach to civilian harm, coupled with diminished international cooperation, raises concerns about adherence to humanitarian law amid a...

Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) group announced it targeted the Israeli Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic missile, claiming the operation was successful. Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesman, stated that this attack follows a previous strike on the same airbase within 24 hours, which also involved a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile. In response, the Israeli military confirmed intercepting a missile and a drone approaching from Yemen, stating no alarms were activated during the incident. Full Article

A Hamas delegation led by Muhammad Darwish has left Cairo after presenting a proposal for ending the Gaza war, which includes a comprehensive ceasefire, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, a prisoner exchange, and reconstruction efforts. The Egyptian-Qatari framework requires Hamas to relinquish political control over Gaza in exchange for a truce, but challenges remain, especially regarding disarmament. While humanitarian conditions in Gaza are dire, with over 51,495 Palestinians reported killed since October 7, 2023, both Hamas...