Israelis united in trauma, divided by war after October 7

Jacqueline Rivault, the grandmother of two French children killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, filed a legal complaint in France accusing Israeli authorities of genocide and crimes against humanity. The complaint, submitted through her lawyer, pertains to the deaths of 6-year-old Janna and 9-year-old Abderrahim Abudaher, who were killed on October 24, 2023, during an attack allegedly by an Israeli F-16. The case highlights increasing international scrutiny on Israel amid a military campaign...

During the hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, men in white robes line up for haircuts, a significant ritual marking the end of their spiritual journey. The barbershop near the Jamarat complex, which opens exclusively for hajj, services about 6,000 customers on the last day, coinciding with Eid al-Adha, charging 60 riyals ($13) per haircut. Despite the rush, barbers express joy in their work, as pilgrims like Hani Abdel Samih eagerly await the chance to change out...

Abeer Ghazzawi visited her sons' graves in Jenin's cemetery for Eid al-Adha, despite the Israeli army clearing mourners from the site as part of a prolonged military operation. While she experienced a small victory in visiting her sons' graves, many families mourned their loved ones lost to the ongoing violence, reflecting a deep sense of loss and hopelessness. Amidst the military presence, some residents, like Mohammad Hazhouzi, clung to hope for a future Palestinian state,...

SummaryIsraeli warplanes launched air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting a building near Al-Qaem Mosque after issuing warnings. The attacks followed multiple warning strikes from drones, leading to evacuations in southern Lebanese towns and neighborhoods. Despite a ceasefire established in November 2024, Israeli forces have conducted frequent strikes, claiming to target Hezbollah assets, resulting in nearly 3,000 reported violations and over 200 casualties since the agreement, with Israel maintaining military presence in southern Lebanon. Full...

Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and East Jerusalem observed Eid al-Adha amid ongoing Israeli military actions and restrictions. In Jerusalem, around 80,000 attended prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque despite heavy Israeli security, while many in the West Bank faced movement restrictions. In Gaza, worshippers prayed on the ruins of destroyed mosques, reflecting on the dire conditions marked by Israeli airstrikes, which have resulted in significant casualties and displacement, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in...

A press conference in London revealed the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the British government's complicity in what speakers termed genocide. Hosted by the British Palestinian Committee, the event featured testimonies from Palestinians suffering under Israeli siege, with Labour MP Steve Witherden calling for an end to arms exports to Israel and accountability for the UK’s actions. Frontline doctors shared harrowing accounts of the conditions in Gaza, emphasizing widespread starvation and the devastating impact...