Israel’s Supreme Court Rules Ultra-Orthodox Jews Must Be Drafted Into Military

Iran is insisting on its right to uranium enrichment for its civil nuclear program, rejecting the U.S. demand for reliance solely on imported nuclear fuel, leading to a significant negotiating hurdle in ongoing talks. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed a compromise allowing Iran to enrich low-purity uranium under strict inspections, while Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi emphasized the need for equal treatment and respect for Iran's rights as a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory. Concerns...

Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Thursday resulted in at least 55 deaths, prompting military threats of a larger offensive if hostages taken by Hamas during an October 7 attack are not released. The military's resumed assaults followed the collapse of a two-month ceasefire, with evacuation orders issued for northern Gaza ahead of planned attacks. The ongoing conflict has led to 1,978 casualties since operations resumed, contributing to a total death toll of 51,355, while...

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During a Holocaust remembrance ceremony in Oswiecim, Israel's President Isaac Herzog emphasized the urgent need for the international community to assist in the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, describing it as a "universal moral imperative." He reflected on the ongoing plight of nearly 60 hostages and likened their suffering to that of Holocaust victims, urging action to end what he termed a "horrific humanitarian crime." The event, attended by thousands, also...

In a report, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor asserts that Israel is overtly pursuing the forced displacement of Palestinians, particularly from Gaza, under the guise of "voluntary migration." This campaign, characterized by acts of genocide and systemic displacement, is viewed as part of a broader settler-colonial agenda aimed at eradicating Palestinian existence. The report emphasizes that Israel's actions violate international law, as they create inhumane conditions that compel Palestinians to flee, while the international community...

Pakistan has warned that any Indian efforts to divert water flow under the Indus Waters Treaty would be deemed an act of war, following India's suspension of the treaty after a deadly attack in Kashmir. In response, Pakistan has suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement, closed the Wagah border, halted trade with India, and restricted airspace for Indian airlines. Islamabad emphasized that water is essential for its population and rejected India's unilateral treaty suspension, stating that...