Jerusalem patriarch hails pope’s commitment to Gaza

Hamas has called on Jordan to release members of a recently arrested Muslim Brotherhood cell accused of attempting to manufacture rockets and drones with Hamas training in Lebanon. They defended the actions of the arrested youths as motivated by support for Palestine, asserting they do not threaten Jordan’s stability and appreciating Jordan's stance against displacing Palestinians. Following the arrests, which revealed plans for rocket production, several members were reportedly released, while the entire Muslim Brotherhood...

The White House confirmed President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13-16, marking the first foreign trip of his second term. This visit aims to support a diplomatic reset with Iran regarding its nuclear program, while reassuring Gulf states about their security amid Iranian threats. Notably, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have announced substantial investment plans in the US, and recent diplomatic engagements suggest a cautious approach by...

Israeli police are conducting a search for a man reported missing after a suspected shark attack off the Mediterranean coast near Hadera, where shark sightings have increased due to a local power plant. Several findings related to the case have been sent for examination, while search operations continue using underwater cameras amid warnings about the dangers of diving near sharks. Although shark attacks are rare in Israel, a ban on entering the sea remains in...

The death of Pope Francis has elicited hypocritical tributes from leaders like Keir Starmer and Joe Biden, who ignored his condemnation of the very injustices they perpetuated, particularly regarding Gaza. Throughout his papacy, Francis emphasized solidarity with the marginalized and criticized violence, yet his views on Palestine were largely overlooked by mainstream media. Despite his progressive stances on various issues, he faced contradictions and was ultimately subjected to a posthumous sanitization of his beliefs by...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently summarized their investigation into an incident where Israeli soldiers killed multiple Gaza medical and rescue personnel, stating operational misunderstandings led to the first two incidents, while the third involved a breach of orders. Despite reprimanding one officer and dismissing another, key questions remain unanswered, including the criteria for classifying the deceased as terrorists and the fate of the aid convoy vehicles. The report highlights concerns about rules of engagement...

A leader from the Hamas-aligned Jamaa Islamiya, Hussein Atwi, was killed in an Israeli drone strike near Damour, Lebanon, as Israel continues to conduct strikes despite a November truce with Hezbollah. The Israeli military described Atwi as a significant terrorist involved in planning attacks against Israel, claiming he coordinated activities with Hamas and led the Al-Fajr Forces. Additionally, a separate Israeli strike in Tyre reportedly resulted in another death, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence in...