Netanyahu asks ICRC for help after ‘profound shock’ of Gaza hostage videos

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) accused Israeli forces of deliberately attacking its headquarters in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing one worker and injuring three others, igniting a fire in the building. Amid rising humanitarian concerns, the PRCS reported that 51 of its staff have been killed since the conflict began, while the UN urged an investigation into the ongoing violence against emergency workers. Want More Context? 🔎

A zoo worker, Uriel Nuri, died after being attacked by a leopard that escaped from its enclosure during a behind-the-scenes tour at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The zoo is cooperating with Israeli police to investigate how the leopard managed to escape, and it remains closed to visitors following the incident, which left Nuri with severe injuries. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Palestinian girls, aged 12 and 16, were injured by Israeli gunfire in Jenin amid escalating violence, including illegal settlers torching a vehicle and vandalizing property in Hebron. This incident follows a settler shooting that killed one Palestinian and injured eight others, with a reported 31 deaths from settler violence since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, praying there and violating a long-standing arrangement that prohibits Jewish prayer at the site. The visit drew sharp condemnation from Jordan, Hamas, and Palestinian authorities, and raised concerns over escalating tensions and potential violations of international law regarding the treatment of Palestinians. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli army conducted a coordinated raid on four locations in southern Syria, claiming to seize weapons intended for cross-border arms trafficking and interrogating suspects in the village of Hader. This operation is part of Israel's ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist entrenchment near its border and follows a series of military actions in Syria since the Assad regime's fall in December 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Armed groups attacked Syria's internal security forces in Sweida, resulting in one death and several injuries, while also violating a ceasefire in the predominantly Druze region. The violence, which intensified following clashes between tribal fighters and Druze factions, prompted government intervention and a U.S.-brokered truce amid ongoing sectarian tensions over resources. Want More Context? 🔎