Relief in Israel as Newly Released Hostages Appear to Be in Better Shape

Muslim and Christian Arab leaders from various Middle Eastern countries participated in the March of the Living in Poland, organized by the NGO Sharaka to promote peace and Holocaust education. The program began in Berlin and included visits to Auschwitz, aiming to confront historical atrocities and combat rising antisemitism. This initiative marks the first comprehensive Holocaust education effort for the Middle East, providing participants with personal connections to Holocaust history, fostering tolerance and coexistence in...

Amnesty International accused Israel of committing "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, alleging forced displacement and a humanitarian crisis. The UN agency UNRWA labeled Israel's blockade as a "silent killer," disproportionately affecting children and the sick. Amnesty reported that Israel has forcibly displaced 1.9 million Palestinians and documented multiple war crimes, while also highlighting the collective failure of the international community to address the ongoing suffering in Gaza and the escalating violence in the occupied...

SummaryIran's Foreign Ministry responded to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities, asserting that any aggression would provoke a strong response. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghai claimed Israel's remarks aim to distract from its actions against Palestinians and disrupt diplomatic efforts, while Netanyahu insisted on the complete elimination of Iran's nuclear program. Additionally, Baghai announced the arrival of an International Atomic Energy Agency delegation in Tehran to discuss technical aspects related to Iran's nuclear...

SummaryClashes in Jaramana, a predominantly Druze town near Damascus, resulted in over a dozen deaths, triggered by a recording of a Druze man insulting the Prophet Mohammad, inciting anger among Sunni gunmen. The violence reflects escalating sectarian tensions in Syria, especially after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, with Druze leaders calling for calm and unity. Local authorities are investigating the recording's origin, while community leaders criticize the government for failing to maintain security and warn...

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has announced it has depleted all food stocks in Gaza due to a seven-week blockade by Israel, which has cut off humanitarian aid since March 2. As a result, community kitchens providing hot meals are expected to run out of food imminently, exacerbating malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The WFP warns that without urgent action to reopen borders for aid, the critical assistance may cease, while Israel claims it has...

In a televised speech, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to intensify efforts for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and the release of Lebanese prisoners held in Israel, asserting that Lebanon's strength is respected even by the United States. He criticized Israel's recent attacks, particularly in Dahiyeh, and called for the Lebanese government to pressure international bodies like the US and UN to address these violations, emphasizing Lebanon's commitment to the ceasefire...