‘The worst price’: Israelis bury recovered Gaza hostages

Since October 2023, at least 54,880 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing conflict, with recent reports indicating 108 bodies and 393 injuries in the last 24 hours alone, bringing total injuries to 126,227. The Israeli military resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18, resulting in 4,603 additional deaths and 14,186 injuries, violating a ceasefire established in January. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for war crimes, and...

SummaryQatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation and the ongoing military situation in Gaza, where Israel's offensive has resulted in nearly 54,800 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023. The conversation took place ahead of a high-level UN conference on the Palestinian issue, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, amidst international calls for a ceasefire that Israel has rejected. Additionally, Israel faces war...

SummaryThai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed deep sorrow over the death of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta in Gaza, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. While 59 captives, including 24 believed alive, remain in Gaza, approximately 10,000 Palestinians are imprisoned in Israel under dire conditions. Amidst Israel's continued military offensive, which has reportedly resulted in nearly 54,800 Palestinian deaths, international bodies are investigating potential war crimes by Israeli officials. Full...

The IAEA report details the presence of significant equipment and materials at Varamin, indicating that it was equipped for uranium conversion. Key items include heavily contaminated UF6 cylinders, uranium extractants like tributyl phosphate (TBP), extraction and conversion hardware, fluorine-based chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid (HF) and potassium difluoride (KHF2), and radiation monitoring equipment. This information raises concerns regarding the potential capabilities of the facility in relation to nuclear material processing. Full Article

The aid ship “Madleen” has entered Egyptian waters en route to Gaza, despite Israeli warnings against docking, as announced by the International Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza. The journey aims to raise global awareness of the situation in Gaza, with organizers warning that Israel is attempting to jam the ship's location signals, while the ship carries essential supplies for those in need. Among the 12 activists on board are Greta Thunberg and Liam...

SummaryIn 2023, Hill became one of the few Americans to visit Syria, emphasizing his long-standing advocacy for the country's innocent people suffering under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. He expressed pride in his work with the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), a nonprofit he represents in Congress, which has been instrumental in leading humanitarian efforts in the region. Hill's visit underscores his commitment to raising awareness about the brutal realities faced by Syrians over the past seven...