Author: Adnan Hindawi

Protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister Protests have broken out in Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu cited a “crisis of trust” between the two leaders as the reason for the dismissal, saying his confidence in Gallant had eroded over recent months. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will take over Gallant’s duties temporarily. Gallant, who had been at odds with Netanyahu on several key issues, suggested…

Human rights activists are calling for the release of a woman detained in Tehran after she removed her clothes in an apparent protest. A video shared on social media showed the woman sitting in her underwear on the steps of the university before walking away. In another clip, she is seen removing more clothing before being forced into a car by plainclothes agents.

Gaza polio vaccinations continue after Israel bombs clinic A polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza continued on Sunday after being disrupted by an attack on the Sheikh Radwan clinic, which injured six people, including four children. Over 58,000 children in northern Gaza received a 2nd dose of the polio vaccine on Saturday, according to the UN, as health workers race to vaccinate thousands more before the campaign ends on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO)…

Key updates Middle East news bulletin today – Genocide in Gaza, Israeli strikes in Syria, US issues warning over aid Death toll latest Genocide in Gaza: at least 43,163 Palestinians and wounded 101,510 others since the start of the war Israel’s war on Lebanon: at least 2,822 people have been killed and 12,937 wounded in Israeli attacks since the war on Gaza began. US issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid amid humanitarian crisis The United…

US issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid amid humanitarian crisis The United States has pressed Israel to take immediate action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning that aid flow must increase by November 12 or risk a reduction in American military support. According to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Israel needs to match its commitments with action, as conditions on the ground remain dire. The U.S. is calling…

US condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as ‘horrifying’ At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The U.S. State Department condemned the strike as “horrifying,” citing reports that many civilians, including children, were among the casualties. The Israeli military acknowledged civilian harm in the area and is investigating. Israel has been conducting operations in northern Gaza, claiming they are…

Latest Middle East news – Genocide in Gaza – UNRWA banned, international community react with horror A roundup of the latest news from the crisis in the Middle East as Israel continues its horrific genocide in Gaza – with aid being seriously impacted by Israel’s latest move.  The Israeli war on Lebanon continues with overnight strikes killing at least 60. Quick facts World condemns Israel’s ban on UNRWA France reacts to UNRWA ban by Israel “Implementation…

Israel passes law banning UNRWA amid Gaza aid concerns Israel’s parliament has approved legislation to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and Israeli-controlled East Jerusalem within the next three months. The new law prohibits contact between UNRWA staff and Israeli officials, severely impacting the agency’s work in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as cooperation with Israel’s military is essential for aid transfers into Gaza.…

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school shelter killed 17 including children  An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit the Al-Shuhada school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, according to local reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school was being used as a shelter for displaced civilians, mostly women and children. Nine children were among those killed, and over 50 people were injured. The Israeli military said the strike targeted a Hamas…

Polio vaccinations suspended amid Israeli bombardment The UN has postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to heavy Israeli bombardments and mass displacement. The campaign, aimed at providing a second dose of the vaccine to nearly 120,000 children, was delayed amid ongoing military actions in Jabalia.  This comes after Gaza reported its first polio case in 25 years, which left a baby paralysed. Health experts warn that delays could impact efforts to stop…

The latest from the Israel-Gaza conflict as more civilians are slaughtered and calls for ceasefires go unheard. Some international takes on the conflict include fears that the Democrats’ support for Israel will weaken Kamala Harris’s chances of being elected and Spain has announced a freeze on purchases of arms from Israel. More civilian deaths – and fears of the lack of humanitarian aid going into the area are other top stories from the region. In…

Four killed in Israeli bombing near southern Beirut hospital An Israeli airstrike near Rafik Hariri University Hospital in southern Beirut has killed four people, including a child, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strike reportedly hit the hospital’s car park, with 24 others injured in the attack, a hospital source told Reuters. The airstrike was part of a series of 13 strikes that targeted areas in south Beirut on Monday evening. The Israeli military…

Israeli bombing of northern Gaza leaves 87 dead or missing Israeli airstrikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza have resulted in at least 87 people dead or missing, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. The strikes, which occurred overnight and into Sunday, also injured around 40 individuals in the town of Beit Lahiya, a location that was one of the initial targets of Israel’s ground invasion nearly a year ago. The Israeli military stated that…

The U.S. government is currently investigating a leak of classified documents that detail American assessments of Israel’s potential military response to Iran.  The leaked documents reportedly include satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets in preparation for a response to a missile attack from Iran on October 1. The materials were shareable within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which includes the US, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Israel has been deliberating its response to…

Sudan’s war has become a battleground and pivotal theatre for geopolitical rivalries as foreign powers compete for influence in the strategically vital Red Sea region. Similar to the Houthis in Yemen, Sudan’s location offers a chokehold over one of the world’s most crucial maritime trade routes, the Suez Canal, making it a highly coveted target for foreign interests. In March this year, Iran reportedly offered to set up a naval base in Port Sudan, a…

Former Lebanese PM: Lebanon abandoned by international community amid crisis Lebanon’s former Prime Minister, Fouad Siniora, has criticized the international community for abandoning his country during its current crisis. Speaking to the BBC, Siniora expressed frustration over the lack of effort to restore peace, warning that Lebanon is on the brink of a catastrophe. He said Lebanon’s inability to elect a president, due to Hezbollah’s influence, has left the country in a political deadlock. Siniora,…

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, pounds Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary Israeli airstrikes have pounded Gaza and the Lebanese capital of Beirut on the October 7 anniversary.  In Gaza, the IDF says it hit targets throughout the strip, including a hospital it says was used by Hamas fighters. In Beirut, there were huge explosions in the southern suburbs with Israel claiming that it hit Hezbollah weapons storage facilities. Ten people were injured in Israel by rockets…

Massive blast near Beirut airport as Israeli strikes intensify Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have intensified, with massive explosions reported in southern Beirut. One of the strikes hit near the city’s international airport, close to the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh. Despite the proximity to the airport, it remains operational.  According to US media reports, a key target of the strikes was Hashem Safieddine, the presumed next leader of Hezbollah. His condition remains unclear following the…

Deadliest West Bank strike in decades kills at least 18 in refugee camp At least 18 people were killed by an Israeli air strike in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The strike targeted a café where civilians had gathered, reported Palestinian news agency Wafa. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating it was part of a joint operation with Shin Bet security services, aimed at…

Netanyahu sees popularity bounce back following attacks on Hezbollah – latest polls Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings have seen a rebound following attacks against Hezbollah. A recent poll conducted for Israel’s Channel 12 reveals that if a general election were held now, Netanyahu’s Likud party would secure the most seats, although it would still fall short of an outright majority. In a further boost for Netanyahu, former rival Gideon Saar joined his coalition…

UNHCR confirms Israel killed 2 staff members in Lebanon The UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, has confirmed the deaths of staff members killed in Israeli air strikes. One of its staff members, Dina Darwiche, and her child in an Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon. The strike, part of a barrage of over a thousand airstrikes in the past two days, hit Darwiche’s home on Monday. Her husband and older son were rescued but remain in the…

Israel strikes dozens more sites in southern Lebanon as thousands flee homes Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah continued overnight as thousands of people fled their homes in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said rockets fired by Hezbollah overnight towards northern Israel were either destroyed or fell in open areas. On Monday, Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 492 people were killed and more than 1,645 wounded – the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah…

No place is safe as Israel kills dozens of civilians in central areas in Gaza as the IDF launches into Gaza with tanks and American made warfare. This was the one of the most intense Israeli bombardments since Israel launched its war on Palestine. Which locals say is an invasion as residents of Gaza are being forced to give up their homes and leave the area or face extermination. Israel has launched the hannibal directive,…

British troops could be deployed to Gaza to deliver aid by sea, risking potential attacks from Hamas and Israeli IDF bombings, according to the BBC. The UK Government is considering sending soldiers to land humanitarian supplies from a temporary pier being built by the US military. This operation would involve driving trucks carrying aid from landing vessels to the shore, where it would be picked up by aid agencies. British boots may be deployed in…

Food, water and sanitary items remain in desperately short supply across Gaza.