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  • Israel Orders Over 4,00,000 Gazans To Move South, Expands Military Operations In North: UN | world news

    UNITED NATIONS: In recent days, Israeli authorities once again ordered more than 400,000 people who remain north of Wadi Gaza in the Gaza Strip to move south while at the same time tightening access restrictions and expanding military operations in the north, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Wednesday said it continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in the northern areas of Gaza.

    The office said crossing points into northern Gaza remain largely closed to both humanitarian and commercial supplies, and checkpoints inside Gaza are only permitting civilians to move south and allowing just a trickle of humanitarian movement into the north, according to Xinhua news agency. OCHA warned that these developments are forcing services critical for people’s survival to shut down one by one. According to UNRWA, the UN relief agency for Palestinians, seven schools sheltering displaced people are being evacuated, and only two of eight water wells in the Jabalya refugee camp remain functional.

    “The north is also facing severe shortages of bread and food supplies,” the office said. Explosive munitions burned down the only bakery supported by the World Food Program (WFP) in the Jabalya refugee camp. OCHA and the World Health Organization tried to reach northern Gaza on Wednesday to support the Kamal Adwan Hospital after Israeli authorities ordered its immediate evacuation. After receiving a green light from the Israeli authorities for the mission, the team was forced to wait at a holding point for many hours. Ultimately, the mission had to be aborted.

    “Despite these challenges, aid workers are seizing any opportunity to support people in northern Gaza,” said OCHA. It added that UNRWA is utilizing limited stocks already in the north to distribute high-energy biscuits from WFP to children in designated shelters and delivering bread bundles to families in certain areas. Hot meals are being distributed by its partners to newly displaced families, some of which are also receiving tents, and water is being delivered using trucks.

  • ‘West Bank Mosque Used As Militant Base’, Israel Claims; Releases Drone Footage | world news

    The Israeli military released a video on Thursday showing what it claims to be the interior of a mosque used as a terrorist base in Far’a, a town in the Jordan Valley in the West Bank. The video, captured by a drone, allegedly depicts tools for the manufacture of weapons and explosives. Zee News has yet to independently confirm the date or location of the footage.

    Israel Defense Forces, while sharing the video on the social media platform mosque that was used as an operations center and an explosives lab. Our troops will continue operating to protect civilians from terrorism on all fronts.”

    This release comes as Israel continues one of its largest military operations in the West Bank in recent months. The operation, which began in the early hours of Wednesday, involved hundreds of Israeli troops supported by helicopters, drones, and armored personnel carriers. They targeted the cities of Tulkarm, Jenin, and areas in the Jordan Valley.


    This drone footage shows a place of worship that has become a hub for terrorism.

    During our precise, counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria this week, our troops uncovered a mosque that was used as an operations center and an explosives lab.

    Our troops will continue… pic.twitter.com/1DagAuqKV9

    — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 29, 2024

    On Thursday, The Washington Post reported that Israeli forces killed five ‘militants,’ including a top commander of the Islamic Jihad, during ongoing raids. This marks the second day of what appears to be one of the largest operations in the region in recent years.

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Mohamed Jaber, also known as Abu Shuja’a, was among those killed inside a mosque in Tulkarm after “exchanges of fire.” Jaber, the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad-led Tulkarm battalion, was a key target for Israel due to his involvement in planning and executing attacks, including a shooting in June that killed an Israeli civilian, Amnon Muchtar, in Qalqilya.

    Jaber, 26, had previously evaded capture; Israeli media had reported his death during a raid earlier this year, only for him to later appear alive at his own funeral. The Tulkarm branch of Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirmed Jaber’s death, labeling it the “assassination of our leader.” In response, they claimed their fighters detonated an explosive device and shot at an Israeli infantry unit behind a mosque, causing “direct hits,” according to The Washington Post.

    As the operation continues, Palestinians have raised concerns that the sweeping incursion could escalate violence and disrupt access to essential services. The military actions around Jenin and Tulkarm are ongoing, with both sides engaged in intense exchanges of fire.

  • Hamas Video Threatening ‘Rivers Of Blood’ In Paris Olympics Goes Viral; Know Truth Here | world news

    A video circulating on social media features a masked individual issuing a dire warning that “rivers of blood will flow” at the upcoming Paris Olympics, where Israel is slated to compete. In the minute-long clip released on Tuesday, an Arabic-speaking man with his face concealed by a keffiyeh addresses “the people of France and President Emmanuel Macron,” threatening retribution for their support of “the Zionist regime in its criminal war against the Palestinian people.”

    “You provided Zionists with weapons, you helped murder our brothers and sisters, our children…You invited the Zionists to the Olympic games. You will pay for what you have done,” the ‘terrorist’ can be heard saying.

    However, Microsoft researchers have identified the video circulating on X and Telegram, featuring a man claiming to be a Hamas fighter threatening the Paris Olympics, as part of a Russian-linked disinformation campaign aimed at disrupting the event.

    On Telegram, Hamas official Izzat al-Risheq refuted the video’s authenticity, labeling it a forgery.

    Experts from Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center, who examined the video at NBC News’ request, indicated it likely originated from a known Russian disinformation group, as elements of the video matched those in a previous video concerning Ukraine.

    The Olympics have faced attacks in the past, most notably during the 1972 Munich Games, where 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were killed by members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. Additionally, during the 1996 Atlanta Games, a bombing resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to over 100 people.

    In response to security concerns, France plans to deploy 35,000 police officers each day of the event, with an increased presence of 45,000 officers for the Opening Ceremony, according to a CNN report.

  • Israel Weighs Hamas’ Latest Response To Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal |

    TEL AVIV: Israel’s Cabinet was set to convene Thursday to discuss Hamas’ latest response to a US-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the nine-month war stirred back to life after a weekslong hiatus . Fighting, meanwhile, intensified between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, with the militant group saying it fired more than 200 rockets and exploding drones into northern Israel to avenge the killing of a senior commander in an Israeli airstrike the day before.

    The relatively low-level conflict has literally set the border ablaze and raised fears of a potentially even more devastating war in the Middle East. Hezbollah has said it will halt its attacks if there is a cease-fire between Hamas — a fellow Iran-backed ally — and Israel. The United States has rallied world support behind a plan that would see the release of all of the scores of hostages still held by the militant group in return for a lasting truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. But until now, neither side appears to have fully embraced it.

    Hamas suggested “amendments” to the proposal last month, some of which the US said were unworkable, without providing specifics. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the original proposal was an Israeli one, but has raised doubts over whether it would end the war — a key Hamas demand.

    Hamas confirmed Wednesday that it had sent another response to Egypt and Qatar, which are mediating the talks, without providing details. A US official said the Biden administration was examining the response, calling it constructive but saying more work needed to be done. The official, who wasn’t authorised to comment publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity.

    An Israeli official said Netanyahu would convene a Cabinet meeting Thursday to discuss the latest developments surrounding the negotiations. The official, who wasn’t authorised to discuss the meeting with media, spoke on condition of anonymity. Israel would likely hold additional consultations before making a final decision on any amended proposal.

    As cease-fire talks appeared to be gaining new steam, the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll in the war had climbed past 38,000. Hamas political official Bassem Naim said that the group has neither accepted nor rejected the American proposal, and has “responded with some ideas to bridge the gap” between the two sides, without elaborating. Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, has shared suggestions with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials, the group said in a statement late Wednesday.

    US officials have said the latest proposal has new language that was proposed to Egypt and Qatar on Saturday and addresses indirect negotiations that are set to commence during the first phase of the three-phase deal that US President Joe Biden laid out in a May 31 speech . The first phase calls for a “full and complete cease-fire,” a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all densely populated areas of Gaza and the release of a number of hostages, including women, older people and the wounded, in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

    The proposal called for the parties to negotiate the terms of the second phase during the 42 days of phase one. Under the current proposal, Hamas could release all of the remaining men, both civilians and soldiers, during the second phase. In return, Israel could free an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The releases wouldn’t occur until “sustainable calm” takes effect and all Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza. The third phase would see the return of the remains of hostages.

    The transition from the first to the second phase has appeared to be the main sticking point. Hamas is concerned that Israel will restart the war after the first phase, perhaps after making unrealistic demands in the talks. Israeli officials have expressed concern that Hamas will do the same, drawing out the talks and the initial cease-fire indefinitely without releasing the remaining captives.

    In a lengthy television interview last month, Netanyahu said that he was prepared to make a “partial deal,” but was committed to continuing the war “after a pause” in order to annihilate Hamas. Later, speaking before Israel’s parliament, he said Israel remains committed to the deal outlined by Biden.

    The war began when Hamas-led militants launched a surprise attack on October 7 into southern Israel, attacking multiple army bases and farming communities and killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians. They abducted another 250 people, more than 100 of whom were released during a weeklong cease-fire in November. Militants are still holding around 80 hostages and the remains of 40 others.

    Israel launched a major offensive in response to the October 7 attack that has killed more than 38,000, according to health officials in Gaza, who don’t say how many were civilians or militants. The war has caused vast destruction across the territory, displaced most of its population of 2.3 million — often multiple times — caused widespread hunger and raised fears of famine.

  • Why is ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ trending and why is the US refusing to criticize Israel’s action? ,

    Israel has been making advances in Palestine’s Rafah. The Rafah region shot into the news once again on Tuesday after dozens of people died in a fresh attack, allegedly carried out by Israel. This happened two days after 45 people died in another airstrike, that Palestine claimed to be carried out by Israel. Israeli tanks were deployed in the Tal al-Sultan neighbourhood, which was hit by the airstrike on Sunday.

    “Despite our efforts to minimize civilian casualties during the strike, the fire that broke out was unexpected and unintended…Our investigation seeks to determine what may have caused such a large fire to ignite,” said IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari.

    “Despite our efforts to minimize civilian casualties during the strike, the fire that broke out was unexpected and unintended…Our investigation seeks to determine what may have caused such a large fire to ignite.”

    Watch the full statement by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel… pic.twitter.com/fzaRSnpgbE — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 28, 2024

    The Israeli army had pushed into the heart of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip amid its military operations carried out in multiple places in the enclave. As per reports, the Israeli army had intensified its bombardment in Rafah on Tuesday morning, forcing a great number of Palestinians to flee to other places.

    However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed Monday’s strike as a tragic incident saying that the country will investigate it. Netanyahu, however, vowed to continue the war against Hamas despite international criticism.

    What Is All Eyes On Rafah?

    After 45 people died in civilian camps following airstrike by Israel, netizens and key personalities expressed their solidarity with Palestine by sharing a graphic image on which it was written ‘All Eyes On Rafah’. People prayed for the safety of civilians in Rafah through their social media posts and called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

    Why did the US not call for ceasefire?

    The White House said that its policy related to the Israel-Hamas war won’t change following Rafah’s ‘airstrike’ mistake. Though the US said that it would seek answers from Israel. The US administration hinted that the Isarel has not crossed the ‘red line’ yet. The United States’ firm stance with Israel suggests that the Biden administration wants Hamas to surrender and return those in its captivity.

    Israel’s Advances in Rafah

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Tuesday that they conducted military operations in various locations across Gaza. In Jabalia, northern Gaza, the Israeli army killed Palestinian militants who attempted to fire at Israeli forces and destroyed several military targets, including underground tunnels, observation posts, and weapon depots. In central Gaza, the IDF carried out airstrikes on multiple targets, resulting in the deaths of several Palestinian militants.

    Gaza’s health authorities have said that the Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip reached 36,096 and more than 81,000 people have been injured.

  • At least 35 killed as Israeli strikes hit refugee camp in Rafah, majority women and children: Report |

    Israel’s fresh strike in Gaza on Sunday claimed the lives of 35 people and left dozens injured, according to CNN, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. As per the ministry’s statement, the majority of those killed and injured are women and children.

    The airstrike struck a refugee camp, according to officials from Gaza and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Social media videos depicted a significant fire, with paramedics and firefighters striving to handle the aftermath. The targeted area included a sizable container serving as a shelter for numerous families, surrounded by numerous tents.

    In an earlier statement, the ministry said, “There is no hospital in Rafah with enough capacity to take this number of killed and injured, causing confusion among ambulance teams on where to transfer them.”

    According to a CNN report, Gaza’s government office stated that the Israeli army had marked these areas as safe zones, urging citizens and displaced individuals to seek shelter there. However, when displaced people sought refuge in these areas, they reportedly came under attack.

    In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated, “An IDF aircraft struck a Hamas compound in Rafah in which significant Hamas terrorists were operating a short while ago. The strike was carried out against legitimate targets under international law through the use of precise munitions and on the basis of precise intelligence that indicated Hamas’ use of the area. The IDF is aware of reports indicating that, as a result of the strike and fire that was ignited, several civilians in the area were harmed. The incident is under review.”

    As per the IDF, those killed in the airstrike include the Hamas Chief of Staff in Judea and Samaria, along with another senior Hamas official.

    According to the Israeli health ministry, CNN reported that the airstrike was detected after sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and certain areas of central Israel on Sunday following rocket fire directed at the city.

    Since January of last year, there have not been any rocket launches in the city.

    (Based on inputs from ANI)

  • Israel’s War On Gaza: Indian Ex-Soldier Serving As UN Aid Worker Killed In Rafah | world news

    The UN aid worker who was killed while driving to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from Rafah has been identified as an Indian national. Waibhav Anil Kale, 46, was a former Indian Army soldier. Farhan Haq, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Deputy Spokesperson, confirmed the identity of the deceased aid worker in a statement issued Monday night.

    According to the UN official, Waibhav Anil Kale started working for the UN as a security service coordinator in Gaza a month ago. According to UN sources, Kale was traveling in a vehicle bearing the United Nations logo.

    However, UN sources said it was unclear who fired on the vehicle in which Waibhav Anil Kale was traveling with another UN aid worker. This is the first such UN death in the Gaza conflict.

    The IDF has already stated that it is investigating the firing and death of a UN aid worker. In a statement issued late Monday night, the IDF stated that the attack took place in an active combat zone and that it was investigating the attack and death of the UN aid worker.

  • Israel-Gaza War: Biden Warns Netanyahu Of Losing US Support If Rafah Is Invaded, Says ‘No More Weapons…’ | world news

    In a first since its war in Gaza, US President Joe Biden publicly warned Israel on Wednesday that if Israeli forces launched a significant assault of Rafah, a city packed with refugees in southern Gaza, the US would stop providing it with weapons. In an interview with CNN, Biden stated, “I made it clear that if they go into Rafah…, I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities – that deal with that problem.”

    In an attempt to prevent an Israeli attack on Rafah, Biden used his strongest language in public to date in his remarks, which also highlighted the widening divide between the United States and its most powerful Middle Eastern ally. Biden acknowledged that US bombs provided to Israel have killed Gaza civilians in the seven-month-old offensive aimed at annihilating Hamas.

    Biden’s comments, his starkest to date, increase the pressure on Israel to refrain from a full-scale assault on Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge after fleeing combat further north in Gaza.

    There was no immediate comment from Israel on Biden’s remarks, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Rafah operation would go ahead. Israel says it must hit Rafah to defeat thousands of Hamas fighters it says are there.

    Biden has faced pressure from his Democratic colleagues and growing campus protests to prevent Israel from invading Rafah. His support for Israel has become a political liability as the president seeks re-election.

    The United States is by far Israel’s largest supplier of weapons, and deliveries accelerated following the Hamas attacks on October 7, which triggered Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Biden stated that the United States would continue to provide weapons for Israel’s defense, such as the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

    On Wednesday, US officials confirmed that the delivery of bombs to Israel had been halted due to the risk to civilians in Gaza. Israel, meanwhile, continued tank and aerial strikes on southern Gaza after moving in via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, cutting off a vital aid route.

  • Yemeni Army Claims Of Targeting American Vessel ‘Mado’ In Red Sea

    Yemeni Armed Forces’ spokesperson Yahya Saree said that the port of Eilat in the allegedly Israel-occupied territories with several cruise missiles.

  • Islamabad United Players, Including Imad Wasim, Wave Palestine Flag To Celebrate PSL 2024 Win With Fans; Watch | cricket news

    After clinching their third PSL title, Pakistani players in the Islamabad United did something which will be remembered for a long time. Standing in solidarity with the Palestine people who are suffering on a daily basis amid war between Hamas and Israel, group of Pakistani players, including captain Shadab Khan and all-rounder Imad Wasim, waved the Palestine flags and walked around the stadium to thank the Fans as well as deliver a political but a human message to the world.

    It must be mentioned that none of the overseas players joined the Pakistanis in Islamabad United in the Palestine flag celebrations. This act has caught the attention of the whole world. As per a report published in npr.org, more than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza.

    Watch Islamabad United players walking around the stadium with Palestine flags after PSL win:

    breaking| Islamabad united waving Palestine flags after winning HBL PSL 9 final, Pakistan stand with Palestine Pakistan ____ #PSL2024 pic.twitter.com/CMyjmhTvFI— Javeria Sultan (@javeria_sultan1) March 18, 2024

    Talking about the PSL final, it saw a thrilling end as Hunain Shah hit a last-ball boundary to win the tirle for Islamabad. Imad Wasim was named as Player of the Match for his outstanding show with the ball and bat. He finished with a five-wicket haul before caught smoking a cigarette in the dressing room. Then came to bat and smashed 19 runs to help Islamabad win the thriller.

    Earlier, Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to bat but the decision backfired as they were soon reduced to 14 for 2 inside 7 overs. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan scored a run-a-ball 26 as others, apart from Usman Khan (40-ball 57), no one really showed up. Iftikhar Ahmed helped Sultans cross the 150-mark with a scintillating 20-ball 30 that included 3 fours and sixes each.

    Sultans gave a 160-run target to Islamabad who got off to a good start but lost Colin Munro and Agha Salman inside the powerplay. Martin Guptill played a solid knock of 50 runs off just 32 balls to keep them afloat in the chase. Azam Khan struck a 22-ball 30 as others faltered in the middle order. Had Imad not stood there till the very end, it could have been over for Islamabad.

    Shadab was named as player of the tournament for his all-round show and leadership achievements. After the PSL final, Pakistan players go on a much-needed break before they gather again in Green shirts, playing the New Zealand T20Is that starts next month.