Jerusalem, (EFE).- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that shots fired by Israeli soldiers at a group of foreign diplomats near the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank were the result of an “accident,” emphasizing that the Israeli military “does not target civilians.” “We are in an intense seven-front war launched … Read more
Washington, May 21 (EFE).- A man is in custody after two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead on Wednesday night outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC. The shooting was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Israeli embassy spokesperson Tal Naim Cohen. “Two staff of the Israeli embassy were shot this evening … Read more
Brussels (EFE) – The European Union (EU) decided Tuesday to review the bloc’s relations with Israel over the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza. “It is clear from today’s discussions that there is a strong majority in favor of a review of article 2 of our Association Agreement with Israel,” the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, … Read more
Jerusalem/Gaza City, (EFE).- On the 77th Anniversary of the Nakba, Israeli airstrikes intensified across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 114 people in one of the deadliest days of the war. The bombardments heavily targeted Khan Younis in southern Gaza, where over 50 people were reported dead by early morning. Among the victims was journalist … Read more
Jerusalem, (EFE).- Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has released US-Israeli dual national Edan Alexander, a soldier held hostage in Gaza, the group announced Tuesday. In a statement, Hamas said Alexander’s release was “part of the ongoing efforts by mediators to reach a ceasefire, open the crossings, and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.” The group … Read more
International Desk, (EFE).- The Israeli military carried out over 150 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in the past 72 hours, according to an Israeli Defense Forces official statement released Thursday. The raids targeted what the IDF described as “terrorist cells, underground infrastructure, and military facilities used by combatants.” The offensive, particularly intense in northern Gaza, … Read more
Jerusalem (EFE).- Israel Defense Forces attacked the Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Monday in response to a Houthi-launched rocket that landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport the previous day, Israeli officials said. It is the first time that Israel has attacked Yemen since its return to the offensive in Gaza on Mar. 18, … Read more
Cairo, May 3 (EFE) – At least one person was killed and four were wounded early Saturday morning in Israeli bombings in the outskirts of Damascus, Hama, and two locations in Daraa, official sources reported. “A civilian was killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the outskirts of the town of Harasta in the … Read more
Beirut (EFE).- Israel carried out at least four bombings on Sunday near a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as Dahieh, half an hour after the Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation order for residents of the area. According to the Lebanese National News Agency (ANN), Israel first carried out three “warning” bombing … Read more
Jerusalem, Apr 25 (EFE) – The Israeli army on Friday issued evacuation orders for the northeastern area of Gaza City, in the north of the enclave, citing “terrorist activity” in the area, where local militias also reported clashes with Israeli forces. “To all residents of the Gaza Strip in the areas of Turkman, Ajdeida, and … Read more
Jerusalem/Madrid, Apr 24 (EFE).- Israel “strongly condemns” the Spanish government’s decision to unilaterally rescind a contract to purchase ammunition from the Israeli company IMI Systems, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman told EFE on Thursday. The spokesman added that Israel considers the decision “sacrifices security considerations for political reasons.” The Foreign Ministry said that the Spanish … Read more
New York, Apr 11 (EFE). – A United States federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s istration can proceed with the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian student who led protests at Columbia University against the war in Gaza. Louisiana Judge Jamee Comans claimed that Khalil could be deported because of “beliefs, statements, or … Read more
