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Gazans ‘shackled and blindfolded’ at Israel hospital, whistle-blowers say
Medical workers in Israel have told the BBC that Palestinian detainees from Gaza are routinely kept shackled to hospital beds, blindfolded, sometimes naked, and forced to wear nappies. A whistle-blower detailed how procedures in one military hospital were “routinely” carried out without painkillers, causing “an unacceptable amount of pain” to detainees. The Israeli army said detainees at the facility were…
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Knesset Speaker: ICC Prosecutor Denies Israel’s Right to Self-Defense by Seeking Arrest Warrants
Opening the first session of the Knesset’s summer legislative term, Speaker Amir Ohana declared, “The International Criminal Court in The Hague has proven to the world that it is not legitimate.” Ohana condemned the ICC prosecutor’s recent actions, stating, “I cannot begin this session without addressing the scandalous decision by the ICC prosecutor to equate the State of Israel with…
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Czech PM Condemns ICC Prosecutor’s Move Against Israeli Leaders
### Czech PM Condemns ICC Prosecutor’s Move Against Israeli Leaders Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has strongly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, calling it “appalling and completely unacceptable.” In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Fiala emphasized the context of the conflict, stating, “We must not forget that…
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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash: What Happened
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a deadly helicopter crash in east Azerbaijan Province of Iran yesterday. His mortal remains were discovered by a rescue team today. While the cause of the crash is yet to be determined, experts say the bad weather could have been a factor. Initial investigation has revealed that Raisi’s helicopter made a hard landing. They…
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UK Criticizes ICC’s Arrest Warrant Request for Netanyahu and Gallant as Counterproductive**
**LONDON —** The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is counterproductive, according to a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “This action does not contribute positively to efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire, releasing hostages, or facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid,” the spokesperson…
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The complicated history of conflict between Israel and Palestinians
Of all the regions in the world, none may have as complicated a history as the Middle East. The center of three religious faiths, the area has been conquered, contested and ruled by various empires across millennia. John Yang takes a look at the most recent history of conflict and conquest, and of suffering and strife that has led the…
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FM Katz Traveling to Paris Tomorrow for High-Level Meetings
**Title:** FM Katz Traveling to Paris Tomorrow for High-Level Meetings **Body:** Foreign Minister Israel Katz is set to depart for Paris tomorrow for a series of high-level discussions. He will meet with his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné, as well as National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet and Senate President Gérard Larcher. Additionally, Katz will engage with leaders of the Jewish community.…
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PM non grata? Israel blasts ICC bid to charge both Netanyahu and Hamas
Is it about justice or politics? In the same breath, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court requesting arrest warrants against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ Yahya Sinwar. Source link
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Soldier Lightly Injured in Rocket Attack on Northern Army Base; Jets Target Hezbollah Launcher
An Israeli soldier sustained minor injuries in a rocket attack on the Biranit army base in northern Israel earlier today, according to the military. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that fighter jets targeted a Hezbollah rocket launcher in Ayta ash-Shab, southern Lebanon, which was used in today’s attacks on Biranit. Throughout the day, several additional rockets were fired at…
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IDF Discovers Primed Rocket Launchers on Philadelphi Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt
Earlier today, troops from the 401st Armored Brigade discovered several rocket launchers on the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area between Gaza and Egypt, according to military reports. The IDF announced that the primed launchers have been destroyed. During the ongoing operation in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, the IDF has secured approximately half of the Philadelphi Corridor, which spans a…
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