CIVILIAN DEATH TOLL
Sudanese RSF paramilitaries clash with the army, leaving at least 100 people dead
At least 100 people were killed and dozens injured after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked Wad al-Noura village in Sudan's Gezira province on Wednesday. Victims included women, children, and the elderly. The RSF used heavy artillery to besiege the village, displacing residents to other parts of al-Manaqil district. The Sudanese transitional government condemned the attacks and urged international accountability. The RSF and Sudanese army have been in conflict for over a year, causing widespread devastation, with over 14,000 people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills twelve, injures dozens
A Russian strike on a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in 11 deaths, with President Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile". The strike hit the 'Epitsentr' store, causing casualties and extensive damage. The attack drew international condemnation, with French President Macron calling it "unacceptable". Kharkiv, near the Russian border, has been a frequent target for Russian missiles. Zelensky called for increased air defense support and accused Putin of terrorism for the attack. The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of border attacks.
Israel insists it is doing all it can to protect civilians in Gaza and denies genocide charges
Israel denies genocide charges at UN court over Gaza military op, emphasizes civilian protection. South Africa seeks emergency measures to cease Israeli incursion in Rafah at International Court of Justice. Tamar Kaplan-Tourgeman defends Israel's conduct at The Hague-based court. Hamas attack on Israel leads to war, displacing most of Gaza's 2.3 million population.
UN condoles death of ex-Indian Army officer in Gaza, believes vehicle struck by Israeli tank
The United Nations has expressed condolences and apologised to India over the killing of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza. The attack is believed to be shots from an Israeli tank. The UN has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the incident, with Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirming Kale as the "first international casualty" in Gaza for the world body.
US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
Biden administration suggests Israel's use of U.S. weapons in Gaza may breach international law, lacking specific evidence. Report underscores potential violations. Debate stirs over humanitarian aid restrictions and political motives, fueling tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Congress.
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US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
The Biden administration suggested that Israel's use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Gaza may have breached international law but stopped short of conclusive evidence due to wartime complexities. While finding "reasonable" evidence of violations, the report did not link specific U.S. arms to individual airstrikes. This assessment could influence future decisions on arms provisions to Israel. Critics argue the review overlooks clear Israeli blocks on aid delivery during the conflict, raising concerns about potential starvation among Palestinians in Gaza.
US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
The United States has warned Israel against launching a full-scale assault on Gaza's Rafah, Hamas' stronghold, citing concerns over civilian casualties. President Biden threatened to pause offensive military aid to Israel if it proceeds with the operation. The U.S. views such an attack as strengthening Hamas' position and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Despite this, Israel remains defiant, with Prime Minister Netanyahu expressing willingness to stand alone if necessary. The U.S. is urging Israel to pursue more surgical operations against Hamas and is committed to Israel's defense, including providing defensive arms.
Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
The Biden administration is set to determine if Israel's actions in Gaza violate international and U.S. laws, amid scrutiny over its military support for Israel. This decision could influence the flow of weapons and aid to Israel. Critics question whether the U.S. will hold Israel accountable for alleged human rights violations, while supporters argue for maintaining strong ties with Israel. The administration's findings could impact future military assistance to Israel and have broader implications for U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas near the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials reported at least 19 people killed by Israeli fire. Hamas claimed responsibility for attacking the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, where Israel said three soldiers were killed. Israel closed the crossing to aid trucks but kept others open. Hamas said it targeted an Israeli army base, not the commercial crossing. Israel retaliated with airstrikes, killing three and later nine Palestinians, including a baby.
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
The U.S. president, a lifelong supporter of Israel, has resisted pressure to withhold aid or halt the shipment of weapons to the country. His warning marked the first time he has threatened to potentially condition aid, a development that could change the dynamic of the nearly six-month-old war.
UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a new draft resolution on an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, following Russia and China's veto of an earlier text proposed by the United States. The Council has been divided over the Israel-Hamas war since the October 7 attacks, approving only two of eight resolutions, mainly dealing with humanitarian aid to the devastated Gaza Strip.
Blinken heads to Mideast as Israel-Hamas war threatens famine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's mission to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war amid rising concern over Gaza's famine threat and Palestinian casualties. Efforts focus on halting the conflict and releasing hostages.
Gaza health ministry says war deaths near 30,000 as famine looms
The war was triggered by an unprecedented Hamas attack on southern Israel that resulted in the deaths of around 1,160 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Militants also took about 250 hostages, 130 of whom remain in Gaza, including 31 presumed dead, according to Israel.
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 10 civilians, including women and children, marking the deadliest day in months of border clashes. Hezbollah vowed retaliation after strikes hit Nabatiyeh and Souaneh, triggered by Lebanon-fired projectiles that killed an Israeli soldier. The strikes destroyed part of a building in Nabatiyeh, killing seven from a single family. Hezbollah fighters were also killed. The violence escalated from ongoing exchanges since the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Lebanese institutions closed in protest.
Biden urged Israel's Netanyahu to protect civilians in Rafah, White House says
Biden's call with Netanyahu happened days after the U.S. leader told reporters that Israel's military response in the Gaza Strip was "over the top," reflecting growing concern and frustration over the rising death toll of civilians in the Palestinian enclave.
Gaza death toll: 25,000 & counting
The level of death, destruction and displacement from the war already is without precedent in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yet Israeli officials say the fighting is likely to continue for several more months. The slow progress and the plight of the hostages held in Gaza has divided ordinary Israelis threatens to ignite a wider war involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen that support the Palestinians.
Blinken brings Arab message to Israel: Keep hope of Palestinian state alive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israeli leaders to minimize civilian harm in Gaza, emphasizing the need for a Palestinian state to resolve the conflict. International worry grows over Palestinian casualties. Blinken discusses Gaza's future governance amid escalating tensions. Amidst heavy fighting, Israel transitions to more targeted strikes. Meanwhile, healthcare collapse looms in Gaza, with restricted aid access and hospitals at risk of closure. Hezbollah's involvement adds regional complexity.
Gaza death toll passes 22,000 with no let-up in fighting between Hamas and Israel troops
Israel said its troops had killed dozens of militants in Gaza's north in the past day. Residents said Israeli tanks had shelled parts of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central area.The Gaza health ministry said 207 people had been killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the total recorded Palestinian death toll to more than 22,000 in nearly three months of warfare in the Hamas-ruled enclave.
Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders
The renewed hostilities have heightened concerns for 137 hostages, who the Israeli military says are still being held after 105 were freed during the truce. A 70-year-old woman held by Hamas was declared dead on Saturday, according to her kibbutz. She is the eighth hostage known to have died. At a rally of tens of thousands in Tel Aviv, released hostages called for the rest to be freed. In a video address, Yaffa Adar, 85, spoke up specifically for children being held, saying, "I want to see them now - not when I'm in a coffin."
As Gaza death toll rises, Israel faces pressure to protect Palestinian civilians
Global calls for Israeli restraint increased as the number of Palestinians killed rose above 11,000 in a five-week-old Israeli bombardment launched against Hamas in retaliation for its deadly Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel.
UN leaders say Gaza war must 'stop now' as reported death toll tops 10,000
UN agency leaders have demanded a humanitarian ceasefire as dozens more people were killed in overnight attacks by Israeli fighter jets and troops. Israel has rebuffed international pressure for a ceasefire. The 18 signatories include the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and UN aid chief Martin Griffiths.
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll surpasses 10,000
The health ministry in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, reported on Monday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes in the Palestinian territory had exceeded 10,000, nearly one month after the war began.
Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage
Violence has escalated in the West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian militants following the recent Hamas attack from Gaza. At least 90 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops over the past two weeks, putting pressure on the Palestinian Authority. The violence threatens to open another front in the ongoing conflict. Israel has carried out airstrikes in the West Bank, including on a mosque in the Jenin refugee camp.
Gaza war death toll rises to 4,137: Hamas health ministry
Witnesses said the strike on the Palestinian enclave appeared to have been aimed at a target close to the place of worship where many Gaza residents had taken refuge as the war raged in the Palestinian enclave. The army said its fighter jets had struck a "command and control centre" belonging to Hamas that was involved in firing rockets towards Israel.
Gaza on the brink: Hospitals struggle, civilians flee, rising deaths and diplomatic initiatives
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 2,670 Palestinians have been killed and 9,600 wounded since the conflict began. This makes it the deadliest of the five Gaza wars for both sides. While in Hamas's October 7 assault, more than 1,400 Israelis have lost their lives, primarily civilians. Additionally, at least 199 Israelis, including children, have been captured by Hamas and taken into Gaza.
Airstrikes hammer Hamas targets as Israeli death toll rises to 1,200
The Israeli Air Force has hit more than 200 targets in Gaza's Al Furqan neighborhood, which it called "a terror nest for Hamas," from which "many activities against Israel are carried out." The IDF will continue to act powerfully against the infrastructures of the terrorist organization Hamas. Among the targets hit were weapons storage facilities, command and control centers, and naval assets. The Israeli Defence Minister stated that they have regained control of the border area and are moving to full offense.
Sikkim flash flood death toll increases to 54 including 8 Army soldiers
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on microblogging platform X, "Deeply pained by the tragic loss of precious lives including eight Army personnel in the recent flash floods arising out of glacial lake burst in Sikkim. Out of the 23 missing soldiers, one was rescued while mortal remains of eight brave soldiers were recovered. Their sacrifice, while being deployed in forward areas in the service of the nation, will not be forgotten. Search operations to rescue the remaining 14 soldiers and missing civilians are underway".
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