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Mexico and Chile have called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to conduct an investigation into potential crimes in the Palestinian territories. This request, according to a statement from Mexico’s foreign ministry, comes amidst concerns about the recent surge in violence, especially against civilians, and possible ongoing crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court. These concerns particularly stem from the …

Ehud Barak, a former Prime Minister of Israel, has urged the country to conduct new elections to rebuild trust in its leadership. He expressed concern over the current strategy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the risk it poses in straining relations with the United States and entangling Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Barak criticized Netanyahu’s reluctance to publicly …

Mohammed Raad, the leader of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, stated on Friday that Israel is not prepared for a conflict with Lebanon, emphasizing that Hezbollah would engage with full force. This statement comes amid a period of increasing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by a series of cross-border exchanges. Despite the growing hostilities, it is believed that neither side desires …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for another attack on a U.S. vessel, the Chem Ranger, early on Friday. This followed renewed U.S. airstrikes on Houthi positions in response to their hostile actions towards ships in the Red Sea region. The Houthis, supported by Iran, asserted that they successfully hit the American commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden with …

Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief and a member of Israel’s War Cabinet, disclosed that during the early stages of the conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Israel nearly initiated a preemptive strike against Hezbollah. This decision was reversed at the last minute during a heated Cabinet meeting on October 11, which Eisenkot described as intense and argumentative. Eisenkot, in …

Residents in southern Lebanon have been experiencing unusual phone calls, often from local numbers and individuals speaking with Lebanese accents, since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war more than three months ago. These callers, who claim to be conducting surveys, distributing aid, or representing public bodies, inquire about the locations and movements of families. These calls often precede Israeli attacks …

Israel intensified its military operations in southern Gaza on Friday, following a public disagreement with its main ally, the United States, over the creation of a Palestinian state. Washington views the establishment of such a state as the only viable solution for lasting peace in the region. Early Friday, witnesses in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza’s primary city, reported hearing gunfire …

Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has issued a caution to Israel, stating that a war against Lebanon would be challenging and could lead to widespread rocket attacks against Israel. In a television interview, Bou Habib emphasized Lebanon’s alignment with the broader Arab stance, expressing a desire to avoid an escalation of the ongoing war. He highlighted the significance …