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The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated “humanitarian zone” of Al-Mawasi as it prepares for a major offensive to capture the enclave’s largest urban center. While no date for the ground operation was given, officials stressed that it would not be pre-announced in order to preserve the element of surprise. Military …

Israel escalated its campaign in Gaza on Friday, striking a high-rise building in Gaza City after issuing evacuation orders, part of a broader push to take control of the famine-stricken city of roughly one million Palestinians. Health officials reported at least 27 deaths from strikes elsewhere in the city as fears mount over intensified fighting. Targeting of Gaza City High-Rises …

Israel has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists to support a widening military offensive in Gaza City, a move that has provoked strong domestic debate and renewed condemnation from the international community. The mobilization, announced in late August, officially began on Tuesday and will see 60,000 reservists gradually recalled to service, alongside an extension of duty for 20,000 …

Belgium has announced plans to advance toward recognizing a Palestinian state, joining a growing wave of international support amid Israel’s intensified military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed on Tuesday that the recognition process will be formally outlined during the United Nations General Assembly on September 9. Conditions on Recognition Prévot emphasized that Belgium’s recognition of Palestinian statehood …

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has sharply criticized Israel’s announced plan for a large-scale evacuation of Gaza City in advance of a potential military takeover. In a statement released Saturday, Spoljaric warned that such a move would place civilians in extreme danger. “Impossible to Carry Out Safely” Spoljaric stressed that under current …

Protests demanding an end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages erupted across Israel on Tuesday, hours before the country’s security cabinet was set to convene for a high-level meeting. Demonstrators blocked major roads in Tel Aviv, waving Israeli flags and displaying photos of those still held captive in Gaza. Other rallies were reported near the U.S. embassy …

Key Points Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa killed at least six and wounded 86. Targets included oil and power facilities, as well as a military site at the presidential palace. Houthis vowed to continue attacks, saying operations support Gaza. Rebels launched a cluster bomb missile at Israel last week, intercepted mid-air. Shipping in the Red Sea remains under threat, disrupting global …

Dutch politics was thrown into further turmoil on Friday after Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp stepped down, citing frustration over his inability to secure new sanctions against Israel. His resignation, which followed a contentious cabinet meeting, prompted his party, the New Social Contract (NSC), to withdraw from the governing coalition, deepening the country’s political crisis. Resignation Amid Cabinet Deadlock Veldkamp had …