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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged America’s “unwavering support” for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, underscoring the Biden administration’s determination to stand by its ally as the war in Gaza rages on. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio insisted that peace in the region could only be achieved if Hamas was dismantled. “The people of …

Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sharply criticized Israel on Monday for continuing its military campaign in Lebanon despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah. Speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas officials in Doha, Sheikh Tamim accused Israel of deliberately destabilizing Lebanon. “In Lebanon, the Lebanese government’s acceptance of a U.S. …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, reaffirming Washington’s steadfast support for its ally even as tensions flare following Israel’s unprecedented strike in Qatar. The attack, which targeted Hamas leaders in Doha last Tuesday, drew sharp criticism internationally and complicated efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Israel for the strike, …

The Israeli military announced on Saturday that more than a quarter of a million people have fled Gaza City in recent weeks, as fighting escalates in the enclave’s largest urban center. The figure underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis as civilians continue to seek safety in other parts of the territory. Mass Displacement in Gaza City According to Israel Defense Forces …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that there will be no Palestinian state, doubling down on his government’s commitment to settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. His comments came as he signed off on the long-disputed E1 project, a plan that has drawn international criticism for decades due to its potential to sever the West Bank into two …

Jerusalem was shaken on Monday morning when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus stop during rush hour, killing six people and injuring 12 others. The attack, which took place at a major intersection leading toward Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem, was described by Israeli officials as the deadliest assault inside the country since October 2024. Police confirmed …

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes struck mountainous areas in Lebanon’s Baalbek-Hermel region on Monday, leaving five people dead and five others injured, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, confirmed that four of the fatalities were members of the group. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted “several Hezbollah sites,” specifically camps belonging to the …

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 …