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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 …

French President Emmanuel Macron has set off a new wave of international debate by formally backing recognition of a Palestinian state. His decision, echoed by several Western allies, has drawn sharp criticism from Israel and the United States while reviving calls for a two-state solution as the path to ending the war in Gaza. In a letter addressed to Israeli …

Israeli warplanes launched a series of strikes on Sunday against the Ali al-Taher hills near Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, an area that has faced repeated bombardment since the ceasefire agreement reached last November. According to the Israeli military, the attack targeted facilities linked to Hezbollah, including underground positions used for military activity. “A short while ago, the IDF struck …

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 …

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, all eyes will be on Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, as Israel takes on France in a crucial EuroBasket 2025 Group D fixture. With tip-off expected in the afternoon session, this clash pits two teams with very different trajectories—France, a perennial contender with a deep talent pool, and Israel, a cohesive, hard-working side capable of …

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, will host a crucial Group D matchup between Poland and Israel, tipping off at 8:30 PM CET. As co-hosts, Poland enters with the home-court advantage and high expectations, while Israel, led by their NBA star Deni Avdija, aims to build momentum and navigate their way through a competitive group …

Israeli forces have reportedly launched an airborne raid near the Syrian capital following a series of airstrikes, according to Syrian state media. While Israel has not officially confirmed the operation, Defense Minister Israel Katz hinted at wide-ranging military activity, saying Israeli forces act “in all combat zones” to safeguard national security. If verified, this would represent the deepest Israeli incursion …