Israeli leaders have condemned a UN report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza, calling it a "blood libel" and a distortion of reality. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other officials, and the Foreign Ministry strongly criticised the report, arguing that it ignores Hama
The meeting also addressed the deep-rooted and close bonds between the UAE and Bahrain. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of their peoples.
Trump has welcomed the arrest of a Columbia University student who led pro-Palestinian protests and said that it is the "first arrest of many to come."
Some of Boehler's remarks on Sunday further annoyed senior Israeli officials, who told The Times of Israel they were surprised to hear the envoy comment that the US is "not an agent of Israel."
In a short video statement, Cohen said, "We will employ all the tools available to us so that all the hostages will return, and we will ensure that Hamas won't be in Gaza on the 'day after'."
The note included statements such as, "By order of God, we will reap you and erase the illusions of your country," "Gaza is the heartbeat of pride," and "Martyr Brigades, then Al-Adin Al-Qassam."
"Israel agreed to the invitation of the mediators backed by the US, and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an attempt to make progress in the negotiations," according to the PMO, as per The Times of Israel.
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported deaths in more than 20 locations across the Latakia, Tartus, and Hama governorates, marking one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, as per DW.
Israeli soldiers uncovered and destroyed a weapons depot and multiple improvised laboratories for explosives and drone production, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.
The terminal was closed in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks as international airlines suspended their flights to Tel Aviv. The terminal initially reopened in June 2024, but the Airports Authority subsequently closed it in November to make renovations.
Trump has issued a final warning for Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages and return of the dead bodies of the people who have been "murdered" by them or "it is over" for them.
The Israel Defense Force is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers' social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack.