GAZA STRIP:In other news, data gathered by the UN and its partners from more than 900 households in Gaza during July showed that people are still experiencing trauma, which is causing mental health problems like anxiety and depression. Care workers are also feeling traumatized, so those working in the protection sector have begun offering mental [...]
WEST BANK: US House Speaker Mike Johnson has made a rare and controversial visit to the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank. During his trip, Johnson declared the territory as “rightfully” Jewish, a statement welcomed by Israeli settlement leaders but strongly condemned by Palestinian officials and international bodies. Critics view the visit [...]
The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) announced the arrest of 11 individuals on terrorist charges across several provinces. The operations were carried out with the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, Kurdish security agencies, and local forces. Five suspects were captured in Nineveh, where army aviation supported the destruction of seven hideouts. Four individuals were arrested in different [...]
The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s death sentences against protesters from the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement, urging Tehran to halt executions, free unjustly detained individuals, and end its repression. The protests began after the death of Mahsa Jina Amini in morality police custody, sparking nationwide unrest. Rights groups report that detainees have faced [...]
Since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, around 50 Israeli hostages are still held in Gaza. Some are believed to be dead, while others may still be alive. Talks are happening between the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, Israel, and Hamas to reach a deal. The goal is to exchange the hostages for Palestinian prisoners, stop the [...]
Lebanon's government is planning to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, hoping to put all weapons under state control. The move comes under pressure from the U.S. following last year's deadly war with Israel, which claimed more than 4,000 lives. Hezbollah militantly resists the plan, describing it as serving Israel's interests and undermining Lebanon's [...]
GAZA STRIP: Twenty people have lost their lives, and many others have been hurt after four trucks flipped over in central Gaza. Reports say that crowds rushed towards the trucks and climbed on top of them, which made it hard for the drivers to steer on the bumpy roads. It’s not clear what exactly caused [...]
Western Türkiye is facing a serious water crisis due to a mix of drought and high tourist demand. In the village of Germiyan, locals once drew water from just 8–9 meters deep, but now must dig 170 meters to find any. In Cesme, a busy seaside resort, drinking water is now limited to 10 hours [...]
Armed militias attacked internal security troops in Syria's Sweida province, killing an officer and wounding others. The attackers also bombarded surrounding villages, violating a recent ceasefire. The clash started in mid-July between tribal fighters and Druze groups. The Syrian government deployed troops to halt the violence, and Israel conducted airstrikes, explaining that it desired to [...]
Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]
