Pope Calls to Investigate Israel’s “Genocide” in Gaza

“According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide… We should investigate carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies,” he added.

No Hostage Deal or Arms embargo against Israel, Video of hostage released

Families of hostages are pushing for stronger advocacy from both governments and Jewish organizations. Meanwhile, Palestinian Islamic Jihad recently released a video of Russian-Israeli hostage Alexander Troufanov, highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs of hostages held in Gaza since October 2023. Also, the U.S. affirmed its continued arms support for Israel,

Israel rejects Lebanon ceasefire, as PA and Hamas attempt to harm Israel

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon, as Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities while keeping pressure on Iran. Also, a Palestinian official attributed recent anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam to global frustration with Israel, and unsurprisingly, the IDF found ammunition in a Gaza aid convoy.

Knesset approves family deportation law, Israel thwarts Jerusalem attack, and conducts major strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel has intensified its counter-terrorism measures, with the Knesset passing a law to deport families of terrorists who support or fail to report attacks, while security forces successfully thwarted a car-ramming attack near Jerusalem. Israel also targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties among militants and dismantling key terrorist infrastructure.

Israel Strikes Hezbollah, U.S. Presses for Gaza Aid, and Netanyahu Challenges Macron

Israel resumed airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, hitting a strategic weapons cache. Meanwhile, the White House urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of possible consequences for U.S. military support. In a separate exchange, Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked French President Macron’s claim that the U.N. created Israel.