In the latest escalation of an already volatile situation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for calm following a series of disturbances that saw protesters, including far-right politicians, storm two military bases. The catalyst for this chaos? The arrest of soldiers accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee, with allegations of sexual assault swirling in Israeli media.
The atmosphere is tense as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint meeting of Congress. With hundreds of protesters staging a sit-in inside the Capitol and a divided Democratic party, the stage is set for a speech that could either shore up American support for the war in Gaza or deepen the existing divides.
The unexpected flash of light and the subsequent thunderous boom sent shockwaves through the small village of Majal Shams. A video posted on social media captures the chilling moment a rocket tears through the sky, colliding with a football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The tragic strike, which took place on a Saturday, left around a dozen people dead, including innocent children. Israeli authorities have labeled it the deadliest attack on Israeli or Israeli-annexed territory since the conflict in Gaza began.
In the corridors of power and on the streets of protest, the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States has been a lightning rod for controversy, laying bare the shifting sands of US-Israel relations. The scene was set for a dramatic week in Washington, with divisions over the war in Gaza playing out against a backdrop of political theater.
As the world watches, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. This is not just any speech; it's a pivotal moment in the midst of a tumultuous period for both U.S. and Israeli politics. The stakes are incredibly high, and the audience is divided, with some eagerly anticipating his words and others planning to skip the event entirely.
The stage is set for a pivotal moment in American politics as Vice President Harris is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst a backdrop of intense protests over the handling of the war in Gaza. As Netanyahu prepares to address a joint session of Congress, President Biden's unexpected decision to退出 the presidential race casts a long shadow over the proceedings. The question looms: How will Washington's shifting stance on the Gaza conflict influence the November elections?
On Saturday, Yemen's Houthis released a video showing the aftermath of an alleged Israeli strike on the port of Hada. The footage revealed extensive damage, with oil facilities and a power station at the port being targeted. Reports suggested there were fatalities and scores of people wounded. But what really happened, and what does this mean for the escalating tensions in the region?