Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
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Israel to go ahead with Rafah invasion even as Egypt warns of humanitarian crisis
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
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Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
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US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
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Israel carrying out ‘offensive action’ in south Lebanon, claims half of Hezbollah’s commanders ‘eliminated’
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Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 Hamas attack: Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva is the first general to leave his position in Israel’s military over ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Turkey's Erdogan says Iraq sees need to eliminate Kurdish PKK militia: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks published on Tuesday he believed Iraq saw ...
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Quick Glance: Erdogan emphasizes need to combat PKK militia in Iraq
- Turkish President Erdogan highlights the necessity of eliminating the Kurdish PKK militia in Iraq and seeks support from Baghdad.
- Following talks in Baghdad and Erbil, Erdogan announces a new phase of cooperation to combat terrorism and enhance economic relations.
- Turkey and Iraq plan to establish a joint military operations center to address PKK threats and manage water resources.
- Both countries have agreed on strategic framework agreements covering security, trade, energy, and water management to consider Iraq's needs.
🔴 BREAKING: At least five rockets were fired from northern Iraq, towards a US military base in northeastern Syria, reports Reuters news agency ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mother-child-among-killed-in-new-rafah-strike
US-Led Coalition Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq: A military base in Syria belonging to a US-led coalition came under rocket-fire late on Sunday ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
A new desalination plant in Umm Qasr in Iraq aims to fight water scarcity for residents and agriculture
CNN's Shimon Prokupecz spoke to students at Columbia University in New York, where dozens of activists denouncing Israel's war in Gaza are camped out. www.cnn.com/business/live-news/columbia-yale-student-protests-4-23-24/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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A defeat in the upcoming by-election would force Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his coalition to return to the drawing board instead of riding on the notion ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703491
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Fears grow for Rafah as Israel-Hamas war rages on 200th day: GAZA STRIP: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday (Apr 23) as aid groups warned that ...
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Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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Nearly 300 bodies found in mass grave at Gaza hospital, says Gaza Civil Defense: A mass grave with nearly 300 bodies has been uncovered at a hospital in the ...
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Quick Glance: Discovery of Nearly 300 Bodies in Mass Grave at Gaza Hospital
- Workers from the Gaza Civil Defense announced the discovery of a mass grave with almost 300 bodies at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza, subsequent to the withdrawal of Israeli forces earlier this month.
- Colonel Yamen Abu Suleiman, the Director of Civil Defense in Khan Younis, informed CNN on Monday that 73 bodies were found in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex, bringing the total number to 283.
- It is believed that some bodies were discovered with bound hands and feet, along with indications of field executions. The specific circumstances of their deaths, whether they were buried alive or executed, remain unclear.
- The IDF has stated that they transported multiple bodies from Gaza to Israel for DNA testing before repatriating the remains in containers. The region surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex experienced heavy bombardment and conflict during January and February.
Drone, rocket attacks targeted US forces in Iraq, US officials say: U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria faced two separate rocket and explosive drone attacks in less ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/drone-rocket-attacks-targeted-us-forces-iraq-us-officials-say-2024-04-22/
Searching for the dead as mass graves exhumed in Gaza: 'We are all mothers here searching for our children'
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
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Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons: The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent ...
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In ‘message,’ IDF said to fire 3 missiles at radar defense for secret Iran nuclear site
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Hezbollah says 'dozens' of rockets fired at Israeli Army HQ in north : Hamas ally Hezbollah said on Monday it had fired "dozens" of Katyusha ...
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Report says Israel has not provided evidence of widespread militancy among UNRWA staff
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Middle East Live Updates: The denunciations came hours after Israeli leaders welcomed Congress’s approval of aid for Israel ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/21/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news/netanyahu-says-sanctions-against-israels-military-would-be-a-moral-low
Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
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IDF jets hit Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon overnight, kill operatives : Israeli fighter jets struck several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in ...
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US next-gen B-21 bomber likely obsolete upon delivery: While the US mulls acquiring more of its next-gen B-21 bombers, fast-moving technological advancements ...
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US Base in Syria Comes Under Rocket Attack From Iraq | First Attack Since February
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Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
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Malaysia mulls over casino as part of Special Economic Zone plans to boost Forest City, say sources
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Jury Weighs Claims of Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison Against Contractor, 20 Years Later
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/iraq-prison-lawsuit-abu-ghraib-abuse.html
Iraqi father in legal first against BP over son's death: Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.
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Turkey offers Iraq technical help to bolster border security to prevent PKK movement
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Malaysia is in talks with tycoons to open a casino in Forest City, a US$100 billion (RM480 billion) project in Johor that threatens to become a white elephant ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703564
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Condemns Reported US Plan to Blacklist Unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a reported US plan to sanction an ...
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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia: The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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IAF targets Hamas rocket launchers located in humanitarian zone in Gaza: As part of the operation, IAF fighter jets struck over 50 military targets.
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798404
IDF preparing to start Rafah operation 'very soon' after mass evacuation of the city - report
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Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber: What is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-22-24/
'Uniquely Singaporean': Navy launches 4th Invincible-class submarine in Germany
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“If anyone thinks they can impose sanctions on a unit of the IDF; I will fight it with all my strength.”Israeli PM Netanyahu denounces the expected US ... Show more ara.tv/m8znn
War on Gaza: Israel violating international and humanitarian law with US weapons, task force says
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Iran-allied militia coalition claims its base in Iraq was hit by an airstrike: An airstrike early Saturday hit a base used by the Popular Mobilization Forces ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/iran-allied-militia-coalition-claims-its-base-in-iraq-was-hit-by-an-airstrike
Soldier dies due to wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack: Zimel was set to be married to his fiance, Shir Sagiv, in just over a month.
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798159
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies saying it resumes attacks on US forces: Iraqi armed faction Kataib Hezbollah has denied issuing a statement saying it had resumed ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-denies-saying-it-resumes-attacks-us-forces-2024-04-22/
More than 200 bodies found in mass grave at Nasser Hospital in Gaza: Many Palestinians have returned to Khan Younis to search for their dead after Israeli forces ...
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One person has been killed and at least eight injured after a blast at a military base in Iraq used by the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/one-killed-20-wounded-in-blast-at-iran-aligned-groups-base-in-iraq
Israeli army: US wants to sanction strictly religious combat unit: It's about human rights violations by the Netzah Yehuda Battalion. but maybe a lot more.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/israel-usa-armee-1.6564672
US planning to sanction an Israeli military unit over alleged 'abuses'
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Reuters World News: Trump making history in NYC court, and other top stories: Opening statements begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan.
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YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP: ‘I thought you guys had already kissed and made up?’
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War in Gaza: Reports of mass graves - UN urges international investigation: Palestinians report mass graves after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Chan ...
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U.S. Military Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq: The attack followed an explosion on a base in Iraq this weekend controlled by the Popular ...
time.com/6969575/us-military-base-syria-iraq-missile-strike/
Turkey detains 36 people over alleged Islamic State ties, minister says: Turkish authorities have detained 36 people over suspected ties to Islamic State ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-detains-36-people-over-alleged-islamic-state-ties-minister-says-2024-04-21/
Gaza war: US puts out long list of human rights violations in Israel, Palestinian territories
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Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703173
Omar Assad's 81-year-old widow still hopes to see justice served against the Israeli soldiers she blames for his death two years ago in the occupied West Bank ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/widowed-palestinian-doesnt-expect-much-us-action-against-israel-2024-04-23/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Netanyahu criticizes US sanctions plans, UNRWA review
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IDF reserve officer succumbs to wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack in northern town last week
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Middle East: The absurd logic of violence: If you want to understand the rationale behind the killings in the Middle East, you have to immerse yourself in the ...
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US expected to impose sanction on IDF unit for human rights violations in West Bank
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Moment huge explosion rocks Iraq military base housing pro-Iranian militia: Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.
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IDF announces death of reservist killed in northern Gaza, bringing ground op toll to 261
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Some Palestinians forced to flee homes as Israel pounds northern Gaza: Much of the shelling was focused for a second day on Beit Lahiya on the northern edge of ...
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Sabreen Alrouh Jouda was born an orphan.
During a barrage of intense Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah this weekend ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-baby-saved-womb-mother-killed-airstrike-rafah-rcna148772
WATCH: US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight : The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an ...
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