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British and American forces both assisted the Israeli military operation which killed 274 Palestinians
The US and U.K. intelligence handed over to Israel paved the way to its brutal military operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which resulted in the deaths of 274 Palestinians and 3 Israeli captives. Washington and London lauded Israel’s military operation and refused to comment on their role in one of the worst civilian massacres since October 7.
US politician Ralph Nader claims Gaza death toll far higher than official figures
"The undercount is staggering," stated the long-time activist. "The whole thing is one death camp now. It’s easily 200,000 deaths in Gaza."
“Eventually the real number of the dead will come out,” he added. “They’ll do a census, whoever takes over. The one thing the extended families in Gaza know is who’s been killed in their families.”
274 Palestinians and 3 Israeli captives lives, in exchange for rescuing 4 Israeli captives
Three Israeli captives are said to have been killed, including a U.S. citizen, in Israel’s military operation that free four other captives, while inflicting a civilian massacre in Gaza’s Nuseirat. Hailed by US officials as “daring” and lauded as a success, the four rescued captives were returned in good health after 8 months, demonstrating that their lives were not in immediate danger.
A Palestinian boy, aged 5, dies after Israel blocks his cancer treatment.
Nabil Kuhail was diagnosed with leukaemia in April of this year and was given an urgent medical referral to Egypt for treatment. In May, Nabil was scheduled to depart Gaza through the Rafah crossing; however, Israeli forces invaded the area and blocked all traffic through it, severely delaying treatment.
Not long after, the 5-year-old child died as a result of convulsions, and his heart had stopped beating.
Hezbollah shoots down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon
The Lebanese resistance group launched a surface-to-air missile targeting the Elbit Hermes 900 drone "Kochav."
Following the targeting of the drone, it fell onto Lebanese soil.
The UN’s World Food Program (WFP) “paused” deliveries through the US built Gaza sea pier
The move was announced following accusations that the American pier was used by Israel, during the Nuseirat massacre on Saturday, which led to the deaths of 274 Palestinians and the release of 4 Israeli captives. The WFP director announced concern “about the safety of our people”, after two of its warehouses suffered missile strikes during the Israeli military operation and at least one worker was injured.
The London Times released a new detailed report about a series of October 7 rape hoax stories
The new piece admits that many of the gruesome accounts of rape are false. These mainly uncorrected hoaxes formed the narrative around the alleged “Hamas mass rape campaign” spread by the likes of the New York Times, BBC, AP and other mainstream media publications.
A man self-immolates in Jordan
Footage has emerged of a Jordanian man setting himself on fire outside of a government building in Aqaba, Jordan. Some have claimed online that it was in protest against Jordan's position on Gaza, while others assert that his grievances were economic.
Jordanian police opened fire and shot him to death while he burned.
US warplanes carried out further airstrikes against Yemen’s Capital city and throughout the country
At least four airstrikes were carried out against Hodeidah Airport, while missiles struck al-Jad pier in the Port of al-Salif, targeting fishermen's boats. This was followed by a series of violent raids on the nation’s Capital Sana’a.
Israeli guards at the Sde Teiman prison camp weaponise rape against Palestinian civilian captives
Multiple reports of gruesome forms of rape have emerged from a UN report on an Israeli detention camp for civilians taken captive from Gaza. Testimonies reveal Palestinian detainees were violently raped, one of whom died from their wounds.
Israel's tent massacre in Rafah made in the USA.
Credit: Carlos Latuff
Facing legal troubles, Trump is ready to sacrifice American foreign policy for billionaire Israeli mega-donor Miriam Adelson’s support.
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The US has warned Israel that 100,000 fighters from other countries could enter Lebanon to fight Israel if the clashes with Hezbollah turn hot
The Biden administration warned Israel that Lebanon could be "flooded" with fighters from "Syria, Iraq, and even Yemen who would want to join the fighting."
Colombia's Trade Ministry has called for a restriction on coal sales to Israel
Colombia previously closed its Israeli embassy, on May 3, also announcing it would sever ties with Israel and establish an Palestinian embassy in the West Bank city of Ramallah instead, in response to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
US lawmakers vote through a bill to sanction the ICC over requesting Israeli arrest warrants
The move against the ICC comes after its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, called for the court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu had previously said “I’m not concerned at all about our status. I think the prosecutor should be concerned about his status”.
Israeli startups are cashing in on Gaza’s destruction, using the ongoing conflict to showcase and sell their cutting-edge military technologies to a global market.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/israeli-startups-profits-israel-war-gaza/287562/
Israel has killed 6 more relatives of Palestinian writer and poet Refaat Al-Areer, including a pregnant woman
Dr. Refaat Al-Areer was killed by an Israeli missile strike in December, along with his brother, sister and four of his nephews. In April Al-Areer’s oldest daughter, along with her husband and newborn child were also killed in an airstrike.
In a now-deleted post, an Israeli occupation soldier shared images depicting the abduction of hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, including children and elderly individuals.
Читать полностью…German police target a 6-year-old boy for holding a Palestinian flag
In the latest shocking incident of German police overreach, a video has emerged reportedly showing the detainment of a 6-year-old child. This occurred at a pro-Palestine protest in Berlin, at a time when thousands have been subjected to arrest, police brutality and even raids on activists homes, for non-violently opposing Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Israeli soldiers were lured into a building in Rafah, which was detonated with explosives
According to initial reports, around 5 Israeli soldiers were killed and 10 injured, this came after a multi-story building was detonated with explosives. Israel then escalated its bombardment of surrounding areas and military helicopters were spotted by eyewitnesses as part of an evacuation mission for the casualties inflicted.
According to a survey by CBS News and YouGov on June 7, the majority of US citizens think the US government should send humanitarian supplies to Gaza rather than weapons to Israel.
At least 61% of US citizens said that the US shouldn't arm Israel.
The Israeli government is outraged after the UN adds it to its infamous blacklist
Israel has now be placed on the UN’s blacklist, for killing children, next to groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda. This now strengthens the possibility of states prohibiting weapons sales to Israel.
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj calls for no political slogans
Saudi Arabia, which continues to normalise relations with Israel, warns pilgrims that "Hajj is for worship and not for any political slogans" implying that support for Palestine is not welcome.
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"Itamar, you piece of sh**, we'll put you in jail don't worry."
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, gets called out in public.
The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study has declared a comprehensive boycott of Israel
NIAS staff will not longer travel to Israel professionally and won’t take part in events tied to the Israeli State. They also declared they will not accept bilateral funding from Israel, Israeli universities or research institutions. On top of this, NIAS will not invite Israeli officials or Israel-Lobby representatives to its venues.
In a historic first, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Yemen’s Ansarallah launched a joint attack against Israel
The Yemeni and Iraqi groups announced a joint double-operation, targeting two ships docked in Haifa port and another US-linked vessel that attempted to pass through Ansarallah’s naval blockade and reach Israel with weapons supplies. They warned that more joint operations will come in response to civilian massacres in Gaza.
Images have emerged showing the destruction of Israel's Iron Dome system
The pictures showed the damage caused by Hezbollah's recent operation targeting an "Iron Dome" battery in the Ramot Naftali barracks in northern-occupied Palestine.
U.S. President Joe Biden attempts to sit down on a non-existent chair at the D-Day commemorations in France.
Читать полностью…“Occupation, settlements, and encouraging immigration. This is the only way we can solve the problem of Gaza.”
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, calls for Gaza to be occupied again by Israeli settlements.
Spain will join South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, according to Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares.
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