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❗️Satellite images show Jenin Camp, occupied West Bank, before and after the start of the invasion launched by the Israeli army more than two months ago.
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❗️An elderly Palestinian man died from a heart attack after witnessing Israeli occupation forces physically assault his children west of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
The area has no recorded resistance activity.
❗️Israeli settlers stormed the town of Biddya, Salfit, occupied West Bank, and set a wedding hall on fire at dawn today.
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❗️Gaza Ministry of Health:
– "58 martyrs and 213 injuries arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals during the past 24 hours."
– "There are still a number of victims under the rubble and on the streets, and ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them."
– "The death toll and injuries since 18 March 2025 has reached 1,449 martyrs and 3,647 injuries."
– "The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 50,810 martyrs and 115,688 wounded since 7 October 2023."
Palestine Today journalist Ahmad Mansour has succumbed to his wounds and died, after he was burned alive at the journalists' tent targeted by Israel in Khan Yunis.
Ahmad is the 211th journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October, 2023.
❗️Israeli occupation forces continue to detonate homes in Jenin Camp, occupied West Bank.
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⭕️ A delegation of 101 representatives from 60 US companies across the energy, technology, and healthcare sectors, led by Steve Lutes, Vice President of Middle East Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce, arrived in Baghdad.
During the visit, a "historic" memorandum of understanding was signed between the US Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.
The US Embassy in Baghdad stated that this agreement aims to strengthen relations between the US and Iraqi private sectors and promote long-term economic cooperation.
❗️Israeli National Minister of Security Itamar Ben Gvir provocatively visits Nazareth, the largest Arab city in the '48 territories.
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“You did what no one has done in 2,000 years — you took control of Syria.”
US President Donald Trump talks about Turkish President Erdogan, saying that he is a "very tough guy" and that he is "very smart."
Trump also mentions that Turkiye "won't be a problem" for Israel, as he has great connections with Erdogan, adding that "any problem that you have with Turkiye, I can solve."
❗️Kremlin says Moscow welcomes direct and indirect contacts between the United States and Iran regarding the nuclear program.
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❗️At least 23 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting homes and tents in Gaza since dawn today.
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Israeli settler militias attacked Palestinians south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
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⭕️ According to a report by Middle East Eye (MEE), Turkiye and Israel are in talks to establish a deconfliction line in Syria following Israeli airstrikes on sites including the Tiyas (T4) and Hama airbases—locations where Turkiye was preparing to deploy drones and install a layered air defense system.
Ankara had planned to take over the T4 base, using temporary S-400 systems until full reconstruction was completed. The goal of the talks is to avoid misunderstandings or unintended clashes between their militaries, especially as both expand their presence in Syria.
Western officials told MEE that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed there was a limited window to strike the T4 base before Turkish forces moved in, making the site off-limits to Israeli attacks.
While negotiations are ongoing, Netanyahu has insisted on the full demilitarization of southern Syria—including any Turkish military presence—amid US efforts to push both sides toward de-escalation.
❗️Quds Brigades – Nablus:
"Our fighters, alongside their brothers, are engaged in fierce battles with the invading occupation forces across several fronts surrounding the Old City. They are showering the infantry and military vehicles with heavy bursts of direct gunfire."
❗️Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
"Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks.
It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America's court."
❗️Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
– "Negotiations with Washington in Oman will be indirect, and we will not accept any other form of talks."
– "We prefer indirect talks to avoid pressure, threats, and the imposition of will by the United States."
– "We have not made any decision regarding direct negotiations following the upcoming round of indirect talks in Oman."
– "The indirect talks with the US can include serious and constructive discussions, and we will remain committed to this framework."
– "We have no issue with building trust over our nuclear program—unless such efforts seek to restrict it."
– "We are confident in the peaceful nature of our nuclear program and are ready to clarify this to anyone who doubts its purpose."
Turkiye, Israel in talks to form ‘deconfliction line’ in Syria: Report
Both Ankara and Tel Aviv have signaled that they wish to avoid a clash between their two militaries which illegally occupy Syria
❗️Israeli occupation forces brought settlers with them while demolishing homes in Nablus, occupied West Bank.
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❗️An Israeli drone targeted a home in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit around half an hour ago.
No injuries or deaths reported yet.
❗️Palestinian Red Crescent:
"23 injured during Israeli occupation forces' storming of Al-Quds University in the town of Abu Dis in occupied Jerusalem."
❗️Media Committee in Tulkarem, occupied West Bank:
– "The occupation forces continue their assault on the city of Tulkarem and its camp for the 72nd consecutive day, and on Nour Shams Camp for the 59th day, amid repeated raids and systematic attacks targeting the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding areas."
– "The occupation forces deployed additional military reinforcements to the city and the two camps, stationing infantry units in alleys and side streets. They stormed homes, vandalized their contents, and turned several of them into military outposts, amid heavy gunfire and loud explosions, particularly after midnight in Tulkarem Camp."
– "A military bulldozer stormed the Abu al-Foul neighborhood inside the camp, while military vehicles roamed the streets emptied of residents who had been forcibly displaced. Multiple bulldozers were also sent to Nour Shams Camp, where soldiers pursued residents attempting to reach their homes, detaining several of them for hours during which they were abused and threatened."
– "The raids extended to the Thanaba suburb east of the city, where the occupation forces stormed and searched the home of the Zubaydi family and interrogated its residents, though no arrests were reported."
– "Occupation vehicles continued to patrol the city’s streets overnight, including the vegetable market and Al-Muqataa Street, amid heavy troop presence in the eastern neighborhood, where sound bombs were launched before the forces withdrew toward the camp."
– "Occupation forces seized homes and residential buildings on Nablus Street and in the northern neighborhood, turning them into military posts. Simultaneously, they blocked roads with earthen mounds, preventing residents from moving around."
– "Late last night, the occupation set up a flying checkpoint under the Jabara Bridge at the city’s southern entrance, where they stopped vehicles, searched them, and inspected passengers’ IDs."
– "The raids also extended to the northern towns of Qaffin, Baqa al-Sharqiya, Al-Nazlat, and Zeita, where occupation forces carried out sweeping operations and deployed in streets and neighborhoods."
– "The ongoing assault has resulted in the killing of 13 civilians, including a child and two women—one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens have been injured or detained, and more than 4,000 families have been displaced from Tulkarem and Nour Shams Camps, along with dozens of families from the northern neighborhood after their homes were seized."
– "The assault has caused widespread destruction to infrastructure, homes, shops, and vehicles. A total of 396 homes have been completely destroyed, and 2,573 partially damaged in the two camps, in addition to the closure of their entrances and alleys with earthen barricades."
❗️Moments ago, Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Quds University in Abu Dis in the occupied West Bank, firing stun grenades and tear gas at students.
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❗️The moment Israeli occupation forces arrested Palestinian man Khalil al-Hanbali after storming the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.
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‘Ball in US court’: Iran confirms ‘indirect’ nuclear talks with Washington
Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Tehran and Washington will engage in direct talks, threatening once again to bomb Iran if negotiations fail
❗️Israeli occupation forces harass local residents and prevent a journalist from reporting on the destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure in Beit Liqya, west of Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
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❗️A massive Israeli airstrike on the Al-Salam neighborhood, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, a short while ago.
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❗️BREAKING | Israeli occupation forces shoot and kill a Palestinian woman at a traffic light at the Haris intersection, west of Salfit, West Bank.
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❗️Gaza Government Media Office:
– "The number of journalists martyred since the start of the genocide war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 211, following the Israeli occupation’s targeting of a journalists’ tent near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The attack led to the martyrdom of journalist Hilmi Al-Faqaawi, and it was later announced that journalist Ahmad Mansour, who worked for Palestine Today News Agency, also succumbed to his wounds sustained in the same direct strike."
– "We strongly condemn the deliberate targeting, killing, and assassination of Palestinian journalists by the Israeli occupation, and we call on the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and all press bodies around the world to denounce these systematic crimes against Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza."
– We hold the Israeli occupation, the US administration, and all countries complicit in the genocide—such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—fully responsible for this heinous and brutal crime.
– "We urge the international community, global organizations, and entities concerned with journalism and media worldwide to condemn these crimes, deter the occupation, and pursue it in international courts. We also call for serious and effective pressure to be exerted to halt the genocide, protect journalists in Gaza, and stop the continued killing and assassination of media personnel."
– "We pray to God to grant mercy, acceptance, and Paradise to our martyred journalist colleagues, and patience and solace to their families and the Palestinian press community. We also wish a swift recovery to all wounded journalists."
The protests in support of Gaza and Palestine that were held in front of the UN Headquarters in New York.
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❗️Hamas source to Shehab News Agency:
"Hamas has not received any new offer from the mediators, as some media outlets are reporting.
Hamas announced at the end of Ramadan its acceptance of the latest offer it received from mediators, but the occupation rejected it."