Author: Steven Sahiounie

Israeli airstrikes targeted central and southern Gaza on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of five Palestinians, including a child. Medical sources reported that four of the victims, including a young girl, were killed when several homes in the Bureij Refugee Camp were bombed. Many individuals remain trapped under the rubble. Additionally, one person died from an Israeli airstrike on a bicycle in the Qizan al-Rushwan area of Khan Younis, located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Israeli artillery also struck the neighborhoods of Tel al-Hawa and Al-Sabra in southern Gaza City. According to medical sources affiliated with…

An Iraqi police source revealed details on Tuesday about a shocking incident in which a teenager shot and killed members of his family in Basra. According to Iraqi media, the accused teenager has preliminarily confessed to the security authorities that he deliberately killed three family members. The teenager explained during interrogation that he was motivated by a history of physical abuse and mistreatment by his father. He planned the crime as an act of revenge. The security forces recovered the weapon used in the crime, a Kalashnikov rifle belonging to the father, along with two hand grenades found at the…

The prospect of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has ignited significant debate. This move comes amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and rising tensions in northern Israel. Underlying Issues Netanyahu reportedly threatened to fire Gallant for opposing an expansion of the war into Lebanon. However, the core issue appears to be Gallant’s resistance to passing a law that would exempt ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jews from military service. The haredim have threatened to collapse Netanyahu’s government if this law isn’t passed. Gallant’s Position Gallant is not fundamentally against a war in Lebanon but wants to allow more time…

Storm Boris has caused devastating flooding in Central Europe, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and creating the worst flooding in two decades. The storm has led to dam breaches and widespread destruction across several countries. The storm hit Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary, forcing the evacuation of hundreds and isolating entire villages. Romania has reported at least 7 fatalities, Poland 4, Austria 2, and the Czech Republic 1, with authorities in the Czech Republic also reporting 7 people missing. So far, the flooding has led to the collapse of 12 dams. Several areas, particularly in…

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the Israeli military plans to present its strategy for securing the breached border with Jordan to top officials from the Finance and Defense Ministries in the coming days. The goal is to secure funding and approval for the necessary budget. The newspaper reports that since the beginning of the year, the Israeli military has observed a rise in Iranian efforts to arm militants in the West Bank with explosives and traditional improvised explosive devices through smuggling across the eastern border, which incurs very high costs. The proposed plan will involve three key phases: The report also…

Explosions and gunfire echoed across Bamako, Mali’s capital, early Tuesday morning, according to a France-Presse correspondent. An anonymous gendarmerie official reported that unidentified armed men attacked at least one gendarmerie camp in Bamako. The shooting, which varied in intensity, began around 5:00 AM and was interrupted by occasional explosions. Black smoke was seen rising near the airport later in the morning. Mali, a country plagued by poverty, has been grappling with activities from militant and separatist groups. Since 2012, the country has faced a severe, multi-dimensional crisis, with deadly attacks from groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS, as well as…

Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump have called for him to use private security rather than relying solely on the Secret Service, following his second assassination attempt in two months. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Trump’s supporters on social media have suggested employing military veterans or even members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang as an alternative form of protection. Among those who commented was Robert O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL known for killing Osama bin Laden. On X (formerly Twitter), O’Neill wrote, “Maybe we should get private security for President Trump… for God’s sake.” Many…

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that it returned the body of Jordanian citizen Maher Al-Jazi to his family for burial. Al-Jazi was killed following an attack near the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Bridge), which links Jordan with the West Bank. The incident occurred on the Palestinian side of the bridge, under Israeli control. Ministry spokesperson Sufyan Qudah said the Jordanian government is working to secure the release of two other Jordanian citizens, Mufleh Al-Awdat and Hussein Al-Naimat. Israeli forces detained them after the same incident. Qudah emphasized that the Ministry is coordinating with relevant agencies for their…

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday that the United States is working with Egypt and Qatar to propose a new ceasefire in Gaza. The goal is to stop the fighting and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Miller noted that Washington is coordinating with mediators to ensure the proposal leads to a final agreement. He added, “We are moving quickly to advance the proposal but don’t have a specific timeline.” Israel’s Channel 12 reported that U.S. officials told American hostage families that the current plan, introduced in June, is no longer effective. The U.S.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims about resolving the war in Ukraine are simply “campaign messages.” Zelensky made these remarks during an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN. When asked about Trump’s statement that he could end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, Zelensky expressed confusion. He said, “I don’t understand because I don’t know what he means,” and stressed that such statements often come during election campaigns and are not always genuine. Zelensky and Trump have exchanged public criticisms regarding these comments. In March 2023, Trump claimed that if elected, he…