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Netanyahu Narrowly Avoids Assassination as Bomb Plot Foiled Edited By Ali Musa - Axadle Times International Monitoring JERUSALEM — In a startling development that has opened a window into the ongoing political tensions in Israel, authorities have apprehended a woman accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, she planned to use an improvised explosive device.…

The recent military order from Israel requiring residents and displaced individuals in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, to relocate south has delivered a "devastating blow" to the already precarious humanitarian efforts in the region, as reported by the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA issued a stark warning yesterday, indicating that this "mass displacement order has further strained the fragile lifelines keeping people alive across the Gaza Strip." In a situation that has already reached…

Tragic Loss of Life During Aid Distribution in Gaza In a harrowing incident during the early hours today, at least 36 individuals lost their lives due to Israeli gunfire while heading towards an aid distribution site in Gaza, as reported by health officials and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The two separate occurrences unfolded near locations operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The majority of casualties occurred in the Teina area, approximately two miles from a GHF aid distribution center east of Khan Younis.…

On June 15, President Masoud Pezeshkian found himself at the center of a harrowing event that could have altered the course of Iranian leadership. With a solemn demeanor, he disclosed that an Israeli airstrike had aimed not just at him but also at the very heart of Iran's governmental structure. This incident unfolded during a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, a gathering typically reserved for pivotal discussions among the heads of the country's executive, legislative, and judicial branches.…

Nuclear Tensions: Insights from Recent Strikes on Isfahan On June 22, the world watched closely as US aircraft and missiles targeted three critical Iranian nuclear facilities, including Isfahan. This operation, dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” resonates through the halls of global diplomacy, raising questions about nuclear proliferation and international security. According to a senior Israeli official, the implications of these strikes extend beyond immediate destruction. The official expressed concerns that Iran…

Efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are currently facing challenges, primarily concerning the extent of Israeli troop withdrawal from Palestinian territories. According to sources conversant with the negotiations in Doha, the dialogue is ongoing but encountering significant hurdles. Despite the setbacks, indirect discussions about a proposed 60-day ceasefire, backed by the United States, are slated to continue. “The path to peace often winds through difficult terrain,” noted one participant as negotiations persist. A…

The European Union is contemplating support for member states wishing to block imports from illegal Israeli settlements, with discussions set to unfold next week. This initiative is one of several being explored following a review indicating that Israel may be in violation of the human rights obligations outlined in the EU-Israel Association Agreement, especially concerning its military actions in Gaza. An options paper prepared by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas suggests that member states might be allowed to prevent…

According to Gaza's civil defense agency, at least 22 individuals, including six children, have lost their lives due to recent Israeli airstrikes in the region. Agency spokesperson Mahmud Bassal reported that one strike tragically claimed the lives of ten members from a single family, who were sheltering in the Al-Mawasi area near Khan Yunis. Additionally, another strike at the Al-Shati camp close to Gaza City resulted in the deaths of ten more individuals and left over thirty others injured. The victims from the Al-Shati…

Residents in Gaza are enduring intense Israeli gunfire and shelling as Israel's military confirms an escalation in its operations. This surge in violence occurs just days before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Washington. The escalation in attacks follows a week filled with increasing calls for a ceasefire. Among the voices urging for a renewed effort to halt the conflict is US President Donald Trump, who is set to meet with Netanyahu next week. He emphasized the need for a new agreement to bring the…

Israeli forces have tragically taken the lives of at least 67 people in Gaza due to airstrikes and gunfire, with several incidents leaving many in dire need of food aid. According to witnesses and health officials, one airstrike struck the Al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City, a location bustling with women and children at the time. Ali Abu Ateila, who experienced the attack firsthand, recounted, "Without warning, a warplane hit the place, shaking it like an earthquake." This incident resulted in at least 30 fatalities and numerous…