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A confidential SEC whistleblower complaint claims Google violated its AI ethics rules in 2024 by helping an Israeli military contractor apply Gemini AI to drone surveillance footage.
British police have concluded their investigation into punk duo Bob Vylan's controversial 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury, determining there was insufficient evidence for prosecution and emphasizing the importance of free speech and context in their review.
The former top lawyer of the Israeli military, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, was arrested following her resignation over her role in leaking a video showing alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee, amid a deepening political scandal and division within Israel over the incident.
Basel Adra, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' reported that his home was raided by Israeli soldiers following settler violence in his West Bank village, but he remains free. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region, with Adra condemning the occupation and calling for international action.
The Holy Family Church in Gaza, the only Catholic church in the area, was hit by an IDF tank, causing serious injuries to four people, including the parish priest, with two in critical condition. The incident has raised concerns, and church officials are seeking more information while expressing their support for those affected.
A deadly Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City cafe, a popular and peaceful spot, killed at least 24-36 Palestinians, including artists and families, amidst escalating violence in Gaza. The attack, part of Israel's broader military campaign against Hamas, caused extensive destruction and numerous casualties, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
During Glastonbury, the band Bob Vylan led a crowd in a chant against the Israel Defense Forces, which the festival organizers condemned as crossing a line into hate speech, amid broader controversy over performances with political messages.
Israeli special forces recovered the bodies of two American hostages, Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai, who were murdered during a Hamas attack in Gaza after being held for over 600 days. The operation was based on precise intelligence, and the remains of additional hostages are still believed to be held. Meanwhile, US efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas remain deadlocked, amid ongoing international diplomatic pressures.
President Joe Biden expressed devastation over the death of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American citizen and Israel Defense Forces tank commander, killed by Hamas during their October 7 attack. Neutra's body was reportedly held by Hamas, and his family, including Holocaust survivor grandparents, had hoped for his safe return. Biden pledged continued efforts to bring home hostages and offered condolences to Neutra's grieving family.
Gaza's aid routes have been overtaken by heavily-armed gangs, led by figures like Yasser Abu Shabab, who rob UN aid trucks with alleged tacit approval from the Israeli military. These gangs, formed along family lines, operate freely in IDF-controlled zones, stockpiling and reselling stolen goods at high prices. The situation has worsened since Israel's invasion of Rafah, with aid deliveries plummeting and up to 30% of aid being stolen. The IDF denies complicity, blaming Hamas, while local transporters and UN officials argue that such thefts couldn't occur without Israeli assent.
As the Israel Defense Forces prepare to end their combat operations in Gaza and shift focus to the northern front, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains entangled in political maneuvering and blame games, complicating efforts to achieve strategic clarity and a definitive conclusion to the conflict.
Recent satellite images show extensive damage in the Rafah governorate in southern Gaza due to the Israel Defense Forces' ground incursion, following the seizure of the Rafah crossing and advancement northward along the Philadelphi corridor.
At least 13 people, including seven children, were killed and over 25 injured in an airstrike on Gaza's Al-Maghazi refugee camp. Graphic video footage shows the aftermath of the strike, with casualties, including children, scattered on the floor. Families are seen grieving and trying to identify their loved ones among the deceased at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The strike has resulted in civilian casualties, prompting distress and outcry from the local community. CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces for comment.
Chef José Andrés expressed skepticism about the Israel Defense Forces' account of the strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, questioning the IDF's claim that its forces mistakenly targeted the charity workers' convoy after assuming Hamas terrorists were inside. Andrés dismissed the IDF's assertion and called for a review of footage, emphasizing the need to prioritize humanitarian safety amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
World Central Kitchen announces a pause in its operations in Gaza after seven of its aid workers, including individuals from Australia, Poland, Britain, and Palestine, were killed during an Israel Defense Forces attack. The organization, which has been providing food relief in the region, condemns the incident as an attack on humanitarian efforts. The IDF states that it is conducting a review of the incident, emphasizing its efforts to enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. Chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, Jose Andres, expresses grief and calls for an end to indiscriminate killing and the use of food as a weapon in the region.