Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra reported that Israeli soldiers raided his West Bank home, searching for him and going through his wife's phone, amid ongoing tensions and settler violence in the area. Adra, known for his Oscar-winning documentary on Palestinian struggles, expressed fear and described the incident as part of a broader pattern of Israeli military and settler aggression in the region.
A Palestinian shepherding community near Ramallah was threatened and ordered to leave by Israeli soldiers after weeks of harassment and threats from settlers, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts in the West Bank.
Belgian police arrested two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium following a complaint by rights groups accusing them of war crimes in Gaza, marking a significant step in accountability efforts and highlighting Belgium's recognition of its jurisdiction under international law.
A study by Hadassah Medical Center finds that Israeli combat soldiers, especially those who completed parachuting courses, are 2.5 times more likely to develop ALS compared to non-combat soldiers.
Israeli soldiers have admitted to deliberately shooting unarmed Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza, following orders from their superiors, resulting in over 550 deaths and thousands wounded, amid a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by blockades and controversial aid operations.
Since October 7, Palestinians in Hebron have faced severe restrictions, including a nightly curfew and frequent violence and humiliation from Israeli soldiers and settlers, leading them to long for the previous state of apartheid.
Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, announced the capture of more Israeli soldiers in Gaza, supported by video evidence. This development introduces a new dynamic in the ongoing conflict, reminiscent of past incidents where Israeli forces were lured into traps. The capture, if verified, underscores the continued intelligence capabilities of the Resistance and challenges the Israeli narrative of their military operations in Gaza.
Families of Israeli female soldiers taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 released a video of their abduction to pressure the Israeli government to revive stalled cease-fire talks. The footage, first shown to families by the Israeli military, aims to raise public awareness and prompt action for the hostages' release. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office stated that negotiators are ordered to continue efforts to bring the hostages home, despite ongoing military operations in Gaza.
A harrowing video showing Hamas terrorists taunting and abducting five female Israeli soldiers, including 19-year-old Agam Berger, has been released by their families to urge global action and push Israeli leaders to resume negotiations for their release. The footage, depicting threats of rape and the soldiers' injuries, serves as a "wake up call to the world" about the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza.
Four Israeli soldiers were killed in an ambush in the Hamas tunnel network, bringing the military death toll to 604 since October 7. The soldiers, aged 20 and 21, were attacked while patrolling along the IDF’s logistics route in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The war, which began with Hamas’s invasion of Israel, has resulted in significant destruction and casualties, with aid agencies warning of a looming famine in Gaza.
Four Israeli soldiers were killed in an ambush in the Hamas tunnel network, bringing the military death toll to 604 since October 7. The soldiers, aged 20 and 21, were attacked by gunmen who emerged from a tunnel in Gaza. The conflict has seen extensive rocket launches by Hamas into Israeli territory, with significant casualties on both sides and widespread destruction in Gaza.
Israeli soldiers have faced backlash after posting photos and videos of themselves playing with lingerie found in Palestinian homes in Gaza, with one video showing a soldier sitting in an armchair grinning and dangling underwear over a comrade's open mouth. The posts have been viewed tens of thousands of times and have been criticized as demeaning to Palestinian women, prompting a response from the UN Human Rights Office. The IDF stated that it investigates incidents deviating from expected values and orders, and some cases of inappropriate behavior have been handled accordingly. The posts come at a time when both Hamas and Israel are being accused of grave war crimes, with UN experts reporting reasonable grounds to believe sexual violence occurred during the conflict. Legal experts suggest that the posts potentially breached international law.
Israeli soldiers have been posting photos and videos of themselves playing with lingerie found in Palestinian homes in Gaza, sparking outrage and potential breaches of international law. The posts, which include soldiers displaying lingerie and mannequins, have drawn criticism for being demeaning to Palestinian women and potentially violating the Fourth Geneva Convention. The Israeli military has stated that it investigates incidents that deviate from expected values and orders, but has not confirmed whether any soldiers have been disciplined. The posts come amidst heightened scrutiny of Israel's offensive in Gaza and allegations of war crimes by both Hamas and Israel.
Israeli soldiers have been posting photos and videos of themselves playing with lingerie and mannequins found in Palestinian homes on social media, sparking outrage and accusations of disrespect and potential breaches of international law. The posts come amid heightened scrutiny of Israel's offensive in Gaza and allegations of war crimes by both Hamas and Israel, including sexual violence. The Israeli military says it investigates incidents that deviate from expected values and handles inappropriate behavior accordingly, but declined to comment on specific cases or whether any soldiers have been disciplined.
Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza have been documented looting Palestinian homes, taking items such as wristwatches, rugs, groceries, and jewelry. This looting has been widely reported in Israeli media and even discussed by rabbis from the Religious Zionist movement. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has urged soldiers not to take anything that is not theirs, but the phenomenon has become routine. In addition to looting, soldiers are also eating food found in abandoned Palestinian homes, with some soldiers describing their experiences of cooking in these homes. The IDF has stated that it views such actions with severity and conducts ongoing dialogue on the subject throughout the fighting.
