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An ex-aide claims Netanyahu asked him to create a plan to avoid responsibility for the October 7 attack and to suppress accountability discussions, amid ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's denials of these allegations. The aide is also involved in legal issues related to leaks and corruption scandals.
A man from Louisiana, allegedly linked to Hamas and involved in the October 7 attack on Israel, was arrested after evidence suggested he crossed into Israel to assist in the terrorist operation, highlighting ongoing efforts by U.S. law enforcement to combat terrorism.
Two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel during a music festival in southern Israel, feelings of trauma and tension remain intense, highlighting the ongoing impact of the conflict.
The article discusses Israel's military response to the October 7 attack, criticizing its strategy as reckless and destructive, leading to significant civilian suffering and international backlash. It highlights the complex legal and political issues surrounding Gaza's control, voting rights, and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution and the risks of prolonged conflict. The piece also examines Israel's military tactics, regional geopolitics, and the impact of global support and sanctions.
The Toronto International Film Festival has reversed its decision and will now screen a documentary about the Oct. 7 attacks, including footage of atrocities recorded by Hamas fighters, after addressing legal and safety concerns that initially led to its withdrawal. The festival's organizers apologized for the lack of clear communication regarding the decision, which had sparked backlash and accusations of censorship.
Israel has detained hundreds of Palestinians suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack but has not prosecuted any suspects, citing evidence collection issues and legal delays, raising concerns over human rights violations and justice delays.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Israel's response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, describing it as "horrible," but urged Israel to conclude the war, citing a loss of international support. Trump's comments came in an interview with Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, where he also criticized the lack of attention to the initial attack and defended Israel's actions. The ongoing conflict has strained relations between Israel and the Biden administration, with Israel's plan to expand its operation into Gaza's Rafah city drawing criticism.
Hashim al-Birawi, a Gazan who worked in Israeli kibbutzim for 40 years, was killed on Oct. 7 when the van he was in, along with six other Gazan workers and a Palestinian driver, came under fire near the Gaza fence. Al-Birawi's brother wants to clear his name and give him a proper burial in Gaza, as reports have labeled the workers as "Hamas gunmen." Israeli farmers who knew al-Birawi describe him as a kind and helpful person. Israeli authorities have arrested over 3,000 Palestinians from Gaza who were working in Israel on Oct. 7, and reports suggest they were tortured and abused while in detention.