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Thirteen European countries and Japan condemned Israel's approval of 19 new West Bank settlements, citing violations of international law and risks to regional stability, amid increased settler violence and Israeli government expansion in the occupied territories.
A heated TV interview on Al Ghad channel saw Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk walk out after being questioned about the October 7 attacks and Gaza war, revealing internal tensions within Hamas and growing frustration among Arab audiences over Gaza's devastation.
Slovenia has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country to protest his arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, reflecting Slovenia's stance on international law and its criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza.
Israeli film industry leaders criticize the growing international boycott of Israeli artists, arguing it is counterproductive and isolates those within Israel who are sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the complexity of the situation and the importance of artistic expression.
Three individuals were charged with assault and related offenses following a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne, where altercations included chair-throwing and property damage. The protest was linked to broader tensions surrounding Israeli-Palestinian issues, with the restaurant and its owner being targeted due to their perceived support for Israel. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, including a separate fire at a Melbourne synagogue, though no link has been established between the events.
Six Israeli settlers were detained by the IDF in the West Bank after attacking security forces near Kafr Malik, amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region, with political leaders condemning the incidents and calling for justice. The situation is part of broader Israeli military operations and settlement expansions in the occupied territories.
Israeli military detained six settlers in the West Bank after they attacked security forces, amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region, with political leaders condemning the incidents and calling for investigations. The situation is part of broader Israeli-Palestinian tensions involving settlement expansion and military operations.
Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after her ship was seized en route to Gaza to protest the blockade and aid restrictions; she called for an end to occupation and systemic oppression of Palestinians, and other activists remain detained or face deportation amid international criticism of Israel's actions in international waters.
Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem's Old City, chanting anti-Arab slogans and marking Jerusalem Day, amid heightened tensions and violence in the city, with clashes over holy sites and increased Jewish visits to the Temple Mount, reflecting ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts over Jerusalem's status.
Ben & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against its parent company, Unilever, accusing it of attempting to block the ice-cream brand from making pro-Palestinian statements regarding the conflict in Gaza. The lawsuit claims Unilever breached a 2022 settlement that allowed Ben & Jerry's independent board to oversee its social mission. Unilever, which previously sold Ben & Jerry's Israel division, denies the allegations and plans to defend itself. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions between Ben & Jerry's social activism and Unilever's corporate strategies.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump as ambassador to Israel, is a staunch supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposes a two-state solution, advocating instead for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank. Huckabee has controversially compared the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust and denies the legitimacy of the term 'Palestinians.' He has expressed strong condemnation of the October 7 Hamas attack, highlighting the brutality of the incident.
The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched attacks on an Israeli ship and military targets in occupied territories in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on the al-Mawasi refugee camp in Gaza, which killed at least 90 Palestinians. The Yemeni army's spokesman warned that operations would continue until Israeli aggression ceases and the siege on Gaza is lifted, urging other Arab and Islamic armies to support the Palestinian cause.
International sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, intended to curb violence and land grabs against Palestinians, have had minimal impact and instead emboldened the settlers. Community support and intervention from Israeli officials, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have mitigated the sanctions' effects, allowing settlers to continue their activities. Palestinians report increased harassment and land loss, while rights groups call for broader sanctions, including on Israeli government officials.
Israel accuses the Chr. Michelsen Institute's researchers, part of the UNRWA review group, of having anti-Israel bias due to their connections with UNRWA, pro-Palestinian agendas, and justifying the October 7 attacks. The researchers' past reports and statements were highlighted as evidence of their bias, leading to concerns about the neutrality of the group's expected report on allegations against UNRWA personnel. This has sparked controversy and raised questions about the independence and fairness of the review group.
Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, along with two grandchildren, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Haniyeh, based in Qatar, stated that the attack would not change Hamas' position in ceasefire negotiations with Israel. The airstrike occurred amid ongoing conflict, with Hamas demanding an end to Israeli military operations and permission for displaced Palestinians to return home. Haniyeh's eldest son confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, while Israel views the entire Hamas leadership as terrorists.