Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on tent in Khan Yunis
An Israeli airstrike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Yunis, killing four Palestinians. Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack on its troops.
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At least eight killed in Russian attacks across six Ukrainian oblasts
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, resulting in at least eight deaths and 42 injuries, with attacks reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy Oblasts.
Israel imposes new aid rules restricting criticism and demanding staff data
Israel has introduced registration requirements for international aid groups that prohibit activities or criticism deemed to delegitimise the state, without defining the term. The rules require submission of staff and family identity details, raising concerns over safety and operational freedom.
Palestinian man kills two Israelis in ramming and stabbing attack in Beit She'an and Afula
A Palestinian man carried out a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, killing two civilians and injuring two others, including a child. He was shot by police and hospitalized.
U.S. launches airstrikes on Islamic State camps in Sokoto State, Nigeria
The United States Armed Forces conducted airstrikes on over 70 locations in Sokoto State, Nigeria, targeting Islamic State-linked camps. The operation was ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump and involved Nigerian intelligence and military coordination.
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
The Israeli cabinet has approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the re-establishment of two previously dismantled settlements, amid international condemnation and concerns over the two-state solution.
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli tank strike on wedding at Gaza school shelter
At least six Palestinians were killed when an Israeli tank fired at a wedding held in a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City’s Tuffah neighbourhood. The attack occurred during ceasefire negotiations involving US, Qatari, Egyptian, and Turkish officials.