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29-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, who took over as leader after his brother Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli strike in October. Mohammed Sinwar's body was found in a tunnel in Khan Yunis along with the bodies of 10 of his aides. Netanyahu made the announcement in a speech to the Knesset, Israel's national legislature, stating that Sinwar's killing was part of a broader effort to change the face of the Middle East by removing terrorists from Israeli territories. Sinwar's death may complicate US and Arab efforts to broker a ceasefire as he would have had the final say on any agreement to release hostages.
29-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas's Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, saying the military has "eliminated" one of its most wanted men. Sinwar was reportedly targeted in a massive Israeli strike on the European hospital in Khan Younis on May 13, which killed 28 people. Hamas has not confirmed or denied his death. Netanyahu made the announcement during a debate in the Israeli parliament, listing Israel's achievements in the 600-day war against Hamas, including the killing of tens of thousands of terrorists and several high-profile Hamas leaders.
29-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, listing him among other top Hamas leaders killed during the war in a speech to Israel's parliament. Sinwar, a longtime Hamas member and brother of Yahya Sinwar who was killed in October, was reportedly a top leader in the Gaza Strip, helping to lead the group and recruit new fighters. The announcement comes after nearly 20 months of war between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in over 54,000 deaths in Gaza and 1,200 deaths in Israel, and amid efforts by the US to secure a temporary ceasefire.
29-05-2025
The Palestinian ambassador to the UN became emotional during an address, stating that over 1,300 children have been killed in Gaza since Israel ended a ceasefire in March, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
29-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Hamas's Gaza chief, Mohammed Sinwar, has been "eliminated", but Israeli military sources cannot confirm his death. Sinwar is the brother of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The conflict has devastated Gaza, with over 53,000 people killed and two million displaced. The Palestinian ambassador to the UN broke down in tears describing the suffering, including children dying of starvation. Israel has been under scrutiny for its handling of aid distribution in Gaza, with the UN and humanitarian groups criticizing a new system that they say allows Israel to control the population.
29-05-2025
Palestinians in the West Bank village of Ras al-Ayn claim they are being terrorised and pushed out of their homes by Israeli settlers, with the Israeli authorities allegedly turning a blind eye. The village is facing a surge in violence and intimidation, with settlers seizing control of land and cutting off access to water and grazing. Human rights groups, including B'Tselem, accuse Israel of "ethnic cleansing" and say settlers are acting with impunity. The Israeli government has announced plans to establish 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite international criticism. Residents of Ras al-Ayn, such as Salaam Ka'abneh, report daily assaults and harassment by settlers, and fear being forced to leave their homes. The situation is part of a broader trend of Palestinian land being consumed by settlements, military zones, and settler outposts, shrinking the space for a potential future Palestinian state.
