One Israeli man was said to be seriously injured and his two daughters were reported lightly hurt after a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank on Sunday (July 16) morning, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli emergency services. The latest incident is a&nbsp;rare occurrence in the Israel-occupied southern West Bank which is much calmer than the north. &nbsp;

<h2>What do we know about the incident?</h2>

According to the Israeli military, the trio, which also included two girls, aged 9 and 14, was injured after being shot at by a moving vehicle at the Tekoa Junction, south of Bethlehem, which is some 16 kilometres away from south of Jerusalem.&nbsp;

The 35-year-old man was taken to the Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, said Magen David Adom Israeli ambulance service, adding that he is in serious but stable condition after sustaining gunshot wounds. Meanwhile, the girls were reported mildly injured. All three have been taken to the hospital in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

The victims were later identified as Elroi Kapach and his two daughters, Rachel and Avigayil, according to Israeli media reports. The trio reportedly live in the settlement of Nokdim.&nbsp;

In a statement obtained by The Jerusalem Post, the local mayor Shlomo Ne’eman, said “We’re talking about an area where there hasn’t been a serious terrorist attack for years.”&nbsp;

He added, “We all wish a speedy recovery to the person wounded, and embrace the security forces who will soon catch the despicable terrorists, and settle the score with them. We will not give in to the terrorists who seek to spill Jewish blood and throw us out of our country.”&nbsp;

<h2>Gunman arrested</h2>

According to the IDF, the Palestinian gunman, or gunmen, opened fire from a passing vehicle at the victims’ car. The&nbsp;Palestinian gunman who had fled the scene was&nbsp;captured hours later by the Israeli forces. 
 
This arrest took place&nbsp;after the Israeli military&nbsp;raided Bethlehem&nbsp;and detained&nbsp;the suspected gunman as well as&nbsp;his car&nbsp;which contained an M16 assault rifle. Additionally,&nbsp;two other suspects were also apprehended.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to local media reports, at least 15&nbsp;Palestinians were injured in the raid but reportedly sustained&nbsp;minor injuries.&nbsp;

<h2>Rise in violence</h2>

The incident is one of many reported recently amid a rise of tension&nbsp;and violence between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank which is said to have intensified early last year when Israeli forces began near-nightly raids into Palestinian areas.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Israel conducted its biggest military raid in 20 years in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin which resulted in the death of 12 people, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier.&nbsp;

The recent shooting also comes days after an alleged Palestinian assailant opened fire and threw a grenade at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The man, who was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-who-opened-fire-threw-grenade-at-israeli-forces-shot-dead-614053">“neutralised”</a> by the Israeli forces, was later identified as 33-year-old Bilal Qadah by the Palestinian health ministry.&nbsp;

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One Israeli man was said to be seriously injured and his two daughters were reported lightly hurt after a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank on Sunday (July 16) morning, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli emergency services.

One Israeli man was said to be seriously injured and his two daughters were reported lightly hurt after a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank on Sunday (July 16) morning, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli emergency services. The latest incident is a rare occurrence in the Israel-occupied southern West Bank which is much calmer than the north. What do we know about the incident? According to the Israeli military, the trio, which also included two girls, aged 9 and 14, was injured after being shot at by a moving vehicle at the Tekoa Junction, south of Bethlehem, which is some 16 kilometres away from south of Jerusalem. The 35-year-old man was taken to the Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, said Magen David Adom Israeli ambulance service, adding that he is in serious but stable condition after sustaining gunshot wounds. Meanwhile, the girls were reported mildly injured. All three have been taken to the hospital in Jerusalem. The victims were later identified as Elroi Kapach and his two daughters, Rachel and Avigayil, according to Israeli media reports. The trio reportedly live in the settlement of Nokdim. In a statement obtained by The Jerusalem Post, the local mayor Shlomo Ne’eman, said “We’re talking about an area where there hasn’t been a serious terrorist attack for years.” He added, “We all wish a speedy recovery to the person wounded, and embrace the security forces who will soon catch the despicable terrorists, and settle the score with them. We will not give in to the terrorists who seek to spill Jewish blood and throw us out of our country.” Gunman arrested According to the IDF, the Palestinian gunman, or gunmen, opened fire from a passing vehicle at the victims’ car. The Palestinian gunman who had fled the scene was captured hours later by the Israeli forces. This arrest took place after the Israeli military raided Bethlehem and detained the suspected gunman as well as his car which contained an M16 assault rifle. Additionally, two other suspects were also apprehended. According to local media reports, at least 15 Palestinians were injured in the raid but reportedly sustained minor injuries. Rise in violence The incident is one of many reported recently amid a rise of tension and violence between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank which is said to have intensified early last year when Israeli forces began near-nightly raids into Palestinian areas. Earlier this month, Israel conducted its biggest military raid in 20 years in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin which resulted in the death of 12 people, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier. The recent shooting also comes days after an alleged Palestinian assailant opened fire and threw a grenade at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The man, who was “neutralised” by the Israeli forces, was later identified as 33-year-old Bilal Qadah by the Palestinian health ministry. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Delhi police registered a case on Sunday over a call to an Air India call centre in Pune on Thursday (July 13) that warned of a hijack threat&nbsp;on a flight scheduled to depart from Delhi to Tel Aviv.

According to the police, the person who made the call to the flag carrier of India said he overheard another person saying that a flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv will be hijacked.

As per news agency ANI reports, as per the FIR filed by Delhi Police, on July 13, a call was received at the Air India call centre in Pune. The caller introduced himself as Anurag from Assam and then said that he overheard a person talking about the hijacking of the Delhi-Tel Aviv flight.

"Following the call threatening the hijacking of an Air India Delhi-Tel Avivi flight, a meeting of the BTAC (Bomb Threat Assessment Committee) was convened at Guwahati airport and a special security committee also met over it from 9:16 am to 11:15 am, on 13 July," the FIR copy mentioned.

Delhi police further said that nothing suspicious had spewed up in the probe into the threat call so far, adding that the investigation was still ongoing.

The case was registered at IGI Airport Police station under Sections 82,341,505(1)(b),507 of the IPC, said police.

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<h2>Man arrested for shouting 'hijack' on Vistara flight in India</h2>

Last month, a Vistara flight from Mumbai to Delhi experienced a delay of four hours due to an incident involving a male passenger who had to be deplaned and subsequently arrested for shouting 'hijack' just before take-off.&nbsp;

Following standard operating procedure (SOP), the authorities conducted a search of the plane before granting fresh clearance for departure. A Vistara spokesperson emphasised that the airline immediately informed the authorities and handed over the passenger, identified as Ritesh Sanjaykumar Juneja.&nbsp;

Following a complaint from the flight crew, Juneja was arrested on a Vistara flight scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 6:30 pm.

Juneja claimed to be mentally ill, as reported by the police. An unnamed police officer stated that Juneja attributed his behaviour to mental instability.

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Delhi police registered a case on Sunday over a call to an Air India call centre in Pune on Thursday (July 13) that warned of a hijack threat on a flight scheduled to depart from Delhi to Tel Aviv. According to the police, the person who made the call to the flag carrier of India said he overheard another person saying that a flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv will be hijacked. As per news agency ANI reports, as per the FIR filed by Delhi Police, on July 13, a call was received at the Air India call centre in Pune. The caller introduced himself as Anurag from Assam and then said that he overheard a person talking about the hijacking of the Delhi-Tel Aviv flight. "Following the call threatening the hijacking of an Air India Delhi-Tel Avivi flight, a meeting of the BTAC (Bomb Threat Assessment Committee) was convened at Guwahati airport and a special security committee also met over it from 9:16 am to 11:15 am, on 13 July," the FIR copy mentioned. Delhi police further said that nothing suspicious had spewed up in the probe into the threat call so far, adding that the investigation was still ongoing. The case was registered at IGI Airport Police station under Sections 82,341,505(1)(b),507 of the IPC, said police. Also read: Jaishankar meets Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, discusses peace and tranquillity in border areas Man arrested for shouting 'hijack' on Vistara flight in India Last month, a Vistara flight from Mumbai to Delhi experienced a delay of four hours due to an incident involving a male passenger who had to be deplaned and subsequently arrested for shouting 'hijack' just before take-off. Following standard operating procedure (SOP), the authorities conducted a search of the plane before granting fresh clearance for departure. A Vistara spokesperson emphasised that the airline immediately informed the authorities and handed over the passenger, identified as Ritesh Sanjaykumar Juneja. Following a complaint from the flight crew, Juneja was arrested on a Vistara flight scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 6:30 pm. Juneja claimed to be mentally ill, as reported by the police. An unnamed police officer stated that Juneja attributed his behaviour to mental instability. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday (July 16), was discharged from the hospital after doctors said that he was in good health. He was admitted on Saturday for dehydration.

The 73-year-old was taken to Sheba Medical Center on Saturday (July 15) and kept overnight under observation.

As per Reuters reports, his motor convoy was seen leaving Sheba after local media quoted his office as saying he had been discharged.&nbsp;

In a video message recorded inside the hospital, Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public, explaining that his condition may have been caused by spending time in the sun without a hat and sufficient water. He expressed gratitude to the medical staff and the public for their concern and assured everyone that he was feeling well.

"Yesterday I spent some time at the Kinneret with my wife, in the sun, without a hat and without water. Not a good idea," Netanyahu said.

He urged Israelis to "spend less time in the sun" and "drink more water" in the wake of the country's hot weather.

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Sheba Medical Center confirmed its original diagnosis of dehydration and released a statement saying that the additional tests involving a subcutaneous Holter had found Netanyahu to be "in complete cardiac health".

"Prime Minister Netanyahu has completed a series of tests and is in excellent condition. Our diagnosis, at the end of all the tests performed, including the laboratory tests, that the reason for the hospitalisation was dehydration. His heart is completely normal, without any findings and he will be released to his home in the next few hours. The medical team decided to perform a series of comprehensive and routine examinations that are performed while fully conscious, including an electrophysiology test of the heart, all of which came out completely normal. At no point was any heart arrhythmia found. In order to continue routine monitoring, we decided to use a subcutaneous Holter, as is customary, to allow the medical professional team of the Prime Minister to continue regular monitoring," Amit Segev, Director of the cardiology unit at Sheba and President of the Cardiology Association in Israel said.

Netanyahu was reelected late last year and his proposed judicial overhaul has triggered weekly protests in the country since the month of January this year.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday (July 16), was discharged from the hospital after doctors said that he was in good health. He was admitted on Saturday for dehydration.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday (July 16), was discharged from the hospital after doctors said that he was in good health. He was admitted on Saturday for dehydration. The 73-year-old was taken to Sheba Medical Center on Saturday (July 15) and kept overnight under observation. As per Reuters reports, his motor convoy was seen leaving Sheba after local media quoted his office as saying he had been discharged. In a video message recorded inside the hospital, Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public, explaining that his condition may have been caused by spending time in the sun without a hat and sufficient water. He expressed gratitude to the medical staff and the public for their concern and assured everyone that he was feeling well. "Yesterday I spent some time at the Kinneret with my wife, in the sun, without a hat and without water. Not a good idea," Netanyahu said. He urged Israelis to "spend less time in the sun" and "drink more water" in the wake of the country's hot weather. Also read: WATCH: Massive protests in Tel Aviv as Netanyahu plans judicial overhaul by July end Sheba Medical Center confirmed its original diagnosis of dehydration and released a statement saying that the additional tests involving a subcutaneous Holter had found Netanyahu to be "in complete cardiac health". "Prime Minister Netanyahu has completed a series of tests and is in excellent condition. Our diagnosis, at the end of all the tests performed, including the laboratory tests, that the reason for the hospitalisation was dehydration. His heart is completely normal, without any findings and he will be released to his home in the next few hours. The medical team decided to perform a series of comprehensive and routine examinations that are performed while fully conscious, including an electrophysiology test of the heart, all of which came out completely normal. At no point was any heart arrhythmia found. In order to continue routine monitoring, we decided to use a subcutaneous Holter, as is customary, to allow the medical professional team of the Prime Minister to continue regular monitoring," Amit Segev, Director of the cardiology unit at Sheba and President of the Cardiology Association in Israel said. Netanyahu was reelected late last year and his proposed judicial overhaul has triggered weekly protests in the country since the month of January this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discharged from hospital

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undergoing medical assessments in an Israeli&nbsp; hospital on Saturday but was in good condition, his office said, with local&nbsp;media&nbsp;seeing no grounds for a handover of power.&nbsp;

Netanyahu, 73, was fully conscious en route Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, and walked into the emergency room, Israel's Channel 12 TV said, quoting the premier's doctor.

He was not undergoing sedation and no procedures were under way to declare him incapacitated, Channel 12 said.&nbsp;

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Tel Hashomer is close to coastal Caesarea, where Netanyahu has a private residence.&nbsp; Israeli&nbsp;media&nbsp;said he was there when he reported feeling unwell.

Netanyahu took ill during the Jewish fast of Yom Kippur in early October and was briefly hospitalised. Israel has been in the grip of a weekend heatwave.&nbsp;

The veteran conservative leader is also in the eye of a political storm over his plan to overhaul the judiciary, which has set off unprecedented protests by&nbsp;Israelis worried for the future independence of the courts.

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That has compounded tensions with the U.S. administration over his religious-nationalist coalition government's hardline tack on the Palestinians. In parallel, Netanyahu has been on trial in three corruption cases in which he denies wrongdoing.

A brief statement from his office confirmed he was at Sheba and said he was in good condition undergoing medical assessment.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undergoing medical assessments in an Israeli hospital on Saturday but was in good condition, his office said, with local media seeing no grounds for a handover of power.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undergoing medical assessments in an Israeli hospital on Saturday but was in good condition, his office said, with local media seeing no grounds for a handover of power. Netanyahu, 73, was fully conscious en route Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, and walked into the emergency room, Israel's Channel 12 TV said, quoting the premier's doctor. He was not undergoing sedation and no procedures were under way to declare him incapacitated, Channel 12 said. Also read | Israel judicial reforms: Testing times for Netanyahu as countrywide protests expand Tel Hashomer is close to coastal Caesarea, where Netanyahu has a private residence. Israeli media said he was there when he reported feeling unwell. Netanyahu took ill during the Jewish fast of Yom Kippur in early October and was briefly hospitalised. Israel has been in the grip of a weekend heatwave. The veteran conservative leader is also in the eye of a political storm over his plan to overhaul the judiciary, which has set off unprecedented protests by Israelis worried for the future independence of the courts. Also read | Seven hurt, four seriously, after 'terrorist' rams car, stabs people in Israel's Tel Aviv That has compounded tensions with the U.S. administration over his religious-nationalist coalition government's hardline tack on the Palestinians. In parallel, Netanyahu has been on trial in three corruption cases in which he denies wrongdoing. A brief statement from his office confirmed he was at Sheba and said he was in good condition undergoing medical assessment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE :

Israel's Netanyahu hospitalised but fine, his office says

Protests erupted in Israel on Tuesday (July 11) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition pushed ahead a controversial bill that seeks to curb the authority of the country's Supreme Court. Protesters blocked major highways and faced off with police. Crowds were seen waving Israeli flag and stopping traffic at major intersections along with highways across the country. Some of them even threw flares.

Police on horseback were deployed in Israel's business hub Tel Aviv. Officers used water canons&nbsp;to disperse protesters at the entrance to Jerusalem and dragged others away by force.

The police said that at least 42 people were arrested. The protests were planned at the main Ben Gurion airport as well.

Netanyahu's push to change the justice system has stoked unprecedented protests in Israel. The ruling coalition's attempts have even raised concerns for Israel's democratic health among its Western allies.

The Israeli parliament has given the initial nod to the bill. It has won a first of the three required votes to be written into the law late on Monday. The bill got the nod amid cries of 'for shame' by leaders in the opposition.

If the bill is passed in its current form, Israeli Supreme Court's power to quash government decisions would be curbed.

Opponents of the bill are arguing that the judicial oversight helps prevent corruption and abuse of power by the government. Supporters of the bill say that passage of the bill will facilitate effective governance as it will curb unnecessary court intervention. They say that judges have other legal means to exercise oversight.

<h2>Bill to be watered down?</h2>

According to Reuters, some members of Netanyahu's Likud Party have indicated that the bill will be watered down before the final vote which they plan to carry out before the Knesset breaks for summer on July 30.

Netanyahu himself is on trial on graft charges. He has denied the charges.

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The legislation was paused by Netanyahu once. There are no indications so far that he would pause it again to seek political agreement. Netanyahu has played down economic fallout from the campaign. The investors are nonetheless worried and the shekel has lost almost 8 per cent of its value since January.

The head of Israel's largest labour union urged Netanyahu not to allow what he described as extremism. "Where are you taking the state of Israel? What legacy will you leave behind? End this crazy chaos," Histadrut chair Arnon Bar-David said.

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Protests erupted in Israel on Tuesday (July 11) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition pushed ahead a controversial bill that seeks to curb the authority of the country's Supreme Court.

Protests erupted in Israel on Tuesday (July 11) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition pushed ahead a controversial bill that seeks to curb the authority of the country's Supreme Court. Protesters blocked major highways and faced off with police. Crowds were seen waving Israeli flag and stopping traffic at major intersections along with highways across the country. Some of them even threw flares. Police on horseback were deployed in Israel's business hub Tel Aviv. Officers used water canons to disperse protesters at the entrance to Jerusalem and dragged others away by force. The police said that at least 42 people were arrested. The protests were planned at the main Ben Gurion airport as well. Netanyahu's push to change the justice system has stoked unprecedented protests in Israel. The ruling coalition's attempts have even raised concerns for Israel's democratic health among its Western allies. The Israeli parliament has given the initial nod to the bill. It has won a first of the three required votes to be written into the law late on Monday. The bill got the nod amid cries of 'for shame' by leaders in the opposition. If the bill is passed in its current form, Israeli Supreme Court's power to quash government decisions would be curbed. Opponents of the bill are arguing that the judicial oversight helps prevent corruption and abuse of power by the government. Supporters of the bill say that passage of the bill will facilitate effective governance as it will curb unnecessary court intervention. They say that judges have other legal means to exercise oversight. Bill to be watered down? According to Reuters, some members of Netanyahu's Likud Party have indicated that the bill will be watered down before the final vote which they plan to carry out before the Knesset breaks for summer on July 30. Netanyahu himself is on trial on graft charges. He has denied the charges. Also Read | Israel's parliament adopts key clause of controversial judicial bill The legislation was paused by Netanyahu once. There are no indications so far that he would pause it again to seek political agreement. Netanyahu has played down economic fallout from the campaign. The investors are nonetheless worried and the shekel has lost almost 8 per cent of its value since January. The head of Israel's largest labour union urged Netanyahu not to allow what he described as extremism. "Where are you taking the state of Israel? What legacy will you leave behind? End this crazy chaos," Histadrut chair Arnon Bar-David said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israelis protest across country as Netanyahu’s bill to curb SC powers gets Knesset’s initial nod

The Israeli military on Monday (July 10) said that their forces shot an alleged Palestinian assailant who opened fire and threw a grenade at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian officials confirmed that the man had died.&nbsp;

<h2>Assailant hurled grenade, fired shots: Israeli military</h2>

In a statement, the Israeli military said that its soldiers had stopped a suspicious motorist on a West Bank road and stopped him for questioning. Subsequently, he exited the vehicle and “hurled a grenade, and fired shots at the soldiers”. It added, “The soldiers responded with live fire and neutralised the assailant.”&nbsp;

According to the Israeli military, the incident took place near Deir Nidham village, northwest of Ramallah in the West Bank.

<h2>Palestinian authorities identify man who died</h2>

The Palestinian health ministry later confirmed the death of 33-year-old Bilal Qadah, “near the village of Deir Nidham,” without any further details. According to the Palestinian news outlet Wafa, Qadah lived in the village of Shuqba near Ramallah and was married with three children.

Meanwhile, the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine praised the 33-year-old as a “heroic martyr” and said that he had delivered a message of defiance to the occupying army, according to local media reports.

A report by Al Jazeera citing Ma’an news agency said that the Israeli forces did not allow Red Crescent ambulances to reach Qadah after he was shot and no assistance was reportedly given to him as he lay bleeding on the ground.&nbsp;

<h2>Rise of violence in West Bank</h2>

The recent incident also follows a week of violence after Israel conducted its biggest military raid in 20 years in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin which resulted in the death of 12 people including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier.&nbsp;

Israel claimed that the two-day operation, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-is-completing-mission-in-west-bank-says-pm-netanyahu-death-toll-in-jenin-rises-to-11-611977">reportedly</a> ended on July 5, was conducted after the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/car-ramming-and-stabbing-attack-in-tel-aviv-612008">Tel Aviv</a> witnessed a car ramming attack when a Palestinian rammed a pickup truck into pedestrians and went on a stabbing rampage and wounded at least&nbsp;eight people. The attack was later claimed by the Hamas militant group as a retaliation for the Jenin raid.&nbsp;

On Friday, Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-bank-raid-israel-army-kills-two-palestinian-gunmen-613082">firefight erupted</a> during a raid on the occupied West Bank of Nablus. The Palestinian health ministry later reported the deaths of “two martyrs and three injured as a result of the occupation (Israeli) aggression on Nablus.”&nbsp;

According to the data compiled by news agency AFP from official sources from both sides, this year, at least 195 Palestinians, 27 Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian have been killed.&nbsp;

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The Israeli military on Monday (July 10) said that their forces shot an alleged Palestinian assailant who opened fire and threw a grenade at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

The Israeli military on Monday (July 10) said that their forces shot an alleged Palestinian assailant who opened fire and threw a grenade at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian officials confirmed that the man had died. Assailant hurled grenade, fired shots: Israeli military In a statement, the Israeli military said that its soldiers had stopped a suspicious motorist on a West Bank road and stopped him for questioning. Subsequently, he exited the vehicle and “hurled a grenade, and fired shots at the soldiers”. It added, “The soldiers responded with live fire and neutralised the assailant.” According to the Israeli military, the incident took place near Deir Nidham village, northwest of Ramallah in the West Bank. Palestinian authorities identify man who died The Palestinian health ministry later confirmed the death of 33-year-old Bilal Qadah, “near the village of Deir Nidham,” without any further details. According to the Palestinian news outlet Wafa, Qadah lived in the village of Shuqba near Ramallah and was married with three children. Meanwhile, the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine praised the 33-year-old as a “heroic martyr” and said that he had delivered a message of defiance to the occupying army, according to local media reports. A report by Al Jazeera citing Ma’an news agency said that the Israeli forces did not allow Red Crescent ambulances to reach Qadah after he was shot and no assistance was reportedly given to him as he lay bleeding on the ground. Rise of violence in West Bank The recent incident also follows a week of violence after Israel conducted its biggest military raid in 20 years in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin which resulted in the death of 12 people including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier. Israel claimed that the two-day operation, which reportedly ended on July 5, was conducted after the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Tel Aviv witnessed a car ramming attack when a Palestinian rammed a pickup truck into pedestrians and went on a stabbing rampage and wounded at least eight people. The attack was later claimed by the Hamas militant group as a retaliation for the Jenin raid. On Friday, Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants after a firefight erupted during a raid on the occupied West Bank of Nablus. The Palestinian health ministry later reported the deaths of “two martyrs and three injured as a result of the occupation (Israeli) aggression on Nablus.” According to the data compiled by news agency AFP from official sources from both sides, this year, at least 195 Palestinians, 27 Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian have been killed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Palestinian who opened fire, threw grenade at Israeli forces, shot dead

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants on Friday (July 7) in a firefight that erupted during raid on the occupied West Bank of Nablus, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.

The Palestinian health ministry announced &nbsp;"two martyrs and three injured as a result of the occupation (Israeli) aggression on Nablus".

The Israeli army reported there were "no injuries" among the forces.

The army said that it had entered Nablus to arrest two individuals. These individuals, said the army, were wanted over a shooting at Israeli police in West Bank settlement. The shooting took place earlier this month and had resulted in no casualties.

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The two militants who died on Friday were identified by the Palestinian health ministry as Khairi Shaheen, 34, and Hamza Maqbul, 32.

<h2>Killed after 'exchange of fire'</h2>

The army said that the two "were killed following an exchange of fire with security forces."

"During the activity, weapons which were used by the terrorists were confiscated," the army added.

AFP reported citing witnesses that Israeli troops had entered Nablus on Friday morning and surrounded a house in the Old City and asked those inside to surrender. Nablus is a stronghold of armed Palestinian groups in the northern West Bank.

The Abu Ali Mustapha Brigades, the armed wing of the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), claimed Shaheen and Maqbul as its members.

The raid on Friday came days after Israel launched its largest operation in years in West Bank. Israel is in occupation of the West Bank since 1967. Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed during the large-scale raid on Jenin refugee camp which lasted more than 48 hours and ended Wednesday.

The Israel-Palestine conflict has seen deaths of 192 Palestinians, 27 Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian, said AFP according to its tally which it said was compiled from official sources from both sides.

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They include, on the Palestinian side, combatants and civilians, and on the Israeli side, mostly civilians and three members of the Arab minority.

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Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants on Friday (July 7) in a firefight that erupted during raid on the occupied West Bank of Nablus, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian militants on Friday (July 7) in a firefight that erupted during raid on the occupied West Bank of Nablus, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The Palestinian health ministry announced "two martyrs and three injured as a result of the occupation (Israeli) aggression on Nablus". The Israeli army reported there were "no injuries" among the forces. The army said that it had entered Nablus to arrest two individuals. These individuals, said the army, were wanted over a shooting at Israeli police in West Bank settlement. The shooting took place earlier this month and had resulted in no casualties. Watch | Tensions rise in West Bank: Palestinian gunman kills Israeli, takes revenge of Jenin Operation × The two militants who died on Friday were identified by the Palestinian health ministry as Khairi Shaheen, 34, and Hamza Maqbul, 32. Killed after 'exchange of fire' The army said that the two "were killed following an exchange of fire with security forces." "During the activity, weapons which were used by the terrorists were confiscated," the army added. AFP reported citing witnesses that Israeli troops had entered Nablus on Friday morning and surrounded a house in the Old City and asked those inside to surrender. Nablus is a stronghold of armed Palestinian groups in the northern West Bank. The Abu Ali Mustapha Brigades, the armed wing of the leftist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), claimed Shaheen and Maqbul as its members. The raid on Friday came days after Israel launched its largest operation in years in West Bank. Israel is in occupation of the West Bank since 1967. Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed during the large-scale raid on Jenin refugee camp which lasted more than 48 hours and ended Wednesday. The Israel-Palestine conflict has seen deaths of 192 Palestinians, 27 Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian, said AFP according to its tally which it said was compiled from official sources from both sides. Also Read | Rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliates with counter strikes They include, on the Palestinian side, combatants and civilians, and on the Israeli side, mostly civilians and three members of the Arab minority. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

West Bank raid: Israel army kills two Palestinian gunmen

On Wednesday, multiple cars drove into a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv along the city's main highway where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with the popular police chief.

A video of the incident going viral on social media shows a photographer getting struck by one of the cars. Some people in the crowd chased after the car, and the driver was arrested. Apart from the photographer, minor injuries were reported as well.&nbsp;

Israel’s police commissioner, Yaakov Shabtai, called the driver a "terrorist" and praised the crowd members for nabbing him.&nbsp;

“Circumstances are being examined regarding his background and motive&nbsp;and I would like to praise the activity of the citizen with a lot of courage, that he was able to thwart the attack and prevent the continuation of that terrorist’s killing spree,"&nbsp;said&nbsp;Shabtai.&nbsp;

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Thousands of people had blocked the&nbsp;Ayalon Highway, holding the&nbsp;blue and white Israeli flags, after&nbsp;Tel Aviv police chief Amichai Eshed announced his resignation from the force.&nbsp;Eshed said he quit&nbsp;over political intervention by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right cabinet who reportedly wanted him to use excess force to cull the protests.&nbsp;

“I am paying an intolerably heavy personal price for my choice to avert a civil war,” Eshed said.

Although Eshed did not mention&nbsp;Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister, it was clear that pressure from the far-right leader was the reason for his departure. The Israelis have been protesting against the judicial overhaul proposal by the Netanyahu government.&nbsp;Ben-Gvir on multiple occasions has batted for using heavy-handedness to deal with the protesters.&nbsp;

<h2>Stabbing incident reported in the capital</h2>

Wednesday's incident comes a day after at least seven people were injured, with four in serious condition after a car rammed into people on the sidewalk. The car driver later got out and started stabbing people, forcing police to deem it a "terrorist attack".&nbsp;

The assailant was then "neutralised" at the scene by a civilian first responder, an Israeli police spokesperson told Israel's Army Radio.

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The Islamist Hamas group said the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh, was its member, calling the&nbsp;attack "an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin".

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On Wednesday, multiple cars drove into a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv along the city's main highway where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with the popular police chief.

On Wednesday, multiple cars drove into a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv along the city's main highway where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with the popular police chief. A video of the incident going viral on social media shows a photographer getting struck by one of the cars. Some people in the crowd chased after the car, and the driver was arrested. Apart from the photographer, minor injuries were reported as well. Israel’s police commissioner, Yaakov Shabtai, called the driver a "terrorist" and praised the crowd members for nabbing him. “Circumstances are being examined regarding his background and motive and I would like to praise the activity of the citizen with a lot of courage, that he was able to thwart the attack and prevent the continuation of that terrorist’s killing spree," said Shabtai. ⚠️BREAKING: Car driver hits protesters in Tel Avivpic.twitter.com/mQ2WNDOe4y — Breaking News (@NewsJunkieBreak) July 5, 2023 × This is an Israeli car ramming into protesters - civilians. A day after a Palestinian did the same to innocent civilians in Tel Aviv. Our blood remains on Netanyahu’s hand for it his incitement which led to this: pic.twitter.com/sl9D72tqbA — Danielle Bett (@daniellebett) July 5, 2023 × Thousands of people had blocked the Ayalon Highway, holding the blue and white Israeli flags, after Tel Aviv police chief Amichai Eshed announced his resignation from the force. Eshed said he quit over political intervention by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right cabinet who reportedly wanted him to use excess force to cull the protests. “I am paying an intolerably heavy personal price for my choice to avert a civil war,” Eshed said. Although Eshed did not mention Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister, it was clear that pressure from the far-right leader was the reason for his departure. The Israelis have been protesting against the judicial overhaul proposal by the Netanyahu government. Ben-Gvir on multiple occasions has batted for using heavy-handedness to deal with the protesters. Stabbing incident reported in the capital Wednesday's incident comes a day after at least seven people were injured, with four in serious condition after a car rammed into people on the sidewalk. The car driver later got out and started stabbing people, forcing police to deem it a "terrorist attack". The assailant was then "neutralised" at the scene by a civilian first responder, an Israeli police spokesperson told Israel's Army Radio. Also read | Seven hurt, four seriously, after 'terrorist' rams car, stabs people in Israel's Tel Aviv The Islamist Hamas group said the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh, was its member, calling the attack "an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Video | Cars drive through swarm of protesters in Tel Aviv

Israeli military carried out cross-border strikes after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon on Thursday (July 6), reported Reuters quoting sources on both sides. This incident has come just when tensions are high between Israel and the Arabs. This week, Israel conducted one the largest military incursions in decades in the occupied West Bank targetting the Jenin camp, a Palestinian military stronghold.

Two rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel, one of them landed in Lebanese territory and the second near a disputed area at the border.

The Israeli military initially said that there were no indications that any unusual incidents had taken place on its side of the border. But later it said that a projectile had exploded there. There wasn't any immediate report of damage.

"In response, the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is currently striking the area in Lebanese territory from where the launch was carried out," a military statement said.

The Israeli military has not issued any special instructions to Israeli communities near the border. Israel usually orders civilians within range to take cover.

Reuters reported plumes of white smoke rising from the hilly south. A resident of Wazzani, the southern Lebanese village where one of the rockets fell, said artillery fire had hit there from the direction of Israel.

Lebanon's National News Agency reported some 15 shells fired from Israel had landed in Lebanon.

There was no claim of responsibility for the original reported rocket fire from Lebanon. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he was following up on the issue with the commander of Lebanon's army.

The second rocket has reportedly landed near the disputed village of Ghajar. The village straddles the Israel-Lebanon border. The residents of this village profess allegiance to Syria.

<h2>No comments from Hezbollah</h2>

Hezbollah has expressed support for the Palestinian cause during this week's Israeli operation in Jenin. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese group that controls southern Lebanon has fought several wars with Isreal.

There was no immediate comment incoming from Hezbollah.

In a separate statement, the armed group condemned what it called "dangerous measures" taken by Israeli forces in the northern part of Ghajar, which Lebanon considers to be its territory.

Hezbollah accused Israel of erecting a wire fence and building a cement wall. Lebanon's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it was concerned by the moves, saying they were creating a "new reality on the ground". There was no immediate response from Israel's military to the Hezbollah accusation.

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Israeli military carried out cross-border strikes after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon on Thursday (July 6), reported Reuters quoting sources on both sides. This incident has come just when tensions are high between Israel and the Arabs. This week, Israel conducted one the largest military incursions in decades in the occupied West Bank targetting the Jenin camp, a Palestinian military stronghold. Two rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel, one of them landed in Lebanese territory and the second near a disputed area at the border. The Israeli military initially said that there were no indications that any unusual incidents had taken place on its side of the border. But later it said that a projectile had exploded there. There wasn't any immediate report of damage. "In response, the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is currently striking the area in Lebanese territory from where the launch was carried out," a military statement said. The Israeli military has not issued any special instructions to Israeli communities near the border. Israel usually orders civilians within range to take cover. Reuters reported plumes of white smoke rising from the hilly south. A resident of Wazzani, the southern Lebanese village where one of the rockets fell, said artillery fire had hit there from the direction of Israel. Lebanon's National News Agency reported some 15 shells fired from Israel had landed in Lebanon. There was no claim of responsibility for the original reported rocket fire from Lebanon. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he was following up on the issue with the commander of Lebanon's army. The second rocket has reportedly landed near the disputed village of Ghajar. The village straddles the Israel-Lebanon border. The residents of this village profess allegiance to Syria. No comments from Hezbollah Hezbollah has expressed support for the Palestinian cause during this week's Israeli operation in Jenin. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese group that controls southern Lebanon has fought several wars with Isreal. There was no immediate comment incoming from Hezbollah. In a separate statement, the armed group condemned what it called "dangerous measures" taken by Israeli forces in the northern part of Ghajar, which Lebanon considers to be its territory. Hezbollah accused Israel of erecting a wire fence and building a cement wall. Lebanon's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it was concerned by the moves, saying they were creating a "new reality on the ground". There was no immediate response from Israel's military to the Hezbollah accusation. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliates with counter strikes

Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday. The violent clashes resulted in the death of twelve individuals, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier.

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military reported that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip had launched five rockets toward Israel.&nbsp;The rockets fired from Gaza were successfully intercepted, and there have been no immediate reports of any casualties resulting from the attack, media reports said.&nbsp;

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday (July 4) said that the country’s military was “completing the mission,” indicating the potential end to the ‘anti-terror campaign,’ which has displaced thousands in the Israeli-controlled West Bank’s Jenin.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the Israeli PM say?</h2>

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are “completing the mission” in Jenin, said Netanyahu, two days after the country launched its largest military action in West Bank in the past 20 years. He added, “At this moment we are completing the mission, and I can say our widescale action in Jenin is not a one-time thing.”

Speaking about Israel’s largest raid in decades during a visit to a military post near the West Bank city, Netanyahu said, “We will continue as necessary to root out terrorism. We will not allow Jenin to go back to being a hotbed of terror.”&nbsp;

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This comes after the Israeli armed forces launched the attack on Monday, arguing that the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months.&nbsp;

The operation has since drawn international criticism from various countries but also partial support from others, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany who have said that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism but also urged restraint and protection of civilians.&nbsp;

Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Jenin “in the past two years had become a factory for terror. In the past two days, this ended.” He went on to claim that the IDF has “cut off the weapons manufacturing process, captured thousands of bombs, destroyed dozens of production sites, workshops and explosives labs.”&nbsp;

<h2>Death toll in Jenin rises to 12, thousands displaced</h2>

The total death toll amid the two-day counterterrorism operation reached 12.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Crescent said it had evacuated 500 families from the Jenin camp or 3,000 people. The densely populated refugee camp, where some 14,000 people, live has become a focal point in the rise of violence in the region.

<h2>Violence in West Bank, Israel ‘must stop’: UN human rights chief&nbsp;</h2>

In a statement, the United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk said, “The recent operation in the occupied West Bank and car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv worryingly underscore an all too familiar pattern of events: that violence only begets more violence.”&nbsp;

Earlier, a car-ramming and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv on Tuesday injured eight and left some in serious condition, as per Israeli officials. The Islamist Hamas group later claimed responsibility for the attack and identified 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh as the perpetrator and called the attack “an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin.”&nbsp;

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“The killing, maiming and the destruction of property must stop,” said Turk. Furthermore, he also raised alarm about the Jenin operation, including the use of repeated airstrikes, along with the destruction of property, in the context of international human rights norms and standards.

The UN human rights chief also said that some of the methods and weapons used “are more generally associated with the conduct of hostilities in armed conflict, rather than law enforcement.” In reference to the airstrikes particularly, he said that “the deaths resulting from such airstrikes may also amount to wilful killings.”

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Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday.

Israeli forces pulled out from the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Tuesday, according to witnesses from Reuters. Convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, indicating the end of the Israeli operation that commenced on Monday. The violent clashes resulted in the death of twelve individuals, including at least five Palestinian fighters, as well as one Israeli soldier. In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military reported that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip had launched five rockets toward Israel. The rockets fired from Gaza were successfully intercepted, and there have been no immediate reports of any casualties resulting from the attack, media reports said. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday (July 4) said that the country’s military was “completing the mission,” indicating the potential end to the ‘anti-terror campaign,’ which has displaced thousands in the Israeli-controlled West Bank’s Jenin. What did the Israeli PM say? Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are “completing the mission” in Jenin, said Netanyahu, two days after the country launched its largest military action in West Bank in the past 20 years. He added, “At this moment we are completing the mission, and I can say our widescale action in Jenin is not a one-time thing.” Speaking about Israel’s largest raid in decades during a visit to a military post near the West Bank city, Netanyahu said, “We will continue as necessary to root out terrorism. We will not allow Jenin to go back to being a hotbed of terror.” ALSO READ | Explained: Why has Israel launched massive military operation in West Bank? This comes after the Israeli armed forces launched the attack on Monday, arguing that the Jenin camp had become a hotbed of terrorism, which has claimed the lives of several Israeli citizens over the past 18 months. The operation has since drawn international criticism from various countries but also partial support from others, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany who have said that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism but also urged restraint and protection of civilians. Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Jenin “in the past two years had become a factory for terror. In the past two days, this ended.” He went on to claim that the IDF has “cut off the weapons manufacturing process, captured thousands of bombs, destroyed dozens of production sites, workshops and explosives labs.” Death toll in Jenin rises to 12, thousands displaced The total death toll amid the two-day counterterrorism operation reached 12. ALSO WATCH | 11 Palestinians were killed in Israel's biggest military operation in 20 years Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Crescent said it had evacuated 500 families from the Jenin camp or 3,000 people. The densely populated refugee camp, where some 14,000 people, live has become a focal point in the rise of violence in the region. Violence in West Bank, Israel ‘must stop’: UN human rights chief In a statement, the United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk said, “The recent operation in the occupied West Bank and car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv worryingly underscore an all too familiar pattern of events: that violence only begets more violence.” Earlier, a car-ramming and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv on Tuesday injured eight and left some in serious condition, as per Israeli officials. The Islamist Hamas group later claimed responsibility for the attack and identified 23-year-old Abdel-Wahab Khalyleh as the perpetrator and called the attack “an act of self-defence in the face of the ongoing Zionist massacre in Jenin.” ALSO WATCH | Nine injured in Tel Aviv ramming and stabbing attack “The killing, maiming and the destruction of property must stop,” said Turk. Furthermore, he also raised alarm about the Jenin operation, including the use of repeated airstrikes, along with the destruction of property, in the context of international human rights norms and standards. The UN human rights chief also said that some of the methods and weapons used “are more generally associated with the conduct of hostilities in armed conflict, rather than law enforcement.” In reference to the airstrikes particularly, he said that “the deaths resulting from such airstrikes may also amount to wilful killings.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) claims to have uncovered a “ghost” cell of 56 operatives supposedly spying on non-Turkey nationals for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, reported the daily newspaper Daily Sabah, on Monday (July 3). The media report citing MIT has also said that seven people have confessed to working for Mossad.

<h2>MIT finds ‘ghost’ cell of Mossad</h2>

The operation was a collaborative effort between MIT and the Anti-Terrorism Branch of the Istanbul Police Department and the latter arrested seven people, “who all confessed to working for Mossad in their testimonies,” reported the Sabah, citing information it gathered.&nbsp;

According to the Turkish intelligence agency, the seven suspects are among the 56 “operatives” linked to a total of nine networks which are reportedly overseen by Mossad agents based in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

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The report also said that the communication between Mossad agents in Turkey and abroad was done with single-use devices also known as burner mobile phones owned by “fake persons” across the world.&nbsp;

It added that MIT also found that Mossad had “developed overcomplicated methods” and conducted various operations in Istanbul while evading Turkish intelligence. 
 
Furthermore, the report citing MIT said that the Istanbul unit of the Israeli intelligence network was provided training and technical support remotely by the 24-year-old Indian owner of Tel Aviv-based spy software firm Cyberintelligence International Private Ltd.&nbsp;

<h2>Who was Israel supposedly spying on?</h2>

MIT also found Israel used Arab spies to reportedly gather “biographical” intelligence from its targets in Lebanon and Syria. According to the media report, the Israeli intelligence agency sent spies on “secret three-stop touristic trips” in Serbia, then Dubai and finally to Bangkok. In Thailand’s capital city, the spies would be trained at a “Mossad center” to “learn espionage.”&nbsp;

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The supposed targets are said to be foreign nationals and the information was to be collected “through an online routing method, tracking vehicle movements via GPS, hacking into password-protected networks based on Wi-Fi devices and finding private locations,” reported the Sabah.&nbsp;

MIT also found that Mossad sent its Arab-origin spies in Istanbul to Lebanon and Syria to gather intelligence and mark locations which reportedly would be “struck by armed drones”.&nbsp;

According to the media report, among the targets was Hezbollah, a Shia terror outfit majorly operating in Lebanon, which is currently doing so out of a building in Beirut where the group’s senior military and other political figures live.&nbsp;

<h2>Previous claims by MIT</h2>

The report, on Monday, comes months after MIT claimed to have caught 11 people in Turkey spying for Mossad which also included two Turkish nationals.&nbsp;

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The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) claims to have uncovered a “ghost” cell of 56 operatives supposedly spying on non-Turkey nationals for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, reported the daily newspaper Daily Sabah, on Monday (July 3). The media report citing MIT has also said that seven people have confessed to working for Mossad. MIT finds ‘ghost’ cell of Mossad The operation was a collaborative effort between MIT and the Anti-Terrorism Branch of the Istanbul Police Department and the latter arrested seven people, “who all confessed to working for Mossad in their testimonies,” reported the Sabah, citing information it gathered. According to the Turkish intelligence agency, the seven suspects are among the 56 “operatives” linked to a total of nine networks which are reportedly overseen by Mossad agents based in Tel Aviv. ALSO READ | Turkey’s intelligence claims to have exposed Mossad ring working against Iran The report also said that the communication between Mossad agents in Turkey and abroad was done with single-use devices also known as burner mobile phones owned by “fake persons” across the world. It added that MIT also found that Mossad had “developed overcomplicated methods” and conducted various operations in Istanbul while evading Turkish intelligence. Furthermore, the report citing MIT said that the Istanbul unit of the Israeli intelligence network was provided training and technical support remotely by the 24-year-old Indian owner of Tel Aviv-based spy software firm Cyberintelligence International Private Ltd. Who was Israel supposedly spying on? MIT also found Israel used Arab spies to reportedly gather “biographical” intelligence from its targets in Lebanon and Syria. According to the media report, the Israeli intelligence agency sent spies on “secret three-stop touristic trips” in Serbia, then Dubai and finally to Bangkok. In Thailand’s capital city, the spies would be trained at a “Mossad center” to “learn espionage.” ALSO WATCH | Israel's spy agency Mossad uncovers Pak ISI's involvement in killing rich Jews: Report The supposed targets are said to be foreign nationals and the information was to be collected “through an online routing method, tracking vehicle movements via GPS, hacking into password-protected networks based on Wi-Fi devices and finding private locations,” reported the Sabah. MIT also found that Mossad sent its Arab-origin spies in Istanbul to Lebanon and Syria to gather intelligence and mark locations which reportedly would be “struck by armed drones”. According to the media report, among the targets was Hezbollah, a Shia terror outfit majorly operating in Lebanon, which is currently doing so out of a building in Beirut where the group’s senior military and other political figures live. Previous claims by MIT The report, on Monday, comes months after MIT claimed to have caught 11 people in Turkey spying for Mossad which also included two Turkish nationals. ALSO READ | Israel's spy agency Mossad nabs man in Iran for planning attack in Cyprus Additionally, back in December, MIT arrested seven individuals for spying on Palestinians. Turkish intelligence also revealed that these suspects were assisting Mossad in conducting online defamation campaigns and making threats against Palestinians. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israel&nbsp;has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35&nbsp;stealth&nbsp;fighter&nbsp;jets&nbsp;in a&nbsp;deal&nbsp;worth $3 billion, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday (July 2).

The additional&nbsp;25&nbsp;aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in&nbsp;Israel's air force to 75, the ministry said, adding that the&nbsp;deal&nbsp;will be financed through the defence aid package&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;receives from the United States.

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Israel&nbsp;was the first country outside the United States to acquire the F-35. In May 2018 its air force chief said&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;was the first to use the plane in combat.

The F-35&nbsp;is also known as the Joint Strike Fighter and in&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;by its Hebrew name “Adir” (Mighty).

Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt &amp; Whitney have agreed to involve&nbsp;Israeli defence companies in the production of aircraft components, the&nbsp;Israeli ministry added.

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Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday (July 2). The additional 25 aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in Israel's air force to 75, the ministry said, adding that the deal will be financed through the defence aid package Israel receives from the United States.

Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday (July 2). The additional 25 aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in Israel's air force to 75, the ministry said, adding that the deal will be financed through the defence aid package Israel receives from the United States. Also read | Palestinian trying to smuggle sperm out of prison caught by Israeli guards Israel was the first country outside the United States to acquire the F-35. In May 2018 its air force chief said Israel was the first to use the plane in combat. The F-35 is also known as the Joint Strike Fighter and in Israel by its Hebrew name “Adir” (Mighty). Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney have agreed to involve Israeli defence companies in the production of aircraft components, the Israeli ministry added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces.

The statement came after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday appreciated "the thwarting of the Iranian terrorist attack in Cyprus against Israeli targets," without providing much details.

Cypriot authorities declined to comment on the matter, however, local media, mentioning unidentified sources, reported a foiled plan to attack Israeli or Jewish targets by suspects that were operating from a breakaway statelet, recognised only by Turkey, in the north of the divided Mediterranean island.

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The Mossad said an Iranian man named Yusef Shahabazi Abbasalilu was "apprehended" in "a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil".

<h2>Iranian man confesses to 'receiving weapons'</h2>

According to the Israeli agency, during cross-questioning Abbasalilu confessed to having "received detailed instructions and weapons from senior Revolutionary Guards personnel in Iran" regarding an Israeli businessman he was to assassinate in Cyprus.

As per AFP reports, a video that was circulated by the Mossad, which the news agency could not verify, showed a man, called Abbasalilu, detailing his arrival in Cyprus and making preparations to kill an Israeli with the help of 'Pakistanis'&nbsp;there.

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The man then recalls being ordered by his Iranian handlers to return to Iran since the Cypriot police were on his tail.

"In the wake of the information that he gave to investigators, the cell was dismantled in an operation by the Cypriot security services," the Mossad said, noting "a series of arrests in Cyprus last week".

The Israeli agency said it had exposed part of "a continuing effort to carry out terrorist attacks and harm Israelis and Jews around the world".

Earlier this month, Netanyahu said that the vast majority of Israel's "security problems stem from Iran and its proxies".

Israel also condemned its arch-foe for seeking to obtain nuclear arms. Iran denies the claim.

While speaking at a military ceremony on Thursday, Netanyahu said that Israel would not be bound by any international agreement of Tehran's nuclear programme, adding: "We will retain our right and duty to defend ourselves, by ourselves, from any threat."

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Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces.

Israel's Mossad spy agency released a statement on Thursday saying that it "apprehended" an Iranian plotting to kill an Israeli in Cyprus, with his interrogation "on Iranian soil" leading to arrests by Cypriot security forces. The statement came after the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday appreciated "the thwarting of the Iranian terrorist attack in Cyprus against Israeli targets," without providing much details. Cypriot authorities declined to comment on the matter, however, local media, mentioning unidentified sources, reported a foiled plan to attack Israeli or Jewish targets by suspects that were operating from a breakaway statelet, recognised only by Turkey, in the north of the divided Mediterranean island. Breaking: In a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil, the Mossad apprehended the head of a terror cell which planned on attacking Israelis in Cyprus, thwarting the attack. Senior Mossad official: "We will reach whoever foments terrorism against Jews and Israelis around the… pic.twitter.com/UKZDVQNe11 — Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) June 29, 2023 × The Mossad said an Iranian man named Yusef Shahabazi Abbasalilu was "apprehended" in "a counter-terrorist operation on Iranian soil". Iranian man confesses to 'receiving weapons' According to the Israeli agency, during cross-questioning Abbasalilu confessed to having "received detailed instructions and weapons from senior Revolutionary Guards personnel in Iran" regarding an Israeli businessman he was to assassinate in Cyprus. As per AFP reports, a video that was circulated by the Mossad, which the news agency could not verify, showed a man, called Abbasalilu, detailing his arrival in Cyprus and making preparations to kill an Israeli with the help of 'Pakistanis' there. Also read: Turkey’s intelligence claims to have exposed Mossad ring working against Iran The man then recalls being ordered by his Iranian handlers to return to Iran since the Cypriot police were on his tail. "In the wake of the information that he gave to investigators, the cell was dismantled in an operation by the Cypriot security services," the Mossad said, noting "a series of arrests in Cyprus last week". The Israeli agency said it had exposed part of "a continuing effort to carry out terrorist attacks and harm Israelis and Jews around the world". Earlier this month, Netanyahu said that the vast majority of Israel's "security problems stem from Iran and its proxies". Israel also condemned its arch-foe for seeking to obtain nuclear arms. Iran denies the claim. While speaking at a military ceremony on Thursday, Netanyahu said that Israel would not be bound by any international agreement of Tehran's nuclear programme, adding: "We will retain our right and duty to defend ourselves, by ourselves, from any threat." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel. Sharren Haskel the lawmaker, expressed displeasure at Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Uriel Buso. Haskel went to the podium wearing a sling that held her daughter.

According to the report, Haskel, a member of the Knesset and member of the opposition National Unity Party, wanted to present a bill to the plenum. As she approached the podium, Buso told her that as per regulations, only Members of Knesset could stand at the podium. Haskel went on to explain that she had tried to place her daughter in a stroller but the infant cried and hence, she was forced to keep it in the sling.

Buso consulted office of the Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana along with the parliament's legal advisors. They confirmed to him that only Members of the Knesset were allowed to stand at the podium.

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The Times of Israel reported that Buso 'apologetically' explained to Haskel that he was bound to follow the rules.

"You cannot prevent a member of the Knesset from presenting a law,” Haskel pushed back, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

“Ultimately, children are part of us. It can’t be helped, there are also mothers who at the end of the day are both workers and mothers and they should be allowed,” she said.&nbsp;

However, Buso insisted. Haskel then offered to stand a bit away from the podium and make her speech. But the legal experts of the parliament disallowed even this.

After the incident, an annoyed Haskel released a statement and expressed her displeasure at Speaker Ohana. She said that it is “sad that the Knesset Speaker, who has two children at home, chooses to prevent a woman with children from going up to the plenary podium”.

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Haskel said that there was no rule that said that a Member of the Knesset could not speak carrying her baby and that allowing the member to speak in such a situation was a discretion of the speaker “who made a sad decision today that, truth be told, was humiliating and terrible for me as a mother.”

“I insist on walking with pride and without shame, not to hide or be ashamed of my motherhood, but to prove to women everywhere that it is possible and necessary to normalize mothers everywhere, even in the Israeli Knesset,” she said.

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Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel.

Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was witness to a scene where a female lawmaker was not allowed to address the house because she was carrying her infant daughter with her in a sling, reported The Times of Israel. Sharren Haskel the lawmaker, expressed displeasure at Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Uriel Buso. Haskel went to the podium wearing a sling that held her daughter. According to the report, Haskel, a member of the Knesset and member of the opposition National Unity Party, wanted to present a bill to the plenum. As she approached the podium, Buso told her that as per regulations, only Members of Knesset could stand at the podium. Haskel went on to explain that she had tried to place her daughter in a stroller but the infant cried and hence, she was forced to keep it in the sling. Buso consulted office of the Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana along with the parliament's legal advisors. They confirmed to him that only Members of the Knesset were allowed to stand at the podium. Watch | Israel: Legislation on judicial reforms to continue × The Times of Israel reported that Buso 'apologetically' explained to Haskel that he was bound to follow the rules. "You cannot prevent a member of the Knesset from presenting a law,” Haskel pushed back, as quoted by The Times of Israel. “Ultimately, children are part of us. It can’t be helped, there are also mothers who at the end of the day are both workers and mothers and they should be allowed,” she said. However, Buso insisted. Haskel then offered to stand a bit away from the podium and make her speech. But the legal experts of the parliament disallowed even this. After the incident, an annoyed Haskel released a statement and expressed her displeasure at Speaker Ohana. She said that it is “sad that the Knesset Speaker, who has two children at home, chooses to prevent a woman with children from going up to the plenary podium”. Also Read | Israel sets annual record with approval of 5,700 new settlement homes in West Bank amid global criticism Haskel said that there was no rule that said that a Member of the Knesset could not speak carrying her baby and that allowing the member to speak in such a situation was a discretion of the speaker “who made a sad decision today that, truth be told, was humiliating and terrible for me as a mother.” “I insist on walking with pride and without shame, not to hide or be ashamed of my motherhood, but to prove to women everywhere that it is possible and necessary to normalize mothers everywhere, even in the Israeli Knesset,” she said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Thousands of demonstrators in Israel took to the streets on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul that would provide the politicians with the power to select judges.

It would also limit the power of the Supreme Court to strike down legislation.

Though the controversial programme has not yet been approved as quickly as Netanyahu hoped, his government plans on pushing it through the changes.

Carrying banners reading 'Israel is burning' and calling Netanyahu the 'enemy of democracy', the protesters flooded and blocked the Tel Aviv highway disrupting traffic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers. Talks were stalled last week after the opposition parties demanded the formation of the key panel for selecting judges.

<h2>Israeli society understands there need to be changes in judicial system, says Netanyahu</h2>

Israeli PM, addressing his cabinet, said: “We gave a month and then another month and then another month - three months. Their (opposition) representatives did not agree to the most basic understandings. The intention was just to waste time.”&nbsp;

"Most of Israeli society understands that there need to be changes in the judicial system," he added. "That's why we will meet this week and commence with active steps ... in a measured way commensurate with the mandate we were given."

This comes as the proposed judicial overhaul, after months of protests and international criticism, was put on hold back in March when Netanyahu agreed to hold talks with the opposition.&nbsp;

However, the talks were stopped last week after the opposition leaders said negotiations would not move forward until the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers, is completed.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli parliament vote</h2>

Last week, the opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the nine-member Judicial Appointments Committee to select the judges.&nbsp;

In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats, several coalition members from his government voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee-- Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party-- whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote.&nbsp;

The committee typically comprises lawmakers from the coalition partners as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. However, this vote is being seen as a major blow to the Netanyahu government and exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has also raised questions about his control over his political allies.

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Thousands of demonstrators in Israel took to the streets on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul that would provide the politicians with the power to select judges.

Thousands of demonstrators in Israel took to the streets on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul that would provide the politicians with the power to select judges. It would also limit the power of the Supreme Court to strike down legislation. Though the controversial programme has not yet been approved as quickly as Netanyahu hoped, his government plans on pushing it through the changes. Carrying banners reading 'Israel is burning' and calling Netanyahu the 'enemy of democracy', the protesters flooded and blocked the Tel Aviv highway disrupting traffic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers. Talks were stalled last week after the opposition parties demanded the formation of the key panel for selecting judges. Israeli society understands there need to be changes in judicial system, says Netanyahu Israeli PM, addressing his cabinet, said: “We gave a month and then another month and then another month - three months. Their (opposition) representatives did not agree to the most basic understandings. The intention was just to waste time.” "Most of Israeli society understands that there need to be changes in the judicial system," he added. "That's why we will meet this week and commence with active steps ... in a measured way commensurate with the mandate we were given." This comes as the proposed judicial overhaul, after months of protests and international criticism, was put on hold back in March when Netanyahu agreed to hold talks with the opposition. However, the talks were stopped last week after the opposition leaders said negotiations would not move forward until the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers, is completed. Israeli parliament vote Last week, the opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the nine-member Judicial Appointments Committee to select the judges. In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats, several coalition members from his government voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee-- Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party-- whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from the coalition partners as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. However, this vote is being seen as a major blow to the Netanyahu government and exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has also raised questions about his control over his political allies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The United Nations has put the Russian army and its armed groups on its “list of shame” for killing and maiming hundreds of children during its ongoing war in Ukraine, reported news agency AFP, on Thursday (June 22). The report seen by Reuters, says Russia killed at least 136 children in Ukraine last year and has since added Moscow’s forces to a global list of offenders.

<h2 dir="ltr">What was the report about?</h2>

The UN report, as per Reuters, said that at least 24,300 violations had been committed against children in 2022.&nbsp;

The annual report is about the treatment of children in conflict zones which is submitted to the 15-member UNSC and accounts attacks such as killing, maiming, sexual abuse, abduction or recruitment of children, denial of aid access and targeting of schools and hospitals.

The report was compiled by Virginia Gamba, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres’ special representative for children and armed conflict.&nbsp;

Notably, the so-called “list of shame” is intended to shame the parties involved in the conflict and hopes to push them to implement measures for protecting children during a war.&nbsp;

The report, in question, will be made public next week. It also reportedly noted most violations were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Haiti and Yemen.&nbsp;

Guterres in the report said that “non-state armed groups” were responsible for 50 per cent of the “grave violations,” adding that “government forces were the main perpetrator of the killing and maiming of children, attacks on schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access,” as quoted by Reuters.

<h2>What did it find about Russia and Ukraine?</h2>

According to the UN report, Russian armed forces and affiliated groups in addition to killing over 100 children, also maimed 518 children and carried out 480 attacks on schools and hospitals, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

The Russian forces have also been accused of using 91 children as human shields. Last year, as per the document, a total of 477 were killed in Ukraine and 909 were maimed, as per AFP.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the report also shows that Ukrainian armed forces killed 80 children, maimed 175 children and carried out 212 attacks on schools and hospitals, as per Reuters, but has not made it to the so-called “list of shame”.&nbsp;

Notably, Gamba visited Kyiv and Moscow where she met with Russia’s envoy for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova who is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes charges along with Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

This comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against them, earlier this year, for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children and unlawful transfer of people from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning of the conflict over a year ago.

<h2>‘Particularly shocked…’: UN chief fumes over findings</h2>

In the document, as per reports, the UN chief said he is “appalled” by the high number of grave violations committed in Ukraine, last year. Guterres also said that he is “particularly disturbed” by such a number of offences committed against children by Ukrainian armed forces.&nbsp;

“I am particularly shocked by the high number of attacks on schools and hospitals and protected personnel, and by the high number of children killed and maimed attributed to the Russian forces and affiliated armed groups,” said Guterres about Russia, in the report, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;

It is also worth noting that despite years of criticism and push by human rights organisations, Israel has not made it to the so-called list for killing dozens of Palestinian children. According to the UN report, Israeli forces killed 42 children last year, and 78 in 2021.&nbsp;

Addressing this the UN chief noted, a “meaningful decrease in the number of children killed by Israeli forces, including by air strikes.” “Nevertheless, I remain deeply concerned by the number of children killed and maimed by Israeli forces during hostilities,” Guterres said, as quoted by AFP. &nbsp;

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The United Nations has put the Russian army and its armed groups on its “list of shame” for killing and maiming hundreds of children during its ongoing war in Ukraine, reported news agency AFP, on Thursday (June 22).

The United Nations has put the Russian army and its armed groups on its “list of shame” for killing and maiming hundreds of children during its ongoing war in Ukraine, reported news agency AFP, on Thursday (June 22). The report seen by Reuters, says Russia killed at least 136 children in Ukraine last year and has since added Moscow’s forces to a global list of offenders. What was the report about? The UN report, as per Reuters, said that at least 24,300 violations had been committed against children in 2022. The annual report is about the treatment of children in conflict zones which is submitted to the 15-member UNSC and accounts attacks such as killing, maiming, sexual abuse, abduction or recruitment of children, denial of aid access and targeting of schools and hospitals. The report was compiled by Virginia Gamba, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres’ special representative for children and armed conflict. Notably, the so-called “list of shame” is intended to shame the parties involved in the conflict and hopes to push them to implement measures for protecting children during a war. The report, in question, will be made public next week. It also reportedly noted most violations were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Haiti and Yemen. Guterres in the report said that “non-state armed groups” were responsible for 50 per cent of the “grave violations,” adding that “government forces were the main perpetrator of the killing and maiming of children, attacks on schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access,” as quoted by Reuters. What did it find about Russia and Ukraine? According to the UN report, Russian armed forces and affiliated groups in addition to killing over 100 children, also maimed 518 children and carried out 480 attacks on schools and hospitals, reported Reuters. The Russian forces have also been accused of using 91 children as human shields. Last year, as per the document, a total of 477 were killed in Ukraine and 909 were maimed, as per AFP. On the other hand, the report also shows that Ukrainian armed forces killed 80 children, maimed 175 children and carried out 212 attacks on schools and hospitals, as per Reuters, but has not made it to the so-called “list of shame”. Notably, Gamba visited Kyiv and Moscow where she met with Russia’s envoy for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova who is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes charges along with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against them, earlier this year, for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children and unlawful transfer of people from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning of the conflict over a year ago. ‘Particularly shocked…’: UN chief fumes over findings In the document, as per reports, the UN chief said he is “appalled” by the high number of grave violations committed in Ukraine, last year. Guterres also said that he is “particularly disturbed” by such a number of offences committed against children by Ukrainian armed forces. “I am particularly shocked by the high number of attacks on schools and hospitals and protected personnel, and by the high number of children killed and maimed attributed to the Russian forces and affiliated armed groups,” said Guterres about Russia, in the report, as quoted by AFP. It is also worth noting that despite years of criticism and push by human rights organisations, Israel has not made it to the so-called list for killing dozens of Palestinian children. According to the UN report, Israeli forces killed 42 children last year, and 78 in 2021. Addressing this the UN chief noted, a “meaningful decrease in the number of children killed by Israeli forces, including by air strikes.” “Nevertheless, I remain deeply concerned by the number of children killed and maimed by Israeli forces during hostilities,” Guterres said, as quoted by AFP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hundreds of Israeli settlers rampaged through the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank and set fire to cars and buildings, on Wednesday (June 21), reported the local media. Meanwhile, the Palestinian health ministry said a Palestinian man was killed and several others were injured after the Israeli settlers attacked.&nbsp;

The reported rampage comes a day after Palestinian gunmen killed four Israelis near a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, the responsibility for which was later claimed by the militant Hamas group which it said was in response to the raid by Israeli forces in Jenin on June 19.&nbsp;

What happened in West Bank on Wednesday?

In an apparent retaliation for the deadly Hamas shooting of four Israelis, Jewish settlers rampaged through Turmus Ayya near the West Bank’s Ramallah. The town is said to be a popular home to wealthy Palestinians, where images and videos show cars set on fire with black smoke swirling above and Palestinian youths throwing stones, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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A resident of TurmusAyya told AFP around “200 settlers” attacked the Palestinian town while the news agency also reported, scorched homes, buildings and wounded people being evacuated by ambulance. A resident Awad Abu Samra told AFP, that the “settlers shot at us and when the police and the Israeli army arrived they shot at us with rubber bullets and fired tear gas.”

The Palestinian health ministry in a statement said, “A martyr arrived at the Palestine Medical Complex from Turmus Ayya after being shot in the chest.” However, the man shot was not identified by the officials. Meanwhile, Palestinian media suggests it was 27-year-old Omar Qattin.&nbsp;

The health ministry also said that 12 others were wounded when the Palestinians clashed with Israeli settlers and troops. Among those injured, at least four were wounded by gunfire, including one listed in serious condition. In a statement, the Israeli military said they condemn the “serious incidents” of settler violence in Turmus Ayya.

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It added, “Israeli citizens set fire to Palestinian property a short time ago in Turmus Ayya. Security forces entered the town to put out the fires, prevent friction and collect evidence.” However, they did not address the reports of Palestinians shot by Israeli army personnel.&nbsp;

According to the mayor of Turmus Ayya, as per media reports, some 60 cars and 30 homes were damaged and claimed that some 400 settlers carried out the attack on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Four Israelis shot dead in West Bank

The violence in Turmus Ayya erupted hours after hundreds of mourners gathered and laid to rest an Israeli teenager, 17-year-old, Nahman Mordof who was shot dead a day earlier by Palestinian gunmen near a Jewish settlement Shilo.&nbsp;

The teenager was one of four killed on Tuesday after Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a roadside restaurant and a gas station by Eli settlement before being shot dead. The responsibility for the attack was later claimed by the Islamist Hamas group which said that the two gunmen were members of its armed wing.&nbsp;

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A spokesman for the militant group Hamas, Hazem Qassem called the attack on Tuesday against Israelis as a “response to the crimes of the (Israeli) occupation” in Jenin and elsewhere, as per AFP. The attack came a day after at least six&nbsp;Palestinians were killed and over 90 were injured after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, on Monday.&nbsp;

Among those killed on Monday was a 15-year-old boy Sadil Naghnaghiya. Meanwhile, seven Israeli personnel were wounded after their vehicle was attacked by a roadside bomb during the raid.&nbsp;

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Hundreds of Israeli settlers rampaged through the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank and set fire to cars and buildings, on Wednesday (June 21), reported the local media.

Hundreds of Israeli settlers rampaged through the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank and set fire to cars and buildings, on Wednesday (June 21), reported the local media. Meanwhile, the Palestinian health ministry said a Palestinian man was killed and several others were injured after the Israeli settlers attacked. The reported rampage comes a day after Palestinian gunmen killed four Israelis near a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, the responsibility for which was later claimed by the militant Hamas group which it said was in response to the raid by Israeli forces in Jenin on June 19. What happened in West Bank on Wednesday? In an apparent retaliation for the deadly Hamas shooting of four Israelis, Jewish settlers rampaged through Turmus Ayya near the West Bank’s Ramallah. The town is said to be a popular home to wealthy Palestinians, where images and videos show cars set on fire with black smoke swirling above and Palestinian youths throwing stones, reported Reuters. ALSO WATCH | Four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen near West Bank settlement A resident of TurmusAyya told AFP around “200 settlers” attacked the Palestinian town while the news agency also reported, scorched homes, buildings and wounded people being evacuated by ambulance. A resident Awad Abu Samra told AFP, that the “settlers shot at us and when the police and the Israeli army arrived they shot at us with rubber bullets and fired tear gas.” The Palestinian health ministry in a statement said, “A martyr arrived at the Palestine Medical Complex from Turmus Ayya after being shot in the chest.” However, the man shot was not identified by the officials. Meanwhile, Palestinian media suggests it was 27-year-old Omar Qattin. The health ministry also said that 12 others were wounded when the Palestinians clashed with Israeli settlers and troops. Among those injured, at least four were wounded by gunfire, including one listed in serious condition. In a statement, the Israeli military said they condemn the “serious incidents” of settler violence in Turmus Ayya. ALSO READ | At least five Palestinians killed, 91 injured after Israeli military raid in West Bank It added, “Israeli citizens set fire to Palestinian property a short time ago in Turmus Ayya. Security forces entered the town to put out the fires, prevent friction and collect evidence.” However, they did not address the reports of Palestinians shot by Israeli army personnel. According to the mayor of Turmus Ayya, as per media reports, some 60 cars and 30 homes were damaged and claimed that some 400 settlers carried out the attack on Wednesday. Four Israelis shot dead in West Bank The violence in Turmus Ayya erupted hours after hundreds of mourners gathered and laid to rest an Israeli teenager, 17-year-old, Nahman Mordof who was shot dead a day earlier by Palestinian gunmen near a Jewish settlement Shilo. The teenager was one of four killed on Tuesday after Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a roadside restaurant and a gas station by Eli settlement before being shot dead. The responsibility for the attack was later claimed by the Islamist Hamas group which said that the two gunmen were members of its armed wing. ALSO READ | Nine killed, 20 injured amid Israeli troops' West Bank raid, say Palestinians A spokesman for the militant group Hamas, Hazem Qassem called the attack on Tuesday against Israelis as a “response to the crimes of the (Israeli) occupation” in Jenin and elsewhere, as per AFP. The attack came a day after at least six Palestinians were killed and over 90 were injured after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, on Monday. Among those killed on Monday was a 15-year-old boy Sadil Naghnaghiya. Meanwhile, seven Israeli personnel were wounded after their vehicle was attacked by a roadside bomb during the raid. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Palestinian killed after Israeli settlers attack town following deadly shooting in West Bank

The Israeli Army on Wednesday conducted a rare drone strike in the occupied West Bank region, killing three members of a 'terrorist cell' in the process.&nbsp;

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) acted on intel received and identified the cell&nbsp;“inside a suspicious vehicle", after it&nbsp;"carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah” near Jenin in the northern West Bank

"IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell inside a suspicious vehicle after the cell carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah.&nbsp;Following the identification of the terrorist cell, an IDF UAV fired toward the cell and thwarted them," read a statement from the Israeli military.

Jenin Deputy Governor Kamal&nbsp;Abu al-Roub confirmed the killing, saying there were "three dismembered bodies" inside the car which had been hit by drone missiles.&nbsp;

<h2>First air strike since 2006</h2>

Despite the hostilities between the two sides, West Bank has remained largely unaffected by aerial strikes. This is the first strike by the Israeli side since August 2006, according to Palestinian agencies.&nbsp;

Notably, in February,&nbsp;Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100.&nbsp;

Prior to the ground operation, both sides had fired projectiles that caused significant damage.&nbsp;At the time, many dubbed it as one of the deadliest escalations in the occupied West Bank since 2005.

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The drone strike comes days after the Benjamin Netanyahu coalition government&nbsp;tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;The plans were included on the&nbsp;agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week.

"We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said&nbsp;Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the situation in the Palestinian territory was the 'most combustible in a year', adding that tensions remained 'sky high'.&nbsp;

"Our immediate priority must be to prevent further escalation, reduce tensions and restore calm," said Guterres.

Ever since&nbsp;Netanyahu returned to power with his coalition of far-right allies, violence has intensified in the region.&nbsp;

Israel has been occupying Palestinian territory, including West Bank&nbsp;since the Six-Day War of 1967. The escalation in recent times, however, has made the situation tense in the region.&nbsp;

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The Israeli Army on Wednesday conducted a rare drone strike in the occupied West Bank region, killing three members of a 'terrorist cell' in the process. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) acted on intel received and identified the cell “inside a suspicious vehicle", after it "carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah” near Jenin in the northern West Bank "IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell inside a suspicious vehicle after the cell carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah.

The Israeli Army on Wednesday conducted a rare drone strike in the occupied West Bank region, killing three members of a 'terrorist cell' in the process. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) acted on intel received and identified the cell “inside a suspicious vehicle", after it "carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah” near Jenin in the northern West Bank "IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell inside a suspicious vehicle after the cell carried out a shooting adjacent to the town of Jalamah. Following the identification of the terrorist cell, an IDF UAV fired toward the cell and thwarted them," read a statement from the Israeli military. Jenin Deputy Governor Kamal Abu al-Roub confirmed the killing, saying there were "three dismembered bodies" inside the car which had been hit by drone missiles. First air strike since 2006 Despite the hostilities between the two sides, West Bank has remained largely unaffected by aerial strikes. This is the first strike by the Israeli side since August 2006, according to Palestinian agencies. Notably, in February, Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100. Prior to the ground operation, both sides had fired projectiles that caused significant damage. At the time, many dubbed it as one of the deadliest escalations in the occupied West Bank since 2005. WATCH | Israel's opposition leader and former prime minister testifies at Netanyahu's corruption trial × The drone strike comes days after the Benjamin Netanyahu coalition government tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week. "We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration. Also read | Israel to approve over 1,300 housing units in West Bank, much to the chagrin of Palestinians UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the situation in the Palestinian territory was the 'most combustible in a year', adding that tensions remained 'sky high'. "Our immediate priority must be to prevent further escalation, reduce tensions and restore calm," said Guterres. Ever since Netanyahu returned to power with his coalition of far-right allies, violence has intensified in the region. Israel has been occupying Palestinian territory, including West Bank since the Six-Day War of 1967. The escalation in recent times, however, has made the situation tense in the region. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israel kills three terrorists in rare drone strike in West Bank

The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the&nbsp;agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week.&nbsp;

Although only 1,332 units are up for final approval, with the remaining going through the preliminary clearance process, the decision by the Israeli government is set to irk many.&nbsp;

"We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said&nbsp;Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>Palestine condemns Israel's decision&nbsp;</h2>

The decision did not go down well with the Palestinian Authority which self-rules limited parts of the West Bank. The authority said it would boycott the Joint Economic Committee meeting with Israel scheduled on Monday.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group that has been using Gaza as a launchpad for attacks, condemned the move, adding it&nbsp;"will not give (Israel) legitimacy over our land. Our people will resist it by all means".

Notably, for a long time, Palestinians have been demanding the establishment of an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with&nbsp;East Jerusalem as the capital.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu administration in overdrive&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

The US, a strong Israel&nbsp;ally had earlier requested the Netanyahu administration to halt settlement expansion as it sees as the step as an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, since coming to power again in January, Netanyahu has exacerbated the speed of approving housing units. As many as 7,00 new units have been approved by the coalition since the turn of the year. It has also amended a law that clears the path for the settlers to return to four settlements that had previously been evacuated.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;UN&nbsp;Security Council earlier this year strongly opposed Israel's expansion of settlements. At the time, PM Netanyahu's office released a stinging statement, saying the criticism&nbsp;“negates the rights of Jews to live in their historical homeland".&nbsp;

It added that the UN statement "ignores Palestinian terror attacks in Jerusalem in which 10 Israeli citizens were murdered this month, turns a blind eye to the fact that the Palestinian Authority subsidizes terror and pays the families of terrorists, and diminishes the antisemitism that led to the murder of millions of Jews.”

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The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week.

The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week. Although only 1,332 units are up for final approval, with the remaining going through the preliminary clearance process, the decision by the Israeli government is set to irk many. "We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration. Also read | Netanyahu discloses why US intel leaks said Mossad encouraged Israel protests Palestine condemns Israel's decision The decision did not go down well with the Palestinian Authority which self-rules limited parts of the West Bank. The authority said it would boycott the Joint Economic Committee meeting with Israel scheduled on Monday. Meanwhile, Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group that has been using Gaza as a launchpad for attacks, condemned the move, adding it "will not give (Israel) legitimacy over our land. Our people will resist it by all means". Notably, for a long time, Palestinians have been demanding the establishment of an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as the capital. Netanyahu administration in overdrive The US, a strong Israel ally had earlier requested the Netanyahu administration to halt settlement expansion as it sees as the step as an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. However, since coming to power again in January, Netanyahu has exacerbated the speed of approving housing units. As many as 7,00 new units have been approved by the coalition since the turn of the year. It has also amended a law that clears the path for the settlers to return to four settlements that had previously been evacuated. WATCH | Israel's opposition leader and former prime minister testifies at Netanyahu's corruption trial × The UN Security Council earlier this year strongly opposed Israel's expansion of settlements. At the time, PM Netanyahu's office released a stinging statement, saying the criticism “negates the rights of Jews to live in their historical homeland". It added that the UN statement "ignores Palestinian terror attacks in Jerusalem in which 10 Israeli citizens were murdered this month, turns a blind eye to the fact that the Palestinian Authority subsidizes terror and pays the families of terrorists, and diminishes the antisemitism that led to the murder of millions of Jews.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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At least five&nbsp;Palestinians have been killed and 91&nbsp;others&nbsp;wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19). This comes as the Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid involving an Apache helicopter for the first time in the West Bank in some two decades.&nbsp;

<h2>What has Israel said about the raid in the West Bank?</h2>

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police said that their personnel entered the northern West Bank city in the early morning hours to detain two Palestinians. “During the activity, a massive exchange of fire took place between the forces and armed gunmen in the area,” said the Israeli forces, in a joint statement.&nbsp;

It added, “Large numbers of explosive devices were hurled at the forces. The forces responded with live fire.” The IDF also said that several suspects were hit during the raid and “as the security forces exited the city, a military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, damaging the vehicle".

At least seven Israeli troops and border police personnel were injured in the roadside blast and gunfire said the IDF and police. In a separate joint statement, Israeli forces said two IDF soldiers were moderately injured and five Border Police officers were moderate to lightly wounded and have been airlifted to hospitals in Israel for treatment.&nbsp;

An Apache helicopter was then deployed to launch missiles after gunmen were identified, said the IDF, to allow safe evacuation of the wounded soldiers and drive back gunmen. Israeli military spokesman Richard Hecht talking to the reporters after the initial firefight also said that the use of a roadside bomb was “very unusual and dramatic,” and said it might affect future military strategy in the territory.

<h2>Death toll after Israeli raid in Jenin rises to five</h2>

According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, the raid began early morning, with Israeli troops storming the Jenin camp with live ammunition, stun grenades and toxic gas. It was later reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health that four Palestinians including a minor were killed during the raid.&nbsp;

The attack on the Israeli defence vehicles was later claimed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s al-Quds Brigades which said that they detonated explosive devices near IDF vehicles and targeted them with gunfire. It also claimed to have used high-grade explosives for the first time on Monday.

Speaking about Israel’s use of an aircraft, an official with the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad said, it “will push our fighters to use tools that will surprise the enemy,” reported Reuters. Notably, this was the first Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank since the early 2000s.&nbsp;

The Palestinian Ministry of Health later identified those killed as Khaled Darwish (21), Qassam Sariya (19), Ahmed Saqr (15), and Qassam Faisal Abu Sirriya (29), while the fifth Palestinian killed was not immediately identified. Its recent update also said that the number of those injured also rose to 91&nbsp;people from the initial reports of 45&nbsp;after the Israeli military raid in Jenin, out of which 10 were in critical condition, reported Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

<h2>Palestinian journalist among those injured: Officials&nbsp;</h2>

Palestinian journalist reporting from Jenin, Hazem Nasser, a cameraman for Al-Ghad TV channel, was wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in West Bank, said the Palestinian health ministry, as per Al Jazeera. According to the health ministry, the&nbsp;journalist's injury "ranges between medium to dangerous."&nbsp;

<h2>Clashes in West Bank’s al-Bireh: Report</h2>

A report by Al Jazeera said clashes erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces at the northern entrance of the occupied West Bank town of al-Bireh, on Monday.&nbsp;

The report also said that the Palestinian youth had closed the entrance near the Beit El military checkpoint with barriers and stones as well as set tyres on fire and threw stones at the Israeli forces who responded by firing rubber-coated bullets and tear gas.&nbsp;

<h2>Egypt condemns Israeli raid</h2>

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday and said, “Egypt completely rejects this aggression, which contradicts all provisions of international law legitimacy.” It also went on to condemn what it called Israel’s “continued escalation against the Palestinians".

“Such attacks only inflame the situation further and risk going out of control, which undermines efforts to reduce tensions in the occupied territories,” the statement added.&nbsp;

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At least five Palestinians have been killed and 91 others wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19).

At least five Palestinians have been killed and 91 others wounded after an Israeli military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Monday (June 19). This comes as the Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid involving an Apache helicopter for the first time in the West Bank in some two decades. What has Israel said about the raid in the West Bank? The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Border Police said that their personnel entered the northern West Bank city in the early morning hours to detain two Palestinians. “During the activity, a massive exchange of fire took place between the forces and armed gunmen in the area,” said the Israeli forces, in a joint statement. It added, “Large numbers of explosive devices were hurled at the forces. The forces responded with live fire.” The IDF also said that several suspects were hit during the raid and “as the security forces exited the city, a military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, damaging the vehicle". At least seven Israeli troops and border police personnel were injured in the roadside blast and gunfire said the IDF and police. In a separate joint statement, Israeli forces said two IDF soldiers were moderately injured and five Border Police officers were moderate to lightly wounded and have been airlifted to hospitals in Israel for treatment. An Apache helicopter was then deployed to launch missiles after gunmen were identified, said the IDF, to allow safe evacuation of the wounded soldiers and drive back gunmen. Israeli military spokesman Richard Hecht talking to the reporters after the initial firefight also said that the use of a roadside bomb was “very unusual and dramatic,” and said it might affect future military strategy in the territory. Death toll after Israeli raid in Jenin rises to five According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, the raid began early morning, with Israeli troops storming the Jenin camp with live ammunition, stun grenades and toxic gas. It was later reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health that four Palestinians including a minor were killed during the raid. The attack on the Israeli defence vehicles was later claimed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s al-Quds Brigades which said that they detonated explosive devices near IDF vehicles and targeted them with gunfire. It also claimed to have used high-grade explosives for the first time on Monday. Speaking about Israel’s use of an aircraft, an official with the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad said, it “will push our fighters to use tools that will surprise the enemy,” reported Reuters. Notably, this was the first Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank since the early 2000s. The Palestinian Ministry of Health later identified those killed as Khaled Darwish (21), Qassam Sariya (19), Ahmed Saqr (15), and Qassam Faisal Abu Sirriya (29), while the fifth Palestinian killed was not immediately identified. Its recent update also said that the number of those injured also rose to 91 people from the initial reports of 45 after the Israeli military raid in Jenin, out of which 10 were in critical condition, reported Al Jazeera. Palestinian journalist among those injured: Officials Palestinian journalist reporting from Jenin, Hazem Nasser, a cameraman for Al-Ghad TV channel, was wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in West Bank, said the Palestinian health ministry, as per Al Jazeera. According to the health ministry, the journalist's injury "ranges between medium to dangerous." Clashes in West Bank’s al-Bireh: Report A report by Al Jazeera said clashes erupted between young Palestinians and Israeli forces at the northern entrance of the occupied West Bank town of al-Bireh, on Monday. The report also said that the Palestinian youth had closed the entrance near the Beit El military checkpoint with barriers and stones as well as set tyres on fire and threw stones at the Israeli forces who responded by firing rubber-coated bullets and tear gas. Egypt condemns Israeli raid Egypt’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday and said, “Egypt completely rejects this aggression, which contradicts all provisions of international law legitimacy.” It also went on to condemn what it called Israel’s “continued escalation against the Palestinians". “Such attacks only inflame the situation further and risk going out of control, which undermines efforts to reduce tensions in the occupied territories,” the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers. Talks were stalled last week after the opposition parties demanded the formation of the key panel for selecting judges.

<h2>What did Netanyahu say about the proposed overhaul?</h2>

In televised remarks the Israeli PM, addressing his cabinet, said: “We gave a month and then another month and then another month - three months. Their (opposition) representatives did not agree to the most basic understandings. The intention was just to waste time.”&nbsp;

He added, “This week, we will begin the practical steps. We will do them in a measured way, responsibly, but in accordance with the mandate we received to make corrections to the justice system”.&nbsp; 
 
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This comes as the proposed judicial overhaul, after months of protests and international criticism, was put on hold back in March when Netanyahu agreed to hold talks with the opposition.&nbsp;

However, the talks were stopped last week after the opposition leaders said negotiations would not move forward until the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers, is completed.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli parliament vote last week</h2>

Last week, the opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the nine-member Judicial Appointments Committee to select the judges.&nbsp;

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In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats, several coalition members from his government voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee-- Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party-- whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote.&nbsp; 
 
The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. However, this vote is being seen as a major blow to the Netanyahu government and exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has also raised questions about his control over his political allies.

<h2>Opposition leader responds to Netanyahu’s statement</h2>

In reference to the vote on June 14, Yair Lapid, the leader of the opposition party Yesh Atid, said that the Israeli PM cannot be certain of a majority after the secret ballot where his coalition members supported a candidate from the opposition.&nbsp;

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“If Netanyahu goes ahead with the coup unilaterally as he has stated, he will find that he is the prime minister of less than half of the people of Israel, less than half the economy, less than half of the defence establishment and less than half of the Knesset,” said Lapid.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (June 18) said his government will pursue the contentious judicial overhaul this week after what he called "months wasted" over compromise talks with the opposition party lawmakers. Talks were stalled last week after the opposition parties demanded the formation of the key panel for selecting judges. What did Netanyahu say about the proposed overhaul? In televised remarks the Israeli PM, addressing his cabinet, said: “We gave a month and then another month and then another month - three months. Their (opposition) representatives did not agree to the most basic understandings. The intention was just to waste time.” He added, “This week, we will begin the practical steps. We will do them in a measured way, responsibly, but in accordance with the mandate we received to make corrections to the justice system”. ALSO WATCH | Israeli protestors kick off 24th weekly judicial reform demonstrations This comes as the proposed judicial overhaul, after months of protests and international criticism, was put on hold back in March when Netanyahu agreed to hold talks with the opposition. However, the talks were stopped last week after the opposition leaders said negotiations would not move forward until the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers, is completed. Israeli parliament vote last week Last week, the opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the nine-member Judicial Appointments Committee to select the judges. ALSO READ | Israeli parliament vote delivers setback to PM Netanyahu, his judicial overhaul plan In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats, several coalition members from his government voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee-- Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party-- whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. However, this vote is being seen as a major blow to the Netanyahu government and exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has also raised questions about his control over his political allies. Opposition leader responds to Netanyahu’s statement In reference to the vote on June 14, Yair Lapid, the leader of the opposition party Yesh Atid, said that the Israeli PM cannot be certain of a majority after the secret ballot where his coalition members supported a candidate from the opposition. ALSO READ | Explained | Israel: Netanyahu agrees to pause proposed judicial overhaul for now. Here's what happened “If Netanyahu goes ahead with the coup unilaterally as he has stated, he will find that he is the prime minister of less than half of the people of Israel, less than half the economy, less than half of the defence establishment and less than half of the Knesset,” said Lapid. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to take ‘active steps’ to move forward with judicial overhaul plan this week

Germany on Wednesday (June 14) approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defence system from Israel. The go-ahead has been given by the lawmakers for nearly $4.3 billion, news agencies reported.&nbsp;

According to the procurement documents by the finance ministry that were prepared for the parliament, Berlin is focusing on finalising a government-to-government deal with Israel on the purchase of the Arrow-3 system at the end of the year with this move. The Arrow-3 system has been produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).&nbsp;

According to the papers cited by news agency Reuters, Germany will lose part or all of its advance payments if the deal fails. It is mentioned that the money would be used to compensate Israel for costs incurred in such a scenario.&nbsp;

The German air force is supposed to take delivery of Arrow-3 by the fourth quarter of 2025 and the final deal will cost about one billion euros more than originally planned.&nbsp;

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been putting pressure on the arsenal of the US and other European nations as they are supplying military aid to the war-torn nation to help in its fight against Russian aggression.&nbsp;

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But the war has caused a shortage of ground-based air defence systems such as Raytheon's Patriot units or the more recently developed IRIS-T in many Western nations. Arrow-3 will offer protection for the higher layer, while Patriot and IRIS-T cover the medium layer of air defence.&nbsp;

A committee source told the news agency AFP that around 950 million euros were also approved for the purchase of six German-made Iris-T SLM air defence systems.&nbsp;

The deal comes after a landmark 100-billion-euro fund unveiled by Chancellor Olaf Scholz to bolster the country's defences. The announcement marked a major turnaround for Germany after years of under-investment in the armed forces.

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Earlier on Wednesday, Scholz told a press conference that the investment was "a big project that doesn't just relate to Germany itself".&nbsp;

On being asked about his opinion over any risk in making the initial payment, the chancellor said things were "progressing bit by bit and we believe that everything will be approved".&nbsp;

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<h2>What do we know about Arrow 3 air defence system?&nbsp;</h2>

The Arrow 3 (or Hetz 3) has been jointly funded, developed and produced by Israel and the US. It is an exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;

It is the top layer of Israel's missile defence array, which extends from the Iron Dome that intercepts short-range rockets to Arrow-3's long-range missiles that destroy any non-conventional warheads at a safe altitude.&nbsp;

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Germany on Wednesday (June 14) approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defence system from Israel. The go-ahead has been given by the lawmakers for nearly $4.3 billion, news agencies reported. According to the procurement documents by the finance ministry that were prepared for the parliament, Berlin is focusing on finalising a government-to-government deal with Israel on the purchase of the Arrow-3 system at the end of the year with this move. The Arrow-3 system has been produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). According to the papers cited by news agency Reuters, Germany will lose part or all of its advance payments if the deal fails. It is mentioned that the money would be used to compensate Israel for costs incurred in such a scenario. The German air force is supposed to take delivery of Arrow-3 by the fourth quarter of 2025 and the final deal will cost about one billion euros more than originally planned. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been putting pressure on the arsenal of the US and other European nations as they are supplying military aid to the war-torn nation to help in its fight against Russian aggression. Also read: Ukraine war: Belarus begins taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons But the war has caused a shortage of ground-based air defence systems such as Raytheon's Patriot units or the more recently developed IRIS-T in many Western nations. Arrow-3 will offer protection for the higher layer, while Patriot and IRIS-T cover the medium layer of air defence. A committee source told the news agency AFP that around 950 million euros were also approved for the purchase of six German-made Iris-T SLM air defence systems. The deal comes after a landmark 100-billion-euro fund unveiled by Chancellor Olaf Scholz to bolster the country's defences. The announcement marked a major turnaround for Germany after years of under-investment in the armed forces. Watch: All about Germany's first-ever National Security Strategy × Earlier on Wednesday, Scholz told a press conference that the investment was "a big project that doesn't just relate to Germany itself". On being asked about his opinion over any risk in making the initial payment, the chancellor said things were "progressing bit by bit and we believe that everything will be approved". Also read: Biden administration holds quiet talks with Iran to free US prisoners, curb nuke programme What do we know about Arrow 3 air defence system? The Arrow 3 (or Hetz 3) has been jointly funded, developed and produced by Israel and the US. It is an exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere. It is the top layer of Israel's missile defence array, which extends from the Iron Dome that intercepts short-range rockets to Arrow-3's long-range missiles that destroy any non-conventional warheads at a safe altitude. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Germany lawmakers approve funds to buy Arrow 3 air defence system from Israel

In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan.

<h2>Opposition’s demands for negotiations</h2>

A secret ballot was held in the Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats along with members of the opposition for the selection of the nine-member committee which would choose the judges for Israeli courts.&nbsp;

Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan was paused back in March after which he&nbsp; agreed to negotiate with the opposition lawmakers after weeks of mass protests and international criticism as many called the proposed reforms a threat to democracy.&nbsp;

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The opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers.&nbsp;

The panel not only appoints judges but also approves the makeup of the Supreme Court which has been central to the judicial reform battle. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control&nbsp;both positions.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu’s failed bid to delay vote</h2>

Since the opposition would not back down on its demands, Netanyahu reportedly asked his allies to oppose all candidates, including its own members and aimed to delay the ballot which would also push all the appointments until the next vote which is a month from now. 
 
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However, after the ballots, which were cast anonymously, were counted it turned out that several coalition members voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Tally Gotliv of the Likud party&nbsp;managed to garner 15 votes and did not clear the threshold. This has now paved the way for another vote for the second seat within 30 days, said the Knesset speaker Amir Ohana.&nbsp;

The vote also exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has raised questions about Netanyahu’s control over his political allies. Meanwhile, the opposition leaders have said that this vote does not change the fact that there is still no committee and the talks would be off the table till the panel is complete.&nbsp;

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“The committee has not been established and the threat to our democracy has not been removed,” said Yair Lapid, the leader of opposition party&nbsp;Yesh Atid. He added, “No committee, no talks.” Lapid also called the vote “good news” since a member from the opposition would remain on the judicial selection committee.&nbsp;

Netanyahu, in a video statement after the vote, said that the opposition was to be blamed for the talks not moving forward even after getting what they wanted. “(National Unity party leader Benny) Gantz and Lapid don’t want real negotiations,” said the Israeli PM, adding that “I promise the citizens of Israel, unlike them, we will act responsibly for our country.”&nbsp;

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In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan.

In a surprising turn of events at the Israeli parliament or Knesset, on Wednesday (June 14), an opposition lawmaker was appointed to the committee which would pick the judges in the country’s courts in what is being described as a major blow to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the proposed contentious judicial overhaul plan. Opposition’s demands for negotiations A secret ballot was held in the Knesset where Netanyahu’s Likud party holds 64 of the 120 seats along with members of the opposition for the selection of the nine-member committee which would choose the judges for Israeli courts. Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan was paused back in March after which he agreed to negotiate with the opposition lawmakers after weeks of mass protests and international criticism as many called the proposed reforms a threat to democracy. ALSO READ | Explained | Israel: Netanyahu agrees to pause proposed judicial overhaul for now. Here's what happened The opposition leaders had reportedly threatened to withdraw from negotiations with Netanyahu if their candidate, Karine Elharrar, was not named to the committee for the selection of judges which includes two politicians, three judges and two lawyers. The panel not only appoints judges but also approves the makeup of the Supreme Court which has been central to the judicial reform battle. The committee typically comprises lawmakers from both the coalition as well as the opposition but parts of the overhaul had demanded that the ruling coalition, in this case, Netanyahu’s Likud party, control both positions. Netanyahu’s failed bid to delay vote Since the opposition would not back down on its demands, Netanyahu reportedly asked his allies to oppose all candidates, including its own members and aimed to delay the ballot which would also push all the appointments until the next vote which is a month from now. ALSO READ | Israeli foreign minister slams US VP Kamala Harris over call for ‘independent judiciary’ However, after the ballots, which were cast anonymously, were counted it turned out that several coalition members voted in favour of the opposition’s pick for the committee Elharrar of the Yesh Atid party whose appointment to the nine-member panel is now secure with a 58-56 vote. Meanwhile, Tally Gotliv of the Likud party managed to garner 15 votes and did not clear the threshold. This has now paved the way for another vote for the second seat within 30 days, said the Knesset speaker Amir Ohana. The vote also exposed some divisions within the ruling coalition which has raised questions about Netanyahu’s control over his political allies. Meanwhile, the opposition leaders have said that this vote does not change the fact that there is still no committee and the talks would be off the table till the panel is complete. ALSO READ | Israel’s Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests; UK PM stresses on ‘democratic values’ “The committee has not been established and the threat to our democracy has not been removed,” said Yair Lapid, the leader of opposition party Yesh Atid. He added, “No committee, no talks.” Lapid also called the vote “good news” since a member from the opposition would remain on the judicial selection committee. Netanyahu, in a video statement after the vote, said that the opposition was to be blamed for the talks not moving forward even after getting what they wanted. “(National Unity party leader Benny) Gantz and Lapid don’t want real negotiations,” said the Israeli PM, adding that “I promise the citizens of Israel, unlike them, we will act responsibly for our country.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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