
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that his administration is consulting legal advisers over the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Netanyahu is the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant over alleged crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. Mamdani, who pledged during his mayoral campaign to enforce the ICC warrant, says the matter is now under legal review. The remarks have sparked renewed debate over international law, diplomatic immunity, and the authority of local governments in the United States.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest during un visit | ICC warrant controversy

Hamas confirms the death of Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar, months after Israel claimed his killing in a May 13 airstrike. Known as 'the shadow,' Sinwar played a key role in Hamas operations. His close aide, Izz al-Din Haddad, is expected to succeed him

Hamas confirms its Gaza military chief Mohammad Sinwar was killed by Israel: Who was he and who will succeed him

The Israeli military has started contacting medical staff and international groups in northern Gaza, urging people to move south. It has also announced plans to call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of another 20,000. 

‘Gaza City will be destroyed if Hamas does not agree to our terms,’ warns Israel’s defence minister

The protest by the Israelis followed after Israeli forces heightened their offensive in Gaza City, pushing tens of thousands of starving Palestinians to flee once again.

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in Israel, demand end to Gaza War and release of hostages

In a dense urban landscape, with likely thousands of Hamas fighters lying in wait, taking Gaza City will be a difficult and costly slog for the Israeli army, security experts say.

'Nothing will be left': Israel prepares for Gaza City battle

Israel's plan to seize control of Gaza triggered global condemnation, with world leaders drawing attention to the humanitarian crises in the besieged city. 

Shocked world reacts to Israel's Gaza takeover plan: 'Wrong, immediately halt'

Sharing a purported video of Gaza from the air, New York city's Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wrote on X: “From the sky, it’s all there: entire neighborhoods flattened, endless tent cities, a land turned to dust.”

Breathtaking, heartbreaking: Gaza seen from air is all rubble and graves. What's left to occupy? WATCH

The family of Evyatar David said that their son only has a few days to live in this condition, adding, "Hamas is using our son, Evyatar, as a living experiment in a disgusting hunger campaign."

'Living skeleton digging own grave': Hamas releases clip of Israeli hostage, family urges Israel 'not to turn blind eye'

Palestinians have claimed that armed gangs are looting aid vehicles, and then selling the items at higher prices. Reportedly, one kg of flour is being sold for $35 in the black market.

FAMINE in Gaza: UN-backed agency issues this alert as Palestinians starve amid Israeli aid blockade

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) seeking permission to protest over the alleged "genocide" in Gaza by Israel, asking the petitioners to show patriotism for India first. 

'Short-sighted, be patriots': Bombay High Court admonishes CPI(M) over Gaza petition

Israel and the United Nations are publicly blaming each other for Gaza’s worsening hunger crisis. Israel claims it has allowed many aid trucks into Gaza, but says the UN is refusing to distribute the supplies. Meanwhile, the UN says Israel makes it impossible to access and deliver the aid.

‘Aid trucks enter Gaza, but supplies are undelivered’: Gaza is starving. Israel blames the UN. The UN blames Israel. What’s really happening?

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

'Meta will literally take money from anybody': Facebook, Instagram ran ads funding Israeli military strikes in Gaza, watchdog finds

IDF recovers remains of 3 hostages held in Gaza: Who were they?

The early years of Benjamin Netanyahu were marked by military service in the elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit. He also fought in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, later even taking part in the 1972 rescue of hostages from a hijacked Sabena aircraft. 

A devout patriot, master tactician or a relentless power broker? All about Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s most powerful man

Israel on Friday slammed a UN probe which concluded it was deliberately seeking to destroy healthcare in the Gaza Strip and abusing Palestinian detainees, branding the findings "outrageous".

'Outrageous': Israel slams UN probe accusing it of destroying Gaza healthcare system

A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match.

Turkey court releases Israeli footballer jailed over Gaza war sign

As the Israel-Palestine conflict unfolds, it's the silent suffering of individuals in Gaza and Israel that often remains hidden. In Gaza, where perpetual violence has become a grim reality, a study from 2017 reveals the staggering extent of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Caught in conflict: The invisible scars of war in Gaza & Israel

A heartwarming video which purportedly shows a Palestinian journalist playing with a child amid Israeli airstrikes on Gaza is making rounds on social media and has since garnered millions of views.

Watch | Heartwarming video shows Palestinian journalist playing with child amid Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Palestinian armed groups fired salvoes of rockets from Gaza into southern Israel on Tuesday after an Islamic Jihad leader died in Israeli custody following an 87-day hunger strike, the first such death in more than three decades.

Rockets fired from Gaza after Palestinian hunger striker dies in Israeli custody

India has called the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza a "matter of grave concern" and that "violence has not completely subsided despite hectic diplomatic parleys, development initiatives".

At UNSC, India's envoy Ruchira Kamboj calls Israel-Gaza conflict 'matter of grave concern'

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip held ground on Saturday. Officials said that Egyptian mediators are interacting with both the sides on establishing long-term peace.

Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza holds as Egyptian mediators eye long-term peace

The owner of a building in Gaza which was destroyed in Israeli airstrike is raising a complaint with the International Criminal Court. The building in question is called Jala Tower, which was destroyed on May 15.

Owner of destroyed Gaza building which housed media offices files ICC complaint

Misinformation, hate speech and calls for violence about the conflict have circulated on social media platforms amid the deadly fighting. Facebook Inc set up a 24-7 "special operations centre" last week to respond to content posted on its platform about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid violence in the region, the company said on Wednesday.

Facebook deploys special team to tackle misinformation, hate speech on Israel-Gaza conflict

Former Israeli Diplomat Alon Pinkas who has been advisor to 4 Israeli Foreign Ministers, speaks to WION on Israel-Gaza conflict.

Former Israeli Diplomat Alon Pinkas speaks to WION on Israel-Gaza conflict