Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned citizens Tuesday evening that the expected conflagration with Gaza-based Islamic Jihad might last several days and extend to more than one arena.

Israel PM says any escalation will meet 'crushing response,' IDF ready to act on more than one front

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who arrived in India on Tuesday, has cut short his three-day visit due to security situation in his country. Israel has killed three senior commanders of militant group Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Israeli FM Eli Cohen cuts short his India visit over security situation in his country

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is all set to land in India today (09 May) for a three-day visit. He will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Eli Cohen will also attend the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Israel Business Forum.

Israel FM Eli Cohen to arrive in India today, likely to meet EAM Jaishankar

The Israeli foreign minister is on a 3-day India visit. Eli Cohen will meet his Indian counterpart Jaishankar at around noon today. Apart from the capital New Delhi, the Israeli foreign minister will be visiting the Indian cities of Agra and Mumbai. Eli Cohen's trip comes after India visits by Israel's Knesset speaker & economy minister. Recently, Israel's India envoy said the cooperation between the two nations is based on deep trust. He added prime minister Netanyahu is expected to visit India later this year. India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Since then, the bilateral relationship between the two countries has blossomed at the economic, agricultural and political levels. Narendra Modi became the first sitting Indian prime minister to visit Israel on July 4, 2017. Bilateral consultation mechanisms exist in multiple sectors of collaboration, including Defence and counter-terror.

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According to reports, the Israeli Army had killed three leaders of the 'Islamic Jihad' in airstrikes that it carried out inside the territory of Gaza, it claimed. According to the Health Ministry of Hamas-controlled Palestine, the Israeli airstrikes has resulted in more than a dozen people dead.

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<p>Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday morning but just a few hours after landing, he announced that he will cut short his crucial trip because of the security situation in his country.&nbsp;The trip was supposed to be for three days, which included visits to Agra and Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cohen said, "I landed a short time ago in New Delhi, the capital of India, and immediately upon landing I received a security update." He further added that he will return to Israel after his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which will take place today.</p>

<p>India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the India-Israel relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three MoUs signed between India and Israel in the presence of India's Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and the Israeli foreign minister.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Latest reports from Tel Aviv said that Israel has launched a major military offensive targeting some militants in Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports mentioned that at least 12 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, have been killed in the airstrikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cohen said,&nbsp;"A short while ago I landed in India for a very important strategic and political visit. I am receiving constant update from Israel on the situation and I hope to meet today with the Indian Prime Minister, and after that will shorten my visit and go back to Israel."&nbsp;</p>

<p>India-Israel ties have flourished in the past few years in various sectors, including defence, agriculture and water management and Cohen's visit was part of the preparations for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to India later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In January, PM Modi had a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu during which both leaders agreed on the potential for further strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation.</p>

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Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday morning but just a few hours after landing, he announced that he will cut short his crucial trip because of the security situation in his country.

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday morning but just a few hours after landing, he announced that he will cut short his crucial trip because of the security situation in his country. The trip was supposed to be for three days, which included visits to Agra and Mumbai. Cohen said, "I landed a short time ago in New Delhi, the capital of India, and immediately upon landing I received a security update." He further added that he will return to Israel after his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which will take place today. India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the India-Israel relationship. Three MoUs signed between India and Israel in the presence of India's Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and the Israeli foreign minister. נחתתי לפני זמן קצר בניו דלהי בירת הודו, ומיד עם נחיתתי קיבלתי עדכון ביטחוני. לאור האירועים בארץ, החלטתי לקצר את הביקור המדיני בהודו ולחזור לישראל לאחר פגישתי עם ראש ממשלת הודו נרנדרה מודי שתתקיים היום. — אלי כהן | Eli Cohen (@elicoh1) May 9, 2023 × #WATCH | Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen arrives in Delhi on a three-day visit to India During his visit, he will meet EAM Dr S Jaishankar and also lay a wreath at Teen Murti Haifa Chowk. pic.twitter.com/85BrHNf624 — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2023 × Latest reports from Tel Aviv said that Israel has launched a major military offensive targeting some militants in Gaza Strip. Local reports mentioned that at least 12 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, have been killed in the airstrikes. Cohen said, "A short while ago I landed in India for a very important strategic and political visit. I am receiving constant update from Israel on the situation and I hope to meet today with the Indian Prime Minister, and after that will shorten my visit and go back to Israel." India-Israel ties have flourished in the past few years in various sectors, including defence, agriculture and water management and Cohen's visit was part of the preparations for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to India later this year. In January, PM Modi had a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu during which both leaders agreed on the potential for further strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation. (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.

Israel FM cuts short his India visit, will return after meeting PM Modi today

The Israeli army said it killed three leaders of the Islamic Jihad group in air strikes on Gaza. According to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory, the Israeli air strikes left a dozen dead. Amid the escalating tensions, Israel's foreign minister has cut short his India visit, while the Islamic jihad group scrapped a visit to Cairo. Israel's foreign minister Eli Cohen, who arrived in India today morning, decided to cut short his 3-day diplomatic visit. He will now leave after meeting Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. Eli Cohen's trip is the third high-level visit by senior Israeli officials in less than three months. Israel's Knesset speaker & economy minister visited recently. Analysts say the high-level India trips are being seen as a prelude to the much-anticipated visit of Netanyahu later this year. Remember, Narendra Modi became the first sitting Indian prime minister to visit Israel on July 4, 2017.

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Israeli air strikes killed at least twelve people including three senior Islamic Jihad commanders in the Gaza strip. Tensions between Israel and armed groups in Gaza have escalated especially after the death of Palestinian hunger striker in the Israeli prison.

Israeli strikes against Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets

Israel's ultra-right Police Minister Ben-Gvir boycotted this week's cabinet meeting in protest against returning bodies of Palestinian gunmen. This follows his party's boycott for voting in Parliament on Wednesday.

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With the internal coalition feud between Likud and far-right Otzma Yehudit ongoing, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is making various demands of the ruling party to resume cooperation.

Israeli minister Ben Gvir demands change in policy

Thousands of Israelis protested for an 18th straight week against the hard-right government’s controversial judicial reforms, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelving the overhaul more than a month ago.

Israelis protest against judicial reforms for 18th week

<p>For the 18th week in a row, protests against the government's proposed judicial changes went on into the evening on Saturday, with campaigners urging the opposition to wrap up or end talks with the coalition.</p>

<p>“The time has come for decisions,” protest organizers said&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We demand that opposition leader [Yair] Lapid and MK [Benny] Gantz come together to make a decision in the coming week, and if not, to end the negotiations. It’s either judges whipped into submission or democracy.”</p>

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<p>Former Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Benny Gantz, said on Saturday at a protest in Netanya that if there was no progress towards a solution, he would reevaluate the negotiations.</p>

<p>“Our goal at the President’s residence is not to be satisfied with talking,” said the National Unity party head.</p>

<p>Yair Lapid, the head of the opposition, expressed concerns at a protest on Saturday in Rehovot. The alliance could not have discussions "while simultaneously discrediting the judges of the High Court of Justice and sending bullies into the streets," the speaker said.</p>

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<p>“We will turn over every stone to see if there is a chance to reach a historic agreement that will accompany us a hundred years into the future, but we will not let them just bide their time to save their government,” said Lapid.</p>

<p>Activists appealed for a deal on the Judicial Selection Committee, the most divisive of the reform elements, as discussions were scheduled to resume on Tuesday. The Yesh Atid party reportedly planned to discuss the panel because reaching an agreement on other issues would be simpler, according to KAN on Saturday.</p>

<p>Tzipi Livni, a former Hatnuah leader who is now in charge of the protest movement, stated in a speech on Saturday that opposition leaders could only reach an understanding with the coalition if they agreed to recognise the independence of judges.</p>

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<p>KAN further stated that Yesh Atid was attempting to move discussions over the Conscription Law inside the President's Residence. In accordance with the coalition agreement, the government must handle the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft before enacting a budget as the existing statute is slated to expire on July 31. According to reports, the government would ask for a five-month postponement of the bill.</p>

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For the 18th week in a row, protests against the government's proposed judicial changes went on into the evening on Saturday, with campaigners urging the opposition to wrap up or end talks with the coalition.

For the 18th week in a row, protests against the government's proposed judicial changes went on into the evening on Saturday, with campaigners urging the opposition to wrap up or end talks with the coalition. “The time has come for decisions,” protest organizers said “We demand that opposition leader [Yair] Lapid and MK [Benny] Gantz come together to make a decision in the coming week, and if not, to end the negotiations. It’s either judges whipped into submission or democracy.” Also Read | Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul for landmark summit with Yoon Former Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Benny Gantz, said on Saturday at a protest in Netanya that if there was no progress towards a solution, he would reevaluate the negotiations. “Our goal at the President’s residence is not to be satisfied with talking,” said the National Unity party head. Yair Lapid, the head of the opposition, expressed concerns at a protest on Saturday in Rehovot. The alliance could not have discussions "while simultaneously discrediting the judges of the High Court of Justice and sending bullies into the streets," the speaker said. Also Read | At least nine people killed in shooting at Texas mall; gunman killed by police “We will turn over every stone to see if there is a chance to reach a historic agreement that will accompany us a hundred years into the future, but we will not let them just bide their time to save their government,” said Lapid. Activists appealed for a deal on the Judicial Selection Committee, the most divisive of the reform elements, as discussions were scheduled to resume on Tuesday. The Yesh Atid party reportedly planned to discuss the panel because reaching an agreement on other issues would be simpler, according to KAN on Saturday. Tzipi Livni, a former Hatnuah leader who is now in charge of the protest movement, stated in a speech on Saturday that opposition leaders could only reach an understanding with the coalition if they agreed to recognise the independence of judges. Watch | World at War: How is Russia's Wagner Group sending weapons into Sudan? × KAN further stated that Yesh Atid was attempting to move discussions over the Conscription Law inside the President's Residence. In accordance with the coalition agreement, the government must handle the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft before enacting a budget as the existing statute is slated to expire on July 31. According to reports, the government would ask for a five-month postponement of the bill. 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.

Israel protests continue against judicial reform for 18th week in a row

<p>Imad Al-Adwan, the Jordanian lawmaker who was arrested last month for carrying 200 handguns and assault rifles into West Bank, was released on Sunday and is due to face charges back home.</p>

<p>The Times of Israel newspaper reported that the Shin Bet security agency has handed over Imad to Jordanian authorities for “further investigation and prosecution.”</p>

<p>The Jordan News Agency Petra reported that the Parliament held an emergency meeting, in which&nbsp;a majority of the lawmakers voted to strip Imad of his immunity as a legislator, setting the stage for his trial in the kingdom.</p>

<p>Jordanian news reports stated that preparations were underway to question Imad ahead of putting him on trial at the military State Security Court.</p>

<p>He was caught on April 22 with 194 handguns and 12 assault rifles and gold bars at the Allenby crossing as he was heading into the West Bank by car.</p>

<p>According to Israeli authorities, the lawmaker had been smuggling various types of contraband since February 2022, including birds, electronic cigarettes, and gold. He has reportedly done this 12 times.</p>

<p>This year, Imad smuggled firearms into Israel several times before being caught in April, the Shin Bet said.</p>

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<p>The investigation found that Imad carried out the smuggling using his diplomatic passport, and was receiving “large sums of money.” Jordanian authorities detained a number of suspects who were involved in the smuggling, the Shin Bet said.</p>

<p>Though both countries don’t have an extradition agreement, they signed a peace treaty in 1994, which facilitates strong security ties.</p>

<p>In an interview to Ynet news outlet last month, Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tried to delink the smuggling attempt to Jordan’s ruling establishment.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“I don’t think that the episode is connected to Jordan in general, but to an irresponsible criminal act,” he said.</p>

<p>“I don’t want to assign guilt to the entire government or the entire parliament.”</p>

<p>The latest development comes in the wake of a spike in violence and terror attacks in the West Bank in recent months, which the Israeli authorities believe is aided by a flood of illegal weapons, including many guns smuggled from&nbsp;Jordan.</p>

<p>The incident came amid already elevated tensions between Amman and Jerusalem, particularly over the Temple Mount.</p>

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Imad Al-Adwan, the Jordanian lawmaker who was arrested last month for carrying 200 handguns and assault rifles into West Bank, was released on Sunday and is due to face charges back home.

Imad Al-Adwan, the Jordanian lawmaker who was arrested last month for carrying 200 handguns and assault rifles into West Bank, was released on Sunday and is due to face charges back home. The Times of Israel newspaper reported that the Shin Bet security agency has handed over Imad to Jordanian authorities for “further investigation and prosecution.” The Jordan News Agency Petra reported that the Parliament held an emergency meeting, in which a majority of the lawmakers voted to strip Imad of his immunity as a legislator, setting the stage for his trial in the kingdom. Jordanian news reports stated that preparations were underway to question Imad ahead of putting him on trial at the military State Security Court. He was caught on April 22 with 194 handguns and 12 assault rifles and gold bars at the Allenby crossing as he was heading into the West Bank by car. According to Israeli authorities, the lawmaker had been smuggling various types of contraband since February 2022, including birds, electronic cigarettes, and gold. He has reportedly done this 12 times. This year, Imad smuggled firearms into Israel several times before being caught in April, the Shin Bet said. PM Netanyahu bars Jewish visitors from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan The investigation found that Imad carried out the smuggling using his diplomatic passport, and was receiving “large sums of money.” Jordanian authorities detained a number of suspects who were involved in the smuggling, the Shin Bet said. Though both countries don’t have an extradition agreement, they signed a peace treaty in 1994, which facilitates strong security ties. In an interview to Ynet news outlet last month, Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tried to delink the smuggling attempt to Jordan’s ruling establishment. “I don’t think that the episode is connected to Jordan in general, but to an irresponsible criminal act,” he said. “I don’t want to assign guilt to the entire government or the entire parliament.” The latest development comes in the wake of a spike in violence and terror attacks in the West Bank in recent months, which the Israeli authorities believe is aided by a flood of illegal weapons, including many guns smuggled from Jordan. The incident came amid already elevated tensions between Amman and Jerusalem, particularly over the Temple Mount. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel hands over Jordanian MP who smuggled 200 arms and rifles into West Bank

Israel is facing a fresh wave of protests against the government's proposed judicial reforms. round two of disruption day protests are on as the coalition government's bill to remake the legal and judicial system is still on hold. Protesters took to the streets as they don't want their opposition to the government's move to lose steam.

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<p>Israel's security forces have killed three Palestinian militants accused of killing a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters in April. The suspects were killed in a joint operation by the army, police, and Shin Bet security service in Nablus, in the West Bank. The three men were identified as the “murderers of Leah, Maia and Rina Dee,” who died after the April 7 attack on their vehicle near Hamra in the Jordan Valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said two M-16 rifles and an AK-47 were recovered from the apartment where the suspects were hiding. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, said all three men were from its ranks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the successful conclusion of the weeks-long manhunt for the suspects.</p>

<h2><strong>Death of Palestinian protester in Israel’s custody&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The raid occurred just days after violence erupted along the Gaza border following the death of a Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody. Palestinian militants fired over 100 rockets from Gaza in response to the death of Khader Adnan, a leading figure in Islamic Jihad, who died in prison following an 87-day hunger strike.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets</strong></p>

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<p>Since the beginning of the year, 105 Palestinians and 21 Israelis have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These figures include combatants as well as civilians, and on the Israeli side, include three members of the Arab minority. The latest deadly raid in Nablus may fuel further tensions in the region.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli PM warns enemies of swift action</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli officials claimed that the killing of suspects showed that attackers would be eliminated eventually. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a statement, “Our message to those who harm us, and those who want to harm us, is that whether it takes a day, a week or a month — you can be certain that we will settle accounts with you.”</p>

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<p>In response to a wave of Palestinian attacks on Israelis last year, Israel has been conducting almost nightly arrest raids into West Bank villages, towns, and cities for more than a year. According to Israel, the raids are intended to destroy extremist networks and prevent further assaults.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's security forces have killed three Palestinian militants accused of killing a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters in April. The suspects were killed in a joint operation by the army, police, and Shin Bet security service in Nablus, in the West Bank.

Israel's security forces have killed three Palestinian militants accused of killing a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters in April. The suspects were killed in a joint operation by the army, police, and Shin Bet security service in Nablus, in the West Bank. The three men were identified as the “murderers of Leah, Maia and Rina Dee,” who died after the April 7 attack on their vehicle near Hamra in the Jordan Valley. The army said two M-16 rifles and an AK-47 were recovered from the apartment where the suspects were hiding. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, said all three men were from its ranks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the successful conclusion of the weeks-long manhunt for the suspects. Death of Palestinian protester in Israel’s custody The raid occurred just days after violence erupted along the Gaza border following the death of a Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody. Palestinian militants fired over 100 rockets from Gaza in response to the death of Khader Adnan, a leading figure in Islamic Jihad, who died in prison following an 87-day hunger strike. Watch: Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets × Since the beginning of the year, 105 Palestinians and 21 Israelis have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These figures include combatants as well as civilians, and on the Israeli side, include three members of the Arab minority. The latest deadly raid in Nablus may fuel further tensions in the region. Israeli PM warns enemies of swift action Israeli officials claimed that the killing of suspects showed that attackers would be eliminated eventually. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a statement, “Our message to those who harm us, and those who want to harm us, is that whether it takes a day, a week or a month — you can be certain that we will settle accounts with you.” Also Read | Israeli-Palestinian Gaza truce holds after hunger striker`s death In response to a wave of Palestinian attacks on Israelis last year, Israel has been conducting almost nightly arrest raids into West Bank villages, towns, and cities for more than a year. According to Israel, the raids are intended to destroy extremist networks and prevent further assaults. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israel kills three Palestinian militants suspected of killing three British-Israelis

<p>Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show.</p>

<p>Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) on Jan. 12 confiscated two Binance accounts and their contents, one of the documents on the NBCTF's website showed. The seizure was to "thwart the activity" of Islamic State and "impair its ability to further its goals," the NBCTF said on its website.</p>

<p>The NBCTF document, which has not been previously reported, did not give any details on the value of the crypto seized, nor how the accounts were connected to Islamic State.</p>

<p>Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volumes, did not respond to Reuters' calls and emails seeking comment.</p>

<p>Israel's defence ministry, which is responsible for the NBCTF, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.</p>

<p>Under Israeli law, the country's defence minister can order the seizure and confiscation of assets that the ministry deems related to terrorism.</p>

<p>Regulators globally have long called for tighter controls on crypto exchanges to prevent illegal activities, from money laundering to the financing of terrorism. The seizures by Israel's NBCTF highlight how governments are targeting crypto companies in their efforts to prevent illegal activity.</p>

<p>Binance, founded in 2017 by CEO Changpeng Zhao, says on its website it reviews information requests from governments and law enforcement agencies on a case-by-case basis, disclosing information as legally required.</p>

<p>Binance has also said it checks users for connections to terrorism and has "continued to invest tremendous resources to enhance its compliance program," it told U.S. senators in March in response to their requests for information on Binance's regulatory compliance and finances.</p>

<h2><strong>MILITANT GROUP</strong></h2>

<p>Islamic State emerged in Syria after Iraq's civil war. At its 2014 peak, it controlled a third of Iraq and Syria, before being beaten back. Now forced underground, Islamic State militants continue to wage insurgent attacks.</p>

<p>The U.S. Treasury said in a report last year that Islamic State had received crypto donations it later converted to cash, accessing funds via crypto trading platforms. The Treasury did not specify which platforms and declined to comment for this article.</p>

<p>The owner of the two Islamic State-linked Binance accounts seized by Israel was a 28-year old Palestinian called Osama Abuobayda, the NBCTF document shows. Abuoyada did not respond to requests for comment via email addresses and a phone number listed in the NBCTF document.</p>

<p>In a series of investigations last year, Reuters reported that Binance intentionally kept weak anti-money laundering controls. Since 2017, Binance has processed over $10 billion in payments for criminals and companies seeking to evade U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported. Binance disputed the articles, calling the illicit-fund calculations inaccurate and the descriptions of its compliance controls "outdated."</p>

<p>Two men suspected by Germany of assisting an Islamist gunman who killed four people in Vienna in 2020 used Binance, a letter from German police to the company said. Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>Binance shared information with the police on the clients, its legal representatives said last year. Reuters could not independently establish this.</p>

<h2><strong>MONEY EXCHANGERS</strong></h2>

<p>Nearly all of the 189 Binance accounts seized by Israel since Dec. 2021 were owned by three Palestinian currency exchange firms, the NBCTF documents showed.</p>

<p>The three are designated by Israel as "terrorist organizations," according to a list on the NBCTF's website, for their alleged involvement in the transfer of funds by Hamas, which runs the Palestinian territory of Gaza.</p>

<p>Last month, the NBCTF said in a document it had seized crypto worth over 500,000 shekels ($137,870) from over 80 Binance accounts belonging to the three Gaza-based companies, Al Mutahadun For Exchange, Dubai Company for Exchange and Al Wefaq Co. For Exchange.</p>

<p>The accounts were the property of "terrorist organizations" or used for a "severe terror crime," the document said, without elaborating. Local media outlets in Israel previously reported the April seizures.</p>

<p>A person with direct knowledge of Al Mutahadun said it did not work "at all" with crypto or cooperate with Hamas. "We are a money exchange company. Israeli allegations are all lies and are foundless," the person said.</p>

<p>Al Mutahadun was designated as a "terrorist organisation" in May 2021 by Israel, the NBCTF list shows.</p>

<p>Al Wefaq and Dubai Co. did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment via email and WhatsApp.</p>

<p>Binance did not respond to Reuters' questions on the accounts owned by the three currency exchange companies.</p>

<p>Hamas does not have any connection with the money exchange companies, spokesperson Hazem Qassem said. The allegations of links to the companies were an attempt by Israel to "justify its economic war against Gaza and its people," Qassem said.</p>

<p>Hamas's armed wing said last week it would stop receiving funds in bitcoin after an increase in "hostile" activity against donors.</p>

<p>Binance, its CEO Zhao and its former compliance chief Samuel Lim are facing civil charges from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for "wilful evasion" of U.S. commodities laws.</p>

<p>Zhao has called the charges an "incomplete recitation of the facts."</p>

<p>In its complaint, the CFTC said Lim received information in 2019 on Hamas' transactions at Binance. Lim told a colleague that "terrorists" usually send small sums of funds, as "large sums constitute money laundering," according to the CFTC complaint.</p>

<p>Lim has not publicly responded to the charges. He did not respond to messages sent via Telegram seeking comment for this article.</p>

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Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show.

Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show. Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) on Jan. 12 confiscated two Binance accounts and their contents, one of the documents on the NBCTF's website showed. The seizure was to "thwart the activity" of Islamic State and "impair its ability to further its goals," the NBCTF said on its website. The NBCTF document, which has not been previously reported, did not give any details on the value of the crypto seized, nor how the accounts were connected to Islamic State. Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volumes, did not respond to Reuters' calls and emails seeking comment. Israel's defence ministry, which is responsible for the NBCTF, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Under Israeli law, the country's defence minister can order the seizure and confiscation of assets that the ministry deems related to terrorism. Regulators globally have long called for tighter controls on crypto exchanges to prevent illegal activities, from money laundering to the financing of terrorism. The seizures by Israel's NBCTF highlight how governments are targeting crypto companies in their efforts to prevent illegal activity. Binance, founded in 2017 by CEO Changpeng Zhao, says on its website it reviews information requests from governments and law enforcement agencies on a case-by-case basis, disclosing information as legally required. Binance has also said it checks users for connections to terrorism and has "continued to invest tremendous resources to enhance its compliance program," it told U.S. senators in March in response to their requests for information on Binance's regulatory compliance and finances. MILITANT GROUP Islamic State emerged in Syria after Iraq's civil war. At its 2014 peak, it controlled a third of Iraq and Syria, before being beaten back. Now forced underground, Islamic State militants continue to wage insurgent attacks. The U.S. Treasury said in a report last year that Islamic State had received crypto donations it later converted to cash, accessing funds via crypto trading platforms. The Treasury did not specify which platforms and declined to comment for this article. The owner of the two Islamic State-linked Binance accounts seized by Israel was a 28-year old Palestinian called Osama Abuobayda, the NBCTF document shows. Abuoyada did not respond to requests for comment via email addresses and a phone number listed in the NBCTF document. In a series of investigations last year, Reuters reported that Binance intentionally kept weak anti-money laundering controls. Since 2017, Binance has processed over $10 billion in payments for criminals and companies seeking to evade U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported. Binance disputed the articles, calling the illicit-fund calculations inaccurate and the descriptions of its compliance controls "outdated." Two men suspected by Germany of assisting an Islamist gunman who killed four people in Vienna in 2020 used Binance, a letter from German police to the company said. Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the attack. Binance shared information with the police on the clients, its legal representatives said last year. Reuters could not independently establish this. MONEY EXCHANGERS Nearly all of the 189 Binance accounts seized by Israel since Dec. 2021 were owned by three Palestinian currency exchange firms, the NBCTF documents showed. The three are designated by Israel as "terrorist organizations," according to a list on the NBCTF's website, for their alleged involvement in the transfer of funds by Hamas, which runs the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Last month, the NBCTF said in a document it had seized crypto worth over 500,000 shekels ($137,870) from over 80 Binance accounts belonging to the three Gaza-based companies, Al Mutahadun For Exchange, Dubai Company for Exchange and Al Wefaq Co. For Exchange. The accounts were the property of "terrorist organizations" or used for a "severe terror crime," the document said, without elaborating. Local media outlets in Israel previously reported the April seizures. A person with direct knowledge of Al Mutahadun said it did not work "at all" with crypto or cooperate with Hamas. "We are a money exchange company. Israeli allegations are all lies and are foundless," the person said. Al Mutahadun was designated as a "terrorist organisation" in May 2021 by Israel, the NBCTF list shows. Al Wefaq and Dubai Co. did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment via email and WhatsApp. Binance did not respond to Reuters' questions on the accounts owned by the three currency exchange companies. Hamas does not have any connection with the money exchange companies, spokesperson Hazem Qassem said. The allegations of links to the companies were an attempt by Israel to "justify its economic war against Gaza and its people," Qassem said. Hamas's armed wing said last week it would stop receiving funds in bitcoin after an increase in "hostile" activity against donors. Binance, its CEO Zhao and its former compliance chief Samuel Lim are facing civil charges from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for "wilful evasion" of U.S. commodities laws. Zhao has called the charges an "incomplete recitation of the facts." In its complaint, the CFTC said Lim received information in 2019 on Hamas' transactions at Binance. Lim told a colleague that "terrorists" usually send small sums of funds, as "large sums constitute money laundering," according to the CFTC complaint. Lim has not publicly responded to the charges. He did not respond to messages sent via Telegram seeking comment for this article. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Israel is facing a fresh wave of protests against the government's proposed judicial reforms. round two of disruption day protests are on as the coalition government's bill to remake the legal and judicial system is still on hold. Protesters took to the streets as they don't want their opposition to the government's move to lose steam

Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets

On Thursday morning, as part of the latest disruption Day against the government's judicial reform initiative, protesters engaged in acts of civil disobedience across the nation, including blocking major roadways. While this was going on, activists held protests in front of the residences of prominent cabinet members and state religious institutions.

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Israel police reported that dozens of protestors blocked the southbound Ayalon motorway near Giv'at HaTahmoshet St. in Tel Aviv on Thursday morning. Security personnel removed the protesters within an hour.

'Disruption Day' in Israel: Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets

Palestinian group Islamic Jihad announced a truce around Gaza after fighters traded fire with Israel. This was after the death in the Israeli custody of a hunger striker. He died after being detained for 3 months in West Bank.

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United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who is on a two-day visit to Israel addressed the Israel's Parliament. He pledged to fully fund security aid to Israel while he's the speaker. McCarthy is the second House Speaker to address Israel's Knesset.

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Palestinians and Israelis are at odds. A member of the Palestinian organisation Islamic Jihad passed away in an Israeli prison, and immediately after his passing was reported, rockets were launched from Gaza towards Israeli land. Qadir Adnan, 45, was a member of Islamic Jihad, and Israel accused him of having ties to terrorism.

45-year-old Islamic Jihad member Khader Adnan dies is Israeli custody

The US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is presently on a two-day visit to the state of Israel. He will be addressing the Israeli Parliament later in the day today. Kevin McCarthy will meet his Israeli counterpart Amir Ohana in Jerusalem.

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<p>Palestinian officials said on Monday (May 1) that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teen during an arrest raid that led to clashes in a refugee camp outside the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, the news agency Reuters reported. The teenager was identified as 17-year-old Jibril Kamal. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that Kamal died after being shot in the head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry added that six other people were injured during the raid,&nbsp;with three of them in serious condition.</p>

<p>Videos circulating on social media showed a convoy of armoured military vehicles driving between houses as shots rang out in the distance. The Israeli military said during its raid at the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, its troops shot at suspects who had fired at them and that the targets were identified.</p>

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<p>Hitting out at Israel, Jericho Governor Jihad Abu al-Asal said the Israeli government must be held responsible. "We tell the world, don't leave this refugee camp prey to this occupation," Abu al-Asal added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monday's raid came amid operations across the West Bank Monday that ended in at least 17 arrests and confiscation of weapons. In Jenin, the Islamic Jihad movement said one of its officials Mahdi al-Sharqawi had been arrested, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>Since the beginning of this year, 101 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict has intensified with frequent military raids and violence by Israeli settlers amid a spate of Palestinian attacks. Nineteen Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian have been killed over the same period, the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Separately, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli soldiers critically wounded a 20-year-old Palestinian in Bethlehem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And last Friday (April 26), another Palestinian teenager was killed. The health ministry said, "Mostafa Amer Sabah, 16, was killed by the occupation (Israeli) bullets in the town of Tequila."</p>

<p>The Israeli military, meanwhile, said troops fired on Palestinians who "continued to hurl rocks towards the soldiers" in the town.</p>

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Palestinian officials said on Monday (May 1) that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teen during an arrest raid that led to clashes in a refugee camp outside the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, the news agency Reuters reported.

Palestinian officials said on Monday (May 1) that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teen during an arrest raid that led to clashes in a refugee camp outside the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, the news agency Reuters reported. The teenager was identified as 17-year-old Jibril Kamal. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that Kamal died after being shot in the head. The ministry added that six other people were injured during the raid, with three of them in serious condition. Videos circulating on social media showed a convoy of armoured military vehicles driving between houses as shots rang out in the distance. The Israeli military said during its raid at the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, its troops shot at suspects who had fired at them and that the targets were identified. ALSO READ | Masses swell on streets in Israel over judicial reforms as Knesset reconvenes Hitting out at Israel, Jericho Governor Jihad Abu al-Asal said the Israeli government must be held responsible. "We tell the world, don't leave this refugee camp prey to this occupation," Abu al-Asal added. Monday's raid came amid operations across the West Bank Monday that ended in at least 17 arrests and confiscation of weapons. In Jenin, the Islamic Jihad movement said one of its officials Mahdi al-Sharqawi had been arrested, Reuters reported. Since the beginning of this year, 101 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict has intensified with frequent military raids and violence by Israeli settlers amid a spate of Palestinian attacks. Nineteen Israelis, one Ukrainian and one Italian have been killed over the same period, the news agency AFP reported. Separately, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli soldiers critically wounded a 20-year-old Palestinian in Bethlehem. And last Friday (April 26), another Palestinian teenager was killed. The health ministry said, "Mostafa Amer Sabah, 16, was killed by the occupation (Israeli) bullets in the town of Tequila." The Israeli military, meanwhile, said troops fired on Palestinians who "continued to hurl rocks towards the soldiers" in the town. (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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Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Jerusalem in support of controversial plans by the far-right government to reform the judiciary. It was the biggest demonstration of its kind yet. Plans include curbing the Supreme Court and giving the government control over the appointment of judges.

Israel: Huge rally pushes back at judicial reform protests

<p>As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms&nbsp;proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night. With the Knesset set to reconvene for its summer session on Sunday, there may be another attempt to pass the legislation that would allegedly severely restrict the judiciary.</p>

<p>According to an estimate by the Israeli company Crowd Solutions, there were almost 200,000 people present at the major Tel Aviv rally. The company anticipated that an additional 30,000 people would come in Haifa, 18,000 in Kfar Saba, and 16,000 in Netanya. Numerous other cities across the nation also hosted rallies. Nationally, 430,000 participants were listed by the organisers.</p>

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<p>Protests are continuing for over four months now against the conservative coalition's proposals to reform the legal system which will put most judge appointments under government control, and reduce the High Court of Justice's monitoring authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests on Saturday&nbsp;entered the 17th week and saw both government supporters and opponents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their largest rally to date, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government crammed the streets around the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday.</p>

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<p>The rally was intended to give the coalition public support for its initiatives in the face of strong opposition both domestically and internationally.</p>

<p>National Unity head Benny Gantz from opposition, said it was “unacceptable” that a justice minister “who is supposed to develop and strengthen the [judicial] system, attacks and incites against it.” “The fight is about the image of the country and not just about the legal reform. We will not let extremists from either side take control of the country,” Gants added in a speech during which members of the crowd shouted “no to talks.”</p>

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As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night.

As part of ongoing protests against the controversial judicial reforms proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu government, demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday night. With the Knesset set to reconvene for its summer session on Sunday, there may be another attempt to pass the legislation that would allegedly severely restrict the judiciary. According to an estimate by the Israeli company Crowd Solutions, there were almost 200,000 people present at the major Tel Aviv rally. The company anticipated that an additional 30,000 people would come in Haifa, 18,000 in Kfar Saba, and 16,000 in Netanya. Numerous other cities across the nation also hosted rallies. Nationally, 430,000 participants were listed by the organisers. Also Read | Over 210 migrant bodies recovered on Tunisian coast in less than two weeks Protests are continuing for over four months now against the conservative coalition's proposals to reform the legal system which will put most judge appointments under government control, and reduce the High Court of Justice's monitoring authority. The protests on Saturday entered the 17th week and saw both government supporters and opponents. In their largest rally to date, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government crammed the streets around the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday. Also Read | 'We thought we could die': Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on visiting Ukraine last year The rally was intended to give the coalition public support for its initiatives in the face of strong opposition both domestically and internationally. National Unity head Benny Gantz from opposition, said it was “unacceptable” that a justice minister “who is supposed to develop and strengthen the [judicial] system, attacks and incites against it.” “The fight is about the image of the country and not just about the legal reform. We will not let extremists from either side take control of the country,” Gants added in a speech during which members of the crowd shouted “no to talks.” Watch | Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Hungary, meets Ukrainian refugees × On Sunday, the Knesset is expected to reconvene after a month. All phases of the parliamentary process for judicial overhaul are completed and the legislation is prepared to be enacted in the coming days, if the Knesset chooses. 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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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is on an official visit to Lebanon, visited the Lenanon-Iran border. During his visit, he met with the leadership of the Lebanese group Hezbollah and slammed Israel for its continued attacks in the region.

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Israel's far-right minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf announced Wednesday that he will advance a decree to make Zionism a "guiding and crucial value" in government policy-making.

Israel's far-right minister proposes new bill to make Zionism a ‘guiding value’

Israel has marked its 75th Independence Day amid protests and political divisions between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu`s "contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary". The celebration on Tuesday began at sundown, with an official torch-lighting ceremony held at the Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. As Netanyahu spoke at the state ceremony for the fallen soldiers at Mount Herzl, protesters rallied outside the site, Xinhua news agency reported.

Israel marks 75th Independence Day amid protests in Tel Aviv

Israel has allegedly hit border areas of Quneitra as it shelled pro-Iran targets in Southern Syria during its more than a decade-long civil war in Syria. Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes on its territory primarily targeting Iran-backed forces.

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