During a White House visit with President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed Saudi Arabia's support for Palestinian statehood as a crucial step toward normalizing relations with Israel. He stressed the need for a clear and credible pathway to a two-state solution, linking regional peace and security to Palestinian sovereignty.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Endorses Palestinian Statehood

The Israeli Army has released footage of its recent airstrikes over southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region. The strikes mark a significant development in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict, raising concerns over regional stability and security.


Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Israeli Army Releases Footage of Strikes Over Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the densely populated Palestinian refugee camp of Ain el-Hilweh in southern Lebanon, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a Hamas training compound used for planning attacks against Israel. 

Israeli Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kills 13

Gaza: The UN Security Council has approved the Trump administration’s comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace plan, authorizing an international stabilization force and establishing a transitional governing board for Gaza until 2027.


Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan  

More than a quarter of Israeli families, including every third child, struggle to access enough food as the country’s two-year war against the Hamas terror group and a rising cost of living deepen economic hardship, according to a survey released Monday, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Israel's Battle Against Food Insecurity

Israel-Hamas War: Israel’s Defense Forces have recovered a personal diary belonging to Hamas platoon commander Khaled Abu Akram from a tunnel in the northern Gaza Strip. The diary provides rare, firsthand insight into Hamas’s strategic use of civilian infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and UN facilities to operate and sustain its military activities. 


Israel-Hamas War: Israel Recovers Hamas Platoon Commander’s Diary in Gaza Tunnel 

A large-scale campaign under the slogan “We Will Rebuild Gaza” was launched on Saturday in Gaza City, with the participation of local organisations and United Nations agencies, in an effort to begin cleaning operations and removing debris left by the war.


Gaza rebuilding: UN agencies join Gaza's ambitious 'we will rebuild' initiative

The IDF recovered the personal diary of a Hamas platoon commander in Gaza, which confirms the terrorists' strategic exploitation of civilian sites like schools and the systematic theft of resources from UN and hospital infrastructure.


Israel-Hamas war: Report suggests Abu Akram's diary explores tactics for military activity

Israeli helicopters have reportedly bombed areas of Gaza's Rafah. This is as a fragile ceasefire holds. Reports says the attack took place inside the yellow line demarcating areas under the control of the Israeli military.


Israel-Hamas war: Heavy bombardment reported in Khan Younis and Gaza City

Hezbollah has rejected renewed U.S. pressure to disarm, stating that it will not give up its weapons amid rising regional tensions. The U.S. continues to call for disarmament as part of broader diplomatic efforts, while Hezbollah argues its arsenal is essential for defense.


Israel-Hezbollah tension: Lebanon says Israel is repeatedly breaking the ceasefire

The United States is pushing forward with a controversial plan to divide Gaza into two distinct zones: a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, and a “red zone” that would be left in ruins with no reconstruction efforts.


Gaza plan: Reconstruction for Israeli-controlled zone? 

Israel claims Hezbollah is rearming south of Litani River

Gaza plan: Reports suggest US military plans to divide Gaza into ‘green’ and ‘red’ zones

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has publicly showcased its missile and drone arsenal for the first time since the June war with Israel. The display featured Emad and Khorramshahr ballistic missiles, the hypersonic Fattah system, advanced air-defense radars, and new-generation drones, signaling Tehran’s expanding military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

Iran Unveils Missiles & Drones for First Time Since June War with Israel

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has accused the Israeli government of being responsible for a recent arson attack, intensifying tensions between the two sides. The allegation comes amid ongoing conflict, political friction, and escalating incidents across the region.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry Blames Israeli Government for Arson Attack

The United States on Thursday (Nov 13) called on the UN Security Council to unite and back its draft resolution aimed at bolstering President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, warning that Palestinians could otherwise suffer "grave" consequences.


Israel-Hamas war: Israel identifies body of one of the last four Hamas hostages 

US urges United Nations to adopt Trump's Gaza deal or else Gazans will suffer 

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally requested Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the corruption charges against him “political lawfare.” Netanyahu welcomed the move, while Herzog’s office stressed that any pardon must follow Israel’s legal procedures. Watch our full coverage on the unprecedented intervention and its implications for Israeli politics.


Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully dismantled terror tunnels near the Gaza border. During the operation in Rafah, three militants were killed as troops neutralized the underground threat. Authorities say this move is part of ongoing efforts to secure the border and prevent attacks. Updates on the operation and security measures are expected.

IDF Dismantles Gaza Border Tunnels | 3 Militants Killed

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli settlers launched attacks on the Palestinian villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least four people. The settlers set fire to properties, including a food warehouse and farmland, as they clashed with local residents and Israeli forces sent to intervene. 


Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured 

Israel faced tough questioning at the United Nations on Tuesday (Nov 12) over allegations of torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, with UN experts saying reports point to "systematic and widespread" abuse since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. The hearing took place during Israel's periodic review before the UN Committee Against Torture — a panel of 10 independent experts that monitors countries’ compliance with the Convention Against Torture.<h2>UN "deeply appalled" by Israel's conduct</h2>Peter Vedel Kessing, the committee's rapporteur, said members were "deeply appalled" by numerous "alternative reports" describing how torture and ill treatment of Palestinians, including children, has allegedly become "a deliberate and widespread tool of state policy... from arrest to interrogation to imprisonment."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-bombing-gaza-after-ceasefire-bbc-report-1762941163388">Israel destroyed more than 1500 building in one month since ceasefire</a>According to Kessing, evidence presented to the committee, including from UN bodies, Israeli and Palestinian groups, and international NGOs, suggests that since Hamas's Oct 7 attack, the scale of alleged abuse has reached "unprecedented levels". "Many of those detained and subsequently released have reportedly been subject to torture and other ill-treatment," said Kessing. He listed reported methods of torture such as "Severe beatings, including on the genitals; electric shocks; being forced to remain in stress positions in prolonged periods; deliberate inhuman conditions and starvation; waterboarding; and widespread sexual insults and threats of rape". Kessing also stressed that violations by one party cannot justify violations by the other. He said the committee is also aware of Hamas's alleged war crimes and plans to address those in a future session.<h2>Israel subjecting Palestinians to torture? What previous reports show</h2>According to AFP, a July 2024 report by the UN human rights office also accused Israel of detaining Palestinians in secret and subjecting some to treatment that may amount to torture. At the same time, Hamas, too, faced accusations of abusing hostages in Gaza.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-writes-to-israeli-president-herzog-demands-pardon-for-netanyahu-bibi-netanyahu-gaza-united-states-issac-herzong-1762947588693">Trump writes to Israeli President Herzog, demands pardon for Netanyahu</a><h2>Israel dismisses 'disinformation'</h2>Israel's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Daniel Meron, dismissed the allegations as "disinformation," particularly on the part of the UN-mandated Commission of Inquiry and Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on Palestinian rights. Meron insisted that Israel remains "committed to upholding its obligations in line with our moral values and principles, even in the face of the challenges posed by a terrorist organisation".The Committee Against Torture’s 83rd session runs until November 28, when it will publish its official findings on Israel on the final day. &nbsp;

UN experts accused Israel of using torture as “a widespread tool of state policy” against Palestinians since the Oct 7 Hamas attack. The UN Committee Against Torture said evidence shows “unprecedented” abuse. Here's what Israel said.

Israel faced tough questioning at the United Nations on Tuesday (Nov 12) over allegations of torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, with UN experts saying reports point to "systematic and widespread" abuse since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. The hearing took place during Israel's periodic review before the UN Committee Against Torture — a panel of 10 independent experts that monitors countries’ compliance with the Convention Against Torture. UN "deeply appalled" by Israel's conduct Peter Vedel Kessing, the committee's rapporteur, said members were "deeply appalled" by numerous "alternative reports" describing how torture and ill treatment of Palestinians, including children, has allegedly become "a deliberate and widespread tool of state policy... from arrest to interrogation to imprisonment." Also read | Israel destroyed more than 1500 building in one month since ceasefire According to Kessing, evidence presented to the committee, including from UN bodies, Israeli and Palestinian groups, and international NGOs, suggests that since Hamas's Oct 7 attack, the scale of alleged abuse has reached "unprecedented levels". "Many of those detained and subsequently released have reportedly been subject to torture and other ill-treatment," said Kessing. He listed reported methods of torture such as "Severe beatings, including on the genitals; electric shocks; being forced to remain in stress positions in prolonged periods; deliberate inhuman conditions and starvation; waterboarding; and widespread sexual insults and threats of rape". Kessing also stressed that violations by one party cannot justify violations by the other. He said the committee is also aware of Hamas's alleged war crimes and plans to address those in a future session. Israel subjecting Palestinians to torture? What previous reports show According to AFP, a July 2024 report by the UN human rights office also accused Israel of detaining Palestinians in secret and subjecting some to treatment that may amount to torture. At the same time, Hamas, too, faced accusations of abusing hostages in Gaza. Also read | Trump writes to Israeli President Herzog, demands pardon for Netanyahu Israel dismisses 'disinformation' Israel's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Daniel Meron, dismissed the allegations as "disinformation," particularly on the part of the UN-mandated Commission of Inquiry and Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on Palestinian rights. Meron insisted that Israel remains "committed to upholding its obligations in line with our moral values and principles, even in the face of the challenges posed by a terrorist organisation". The Committee Against Torture’s 83rd session runs until November 28, when it will publish its official findings on Israel on the final day.

UN experts accused Israel of using torture as “a widespread tool of state policy” against Palestinians since the Oct 7 Hamas attack. The UN Committee Against Torture said evidence shows “unprecedented” abuse. Here's what Israel said.

'Severe beatings, starvation, rape threats': UN panel accuses Israel of 'systematic torture' of Palestinians

Masked Israeli settlers allegedly attacked two villages in the occupied West Bank, setting vehicles and property on fire.
The incident escalates tensions in the region and raises concerns over safety of local residents.

Israel: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Villages | Vehicles, Property Torched

The Israel Defence Forces have confirmed the killing of a Palestinian man in Gaza, claiming Hamas fighters violated the ceasefire agreement by crossing the designated “yellow line” buffer zone. Israeli officials say the breach prompted defensive fire, while Hamas has accused Israel of escalating tensions. the incident threatens to derail fragile truce efforts amid renewed fears of violence along the Gaza border.

 IDF Kills 5 Hamas Militants: Israel Claims Hamas Violated Ceasefire 

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to help draft a new constitution for Palestine, signaling France’s support for political reform and stability in the region. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to promote peace and strengthen governance structures.


French President Macron Vows to Help Palestine Create Constitution 

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to help draft a new constitution for Palestine, signaling France’s support for political reform and stability in the region. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to promote peace and strengthen governance structures.

French President Macron Promises to Draw New Constitution for Palestine

The Knesset has advanced a controversial death penalty bill, with support from Itamar Ben-Gvir and his party. The proposed legislation, which seeks to allow capital punishment for terrorism-related crimes, has sparked widespread debate and international attention.

Israel: Knesset Advances Death Penalty Bill Backed by Ben-gvir

Iran’s Defensive Strategy: Iran is reportedly ramping up its missile manufacturing, aiming to have the capability to simultaneously launch 2,000 missiles in any future conflict, particularly targeting Israel. 


Iran’s Defensive Strategy: Firing Thousands of Missiles to Counter Israel

Israel’s former IDF legal chief has been hospitalized following an apparent overdose of sleeping pills.
According to local reports, the former senior military legal officer was rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities have not yet released further details about his condition or the circumstances leading to the incident.

Israel: Ex-IDF Legal Chief Hospitalized After Overdose of Sleeping Pills

Israel has confirmed the remains returned by Hamas belong to Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza during the 2014 war. His body was held in Gaza for 11 years before being returned under a ceasefire agreement brokered with the United States. Lt. Goldin was killed in an ambush by Hamas shortly after a ceasefire in August 2014 and has since been a symbol of national loss in Israel. 

Israel-Gaza: Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned to Israel After 11 Years in Gaza

Israel-Gaza: Israel has received the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed during the 2014 Gaza conflict. After over 11 years, his body was returned from Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, marking a significant and emotional moment for his family and the nation. 

Israel-Gaza: Body of Israeli Soldier Killed in 2014 Gaza Conflict Returned

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