Israel

Israeli Knesset Elections: 7.3 Million Eligible Voters Face Complex Coalition Battle ————————————– Israel’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 27, 2026, are taking place amid deep political divisions and the repercussions of Israeli military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Approximately…

East Turkistan Government-in-Exile urges Trump to raise Uyghur rights with Xi ——————————— The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile has called on US President Donald Trump to address the situation of Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim communities in China during any talks with…

US Reportedly Moves Toward Approval of $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel —————————————————- The United States is reportedly moving forward with a multibillion-dollar weapons package for Israel that includes 60,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, according to reports cited…

Pakistan’s Shia Scholars Council Raises Concern Over Taliban Raid on Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary in Kabul ———————————————– The Shia Scholars Council of Pakistan has expressed concern over actions taken by Taliban authorities against the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and Tammadon TV network…

Israeli Documentary NAZA Examines Alleged AI-Assisted Targeting in Gaza ————————————— A new documentary titled NAZA premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, presenting testimonies from 24 Israeli military and intelligence insiders about artificial intelligence-assisted targeting systems and military procedures used…

Amnesty Calls on US to Arrest Netanyahu Over ICC Warrant ———————————— Amnesty International has urged US authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and transfer him to the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he faces an active arrest warrant…

Israeli Explosive Weapons Accounted for Over Half of Civilian Deaths Globally in 2025, Monitor Says ——————————- More than half of civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, according to a new report by…

Israeli Finance Minister Leads Controversial Visit to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus ————————————- Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, conducted a controversial incursion to the tomb of the Prophet Joseph east of Nablus on May 14, 2026, accompanied by a group of…

Israel passes law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees ———————————————– Israeli legislators have passed a bill to establish a special tribunal with the power to impose the death penalty on Palestinians accused of involvement in the Hamas-led…

Israel approves death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks ————————————- Israel’s parliament has passed a controversial law making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread international…