Hamas announces release of three Israeli hostages amid ongoing ceasefire
Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has confirmed the release of three Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The hostages—Ofer Kalderon, Keith Samuel Siegel, and Yarden Bibas—are scheduled for release on February 1, 2025. This announcement marks another phase in the broader prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. This 42-day agreement […]
NGO uses social media to expose Israeli war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation files over 1,000 war crimes complaints with the ICC using Israeli soldiers’ social media evidence. The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Brussels-based non-profit, has filed over 1,000 war crimes complaints with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli soldiers. Leveraging social media evidence, HRF aims to hold individuals accountable for alleged […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Deeper Into Lebanon, Breaching Ceasefire
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. This marks the first attack since the ceasefire agreement in late November. Lebanese media reported that the strikes hit an area between Talia and Hizzine in the Baalbek district. There was no immediate information on casualties or damage. Lebanese authorities say Israel has violated the ceasefire […]
ISIS reappears in Iraq as regional unrest intensifies
Clashes erupt between ISIS and Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi as Turkey deploys troops near Syria and Israeli airstrikes target Damascus. According to various reports, ISIS is showing signs of resurgence in Iraq, with fresh clashes reported between the militant group and Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Anbar province. The confrontation underscores the group’s continued threat in Iraq’s […]
