The military pressure placed on Hamas and its allies has brought the possibility of achieving a deal to return the hostages closer than ever before, according to a senior security official. According to recent assessments by security officials, out of the 101 hostages, approximately 50 are believed to still be alive, including some foreign … Read more
 "Virus that causes polio detected in Gaza. Why this is an urgent global health priority – Firstpost")
As war continues to devastate Gaza and its people, we learnt recently that a variant of poliovirus has been detected in the region. The virus was isolated in six sewage samples collected in late June from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah. Most infections with poliovirus don’t cause symptoms, but a minority of those who … Read more
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that “a military government in Gaza is not part of the goals of the war, but a dangerous and irresponsible political act” in a post on Twitter/X on Wednesday, as the IDF also announced that two soldiers had died, crossing the 800 soldier threshold to 801 for the … Read more
A report from The Washington Post highlights the growing strength of smuggling gangs in Gaza, which have capitalized on restrictions on the entry of goods. These groups now control the flow of multiple products, including tobacco. Cigarettes, in particular, have become a form of currency, reportedly selling for up to $1,000 per pack. Last … Read more
 "Polio has made a comeback in war-torn Gaza. Here’s what we know so far – Firstpost")
Once thought to be nearly eradicated, polio has made a troubling return in Gaza, sending shockwaves through the war-torn region. The infection and subsequent partial paralysis of the 10-month-old Abdul-Rahman Abu Al-Jidyan has left health officials scrambling to contain its spread. Authorities are now rushing to launch a mass vaccination campaign for children across the … Read more
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Israeli authorities of causing a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity in a report released Thursday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military or foreign ministry, but Israeli authorities have previously rejected such accusations and … Read more
IDF soldiers continued to operate in recent weeks in both the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, including locating and destroying terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists, the military said on Thursday morning. Over the past two weeks, the Israel Air Force struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon, which specifically targeted weapons storage … Read more
An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Sayeda Zainab district south of the Syrian capital Damascus killed seven civilians on Sunday, the Syrian defense ministry said, in the second such attack in less than a week. The fatalities included women and children, with 20 people also injured, the ministry said in a … Read more
The IDF published over 45 minutes of footage depicting Hamas terrorists torturing Gazan civilians on Sunday. :warning::movie_camera: VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED:The IDF released a video compilation on Sunday showing the detainment and torture of Gazans by Hamas.This clip reveals Hamas’s brutal methods of interrogation, violating human rights, and oppressing Gazans.Read more: https://t.co/697VJ7BRXB pic.twitter.com/XTFNbxlNIP — The … Read more
Over the past 24 hours, the IDF conducted multiple operations in both the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, targeting terrorist positions and infrastructure, the military reported on Sunday. The IDF’s 162nd Division continued its operations in the Jabalya area, where soldiers engaged and neutralized several Hamas terrorists and dismantled key structures that were used … Read more
