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Middle East Eye
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli protesters block aid to Gaza, call trucks ‘humanitarian ammunition'
Gaza continues to suffer under siege, while Israeli demonstrators on Wednesday escalated efforts to choke off the already restricted aid supply. Protesters shut down the Karem Abu Salem crossing, the only functional entry point for humanitarian aid, to demand a complete stop to relief shipments into the devastated enclave. According to Israel National News, the protest was organised by far-right movements 'Tzav 9' and 'Miluimnikim – Generation of Victory,' who claim aid deliveries undermine Israel's war effort and benefit Hamas. The demonstration came after 93 trucks were allowed through the crossing a day earlier, a number still far below what humanitarian agencies say is needed to avert famine. 'This is an unimaginable injustice,' declared Reut Ben Chaim of Tzav 9. 'We cannot remain silent while this harm to our hostages continues. The people of Israel will come and stop this atrocity and the strengthening of a terror group.' Israeli reserve soldier Ashriel Machlev of the Miluimnikim group added: 'This isn't humanitarian — it's national suicide and it's humanitarian ammunition... We will be here every week — hundreds of reservists ready to physically block this madness.' Israel faces growing international condemnation for its stranglehold on aid to Gaza, where health officials warn of looming famine and the UN has described conditions as 'catastrophic.' A new Channel 13 survey has revealed that over half of Israeli respondents - 53 percent - oppose allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza, even as conditions in the besieged enclave continue to deteriorate and the UN warns of deepening famine in the strip. A truck carrying aid makes its way to the Gaza Strip from the Karem Abu Salem crossing also known as the Israeli Kerem Shalom crossing, on May 20, 2025 (AFP)
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Video: Massive Sandstorm Hits Southern Israel As Winds Intensify Jerusalem Wildfires
Tel Aviv: A severe sandstorm hit Israel on Wednesday, as winds tore through the country's southern parts, reducing visibility to near zero. Videos shared on social media showed a massive dust cloud engulfing the Negev Desert and Beersheba in southern Israel, turning the skies amber. Local media reported that the sandstorm has reached an Israeli military base in the Negev. A footage shared on social media showed soldiers struggling to close the gates of a military base because of the strength of the wind. INSANE sandstorm sweeps southern Israel, West Bank amidst raging wildfire crisis — RT (@RT_com) May 1, 2025 Earlier, meteorologists issued a forecast warning about strong winds in Israel's south. "During the day, heavy winds will blow, heavy haze will set in, and there will even be sandstorms in the south. The peak of the heat wave is expected this afternoon with temperatures of 98 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast," Israel National News reported, quoting Meteorologist Lior Sudri. INSANE sandstorm sweeps southern Israel, West Bank amidst raging wildfire crisis — RT (@RT_com) May 1, 2025 Due to extreme weather conditions, the Israel government has cancelled the live ceremony for Israel's 77th Independence Day. Instead, a pre-recorded dress rehearsal of the opening ceremony was broadcast on Israeli television on Wednesday evening. Wildfire In Jerusalem The extreme weather conditions added to worries as authorities dealt with wildfires raging on the outskirts of Jerusalem, forcing the evacuation of communities and the closure of a main highway. Israel has appealed for international assistance to help fight the blaze. TV footage showed fires burning along the main Route 1 Jerusalem to Tel Aviv highway, and people abandoning cars and running away from the flames as thick smoke billowed over the surrounding hilltops. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Italy and Croatia were expected to send three firefighting planes to help extinguish the flames. Israel has also appealed to Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria, the Foreign Ministry said. Israeli media reported that 120 fire and rescue services had mobilised dozens of teams, aircraft and helicopters to try to contain the fires, and the military said its search and rescue forces were assisting the operations. Three communities were evacuated, police said, and at least 13 people were injured. There were no reports of fatalities. The fire broke out on Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and many ceremonies marking the eve of its Independence Day were cancelled, including the main state event due to be held in Jerusalem.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Diver's incredible three-word reaction after shark drags her underwater in horror GoPro video
Sam Anderson and Jasmine Warneford were diving in water near Red Bluff in Western Australia when a huge tiger shark appeared and began to drag Jasmine underwater Two spearfishers have been lucky to escape a terrifying encounter with a massive tiger shark off the remote coast of Western Australia. Sam Anderson and Jasmine Warneford were diving near Red Bluff — a popular but isolated camping and surfing spot around 1,020km north of Perth — on April 21 when the shark suddenly appeared. It first attempted to snatch their catch before turning aggressively toward Mr Anderson, approaching with its jaws wide open before he managed to fend it off with his spear. As the shark swam away, it latched onto a fish attached to Ms Warneford's float line. The rope, still tied around her waist, dragged her about 10 metres underwater before she managed to cut herself free. The harrowing moment was captured on Ms Warneford's GoPro, showing her being flipped over and pulled beneath the surface while Mr Anderson frantically swam to help. However, Ms Warneford appeared unfazed by the encounter. After sharing the shocking footage on Instagram, one pal commented: "Omg!!! Bet you loved it though," to which she replied: "you know me x." It comes just days after a dad-of-four was horrifically killed by sharks at a popular tourist destination after he desperately tried to fight the predators off with his GoPro. Barak Tzach, aged 40, has now been confirmed as the man who died following a two-day search. Police have confirmed remains that had been found at the site of the attack on Israel's Mediterranean coast matched those of Barak Tzach, from Petach Tikva. Distressing footage shows the moment the man appeared to be battling with the predator in the sea off Hadera, Israel, in front of horrified crowds. Forensic tests conducted at the Abu Kabir Institute later confirmed the remains belonged to Tzach, who had entered the water armed only with 'a mask, snorkel, fins and a GoPro camera – without any fish or bait.' His final moments were caught on footage showing him thrashing in the water before it turned red. A relative told Israel National News: "In a conversation I had with a fisherman who witnessed the incident. I was told that he swam alongside the shark and later moved a little further out. "He photographed the sharks from a distance, but did not touch them or feed them. When they started getting too close to him, he used the stick of the GoPro camera to gently push them away." Witnesses described hearing the swimmer's desperate screams for help as he shouted "they're biting me" before he started thrashing around and was pulled under the water. Moments before the attack the shark was filmed swimming between children's legs in the sea in the shallow waters as stunned beachgoers watched on, unable to help.
New York Post
24-04-2025
- New York Post
Diver killed by sharks was a dad of 4 who tried to use GoPro stick to beat back predators
The diver killed by sharks off the coast of Israel has been identified as a father of four who used a GoPro camera stick to try and fend off the predators, according to his grieving family. Barak Tzach, 40, jumped in the water to film the sharks at the beach in Hadera when a chilling video showed him flailing in the water, yelling for help, as he was attacked and dragged out to sea. When the sharks started getting too close, he used the stick of the GoPro to 'push them away,' his family told Israel National News. The grieving relatives denied rumors that the dad had been trying to feed the sharks — as others were filmed doing at the same beach the previous week — and did not have any bait when he went in the ocean with only a mask, snorkel, fins and the tiny action camera. 'He went into the water to dive and photograph sharks, not to feed them or play with them,' Tzach's family said. 3 Barak Tzack was killed by sharks he was trying to photograph off Israel on Monday. obtained by the NYPost 3 The sharks have been an attraction for tourists enjoying Hadera's coastline. AFP via Getty Images 3 People look at sharks as a rescue team are searching for evidence after a diver was attacked by sharks in the water of Hadera Getty Images A fisherman who witnessed the terrifying attack told the family that Tzach 'swam alongside the shark and later moved a little further out. He photographed the sharks from a distance, but did not touch them or feed them.' Tzach, of Petach Tikva near Tel Aviv, was heard screaming, 'They're biting me!' before being dragged further out to sea on Monday, according to The Times of Israel. 'They're eating him, eating the man!' one terrified witness cried, according to disturbing video circulating on social media. Human remains were later discovered nearly 24 hours later on Tuesday after officials shut down the beach and launched a massive search in the area with divers, jetskis and helicopters. The remains were later identified as Tzach. Police said in an update that 'the search will continue to locate additional findings and we express our sincere condolences to the family who was informed of the results. We will accompany them throughout the complex process,' Israel National News reported. The exact breed of shark was not immediately known, however, marine life experts believe they were likely dusky or sandbar ones, which are typically harmless to humans and have been known to swim off Hadera's shores for years. Dusky sharks can reach up to 13 feet long and weigh 750 pounds, whereas sandbar sharks are smaller, growing to about 8 feet and 220 pounds. Yigael Ben-Ari, head of marine rangers at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, said this would be just the third shark attack recorded in Israel in the last 80 years.
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Daily Record
Dad 'tried to fight sharks with GoPro' before being brutally killed in attack
A dad-of-four who was tragically killed by sharks at a popular tourist spot attempted to fend off the predators using a GoPro camera, it has emerged. Authorities confirmed remains found at the scene of the attack off the coast of Israel match those of Barak Tzach , 40, from Petach Tikva. Disturbing footage shows the moment Tzach appeared to be struggling with the shark in the sea off Hadera as onlookers watched in horror, reports the Mirror . Forensic tests conducted at the Abu Kabir Institute later confirmed the remains belonged to Tzach, who entered the water with only "a mask, snorkel, fins and a GoPro camera – without any fish or bait." Footage captured his final moments, showing him thrashing in the water before it turned red. A relative told Israel National News: "In a conversation I had with a fisherman who witnessed the incident. I was told that he swam alongside the shark and later moved a little further out. "He photographed the sharks from a distance, but did not touch them or feed them. When they started getting too close to him, he used the stick of the GoPro camera to gently push them away." Witnesses recounted the harrowing moment a swimmer's cries for help rang out, shouting "they're biting me" before he began to flail and was dragged underwater. Just before the tragic incident, the shark had been captured on video weaving through children's legs in the shallow sea as shocked onlookers stood by, powerless to intervene. In a Facebook update, a woman identified by Israeli media as Tzach's spouse, shared her husband entered the water equipped with snorkelling gear and an underwater camera. She noted it wasn't his first time swimming in that area of the sea, saying: "In a conversation I had with a fisherman who witnessed the incident. "I was told that he swam alongside a shark and later moved slightly away in a more open direction. He filmed the sharks from a distance but didn't touch or feed them. "When they started to get too close to him, he used the GoPro's stick to gently push them away. The fisherman called him back to shore, and Barak started swimming slowly toward him – and then he was attacked." Police and emergency services announced their ongoing search for additional remains following their grim discovery on Tuesday. "We express our sincere condolences to the family who was informed of the results. We will accompany them throughout the complex process," stated officers. Deputy Fire Chief Doron Almashali added: "After a day and a half of intensive effort, we have found what appears to be part of the missing person. Naturally, these findings must undergo thorough examinations. "We conducted our search pattern based on careful analysis of underwater currents, and it was precisely in that area where the remains were discovered."
