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2 days ago
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West Asia News Live: Israel's heat wave, Turkey's earthquake defines a turbulent day in Middle East
August 11, 2025, 09:01:56 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Israeli tech firms to join strike aimed at ending war Several of Israel's prominent software and hi-tech companies have announced they will permit their employees to join a strike aimed at compelling the government to end the ongoing conflict, Israel National News says in a report. This action is framed as an act of 'solidarity' with the families of hostages taken during the conflict, which began on October 7, 2023. The strike organisers are also reportedly in discussions to bring the Histadrut, Israel's largest labour federation, into the protest. The involvement of the Histadrut would significantly escalate the action into a potential general strike, capable of paralysing the national economy and placing immense pressure on the government. The move by the tech sector, a critical engine of the Israeli economy, highlights the significant financial and social strain the prolonged war is causing.
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4 days ago
- Politics
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Fatah official urges children to join conflict against Israel, sparks outrage
Fatah Secretary Muhammad Hamdan urged children at a Shechem summer camp to become future fighters against Israel, sparking controversy and ethical concerns. read more A Fatah official was recorded encouraging children to join the fight against Israel. The incident, captured in a video translated by MEMRI, shows Fatah Secretary Muhammad Hamdan addressing children at a summer camp in Shechem, urging them to become the next generation of fighters. Here are the key takeaways: • The video features Muhammad Hamdan, a Fatah Secretary, speaking to children at a summer camp located in Shechem. During his address, Hamdan is seen actively encouraging the children to dedicate themselves to becoming the future generation of fighters. • The content of Hamdan's speech, as translated by MEMRI, explicitly urges the children to prepare themselves for engaging in conflict. This encouragement is framed within the context of the ongoing tensions and disputes involving Israel, thereby directly linking the children's future roles to the struggle against Israel. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD • The location of the summer camp in Shechem, also known as Nablus, adds a significant layer to the context. Shechem is a city with a complex history and is located in an area that has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This specific setting suggests a deliberate choice to instill these sentiments in children within a highly charged environment. According to a report by Israel National News, the dissemination of this video and the translation provided by MEMRI have sparked considerable discussion and controversy. Critics argue that such rhetoric promotes the involvement of children in armed conflict, a practice that is widely condemned under international law. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on the children's psychological and emotional development, as well as the broader implications for regional stability. The incident has drawn attention to the role of political figures and organizations in shaping the attitudes and beliefs of young people in conflict zones. The use of summer camps as a venue for disseminating such messages raises ethical questions about the responsibilities of adults in positions of authority and the potential for indoctrination. The video continues to circulate, prompting further scrutiny and debate regarding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The promotion of children's involvement in conflict is a serious violation of international norms and laws, raising concerns about the well-being and future of the children involved.
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23-07-2025
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In Israel's Arab sector, three overnight murders show rise in homicides
According to a report, the killings have brought the total number of victims of violence in the Arab sector to 136 in 2025 read more A series of separate incidents on Tuesday night resulted in the murder of three people in Israel. The killings have brought the total number of victims of violence in the Arab sector to 136 in 2025. According to a report by Israel National News, in Jaffa, a 51-year-old man was fatally shot near a local cafe. Paramedics from Magen David Adom (MDA) who arrived at the scene confirmed the man had gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead. Yissachar Weiss, an MDA paramedic, said that the victim was found unconscious with penetrating injuries and that the wounds were fatal. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another incident involved a woman, approximately 40 years old, who was discovered shot dead in a wadi near Ar'ara Banegev. MDA personnel also confirmed her death at the scene. Police have detained four suspects for questioning, including the woman's son, brother and two other relatives. The suspected motive is an internal family feud, as per police reports noted by Israel National News. In Lod, a man in his 30s was shot dead inside his car. MDA teams found him in critical condition and declared him dead shortly thereafter. MDA EMT Mendy Amitai described the scene as utter chaos, noting that the victim was unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing, with penetrative wounds to his body. Amitai added that the injuries were too severe, leading to the declaration of his death at the scene. Police have launched investigations into the separate incidents. The rise in violence in the Arab sector continues to be a pressing issue, with the recent murders adding to the already high number of victims this year.
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26-06-2025
- Politics
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West Asia News Live: Israel reportedly running low on weaponry and munitions
June 26, 2025, 08:32:10 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Aunt of murdered hostage urges Israeli government to secure comprehensive deal for all captives Hana Cohen, the aunt of Inbar Hayman who was murdered by Hamas with her body still held in Gaza, has publicly called on the Israeli government to advance a comprehensive deal for the return of all hostages, according to a report in Israel National News. In an interview, Cohen emphasized the need for an agreement that includes the return of both living captives and the bodies of those who have been killed. Her plea adds to the ongoing pressure from hostage families for a diplomatic resolution to bring all captives home from Gaza.
Middle East Eye
21-05-2025
- Politics
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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)
