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Roya News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
'You are not welcome': Ibiza property agent rejects booking linked to 'Israeli' renters
A real estate agent in Ibiza has canceled a holiday rental for a group of clients after learning that two of them were 'Israeli' nationals, telling them they would not be welcome 'until the genocide in Palestine stops,' according to a report by 'Israel's' Kan 11 news. The dispute began when one of the clients contacted the agent to ask about a partial cancellation, citing 'the war in our country' as the reason. The agent pressed for clarification on their nationality, and when told two members of the group were from 'Israel', she refused to proceed with the booking. In text exchanges shared by local media, the agent stated, 'I'm sorry, but you are not welcome until the genocide with Palestine stops.' She also informed them she would donate the 2,500 euro (almost USD 3,000) security deposit they had paid to support Palestine. She later blocked the group from all communication channels. According to the messages, the rest of the group, who were reportedly from France, were offered the chance to proceed with the booking, but declined.
Middle East Eye
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli army slaughters 262 crocodiles in West Bank 'killing valley'
The Israeli army has killed 262 crocodiles that were being kept in a farm in the occupied West Bank near the illegal settlement of Petzael. According to the Civil Administration, the Israeli military unit responsible for controlling the West Bank, the Nile crocodiles posed a risk to the public due to negligence. Nile crocodiles have been considered a protected species since 2013. Farm owner Danny Bitan told Kan 11 that the military created "some kind of killing valley'. 'They just slaughtered them," he told the public broadcaster. The farm in the Jordan Valley was established in the 1990s and closed to visitors during the 2000-05 Second Intifada. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Other crocodiles were found dead at the scene when soldiers arrived to kill the reptiles last week. "The decision was made on the basis of urgent opinions by veterinary experts that the Nile crocodiles on the farm are kept in the abandoned compound in poor conditions that constitute animal abuse, and without sufficient access to food, which has pushed them into cannibalistic behaviour," the Civil Administration said. A security source told Israeli news site Ynet that the farm's owner refused to secure the compound and therefore the farm posed a "significant risk to the settlement". According to Bitan, there were about 800 crocodiles on the farm. Bitan told Haaretz that Civil Administration personnel arrived at the farm in Petzael, about 20km north of Jericho, drained the water of the lake they lived in, shot hundreds of crocodiles, and then loaded them onto trucks. "The Civil Administration didn't help me find a solution," Bitan told Haaretz. "I already had an agreement with a company in Morocco to transfer the crocodiles to a tourist park in the country, but it didn't come to fruition because of the war," Bitan added. "Recently there was another country with which I was about to reach an agreement. But the Civil Administration decided to break into a private place and do what they wanted." The farm was a tourist attraction and also used for the production and sale of crocodile skins abroad. According to Channel 12 News, until the early 2000s, about 3,000 crocodiles were imported to the farm. A security source told Channel 12 that until the Nile crocodile became a protected animal, Bitan slaughtered the crocodiles. After the law was changed, hundreds of crocodiles remained in his possession. "Until 2013, Bitan would slaughter the crocodiles for money. As soon as he realised he couldn't make any more money from them, he stopped taking care of the farm," the source said. Dead crocodiles could be seen strewn around the farm alongside bullet cases (Mako) In a report broadcast on Kan 11, crocodile carcasses and bullet cases can be seen scattered around the farm. The farm's manager, Bassem Salah, told Kan 11 that the Civil Administration and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority broke into the farm in the morning and took his phone so that he could not alert Bitan. Let the Animals Live, an Israeli animal protection organisation, attacked the military's decision to kill the crocodiles. "This is a violent and cruel killing of animals that defies all moral standards," it said. "This is an act that grossly violates Israel's international obligations to protect animals and the Animal Protection Law. An investigation must be carried out immediately to understand who gave the order and who approved it."
Shafaq News
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Six-month Israeli plan to seize Gaza City unveiled
Shafaq News – Middle East Israel is preparing an extended military campaign to capture Gaza City, scheduled to begin in two weeks, Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 reported on Sunday. The plan calls for relocating more than 800,000 residents southward over at least 45 days. Additional reservists are expected to be called up within a month, boosting the military force to six divisions. A full cordon around the city is planned for October 25, followed by a ground assault. Citing security sources, the report also indicated the operation could last six months or longer unless prisoner-exchange or ceasefire talks produce a breakthrough. Despite opposition from some senior security officials, the Israeli cabinet has already endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a full occupation of the Strip. Hamas later condemned the decision as a war crime, asserting it had 'done everything necessary' to support ceasefire efforts and pledged to continue working toward an agreement. Meanwhile, as the conflict persists, Gaza's Health Ministry reported 39 fatalities and 491 injuries over the past 24 hours. This brings the overall death toll since October 7, 2023, to 61,369, with 152,850 wounded. Deaths attributed to hunger and malnutrition have reached 212, including 98 children.
The Sun
06-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Israel army chief must follow Gaza decisions says defence minister
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz clarified that while army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir may voice his opinions, the military must ultimately follow government directives regarding Gaza. Katz posted on social media platform X, addressing recent Israeli media reports suggesting Zamir opposes plans for a full occupation of Gaza. 'The Chief of Staff has the right and duty to present his stance in proper forums, but once political decisions are made, the army will implement them professionally,' Katz stated. He emphasised his role as defence minister to ensure government decisions are enforced without compromise. Katz linked Hamas's refusal to release hostages as justification for further military actions to achieve war objectives. Chief of Staff Zamir has not publicly commented but reportedly warned against full occupation during a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 cited Zamir describing such an occupation as a potential 'trap' during security discussions. Netanyahu is expected to convene his security cabinet on Thursday to finalise next steps in Gaza operations. Media sources anticipate expanded military operations across Gaza, including densely populated areas where hostages may be held. - AFP
Middle East Eye
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Hamas ambush kills five soldiers in Israeli-controlled 'buffer zone'
Hamas fighters killed five Israeli soldiers and wounded at least 14 others on Monday in an ambush in Beit Hanoun, near the boundary with Israel in the northern Gaza Strip. The attack occurred in an area that Israeli forces had forcibly emptied of Palestinian residents and designated a "buffer zone", where military operations have continued for months. According to the Israeli military, an initial investigation found that the soldiers were targeted with roadside explosive devices during ground operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who received news of the attack while visiting Washington, mourned the troops. 'On this difficult morning, the entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages,' he said in a statement. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Abu Obeida, military spokesperson for Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades, described the ambush as a 'complex operation' and an 'additional blow' to what he called 'the prestige of the weak occupation army and its most criminal units in an area the occupation thought was safe after leaving no stone unturned.' 'The most foolish decision Netanyahu could make would be to keep his forces inside the Gaza Strip' - Abu Obeida, Qassam Brigades In a statement on Telegram, he warned that Palestinian fighters would continue to inflict losses on Israeli forces. 'Even if the [Israeli army] miraculously succeeded recently in freeing its soldiers from hell, it may fail later, leaving us with additional prisoners. 'The most foolish decision Netanyahu could make would be to keep his forces inside the Gaza Strip,' he added. According to Israeli media, the ambush has been described as one of the deadliest attacks against Israeli ground forces since the start of the war in Gaza. Reports pointed to an intelligence failure that allowed Palestinian fighters to track troop movements and plant explosives in key locations. Israelis call for ending war Israel's public broadcaster, Kan 11, quoted a field officer from the Nahal Brigade who described the incident as 'a complex firefight". 'The first explosive device struck the armoured vehicle. Then shells were fired at the personnel carrier and a D9 bulldozer, and finally, the evacuation team was targeted. We did not expect this multi-stage scenario,' he said. The Gaza genocide is not a 'bug' - it is the logic of Israel's system Read More » The scale and coordination of the attack have reignited calls within Israel for an end to the war. Speaking to Kan 11, former major general Yiftah Ron Tal urged political leaders to prioritise a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. "We need to strive for one complete hostage deal. Whoever doesn't return in the upcoming deal - we are sealing their fate. Whoever doesn't return now, we could be handing them a death sentence," he said. Opposition leader Yair Lapid wrote on X: "For the sake of the fighters, for the sake of their families, for the sake of the hostages, for the sake of the State of Israel: this war must be ended." Indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange have been ongoing in Doha for three days. A source told AFP that the current discussions are focused on the mechanisms for implementing a proposed deal, which would reportedly include a 60-day truce leading to a permanent end to the war.
