Tag: #israel

HRW: April 16 Strike Destroyed Qasmieh Bridge, Severing Last Major Civilian Crossing Over Lebanon’s Litani

Human Rights Watch says an April 16 Israeli strike destroyed the Qasmieh bridge, the last main Litani River crossing for civilians, raising possible war-crime concerns.

#lebanon, #israel, #humanrights, #litani

Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon in Washington as Airstrikes Continue

Israel will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon in Washington as soon as next week, even as Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory persist.

#israel, #lebanon, #hezbollah, #diplomacy

Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Hub Opens a New Front in the 2026 War

Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas facilities disrupt output, jolt global markets and raise legal questions over targeting civilian energy hubs.

#iran, #israel, #naturalgas, #southpars, #energy

Activists Plan Massive Gaza Aid Flotilla From Barcelona, Risking New Clash With Israeli Navy

Organizers say 100+ boats will sail March 29 to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Spain treads carefully as Tunisia cracks down on backers.

#gaza, #israel, #aidflotilla, #barcelona, #tunisia

Israeli ‘Double-Tap’ Strike Hits Beirut Beach Shelter, Killing Displaced Civilians

Witnesses say an Israeli double-tap strike hit Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront, killing at least eight as fighting with Hezbollah widens.

#lebanon, #beirut, #israel, #hezbollah, #airstrikes

Lebanon’s Parliament Extends Its Term to 2028 as War and Displacement Upend Election Plans

Amid Israeli strikes and mass displacement, Lebanese MPs vote to delay 2026 elections and extend their mandate to 2028, sparking constitutional outrage.

#lebanon, #elections, #hezbollah, #israel, #parliament

Iran Supreme Leader Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes as Hormuz Attacks Rattle Global Markets

U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader as tanker attacks choke the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil higher, stocks lower and rate-cut bets fading.

#iran, #israel, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #globalmarkets

Israel Declares War on Hezbollah as Ceasefire Lapses and Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Israel says it has begun an “offensive campaign” against Hezbollah after the ceasefire expired, with deadly strikes in Beirut and rockets fired toward Haifa.

#lebanon, #israel, #hezbollah, #beirut, #iran

Iran’s soccer chief hints at skipping 2026 World Cup after Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli strike

Iran’s football federation president says the team may not attend the 2026 World Cup in North America after Tehran confirmed Khamenei’s death.

#iran, #worldcup2026, #fifa, #israel, #us

Israel Declares Gaza Hostage Crisis Over as Cease-Fire Enters ‘Phase Two’ and Rafah Crossing Reopens—Narrowly

With the last Israeli hostage remains recovered, Israel says phase two of the cease-fire begins with a limited, heavily vetted reopening of Rafah.

#gaza, #israel, #rafahcrossing, #ceasefire, #hostages

Israel Bulldozes UNRWA East Jerusalem Compound, U.N. Calls It an Unprecedented Breach

Israeli forces demolished parts of UNRWA’s Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem, citing new laws and taxes; the U.N. says its premises are immune.

#israel, #unrwa, #jerusalem, #unitednations, #internationallaw