The Prime Minister’s Office announced Sunday that the body received was confirmed to be that of Lt. Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in the 2014 Gaza war. His body was held in Gaza for over a decade, and his family has long campaigned for his return, emphasizing Israel’s commitment to not abandoning soldiers. The body was handed over to the International Red Cross as part of a ceasefire agreement, culminating in Goldin being buried in Israel. With his return, four deceased hostages, including three Israelis and a Thai citizen, remain in Gaza.
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In a recent development, Turkey issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other Israeli officials, accusing them of “crimes against humanity” and “genocide” related to actions in Gaza and against a humanitarian aid flotilla. The warrants were quickly condemned by Israel, with the Foreign Minister calling the move a political maneuver. While Hamas welcomed the warrants, the situation raises questions regarding Turkey’s potential involvement in a proposed international stabilization force for Gaza, a key element of the US-brokered ceasefire plan. This follows a similar warrant issued by the International Criminal Court last year, which was also dismissed by Israel.
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Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say, is a headline that sets the stage for a story many might have suspected, yet few could definitively confirm. The core takeaway, according to former US officials, is that American intelligence intercepted information suggesting internal Israeli military legal counsel had serious reservations. They were apparently concerned that some of Israel’s military actions in Gaza could potentially be construed as war crimes. This revelation, described as startling by those who were privy to it, paints a picture of doubt and internal conflict within the Israeli military apparatus itself.… Continue reading
In a stunning turn of events, Israel’s chief military lawyer, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, was arrested on Sunday. The arrest followed her admission of authorizing the leak of a video depicting Israeli reservists abusing a Palestinian prisoner. Furthermore, she confessed to lying to the Supreme Court regarding her involvement. This news came after she was reported missing for several hours, with her car found near a beach.
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In a poignant development, the Red Cross facilitated the transport of the remains of a deceased hostage from Gaza City on October 27, 2025. The handover occurred as part of a ceasefire agreement and exchange involving hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel. The hostage had been held captive in Gaza since the devastating October 7, 2023, attack. This transfer highlights the ongoing efforts to address the human cost of the conflict and achieve a resolution.
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Javad Naeimi, a nuclear engineer at the Natanz facility, was executed in Qom last week after being convicted of spying for Israel. The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reported the execution, which occurred in secret after Naeimi’s arrest in February 2024 and an opaque judicial process, including alleged torture and coerced confessions. This execution, and the execution of at least eleven others this year on espionage charges, is part of an intensified crackdown following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Human rights groups condemn these executions, citing a lack of due process, while Iran defends its actions as necessary to counter alleged intelligence infiltration.
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In a heated exchange, the discussion shifted from evaluating Mamdani’s viewpoints to accusations of conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Uygur asserted that criticism targeted the Israeli government, not Jewish people, and advocated for Israel’s existence within pre-1967 borders. Miller was accused of misrepresenting the situation and of prioritizing Israel over American interests. The disagreement escalated into personal attacks, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding discussions of Israel and Jewish identity.
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The Israeli military conducted a strike on Gaza, targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in the northern Gaza Strip, citing weapons storage intended for attacks on IDF soldiers. This action followed reports of an Israeli soldier’s death due to “enemy fire” in Rafah, prompting Benjamin Netanyahu to order the strikes. Despite the strikes, the IDF maintains its commitment to the ceasefire agreement and vowed to respond to any violations, while Qatar expressed disappointment and frustration over the escalation. The U.S. President has also stated that the recent attacks will not jeopardize the ceasefire.
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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani stated that the attack on Israeli soldiers in Gaza, which resulted in a fatality, was a violation of the US-brokered ceasefire, though he stopped short of directly blaming Hamas. Al-Thani mentioned that Hamas offered conflicting statements regarding the incident, which occurred in the Rafah area, with one claim being that the responsible gunmen had lost communication with Hamas leadership. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and noted that mediators are pushing Hamas and all Palestinian factions towards disarmament. The Prime Minister also addressed the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, criticizing the actions of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and calling for accountability regarding the treatment of prisoners.
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Following a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel conducted further strikes in Gaza, killing at least two people and prompting doubts about their compliance with the truce. The attacks, some of the deadliest in the conflict, resulted in numerous casualties, including children, and led to accusations of targeting civilian areas and violating the ceasefire. Although the Israeli military stated they were responding to threats and would continue upholding the ceasefire agreement, these actions prompted responses from both sides. Despite diplomatic efforts, the situation remained tense as both sides maintained that they were committed to the ceasefire.
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