Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, gunmen were present at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a high-ranking Hamas military commander. Issa was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the recent conflict, his death marking a significant loss for the group. The funeral took place in the central Gaza Strip, where the presence of armed individuals underscored the ongoing tensions despite the declared truce. The somber event served as a display of solidarity and a reminder of the volatile situation in the region.
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Amidst raging wildfires in Israel, Hamas and various Palestinian social media accounts are inciting arson attacks against Israeli civilian targets, including homes, forests, and vehicles. Messages explicitly call for widespread burning, referencing the recent Hamas attacks and framing the actions as resistance. These calls utilize various platforms like Telegram and X (formerly Twitter), encouraging Palestinians to exploit the current heat and dryness to maximize damage. The incitement is connected to the ongoing conflict and aims to inflict further harm on Israeli citizens and infrastructure.
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Following the Oscars win for their documentary “No Other Land,” which details the struggle of Masafer Yatta residents against Israeli demolitions, co-director Hamdan Ballal was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and subsequently detained by the Israeli military. Witnesses reported numerous settlers, some armed and masked, attacked the village, with soldiers present. The Israeli military claims the Palestinians were arrested for throwing rocks, a claim disputed by witnesses. This incident is viewed by some as retaliatory, highlighting the ongoing conflict and tensions surrounding the film’s subject matter.
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John Q. Hosedrinker