An Israeli soldier and another man were charged for betting on Israeli attacks in the Middle East using classified military intelligence. Israel’s internal security said several were arrested and two indicted. One user won over $152,000 betting on such attacks.
Palestinian medic Hatem Ismail Rayan died in Israeli custody after being abducted from Gaza during the offensive. Rights groups reported torture and medical neglect. Rayan had been detained since December 27, 2024, along with his injured son. Over 100 detainees have died in Israeli prisons since October 2023, according to reports.
Germany’s top court rejected a case by a Palestinian man seeking to stop German tank parts exports to Israel after his wife and child were martyred in Israeli strikes on Gaza. The court ruled that protecting international humanitarian law does not grant enforceable individual rights, giving officials broad discretion in fulfilling this duty.
A US security firm that provided protection at Gaza aid sites where hundreds of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and US mercenaries is now in talks for a new role in the Strip. Reports cite the company’s use of live ammunition and grenades, amid warnings from legal groups over possible war crimes involvement.
A report reveals that over 2,000 Britons served in the Israeli army during its assault on Gaza, which resulted in the martyrdom of more than 72,000 Palestinians. Legal concerns have been raised about British nationals’ involvement in serious violations of international law, with mounting pressure on the UK government to investigate and act.
Australian Labor members condemned police repression of a Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, accusing New South Wales authorities of eroding civil liberties. Complaints included excessive force used against protesters, including Muslims praying. Human rights activists also called for an investigation into Herzog’s alleged incitement to genocide.
Gaza’s Government Media Office reported that only 488 Palestinians crossed the Rafah border in both directions since its partial reopening on February 2 amid strict restrictions. A severe medical crisis has led to over 1,268 deaths due to the crossing’s closure, with urgent evacuations needed to save thousands of critically ill patients.
PAL PAC was launched to counter AIPAC’s influence in Congress, focusing on supporting Palestinian civil rights and ending Israeli occupation. The launch coincided with a visit to Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who faces war crime accusations. The group endorsed four Democratic congresswomen advocating for Palestinian rights.
