US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accused of attacking former Israeli soldiers at the Israeli Embassy in Washington. Bondi asserted the victims were targeted for being Jewish and described the incident as part of what she called a rise in antisemitism across the United States.
Abu Obeida, the new military spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that the group gave mediators all information about the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili, captured and killed on October 7, 2023. He affirmed the resistance’s commitment to the ceasefire terms, delivering prisoners and bodies despite Israeli violations.
Two Palestinian children from the same family were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood in northern Gaza, amid ongoing aid blockade. A third child died from cold, raising winter-related child deaths to ten. Bombing-related collapses have also caused 25 deaths since mid-December.
Two Palestinian children were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Cold weather has caused the deaths of 10 children since winter began, and ongoing siege has led to severe fuel and food shortages. Harsh weather damaged shelters and buildings, resulting in 25 more deaths since mid-December.
TikTok users are moving toward a new platform called UpScrolled, founded by a Palestinian, following Larry Ellison’s acquisition of the app. The $14 billion deal gives Ellison control over content decisions, raising concerns about an anti-Palestinian agenda. UpScrolled promises no censorship or billionaire influence.
Australian and Palestinian legal groups have called on the Australian Federal Police to investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog for alleged incitement to genocide in Gaza, with his visit to Australia expected in February. The move follows serious accusations and concerns over international law obligations.
US President Donald Trump launched what he called the ‘Board of Peace’ with representatives from 19 countries signing the charter in Davos, Switzerland. Initially presented as a mechanism for Gaza’s reconstruction after two years of Israeli genocide, a charter draft now suggests its role may exceed Palestinian territory.
US President Donald Trump launched the so-called ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos as part of his 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan. While he claimed success, Gaza’s government reported over 1,300 Israeli violations including attacks, killings, and aid blockades, as humanitarian conditions continue to worsen across the Strip.
