A former Israeli senior official proposed recruiting 12,000 foreign fighters to form a mercenary legion under Israeli command, addressing a severe manpower shortage as the army faces multiple wars and fatalities from Palestinian and Lebanese resistance operations.
Reports and satellite images reveal an unusual military buildup of 40 to 50 U.S. aerial refueling tankers at Ben Gurion Airport, reflecting Israel and the U.S. preparing for possible renewed war with Iran, raising concerns about Israel’s civilian infrastructure being used as part of its military system.
Gaza experienced intensified Israeli attacks resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians over the last 24 hours, including strikes on a community kitchen, a vehicle, and a civilian gathering despite a US-backed ceasefire.
An Iraqi farmer was killed in a helicopter attack after reporting a secret Israeli base in the western desert. The report reveals Israeli bases in Iraq linked to the war on Iran, sparking widespread anger and calls for accountability.
Israeli naval forces have started intercepting and boarding vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla 250 nautical miles away in international waters. One vessel was reportedly attacked and harassed by Israeli forces while activists were detained and transferred to an Israeli port.
Javier Bardem states at Cannes Film Festival that he is receiving more work despite his pro-Palestine stance. He calls the genocide in Gaza a fact and criticizes those who justify it. He also spoke on toxic masculinity and condemned the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
Fatah concluded its 8th General Congress with internal elections held in Ramallah, Gaza, Cairo, and Beirut. Marwan Barghouti topped the Central Committee race, while Gaza’s representation changed with new figures linked to the prisoner movement entering leadership roles amid broader leadership restructuring.
The Israeli government approved a plan to confiscate Palestinian homes and shops on Bab al-Silsila Street in Jerusalem’s Old City, threatening to displace dozens of Palestinians and tighten Israeli control over this historically and religiously significant area near Al-Aqsa Mosque.
