Israel announced a lawsuit against The New York Times after publishing an article detailing sexual abuse and rape of Palestinian detainees. Israel condemned the report as lies, while the newspaper and its columnist defended its accuracy and thorough fact-checking.
A federal judge temporarily blocked US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese, citing likely violations of her free speech rights after her criticism of Israel. The sanctions barred her from entering the US and banking there.
Thousands of Israeli settlers took part in the provocative Flag March through Palestinian neighborhoods in occupied Jerusalem, chanting racist slogans, attacking residents and journalists, with heavy police presence and participation of Israeli ministers celebrating against Islamic sites.
Thousands of Israeli settlers are expected to participate in the Flag March in occupied Jerusalem, organized by far-right groups and marked by violence and racist chants against Palestinians, commemorating the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967. The event involves harassment of Palestinian youths and journalists amid increased security deployments.
Thousands of Israeli settlers took part in the “Flag March” through Jerusalem’s Old City, chanting racist slogans against Arabs. The march involved harassment of journalists and activists and attacks on Palestinians, with participation from Israeli ministers.
UNICEF reported that Israeli forces have killed 70 Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank since early 2025 amid rising military and settler violence, with 850 children injured mostly by live ammunition. At least 347 Palestinian children are detained including 180 under administrative detention.
French authorities are investigating a possible Israeli-linked interference campaign targeting the municipal elections, involving a company called BlackCore. The operation focused on left-wing candidates in various French cities, using fake websites and online ads to spread defamatory claims.
Be’eri settlers report that a classified Israeli reserve unit collected their security footage after the October 7, 2023 operation, broadcast parts without consent, and returned altered material, raising questions about Israel’s official account.
