Four Palestinians were killed in two Israeli attacks on civilian gatherings in Gaza on Thursday amid repeated ceasefire violations since October, causing hundreds of deaths and a sharp rise in casualties.
Four young women were killed and others injured on Wednesday evening when debris from an Israeli missile struck a women’s salon in Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron. Local officials described it as a tragic incident that shocked the community.
Gaza’s Government Media Office condemned Israel’s repeated ceasefire violations causing hundreds of Palestinian casualties and continued blockade blocking humanitarian aid, amid worsening conditions ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
A UN report states that over 36,000 Palestinians were displaced in the occupied West Bank amid Israeli raids, settlement expansion, and settler violence, with a 25% increase in forced displacement from November 2024 to October 2025.
A coalition of pro-Palestine activists is preparing to launch the largest-ever flotilla of aid ships to break Gaza’s blockade, despite ongoing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian access following years of conflict and previous attempts to challenge the siege.
Priyanka Chopra faced backlash for remaining silent during Javier Bardem’s speech at the Oscars, where he called for a free Palestine and an end to all wars, receiving loud applause from the audience.
Jonathan Powell, the UK national security adviser, believed a diplomatic agreement with Iran remained possible before the US and Israeli military strike, viewing US negotiators as acting in Israel’s interests. He saw Iran’s nuclear proposals as serious and was optimistic about resolving the nuclear dispute peacefully.
Israeli forces attacked Muslim worshippers Tuesday evening, preventing them from praying near Al-Aqsa Mosque during its 18th consecutive day of closure. Israeli authorities cite security reasons, while the Jerusalem Governorate warns of escalating religious and political tensions surrounding the site.
