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UNRWA: Aid Access to Gaza Remains Restricted or Prohibited
Gaza – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated today that access to humanitarian aid within Gaza, including its own assistance, facilities, and public infrastructure, remains severely restricted or entirely prohibited. The agency r…
Lebanese Army Completes Phase One of Weapons Restriction South of Litani
Beirut, Lebanon – The Lebanese Army has successfully completed the first phase of its plan to restrict weapons in the area south of the Litani River. This announcement was made following a cabinet meeting where the army’s progress was reviewed.Lebanese Information Minister…
Lebanon Orders Army to Draft Plan for Weapons Control North of Litani
The Lebanese cabinet has requested the army leadership to develop a plan for controlling weapons in the area north of the Litani River. The request, made during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, aims to prepare a comprehensive strategy for the region, to be presented and discussed next February. The…
Gaza: Israeli Raids Claim Lives, Including Children
Gaza City – At least 14 Palestinians, including five children, have been killed in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday. The strikes, which targeted displacement camps, schools sheltering refugees, and various other areas, have also left dozens injured, according to medic…
Jerusalem: Israeli Demolitions Reach 15-Year High, Displacing Thousands
DZWatch can report that 2025 saw the highest number of home and property demolitions in occupied East Jerusalem in the last 15 years. The dramatic increase in demolitions has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Palestinians and negatively impacted tens of thousands more.Data indic…
Trump Expected to Announce Gaza Peace Council
Washington D.C. – The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to announce the formation of a Gaza Peace Council in the coming days. According to sources within the administration, President Trump is expected to unveil the initiative next week, signaling a move towards the second phase of an…
Jerusalem Churches: Sustaining Community Amidst Challenges
Jerusalem’s churches play a vital role in supporting their congregations and preserving the Christian presence in a city facing increasing pressures. Through schools, hospitals, social assistance programs, and economic support initiatives, these institutions are working to maintain the social fab…
Report: US Greenlights Potential Israeli Action in Lebanon
Washington, DC – A new report suggests that the United States has given Israel a ‘green light’ to potentially launch an offensive in Lebanon. The report, citing Israeli sources, indicates that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed his cabinet that Washington supports Israel…
Gaza Child’s Plea: ‘We Just Want Anything’ Amid Freezing Conditions
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is deepening as winter’s harsh grip intensifies, with displaced residents urgently appealing for basic necessities. A young boy named Issa, residing in a displacement camp, delivered a heart-wrenching message, his voice thick with emotion as he spoke of t…
US and Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Stability
Washington D.C. – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington this week to discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation, according to officials.The meeting focused on several pressing issues affecting th…
US Withdraws from Dozens of International Organizations
The White House announced Wednesday that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, citing conflicts with American interests. The declaration, signed by President Donald Trump, covers 35 non-UN affiliated bodies and 31 UN-affiliated entities. According to the Whi…
Syrian Army’s Aleppo Strategy: Strengths & Weaknesses Analyzed
The Syrian government faces no significant military obstacle in dealing with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud districts of Aleppo, according to military expert General Fayez al-Duwairi. However, Damascus is proceeding with extreme caution, mindful of interna…
Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza’s Tuffah Neighborhood
Gaza City – An Israeli airstrike targeted a residence in the Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of Gaza City, resulting in casualties, according to local sources. The Israeli military claims the strike aimed at a senior Hamas commander operating in the northern Gaza Strip. Eyewitnesses report…
West Bank Raids: Injuries, Arrests, and Demolition Notices
Israeli forces conducted a series of raids across the West Bank on Wednesday, resulting in injuries, arrests, and demolition notices targeting homes, agricultural structures, and educational facilities. The operations extended from the northern regions of Nablus to the occupied city of Jerusalem….
Increased Settler Activity at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Demolitions in Jerusalem
Tensions are escalating in Jerusalem as hundreds of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday. This development coincides with continued demolition orders and the destruction of Palestinian structures in and around the city. According to local Palestinian sources,…
Israeli Forces Advance into Syria Amid Tensions
QUNEITRA, Syria – Israeli forces conducted an incursion into Syrian territory near Tal al-Ahmar al-Sharqi in the southern countryside of Quneitra, according to reports. The incident, reported Wednesday, involved the raising of an Israeli flag over the strategic hill. The…
Jerusalem Driver Faces ‘Intentional Homicide’ Charge
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of a Palestinian bus driver from Jerusalem and charged him with “intentional homicide” following an incident where a demonstrator was killed. The driver, identified as Fakhri al-Khatib, allegedly struck the individual while attempting to escape a mo…
Ceasefire Meeting Held Amidst Israeli Activity in Southern Lebanon
A meeting of the committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon convened today at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, Southern Lebanon. The meeting occurred amidst reports of continued activity in the region, including alleged exp…
Palestinian Injured by Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza
A Palestinian civilian was injured today after being struck by a bomb dropped from an Israeli drone in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The incident marks another alleged violation of the ceasefire agreement. Medical sources reported that the injured individual arrived at the…
Israeli Shelling, Building Demolitions Reported in Gaza
Gaza Strip – Israeli artillery fire targeted areas east of Gaza City and Khan Younis on Tuesday, with reports of building demolitions in the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip. The shelling, accompanied by gunfire from military vehicles, focused on areas including the…
