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Israeli lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a special court with the authority to impose the death penalty on Palestinians accused of involvement in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. Human rights groups warn the law undermines fair trial protections. The bill was approved with 93 votes in favor and none against in the 120-seat Knesset.
Four years after Israeli forces killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank, no one has been held accountable. Human rights groups say the impunity has emboldened further attacks on journalists, with Israel now the deadliest country for the press. The United States opened an investigation but has not announced any charges, despite at least 14 U.S. citizens killed by Israeli forces since 2003.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 4 and wounded 8, violating a formal ceasefire, Lebanese media reported. The Israeli army had earlier ordered the forced evacuation of nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon citing Hezbollah infrastructure.
The Lebanon ceasefire that began April 16 is collapsing as Israel and Hezbollah intensify attacks, killing 51 people in 24 hours and sparking international condemnation. Medical workers have been among the casualties, with the UN reporting over 100 health workers killed since conflict started. Hezbollah continues to strike Israeli positions using drones and missiles, while U.S.-led talks in Washington aim to broker a broader peace deal.
The killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was meant to silence Palestinians, but instead, it spurred many to speak out. A young Palestinian writer reflects on how Abu Akleh's death inspired her to become a journalist, documenting the genocide in Gaza. Despite continued attacks on media workers, a new generation carries the torch forward, refusing to be silenced.
Former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani warned that the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is the culmination of Israel's long agenda to reshape the Middle East. He called for a Gulf defense bloc and highlighted the Strait of Hormuz crisis as a major new threat.
Despite an Israeli navy attack that left at least 30 wounded and four reportedly sexually assaulted, the Global Sumud Flotilla remains determined to continue its humanitarian mission to Gaza. The flotilla is regrouping at Marmaris, Turkey, while two released detainees face torture allegations. Each mission, critics say, challenges Israel’s tactics and tests Western complicity.
Abraham 'Abe' Foxman, Holocaust survivor and longtime head of the Anti-Defamation League, died at 86. He fiercely defended Israel and fought antisemitism during his 28-year tenure leading the influential advocacy group.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours have killed 51 people, including two medical workers. The death toll since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 16 has reached 552. Medical workers describe constant threats and a devastating toll.
