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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.
Hamas has accused Israel of committing war crimes through its treatment of Palestinian female prisoners, citing harsh conditions and violations of international law. The group called on the global community to intervene and demand compliance with the Geneva Conventions. Israel has not yet responded to the allegations.
Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon killing at least 24 people in a single day, while Tehran has yet to respond to a US peace proposal. Tensions escalate at the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region. Pakistan continues mediation efforts between the US and Iran.
Israel has deported two foreign activists detained from an aid flotilla on international waters. The two are accused of links to a terrorist organization and illegal activities, which they deny. Spain, Brazil and the UN have called for their immediate release.
As the conflict escalates, targeted killings of Palestinian leaders are reported to not weaken but rather strengthen the resistance movement's determination. Analysts argue these assassinations have the opposite effect, boosting the fighting spirit.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 19 people on Saturday, the Health Ministry said, despite a US-mediated ceasefire now in its third week but not fully observed. The deadliest attack hit al-Saksakieh in Sidon, killing seven including a child. The violence came as the US announced a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in May.
Israel will release two activists from the humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza, who were detained by Israeli forces, according to a statement from the human rights organization Adalah. The activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, are expected to be freed on Saturday and handed over to immigration authorities for deportation.
