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Israel confirmed on Wednesday that Mohammed Odeh, the commander of Hamas’s military wing in Gaza, was killed in an airstrike north of the Gaza Strip. Israeli officials said the attack occurred Tuesday in Gaza City. Hamas has not officially commented.
An Al Jazeera investigation reveals that the Israeli military directly controls approximately 1,000 km² across the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria since October 7, 2023, exceeding official ceasefire map boundaries. In Gaza, the 'Golden Line' covers about 53% of the Strip, but ground markers show expansion beyond this line. In southern Lebanon, about 570 km² is under control, with satellite imagery showing destruction outside declared zones. In southern Syria, despite no official map, military positions form a 235 km² control zone, with over 800 documented incursions.
Israeli air strikes on the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon, have killed at least 12 people and wounded many others, according to state media. The attacks came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized more intense strikes against Hezbollah, adding pressure to a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into Israel's treatment of activists on a humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza, describing the actions as 'disgusting,' but declined to announce new sanctions against Israel. Carney's remarks came after a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed activists being tied up and forced to kneel, sparking global condemnation. The situation highlights Canada's stance against illegal settlements and settler violence, while Israel faces limited consequences beyond verbal criticism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered increased military strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, vowing to 'crush' the group despite a recent ceasefire. The escalation follows calls from far-right coalition allies and came on Lebanon's Liberation Day, with attacks reported across southern Lebanon.
The 26th anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon was a somber affair as renewed fighting has displaced over 1.2 million people. Many fear a repeat of the prolonged occupation that the original Liberation Day ended.
Australian activists returning home allege sexual assault, beatings, and abuse during detention by Israeli forces after their Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters. Organizers report at least 15 cases of sexual assault or rape. Malaysia has signaled readiness to pursue legal action against Israel over the mistreatment of its citizens.
Malaysia has announced its readiness to file a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice against Israel, intensifying its diplomatic pressure over the Gaza conflict. The move underscores Malaysia's long-standing support for Palestinian self-determination.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least six people, including a medical worker, even as a ceasefire remains in place. The Israeli military issued 16 new evacuation orders for the region, with Hezbollah responding by claiming attacks on Israeli positions.
