Sana'a Daqqa, widow of Walid Daqqa, arrested for incitement against Israel, IDF soldiers
Sana'a Daqqa, the widow of Walid Daqqa, was arrested during operational activity by police near the Nablus Gate in Jerusalem on Thursday night, an Israel Police spokesperson confirmed.
She was arrested on suspicion of incitement, the spokesperson said. Daqqa was said to have published inciting material against the state and IDF soldiers
"The Israel Police will reach out to any person, anywhere, who calls for incitement against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers and will bring them to justice to the fullest extent,' the spokeswoman affirmed.
Police Commissioner Danny Levi ordered her arrest following a request from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, police said.
Daqqa praised a number of terrorists on social media, including her husband and eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinar, Walla reported.
Israeli-Arab PFLP terrorist Walid Daqqa, who participated in the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier in 1984, was celebrated by terrorists in 2020 after he reportedly smuggled his sperm out of Gilboa Prison to father a child.
Walid Daqqa's efforts were reportedly fruitful as his wife gave birth to Milad, according to Palestinian Authority TV. Amnesty International claimed he had only been allowed to see his daughter once before his death.
He received extra time on his sentence for participating in phone smuggling into Ktzi'ot prison, according to Israeli media.
Walid Daqqa died of cancer in 2024 after serving 37 years behind bars following Israel's refusal of his efforts to gain early release.
Along with four other terrorists, Walid Daqqa murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam. The courts found that he had ordered the kidnapping of Tamam for ransom purposes, but ordered his murder should any complications arise, according toprevious reporting by theJerusalem Post.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
10 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Arab World Tells Hamas to End Gaza Rule, Lay Down Weapons
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Arab world has condemned Hamas, telling the group to end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt joined 14 other countries in signing a declaration at a U.N. conference that condemned the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and gave "unwavering support" to a two-state solution. "In the context of ending the war in Gaza, Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority," the declaration said. "In line with the objective of a sovereign and independent Palestinian State." Why It Matters The declaration marks the first condemnation of Hamas by Arab nations. Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 that killed about 1,200, mainly Israeli civilians. Militants took about 250 people hostage, around 50 of whom are still being held. The declaration also condemns Israel's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza, citing Israel's "siege and starvation, which have produced a devastating humanitarian catastrophe and protection crisis." Israel's offensive against Hamas has killed over 60,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants. What to Know The "New York Declaration" has laid out a phased strategy to resolve the nearly eight-decade-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ongoing war in Gaza. The plan envisions the creation of an independent, demilitarized Palestine, coexisting peacefully alongside Israel. The declaration called for all hostages to be released: "Only by ending the war in Gaza, releasing all hostages, ending occupation, rejecting violence and terror, realizing an independent, sovereign, and democratic Palestinian State, ending the occupation of all Arab territories and providing solid security guarantees for Israel and Palestine, can normal relations and coexistence among the region's peoples and States be achieved." The declaration comes amid reports of widespread starvation and famine in Gaza, fueling global outrage over Israeli policies that have limited food access to Palestinians. Israel has denied these allegations and says it has begun a series of measures to address the humanitarian crisis. Hidaya, a 31-year-old Palestinian mother, carries her sick 18-month-old son Mohammed al-Mutawaq, who is also displaying signs of malnutrition, inside their tent at the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 24, 2025.... Hidaya, a 31-year-old Palestinian mother, carries her sick 18-month-old son Mohammed al-Mutawaq, who is also displaying signs of malnutrition, inside their tent at the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 24, 2025. More than 100 aid organizations and human rights groups warned on July 23, that "mass starvation" was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its top envoy was heading to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and aid corridor. More OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images Initially scheduled for two days, the meeting has been extended into Wednesday as representatives from around 50 nations have yet to deliver their statements. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a two-state solution. He rejected the U.N. meeting on both nationalistic and security grounds. What People Are Saying Jean-Noel Barrot, France's foreign minister, praised what he described was a "historic and unprecedented" declaration. "For the first time, Arab countries and those in the Middle East condemn Hamas, condemn Oct. 7, call for the disarmament of Hamas, call for its exclusion from Palestinian governance, and clearly express their intention to normalize relations with Israel in the future," he said. Tammy Bruce, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, said: "This week, the U.N. will serve as host to an unproductive and ill-timed conference on the two-state solution in New York City. This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Far from promoting peace, the conference will prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real-world efforts to achieve peace." Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the some 125 countries participating in the conference, saying: "There are those in the world who fight terrorists and extremist forces and then there are those who turn a blind eye to them or resort to appeasement." This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
NBC News
10 minutes ago
- NBC News
The grim reality of Gaza's hunger crisis appears to be shifting U.S. public opinion
Further afield, as with many governments, Britain and France voiced wholehearted support for Israel after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel that killed some 1,200 people and resulted in some 250 being taken hostage. If they end up recognizing Palestine, Britain and France would join more than 140 countries that already do. Criticism of Israel's conduct in the conflict grew after Israel instituted a new aid distribution system. Under this scheme, which only has four aid distribution centers, was brought in to replace the old one run by the United Nations which organized across hundreds of sites. Since then, Israeli troops have fired into crowds of desperate Palestinians, more than 1,000 of whom have been killed during that time, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said last week. Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of stealing aid and disrupting shipments in Gaza. Last week, an internal U.S. government review concluded that the militant group was not responsible for systematically looting aid. Recently, Netanyahu and his government have made some concessions by announcing a limited pause in fighting in some areas of the Gaza Strip and allowing the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and some other countries to airdrop aid packages into Gaza. However, aid groups and humanitarian organizations have questioned the strategy, saying this will do little to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. Air drops in general are notoriously unreliable, it is impossible to say where they will land and they could drop into dangerous parts of the enclave.
Miami Herald
39 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
What do Americans think of Benjamin Netanyahu? New poll breaks 28-year record
A record-high share of Americans now have a negative view of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the latest Gallup poll. At the same time, support for Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip has plummeted to a record low. The survey comes as Netanyahu's government faces growing international condemnation for its handling of the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. According to Gaza health officials, the conflict has claimed the lives of over 55,000 Palestinians — the majority being women and children — while most buildings across the territory have been destroyed or damaged. Many of the territory's 2.1 million residents — nearly half of whom are children — also face famine and starvation due in large part to Israeli restrictions on aid coming into the area, according to the United Nations. 'Food is running out. Those seeking it risk being shot. People are dying trying to feed their families,' Tom Fletcher, the U.N. emergency relief coordinator, said in a July statement. President Donald Trump recently acknowledged there is 'real starvation' in Gaza and urged Israeli officials to allow 'every ounce of food' into the enclave, echoing calls from other prominent world leaders. Meanwhile Netanyahu has denied there is severe hunger in Gaza and called the claim that Israel is 'applying a campaign of starvation' a 'bold-faced lie.' He's also blamed Hamas for stealing aid supplies. Here is a breakdown of the results from the Gallup poll. For the first time ever, a majority of Americans, 52%, now express an unfavorable opinion of Netanyahu, marking his highest negative rating seen since Gallup began polling on the leader in 1997 (he has served as prime minister from 1996-1999, 2009-2021 and from 2022 onward). Meanwhile, 29% expressed a favorable view, while 19% had no opinion. These results underscore a recent transformation in American attitudes toward Netanyahu — a member of Israel's right-wing Likud Party. For most of the 2000s and 2010s, his unfavorable rating held steady at around 25%, but it skyrocketed to 47% in 2023, following the outbreak of the war in Gaza. This rating stood at 45% in 2024, the same year the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, accusing him of war crimes — a charge Netanyahu denied and said is rooted in antisemitism. In the latest poll — which surveyed 1,002 U.S. adults July 7-21 — views toward the prime minister varied significantly based on partisan affiliation and age. Record-low shares of Democrats and independents — 9% and 18%, respectively — expressed an favorable opinion of him. In contrast, a record-high 67% of Republicans had a positive view of Netanyahu, who has maintained a close political alliance with Trump. Nearly half of adults 55 and older, 47%, said they had a favorable view of the Israeli premier, while just 6% of 18-34-year-olds said the same. Opposition to the Israeli military's operations in the Gaza Strip has also surged to an unprecedented intensity. For the first time, a majority of Americans, 60%, now disapprove of the country's military actions in the Palestinian territory. This is up 12 points from 48% in September 2024. In contrast, 32% said they approve of the Israeli Defense Force's actions, down from 42% in 2024. Here, again, there were major demographic differences, according to the survey, which has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. The vast majority of Republicans, 71%, said they favor the military's conduct in Gaza, marking an increase from 66% last year. However, just 8% of Democrats said the same, down from 24% in 2024. Similarly, 25% of independents approve of the IDF's actions in Gaza, marking a double-digit decrease from 41% in 2024. Additionally, 49% of those 55 and older approved, while just 9% of 18-34-year-olds said the same, underscoring a generational divide that has emerged in U.S. public opinion toward Israel. 'The increasingly skeptical and divided American public poses a challenge for Israeli leadership and U.S. policymakers who are seeking to navigate the conflict,' Gallup concluded.
