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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Israel ‘willing to withdraw more troops' from Gaza than previously offered
Israel has presented a new proposal in indirect talks over a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, according to a media report. The Jewish state is now willing to withdraw more troops from Gaza during the ceasefire than previously offered, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Monday, citing an Arab diplomat. Indirect negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Qatari capital Doha have recently stalled. A major sticking point is the differing views on the extent of the Israeli troop withdrawal, particularly from southern Gaza. Israel had previously been adamant that its forces remain in a relatively large area, including a 3km-wide buffer zone along the border with Egypt near Rafah, as well as the so-called Morag Corridor, which separates Rafah from Khan Younis, the next second city in the coastal strip. Hamas, though, has demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the positions they held before the collapse of the last ceasefire in March.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who was Saifullah Musallet? 20-year-old US citizen beaten to death in West Bank
A Palestinian American man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and another man was shot and killed, according to a statement from the Palestinian Health Ministry, the incident unfolded during the night. Saifullah Musallet Musallet traveled to the West Bank last month to spend time with relatives. (@maitelsadany/ X) Saifullah Musallet Musallet traveled to the West Bank last month to spend time with relatives, according to The Times Of Israel. Who was Saifullah Musallet ? 20-year-old US citizen, Saifullah Musallet who was also known as Saif was beaten to death during night in Sinjil, a town north of Ramallah, according to ministry. Another man, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was also shot in the chest. Musallet's family based in Tampa, Florida said that the medics were not able to reach Musallet for three hours. Eventually, his brother carried him to an ambulance, but he died before they made it to the hospital. The family said in a statement, 'This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face. We demand the US State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers who killed Saif accountable for their crimes." A spokesperson for the US State Department said Friday that they were aware of the incident. But they added there wouldn't be any more comment 'out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones' of the reported victim. Also Read: Who was Tiffany Valiante? All about US teenager's unsolved death in 2015 Palestinians threw rocks at Israeli settlers The Israeli military said it is looking into what happened in Sinjil. Officials said the fight began when Palestinians threw rocks at Israeli settlers, hurting some of them slightly. Military forces were sent to the scene and used non-lethal means to break up the crowds. Rights groups say violence by settlers in the West Bank has increased since Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza started in late 2023. Meanwhile, dozens of Israelis have also died in street attacks by Palestinians in recent years, and Israeli forces have stepped up their raids across the West Bank. In January, US President Donald Trump removed sanctions that the earlier Biden administration had placed on some Israeli settlers and groups accused of attacking Palestinians in the West Bank, according to Reuters report. US citizens killed in the West Bank Over the past few years, other US citizens have been killed in the West Bank too — including Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea, and Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Last year the UN's highest court stated that Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands such as the West Bank, as well as settlements located there, was illegal and should soon come to an end. This was not an agreement by Israel, which continues to assert its deep historical and biblical ties to the land which it took during the 1967 war in the Middle East. West Bank is one of the regions Palestinians would like to have as part of their own independent country.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Benjamin Netanyahu Postpones Son's Wedding As Iran Rains Missiles On Israel
The wedding of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son has been reportedly postponed amid the escalating conflict with Iran. Netanyahu's son, Avner Netanyahu, was set to marry his partner Amit Yardeni on Monday, according to a report by The Times of Israel. The wedding was reportedly postponed after it caused controversy, with some anti-government protesters denouncing the Netanyahu family for celebrating while Israeli hostages are still held in Gaza. Moreover, while the Netanyahu family was preparing for mega celebrations, Israel on Friday launched a major offensive against Iran, targeting nuclear sites, military facilities, missile bases and senior leadership in the Islamic Republic. In retaliation, Iran has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, triggering a nationwide emergency, with missile sirens blazing across the Jewish state, pushing much of its population into bomb shelters. Israeli police on Sunday said that at least 10 people have been killed by Iranian strikes, while 180 others are wounded. Police added that at least 7 more people were missing, likely under the rubble. Following the Israeli attack, Tehran has called off nuclear talks that Washington had said were the only way to halt Israel's bombing, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks by Israel so far were nothing compared with what Iran would see in the coming days. "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump said in a message on Truth Social. "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict." Controversy Over Wedding Of Netanyahu's Son The wedding of Avner Netanyahu was already a topic of contention in Israel, even before the Jewish state attacked Iran. Anti-government protesters were accusing the Netanyahu family of celebrating while some Israeli hostages are still held in Gaza. Several anti-government organisations had warned in recent weeks that they would organise demonstrations near the wedding venue in upscale Ronit's Farm event hall in Kibbutz Yakum, north of Tel Aviv. Amid security concerns, Israeli police had put iron roadblocks and barbed wire fences within a 100-meter (109-yard) radius of the venue also announced earlier this week that airspace within a 1.5 kilometre (0.9 miles) radius of the venue would be closed except for police helicopters, per The Times Of Israel report.
News18
14-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Tel Aviv Hit, At Least Two Killed As Iran Fires Hundreds Of Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel
Last Updated: An Israeli woman was killed while several other citizens were wounded after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strikes a night before. In a major escalation in the Middle East, Iran responded to Israel's military strikes the night before with hundreds of ballistic missiles, killing at least two Israeli nationals, including a woman, and leaving several other citizens injured. Over 60 people were wounded in the strikes in Israel, The Times Of Israel reported, adding that another person was seriously hurt and several more were moderately wounded. Many more were lightly injured. The IDF said that Iran launched more missiles towards Israel later in the morning. According to Channel 12, at least 14 people were hurt in the fresh attacks. Iran's attack came in retaliation for Israel's June 12 attack on Iran's nuclear sites and military installations, wiping out its top military leaders and nuclear scientists. Israel codenamed the attack as 'Operation Rising Lion'. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed retaliation, stating that Israel would not be allowed to do 'hit and run" attacks without grave consequences. Tehran launched the 'True Promise 3 operation' on Friday night and fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel. Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said that Iran 'crossed red lines after it dared to fire missiles at civilian population concentrations in Israel". Times of Israel quoted him as saying. While the Iranian media claimed that hundreds of missiles were launched, the Israel Defence Forces estimated the number stood at less than 100. Large explosions were heard in the Tel Aviv area as smoke was seen rising over numerous locations in the city. Home Front Command soldiers rescued a civilian from one of the buildings in the Tel Aviv area that was hit by a ballistic missile, the IDF said. A large fragment of an intercepted missile struck a town in northern Israel and caused damage, the police said. According to IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, most of the incoming projectiles were intercepted by the air defence systems or fell short before reaching Israel. An American official told AFP that the US aided Israel in defending against the missile attacks from Iran. 'I can confirm that the US is assisting in shooting down missiles targeting Israel," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity, without giving the extent of assistance provided. Iran and Israel, long-time enemies, began directly attacking each other last year as the Gaza war spread across the region. But the attacks — like Israel hitting the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria — were done in a way to avoid starting a bigger war. Now, Iran is more isolated. Its close ally, Hezbollah, has lost strength in Lebanon, and the Syrian government it supported is no longer in power. In October, Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel after Israel killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. But on Friday, the Israeli military said Iran launched fewer than 100 missiles. First Published:
