Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan had just collected the birth certificates of his three-day-old twins when he received the news: his Gaza apartment had been bombed, killing the babies and their mother.Footage of a distraught Abu al-Qumsan, weeping and falling as he still holds the birth certificates, has been widely circulated on social media, becoming the latest emblem of the devastating toll of the war in the Palestinian territory."I was in the hospital at the time when the house was targeted," he says, tears streaming down his face.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Newborn twins killed in Gaza strike while father registered birth
Does Fitch's ratings drop show gov't failure to manage war economy?
What exactly does Fitch's rating drop tell us about the government's management of the Israeli economy throughout the war? Will it be possible to win back investor's trust?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Does Fitch's ratings drop show gov't failure to manage war economy?
‘Four Houses and Longing’: The Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre
‘Four Houses and Longing’ depicts the Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre, highlighting their courage and despair.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘Four Houses and Longing’: The Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre
US delegations head to Middle East in bid to head off major escalation
Iran's diplomatic mission to the UN denied reports that Tehran is seeking a seat at the table for last-ditch Gaza cease-fire talks planned for Thursday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US delegations head to Middle East in bid to head off major escalation
IDF kills 100 Hamas terrorists in extended Rafah operations
While operating in Rafah, the IDF eliminated numerous terrorists, confiscated weaponry, and found a tunnel shaft.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF kills 100 Hamas terrorists in extended Rafah operations
Woman who blamed Erdogan for Turkey’s Instagram ban jailed for 'insult'
A Turkish woman was arrested today for insulting Turkey’s president, infuriating many in the country — and even within his ruling Justice and Development Party.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Woman who blamed Erdogan for Turkey’s Instagram ban jailed for 'insult'
In sharp policy reversal, American Association of University Professor supports academic boycott
The AAUP's new stance allows academic boycotts as potential responses to serious issues, shifting from its 2006 position against them.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In sharp policy reversal, American Association of University Professor supports academic boycott
Fractures in government at most inopportune time
Netanyahu’s authority is in question as he publicly clashes with ministers and struggles to control policy amid ongoing crises.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Fractures in government at most inopportune time
Ukraine sinks Russian submarine in the Black Sea
Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that they struck a Russian submarine and a C-400 anti-aircraft missile complex in Crimea.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ukraine sinks Russian submarine in the Black Sea
Bill proposal to cancel the option to form 'rotation governments' is set to pass its first reading
The purpose of a "rotation government" is to create a "two-headed" government, with a prime minister and "alternate prime minister" who switch midway through their tenure.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bill proposal to cancel the option to form 'rotation governments' is set to pass its first reading