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Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, reports Israeli media. .

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

New phase on the West Bank: Palestinians against Palestinians

In the shadow of the Gaza War and Israeli raids on the West Bank, another confrontation is underway: Palestinian Authority forces clashing with Palestinian militiamen. Several people have been killed in the battles, described as the worst in several years.

New phase on the West Bank: Palestinians against Palestinians

The Alarm: The World's Largest Humanitarian Disaster Worsens

The famine has already affected five areas – and millions of people – in Sudan. Now, a new report points out additional risk areas where life-threatening famine risks affecting the population within six months.

The Alarm: The World's Largest Humanitarian Disaster Worsens

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN. .

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Difficult winter awaits in Gaza – aid is being stopped

A harsh winter is awaiting in Gaza. There is a shortage of warm clothing and blankets, at the same time as much of the aid is not allowed into the strip.

Difficult winter awaits in Gaza – aid is being stopped

"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Missing"

In prisons and morgues, Syrians desperately search for husbands, brothers, and sons. Nameless bodies bear witness to the regime's brutality.

"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Missing"

Almost 5,000 arrested for child marriage in India

Nearly 5,000 people have been arrested in the state of Assam in northeastern India, suspected of involvement in illegal child marriages. In the latest police raid, over 400 people were arrested.

Almost 5,000 arrested for child marriage in India

High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped.

High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

Soldier Sources: Indiscriminate Killing in Gaza

Anonymous Israeli soldiers sound the alarm about indiscriminate killing of civilians on the ground in central Gaza, in an investigation by the newspaper Haaretz. They say that soldiers compete in shootings – and that the dead are stamped as terrorists afterwards.

Soldier Sources: Indiscriminate Killing in Gaza

High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped.

High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh.

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

The UN Security Council demands that an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process be implemented in the country, following the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad. The UN envoy Geir Pedersen urges the country to hold free and fair elections.

The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

HTS in Syria wants to disband its armed wing

The military leader of the rebel group HTS, which has taken power in Syria, wants to disband its armed branch and incorporate it into the country's army. .

HTS in Syria wants to disband its armed wing

Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a complaint about illegal mining against tech giant Apple to courts in Europe. .

Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"

UN: Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Believed to Return

One million Syrians may return home during the first half of 2025, after President Bashar al-Assad's regime has collapsed, according to the UN. .

UN: Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Believed to Return

"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Disappeared"

In prisons and morgues, Syrians desperately search for husbands, brothers, and sons. Nameless bodies bear witness to the regime's brutality.

"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Disappeared"

Local Activists: Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan

Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in a drone attack in the Darfur region of Sudan on Saturday, according to local activists. .

Local Activists: Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan

Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan

Israel's government has given the green light to expand the Israeli settlements on the occupied Golan Heights, which according to international law belong to Syria, several media outlets report. .

Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan

Tons of medical equipment to be flown to Syria

50 tons of medical equipment will be flown to Syria via Turkey, announces the EU Commission. .

Tons of medical equipment to be flown to Syria

Ukraine allegedly helped rebels in Syria

Ukraine helped the rebels in Syria with drones and training before they took power and overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, several media outlets write. We have collaborated with Ukrainian special forces, says a Syrian rebel to SR Ekot.

Ukraine allegedly helped rebels in Syria

Multiple UN Teachers in Gaza Identified as Militiamen

Some teachers who have worked for UN schools in Gaza are identified as active Hamas members and militiamen, in documents that Israel presents. .

Multiple UN Teachers in Gaza Identified as Militiamen

11-year-old rescued – drifted alone in the Mediterranean

An 11-year-old girl has been found floating in the Mediterranean Sea off the Italian island of Lampedusa, and is believed to be the only survivor after a boat with migrants capsized. .

11-year-old rescued – drifted alone in the Mediterranean

Blood-soaked day in Gaza – 25 killed in new attack

The Israeli attacks on Gaza continue to claim lives. At least 25 Palestinians have been killed and dozens more injured in a new Israeli air strike on central Gaza, according to the local civil defense.

Blood-soaked day in Gaza – 25 killed in new attack

UN: Northern Gaza Almost Completely Without Aid for 66 Days

Tens of thousands of people in northern Gaza, who are under Israeli occupation, have hardly received any essential life support at all over the past two months, warns the UN. .

UN: Northern Gaza Almost Completely Without Aid for 66 Days