Larry Lee
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UN Report Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Names Netanyahu and Top Officials
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials incited the alleged atrocities, drawing a furious rejection from Jerusalem. The report, released Tuesday as Israel launched a ground assault on Gaza City, represents the most forceful U.N.-linked condemnation of Israel's nearly two-year campaign in the enclave. 
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials incited the alleged atrocities, drawing a furious rejection from Jerusalem. The report, released Tuesday as Israel launched a ground assault on Gaza City, represents the most forceful U.N.-linked condemnation of Israel's nearly two-year campaign in the enclave. -
Israel Launches Major Gaza City Ground Assault as Katz Says ‘Gaza Is Burning’; U.S., Egypt Press for Deal
Israel launched an expanded ground offensive into Gaza City on Tuesday, warning remaining residents to evacuate south as air, land and sea strikes intensified across the enclave's largest urban center. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared, "Gaza is burning," as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) units pushed from the outskirts toward the city's center and officials said the "main phase" of the operation had begun. Israeli media signaled the campaign could last for months even as cease-fire diplomacy has stalled. 
Israel launched an expanded ground offensive into Gaza City on Tuesday, warning remaining residents to evacuate south as air, land and sea strikes intensified across the enclave's largest urban center. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared, "Gaza is burning," as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) units pushed from the outskirts toward the city's center and officials said the "main phase" of the operation had begun. Israeli media signaled the campaign could last for months even as cease-fire diplomacy has stalled. -
Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City as Netanyahu Warns Offensive ‘Only the Beginning’
Israel on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, warning of an imminent military assault aimed at seizing control of the enclave's largest urban area. The move triggered panic among Palestinians, many of whom said there was nowhere safe to flee. Israel on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, warning of an imminent military assault aimed at seizing control of the enclave's largest urban area. The move triggered panic among Palestinians, many of whom said there was nowhere safe to flee. -
Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Rare Strike on Qatari Soil, Doha Condemns Attack as ‘Blatant Violation’
Israel carried out a strike in Qatar's capital on Tuesday against senior Hamas figures, marking what appears to be the first known Israeli military action inside the Gulf state and escalating tensions in the region. Israel carried out a strike in Qatar's capital on Tuesday against senior Hamas figures, marking what appears to be the first known Israeli military action inside the Gulf state and escalating tensions in the region. -
At least 19 killed in Nepal’s worst unrest in decades as ‘Gen Z’ protests erupt over social media ban, corruption
At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday in Nepal as mass protests against a government social media ban spiraled into the country's deadliest unrest in decades. Demonstrations led largely by young people turned violent in Kathmandu and other cities, with police firing live rounds, rubber bullets and tear gas at crowds attempting to storm parliament. 
At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday in Nepal as mass protests against a government social media ban spiraled into the country's deadliest unrest in decades. Demonstrations led largely by young people turned violent in Kathmandu and other cities, with police firing live rounds, rubber bullets and tear gas at crowds attempting to storm parliament. -
Israel Orders Mass Gaza City Evacuation, Strikes Tower as Death Toll Climbs Past 64,000
The Israeli military ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate southward on Saturday before striking a high-rise tower, escalating its push into the enclave's largest urban center as the war nears its two-year mark. The strikes, part of what the Israel Defense Forces call Operation Gideon's Chariots II, are aimed at dismantling what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as Hamas's "stronghold." The Israeli military ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate southward on Saturday before striking a high-rise tower, escalating its push into the enclave's largest urban center as the war nears its two-year mark. The strikes, part of what the Israel Defense Forces call Operation Gideon's Chariots II, are aimed at dismantling what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as Hamas's "stronghold." -
U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner Resigns Over Tax Scandal, Rocking Starmer’s Labour Government
Angela Rayner, Britain's deputy prime minister and one of Labour's most prominent figures, resigned Friday after admitting she failed to pay the correct property tax on a recent home purchase, plunging Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government into fresh disarray just two months after a landslide election win. 
Angela Rayner, Britain's deputy prime minister and one of Labour's most prominent figures, resigned Friday after admitting she failed to pay the correct property tax on a recent home purchase, plunging Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government into fresh disarray just two months after a landslide election win. -
Putin Says Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Practically Impossible,’ Warns NATO Troops Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "practically impossible," citing political obstacles in Kyiv and Ukraine's constitutional requirements for referendums on territorial changes. Speaking Friday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he dismissed Western proposals for a security force in Ukraine and warned that any NATO troops deployed there would be considered "legitimate targets." 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "practically impossible," citing political obstacles in Kyiv and Ukraine's constitutional requirements for referendums on territorial changes. Speaking Friday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he dismissed Western proposals for a security force in Ukraine and warned that any NATO troops deployed there would be considered "legitimate targets." -
Lisbon Funicular Crash Kills 17, Portugal Declares Day of Mourning
At least 17 people were killed and more than 20 others injured after one of Lisbon's iconic funicular cars derailed Wednesday evening, prompting Portugal to declare a day of national mourning and suspend the city's other streetcars for safety inspections. 
At least 17 people were killed and more than 20 others injured after one of Lisbon's iconic funicular cars derailed Wednesday evening, prompting Portugal to declare a day of national mourning and suspend the city's other streetcars for safety inspections. -
Israel Pushes Into Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan as Civilian Toll Mounts and Cease-Fire Diplomacy Stalls
Israeli troops and armor advanced further into Gaza City on Wednesday, pressing into the dense Sheikh Radwan neighborhood as air and ground operations intensified and civilian displacement surged, according to residents, local health officials and the Israeli military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to take Gaza City, calling it Hamas's last stronghold, even as international calls grow to halt the offensive and hostage families in Israel demand a deal. 
Israeli troops and armor advanced further into Gaza City on Wednesday, pressing into the dense Sheikh Radwan neighborhood as air and ground operations intensified and civilian displacement surged, according to residents, local health officials and the Israeli military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to take Gaza City, calling it Hamas's last stronghold, even as international calls grow to halt the offensive and hostage families in Israel demand a deal.
