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West Bank Tragedy: Family Grieves After Infant Shot in Car Near Hebron, IDF Investigates
world27 days ago

West Bank Tragedy: Family Grieves After Infant Shot in Car Near Hebron, IDF Investigates

Seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal was killed when an Israeli soldier opened fire into his family’s car near Hebron in the occupied West Bank; his parents were wounded as they slowed to stop, contradicting initial IDF claims that the vehicle accelerated toward troops. The military says the incident is under investigation after video from B’Tselem suggested the car was not approaching at high speed. The family, who have faced prior settler attacks, mourns Sam’s death amid ongoing West Bank violence, with UN data noting 241 West Bank children killed since October 2023.

Eight Die After US Air Force B-52 Crashes During Test Flight at Edwards AFB
technology28 days ago

Eight Die After US Air Force B-52 Crashes During Test Flight at Edwards AFB

Eight people were killed when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test flight; there were no survivors, and investigators may take up to six months to determine the cause. The long-serving bomber involved was linked to a radar modernization program, and the base was closed with inbound traffic rerouted as officials begin the investigation; two Boeing employees were among those on board.

Lebanon Statue Incident Triggers Israeli Military Probe
world2 months ago

Lebanon Statue Incident Triggers Israeli Military Probe

Israel’s military says it is investigating a circulating photo of a soldier desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Debel, southern Lebanon; the image, apparently taken weeks ago but shared online this week, comes amid reports of other desecrations and destruction by Israeli forces in the area as fighting continues and civilian displacement grows. Past incidents in Debel led to disciplinary action against soldiers, and Israeli authorities have condemned such acts while continuing operations in the region.

Criminal Probe Opened After Israeli Soldier Damages Jesus Statue in Lebanon
world2 months ago

Criminal Probe Opened After Israeli Soldier Damages Jesus Statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Debl, southern Lebanon; Israel confirmed the image’s authenticity, and Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the act and pledged disciplinary action as the army works to restore the statue. The incident drew swift international condemnation from the Vatican and Italy and adds to tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border amid broader conflict dynamics in the region.

Iran's Power Dynamics Unshaken Despite Raisi Helicopter Incident
international-news2 years ago

Iran's Power Dynamics Unshaken Despite Raisi Helicopter Incident

Iran's military reports that the helicopter carrying late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire after crashing into a mountain, with no signs of an attack. The crash, which occurred in a foggy, remote area, killed Raisi and seven others. Initial investigations found no suspicious communications or changes in the flight path. Raisi was buried in Mashhad on Thursday.

Iran's President Raisi Survives Helicopter Crash, No Attack Suspected
international-news2 years ago

Iran's President Raisi Survives Helicopter Crash, No Attack Suspected

Iran's military reports that the helicopter carrying late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire after crashing into a mountain, with no signs of an attack. The crash, which occurred in a foggy, remote area, killed Raisi, the foreign minister, and six others. Initial investigations found nothing suspicious in communications before the crash.

Israeli Families Seek Answers After Friendly Fire Incident
world-military2 years ago

Israeli Families Seek Answers After Friendly Fire Incident

Families of civilians killed during a Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel on Oct. 7 are demanding an immediate military investigation into signs that some may have been killed by Israeli security forces during the violent standoff. The families fear that valuable evidence could be lost as the war with Hamas continues, and they are calling for a public release of the findings. The military has promised a thorough investigation once the war is over, but the families argue that waiting is not an option. The incident has raised concerns about friendly-fire deaths and the public's faith in the country's leadership.