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world20 days ago•3 min saved

Israel approves live-streamed death-penalty tribunal for Hamas Oct. 7 attackers

Israel’s Knesset approved a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence Palestinians convicted of taking part in Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, passing 93-0 with 27 absent or abstaining. The court would apply a genocide-law framework and conduct trials in a livestreamed Jerusalem courtroom, a move praised by supporters as delivering justice and criticized by rights groups as undermining due process and turning the proceedings into a spectacle amid ongoing international probes into the Gaza war.

via The Guardian|

#death-penalty #hamas #israel

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Israeli Divisions Emerge Over Gaza Border Amid Ongoing Conflict

Following two years of conflict and the October 7 Hamas attack, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border to rebuild and advocate for peace, while others remain traumatized or refuse to return, reflecting a divided society grappling with safety, trauma, and the hope for peace.

via CNN|

#gaza-border #israel #kibbutz

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Louisiana Man Allegedly Involved in Hamas Attack Fleeing to U.S.

The FBI has accused Louisiana resident Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi of participating in the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, fleeing to the US, and fraudulently obtaining a visa by denying his involvement in terrorist activities. He was arrested in Louisiana and faces charges related to terrorism and visa fraud.

via The Guardian|

#fbi #hamas #louisiana

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Israel and Palestinians Celebrate Release of Hostages Amid Ceasefire

After two years of tension and anxiety following the October 7 attack and hostage crisis, Israelis are finally experiencing a moment of relief as large-scale rallies and public displays of support for the hostages have resumed, signaling a collective hope for their safe return amidst ongoing conflict.

via The Free Press|

#gaza #hostages #israel

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Israel Reflects Two Years After the October 7 Attacks

Two years after Hamas' deadly October 7 attack on Israel, the country remains deeply divided and in conflict, with ongoing military operations in Gaza, international tensions, and a memorial for the victims, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect peace talks in Egypt.

via AP News|

#conflict #gaza #hamas

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Israel recovers bodies and prepares for Gaza City offensive amid hostage tensions

Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two victims from the October 7 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu pledging to return all hostages and intensify military operations in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and casualties.

via Times of India|

#gaza #hostages #israel

world9 months ago•6 min saved

Former IDF Officials Discuss Controversial Views on Gaza Conflict

A leaked recording reveals former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva's controversial remarks, including his assertion that for every person killed on October 7, 50 Palestinians should die, and criticizing Israel's security failures and inexperience among current officials, sparking outrage among victims' families.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#haliva #idf #israel-security-failure

world9 months ago•5 min saved

UN Threatens to Blacklist Israel and Hamas Over Sexual Violence Allegations

The UN is set to blacklist Hamas in its upcoming report for systematic sexual violence committed during the October 7 attack, with evidence indicating deliberate acts of war and efforts by the Dinah Project to recognize these crimes as crimes against humanity, emphasizing accountability and the need for justice for victims.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflict-crimes #hamas #october-7-attack

international-news1 year ago

Israeli Airstrikes Target World Central Kitchen Worker Amid Accusations

Israel has accused a worker from the World Central Kitchen of being involved in the attack that occurred on October 7. The details of the accusation and the response from the World Central Kitchen or the accused individual have not been disclosed.

via The New York Times|

#accusation #international-news #israel

economy2 years ago•2 min saved

October 7 Attack: Profits Soar for 'Informed Traders', U.S. Researchers Reveal

U.S. researchers from Columbia University and New York University have found evidence suggesting that "informed traders" profited massively from the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. The researchers discovered a significant rise in short positions on Israeli companies and ETFs prior to the attack, indicating that these traders knew about the impending event. The study revealed that these traders made substantial profits, with one example showing a short position on Bank Leumi resulting in $863 million in profits. The researchers are now exploring the application of securities law to this case.

via i24NEWS|

#economy #hamas #informed-traders

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

UN Women Condemns Hamas's Weaponization of Sexual Violence in Israel-Hamas War

UN Women, the United Nations body for gender equality and women's empowerment, has condemned Hamas for the sexual violence and gender-based atrocities committed during the October 7 attack in Israel. The organization called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of these crimes, emphasizing the rights of the victims. UN Women had previously faced criticism for not addressing the issue, but has now expressed its alarm and support for impartial investigations. The agency's silence had led to accusations of a double standard regarding Israel, prompting online campaigns and calls for action.

via i24NEWS|

#gender-based-atrocities #hamas #international-affairs