Sunak tells Netanyahu Israel needs to 'minimise impact' on Palestinian civilians

Funeral of British aid worker killed in Gaza takes place

The funeral has taken place of an aid worker who was killed in Gaza last month. 47-year-old James Kirby died when his convoy was struck by an Israeli air strike. Around four hundred people gathered in Bristol today for James's funeral. His friend paid a touching tribute to him, saying that "he can’t be replaced by anyone, no one can ever take his part. James was special.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hundreds pack church for funeral of British Gaza aid worker

The funeral of British aid worker James Kirby has taken place today at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol. Mr Kirby, 47, was one of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers killed in an Israeli drone attack in Gaza in April. His cousin Adam McGuire read a family tribute during the service, saying: “James’ decision to venture to Gaza, driven by his innate desire to help others, exemplified his selflessness and courage.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Al-Aqsa Storm 2.0?: Hezbollah and Hamas Join Hands To Fight For Rafah | Details

The recent meeting between Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah and Khalil al-Hayya of Hamas, reported by Al Mayadeen news, focused on Gaza developments, ceasefire talks, and broader regional issues. The encounter emphasised solidarity within the Iran-aligned "axis of resistance" against Israel. Escalating tensions include Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel and Israel's warnings of military action in southern Lebanon. A senior Hezbollah commander's death led to rocket strikes on Israel, intensifying the conflict, with both sides employing advanced weaponry. The situation remains precarious along the Israel-Lebanon border. #Hezbollah #HezbollahHostaHamasDelegation #IsraelHamasConflict #MiddleEasttensions #IsraelHamasWar #Hamas #AxisOfResistance #Israel #Lebanon #Gaza #MiddleEast #Conflict #Tensions #Security ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Gaza fighting worsens, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Rafah operation could last weeks

Angered Hezbollah Punishes Israel With Back-To-Back 60 Rockets For Killing Its Top Commander

In the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, tensions reached a critical point when a senior Hezbollah commander, Hussein Ibrahim Makki, was killed in an Israeli drone strike. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 60 rockets into Israel, targeting a sensitive air traffic control base. Although some rockets were intercepted, minor damage occurred. The conflict has seen escalating violence, with Hezbollah employing advanced tactics like downing drones and launching deeper strikes into Israel. Israel has responded with airstrikes and targeting border villages. Despite international concerns, both sides continue aggressive actions, leaving the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border volatile. #Hezbollah #Israel #HezbollahRocketsIsrael #HezbollahAttacksIsrael #conflict #rocketattack #commanderkilled #retaliation #escalation #MiddleEast #security #bordercrisis #militaryaction #tensions #droneattack #MountMeron #HezbollahIsrael ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~

Starmer tells Sunak to fix "chaos" facing prisons

Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's focus should be on the "chaos" facing prisons. Sir Keir Starmer said: After 14 years of Tory government, the prison system is in chaos. Does the prime minister think that his decision to let prisoners out 70 days early, makes our country more secure?" Mr Sunak insisted that "there are strict eligibility criteria in place" to ensure there is no threat to public safety. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of PMQs

Rishi Sunak arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly grilling at PMQs. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sunak praises resilience of farmers at Downing Street summit

More than 70 businesses and producers from the food and farming industry attend the Farm to Fork summit held at Downing Street, including the Rodda’s dairy company, Fischer Farms, Tesco, Aldi and McCain. It comes against a backdrop of challenges for farmers, from an unprecedented wet winter which hit harvests, to trading delays and costs, and ongoing high input costs. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

D-Day anniversary: Sunak begins commemorative torch relay

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak began commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as he handed a torch to a 99-year-old veteran of the landings. The torch will now travel to capital cities and key cemetery and memorial sites around the UK before crossing the channel with veterans for official commemorations in June. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hamas Wrecks Havoc On IDF: First Major Blow to Israeli Army in Raging Battle

On Tuesday, Sgt. Ira Yair Gispan, a 19-year-old Israeli soldier, was killed during combat in the southern Gaza Strip, marking the first IDF fatality in their advance into Rafah. This brings the total number of Israeli troops killed in the offensive against Hamas to 273. The IDF's operations in Rafah, which began last week, aim to target Hamas precisely. During these operations, the Givati Brigade raided a Hamas training camp, killing several gunmen and capturing weapons. Nearly 450,000 Palestinians have evacuated Rafah due to intensified IDF operations. Rafah is believed to house significant Hamas forces, leadership, and potential hostages, but international pressure has prevented a full-scale offensive. #IsraelDefenseForces #GazaConflict #Hamas #Rafah #IDF #Combat #PalestinianEvacuation #GazaStrip #Israel #MiddleEast #WarOnTerror #MilitaryOperation #HostageCrisis #October7 #InternationalPressure ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Israel's 'Nightmare': Hezbollah and Iraqi Islamic Resistance Unleash Chaos on IDF Headquarters

The Iraqi resistance group has intensified its attacks on Israeli targets, employing suicide drones to target military installations in Umm al-Rashrash and Eilat's port. This marks the first use of Al-Arfad suicide drones in operations against Israeli and U.S. forces. Additionally, the group conducted operations against Israeli army sites along the Lebanese-Palestinian border, targeting Ma'ale Golani barracks and the Al-Samaqa site in the eastern sector, as well as buildings used by Israeli soldiers in Al-Malikiya and Avivim settlements in the western sector. The group has claimed responsibility for these attacks, sharing footage of their execution. Moreover, they downed an Israeli spy balloon hovering over Adamit in northern Israel, shooting it down after identifying its control centre in Israel. These attacks have escalated since the Israeli offensive in Rafag, despite warnings. #IraqiResistance #IsraeliSettlements #Hezbollah #IsraelSpyBalloon #IsraeliSpyBalloonShot #IsraeliArmySettlements #LebanonBorder #EilatPortAttack #AlArfadDrones #RafahOffensive #Israel #GazaSupport #DroneStrike #MilitaryConflict #MiddleEast #SecurityThreat ~PR.152~ED.194~

Palestinians mark 76 years of their dispossession as more catastrophe looms in Gaza

Palestinians mark 76 years of Nakba as Israel renews offensive

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~

'Failed': IDF Generals Frustrated With Netanyahu Decline To Fight Against Islamic Resistance In Gaza

The concerns of current and former Israeli military officials about the lack of a post-conflict plan in Gaza are becoming more vocal. They argue that without a clear strategy, Israeli troops are repeatedly drawn into battles to reclaim territory from Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu's failure to address this issue has led to frustration among some military leaders. This situation highlights the need for a comprehensive plan to address the challenges in Gaza after the conflict. #Netanyahu #IDF #IsraeliForces #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelGaza #IsraelHamas #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews

Abu Obeida's Devastating Blow to Israeli Families: Admits Al-Qasam Brigades Lost 4 Hostages

Abu Obaida, the military spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, announced the loss of communication with a group responsible for safeguarding a set of Israeli captives detained in the Gaza Strip. In a statement shared on his Telegram channel, Abu Obaida attributed the loss of contact to the relentless Israeli bombardment endured over the past ten days. He specifically mentioned the absence of communication with a faction tasked with protecting four Israeli captives, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Notably, the al-Qassam Brigades had recently released a video message from Hirsch Goldberg-Polin, wherein he appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and government officials to secure the release of captives and consider resigning from their positions. #Israel #HamasHostageVideo #HamasHostages #HershGoldbergPolin #HostageVideoReleased #AbuObaida #Hamas #AlQassamBrigades #IsraeliCaptives #GazaStrip #War #Bombardment #Conflict #Hostages #CommunicationLoss #Military #MiddleEast #Prisoners #Security ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

'You Took Our Children': Video Shows Benjamin Netanyahu Heckled By Families Of Hamas Captives

Watch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces protests and heckling during his Memorial Day address at Jerusalem's national cemetery. The ceremony, marred by dissent, underscores the deep divisions within Israeli society. Despite the somber tone, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes the ongoing struggle against Hamas, shaping Israel's future for decades to come. #IsraelMemorialDay #BenjaminNetanyahu #NetayahuSpeech #IsraelHamasWar #Israel #Palestine #IsraelPalestine #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~

Blinken Delivers Some Of The Strongest Us Public Criticism Of Israel’s Conduct Of The War In Gaza

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken remarked on Sunday that a full-scale Israeli offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah would result in "anarchy" unless Hamas is eliminated. Additionally, he acknowledged that Israeli forces had caused more civilian casualties than Hamas militants. On "Face the Nation," CBS's Margaret Brennan questioned Blinken about whether the United States agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statement. Netanyahu claimed that Israel had killed 14,000 terrorists and 16,000 civilians in its conflict with Hamas. #Israel #GazaWar #Blinken #USCriticism #CivilianCasualties #IsraelHamasConflict #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianLaw #InternationalCriticism #MiddleEastConflict #USPolicy #WarInGaza #BlinkenStatement #CivilianDeaths #WarEthics ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

Gaza humanitarian crisis: Israel and Egypt trade blame over aid blockage at border

Hamas' Deadly Revenge: 18 Israeli Vehicles Carrying IDF Soldiers Blown To Ashes| Watch

Hamas claims to have destroyed 18 Israeli military vehicles in Gaza, injuring Israeli troops. Video footage from the Al-Qassam Brigades shows attacks on Israeli forces near Jabalia camp. The clashes mark the first significant response from Hamas since Israel resumed operations. IDF's return to Jabalia has sparked fierce fighting, with tanks near the refugee camp. Hamas and Islamic Jihad target Israeli forces with mortars and anti-tank missiles. #Hamas #IDF #IsraeliForces #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelGaza #IsraelHamas #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews

Turkish citizens of Greek origin caught in tension between the two countries over the Israel-Hamas war