US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Thursday, 10 July 2025 () The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the international body to remove her from her post.
UN expert Francesca Albanese has been sanctioned by the Trump Administration days after telling Sky News that several large US companies were involved in an.. Sky News
A harrowing attack in southern Gaza claimed the life of Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay, 25, an Israeli combat-engineering reservist, as Hamas gunmen attempted to abduct him during a tunnel ambush. Azulay was killed in the struggle, and militants tried to drag his body away before IDF forces intervened. In a related move, Israel's military has intensified its ground offensive in northern Gaza, deploying the Givati Brigade and 99th Division near Beit Hanoun, aiming to dismantle Hamas tunnels. IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the operation—dubbed "Operation Gideon’s Chariots"—aims to set conditions favorable for a hostage swap. The violence has slowed ceasefire progress, even as Israeli PM Netanyahu left Washington without a breakthrough. Gaza's civil defense reports at least 22 more civilian deaths from Israeli strikes, worsening fuel shortages at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital. As both sides hold firm, international pressure for a truce grows louder.
#AbrahamAzulay #TunnelAmbush #IDF #Hamas #GazaWar #BeitHanoun #GivatiBrigade #99thDivision #OperationGideonsChariots #HostageDeal #Netanyahu #Zamir #AlShifa #GazaCrisis #GroundOffensive #IsraelDefense #WarAndPeace #MiddleEast #TruceTalks #CivilianCasualties
~HT.318~ED.346~GR.122~
Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, claimed they have received millions of messages of support from across the Arab and Islamic world — including pledges from individuals eager to join the fight against Israel. The announcement has sparked outrage in Israel and raised alarm across the region, as tensions escalate in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
#AlQassamVsIDF #AlQassamBrigades #HamasVsIDF #AlQassamSniper #QassamFighters #AlQassamBrigade #SniperBrigadeAlQassam #HamasAttackIDF #QassamBrigades #HamasAmbushIDF #AlQassamNews #AlQassamStrike #IDFvsHamas #AlQassamTankAttack #HamasOperations
~HT.318~GR.122~ED.346~PR.152~
On July 2025, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a deadly drone and missile attack on the Eternity C, a civilian cargo ship navigating the Red Sea. After sinking the vessel, the Houthis kidnapped several surviving crew members, prompting a swift condemnation from the U.S. State Department and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
The Houthi spokesperson claimed responsibility, announcing that the strike was "documented with audio and video proof" and carried out after the ship ignored multiple warnings. This attack follows a string of similar assaults on commercial vessels—including the Magic Seas—and signals a dramatic escalation in maritime warfare across strategic shipping lanes.
With global trade routes under threat and regional tensions surging, the U.S. is now weighing full-scale retaliation as pressure mounts in Washington and Tel Aviv to respond.
#HouthiAttack #RedSeaCrisis #EternityC #USNavy #IranProxyWar #MiddleEastConflict #MaritimeSecurity #CargoShipAttack #BreakingNews #YemenWar #HouthiHostages #MissileStrike #DroneAttack #NavalWarfare #USVsHouthis #GlobalShippingCrisis
A US State Department official, Bethany Poulos Morrison, met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala during his 90th birthday celebration, reaffirming US support for.. IndiaTimes
Is Ukraine really in the dark about suspended U.S. military aid? The U.S. State Department responds to reports claiming Kyiv learned of the aid pause through the media. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce insists communication took place—but Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense says no official notice was ever received. With Trump yet to greenlight new defense packages and stockpiles running low, pressure mounts as the war with Russia enters a critical phase. Are U.S.-Ukraine ties beginning to fray? Find out what’s really going on behind the diplomatic curtain.
#UkraineWar #USMilitaryAid #TrumpAdministration #Kyiv #RussiaUkraine #TammyBruce #USPolitics #UkraineDefense #BidenForeignPolicy #TrumpNews #Geopolitics #Pentagon #StateDepartment #NATO #UkraineCrisis
~HT.318~ED.102~PR.274~
The U.S. State Department has responded sharply to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s claim that increased NATO defense spending will lead to the alliance’s collapse. Lavrov criticized the West's growing military budgets, warning it will destabilize Europe. The U.S. rejected the remarks, stating that enhanced European defense spending strengthens regional security and counters Russian aggression. As tensions rise, President Putin accuses NATO of hypocrisy, claiming these moves will ultimately harm the continent. The transatlantic alliance shows no signs of retreating under Russian pressure.
#NATO #Russia #USStateDepartment #Lavrov #DefenseSpending #Putin #Geopolitics #NATOAlliance #WesternDefense #MilitaryBudget #EuropeSecurity #USRussiaTensions #GlobalSecurity #UkraineWar #NATOStrength #Diplomacy #LavrovSpeech #NATOCollapse #PutinStatement #NATOvsRussia #TransatlanticAlliance #DefenseNews #ForeignPolicy #NATOExpansion #ColdWarTensions #EasternEurope #SecurityPolicy #WashingtonMoscow #NATOFunding #PutinVsNATO
Also Read
This NATO Member Country Can Provide India Battle-Tested Unmanned Weapons, Tech :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/this-nato-member-country-can-provide-india-battle-tested-unmanned-weapons-tech-4175213.html?ref=DMDesc
US-Europe Divide Deepens Over Ukraine As Trump Challenges NATO's Approach :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-europe-divide-deepens-over-ukraine-as-trump-challenges-natos-approach-4080283.html?ref=DMDesc
Zelensky Willing To Step Down If It Secures Ukraine's NATO Membership: 'Immediately' If Necessary :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-willing-to-step-down-if-it-secures-ukraines-nato-membership-immediately-if-necessary-4078905.html?ref=DMDesc
~GR.125~HT.408~
US withdraws some embassy staff from Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate
The US State Department's move follows stalled nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/12/us-partially-pulls-embassy-staff-from-iraq-as-middle-east-tensions-rise
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published
On July 10, 2025, a missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Sirens blared across Jerusalem, central Israel, and parts of the West Bank as civilians rushed to shelters in panic. The IDF confirmed the interception and has since carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi launch sites.
This strike is part of a growing wave of regional escalation, with missile threats now emerging from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Houthis claim the attack was in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where over 57,000 have reportedly been killed since the Israeli military campaign began in late 2023. With tensions mounting, the region stands on the brink of a broader war.
HASHTAGS
#IsraelUnderAttack #HouthiMissile #IDF #MiddleEastConflict #Jerusalem #Airstrike #BreakingNews #RedAlert #Yemen #GazaCrisis #MissileIntercepted #WarFootage #IranProxy #RegionalTensions #IsraelNews #MilitaryResponse #BrinkOfWar
~PR.274~ED.102~HT.318~GR.122~
Nasser Al-Laham, the prominent head of Al Mayadeen TV’s Palestine bureau, has been arrested by Israeli forces following a violent pre-dawn raid on his home. According to reports by Al Mayadeen, Shin Bet officers stormed the house and destroyed belongings while searching for the studio from where Al-Laham appeared on-air.
The arrest comes amid increasing crackdowns on pro-resistance media voices in the occupied territories. Al-Laham was transferred to the notorious Ofer Court in the occupied West Bank, where his detention was extended until Thursday. The operation has triggered outrage among journalists, human rights groups, and regional media networks, who condemn the targeting of press freedom. Al Mayadeen, a Beirut-based channel often critical of Israel and aligned with the Resistance Axis, has described the arrest as an attempt to silence Palestinian voices. This development adds further tension to an already volatile West Bank, where media suppression is becoming increasingly common.
#NasserAlLaham #AlMayadeen #IsraelRaid #WestBank #ShinBet #PalestinianJournalist #MediaSuppression #PressFreedom #JournalistArrest #OccupiedPalestine #IsraelPalestine #MediaCrackdown #HumanRightsViolation #MiddleEastNews #GazaNews #IsraelOccupation #ResistanceMedia #FreePress #OferCourt #BreakingNews
~HT.410~ED.194~GR.124~
Israeli settlers set fire at military base in the West Bank amid growing number of attacks
On Wednesday, three Palestinians were killed when Jewish settlers stormed the West Bank village of Karf Malik.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/30/israeli-settlers-set-fire-at-military-base-in-the-west-bank-amid-growing-number-of-attacks
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published
Hamas welcomed the BRICS summit statement demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and full Israeli withdrawal. The BRICS communiqué accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war and condemned..
As Iran prepares to present a nuclear proposal to the U.S., Israeli military plans for a potential unilateral strike are nearly complete. Reports suggest Israel is moving munitions and reviewing final..
UK to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments
Far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are set to be targeted with sanctions for their comments on the..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:33Published