Israel and Hamas have been engaged in conflict since May 10, resulting in the death of more than 230 people in Gaza and 12 in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war will continue for "many more months" despite international calls for a cease-fire, and the Biden administration has supported this stance, approving a new emergency weapons sale and preventing a U.N. Security Council resolution.
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At least 21 people, including three children, were killed in a shelling attack in the Russian border city of Belgorod on Saturday, with an additional 110 people wounded. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported the casualties and said the attack was one of the deadliest since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 2014. The attack occurred the day after an 18-hour aerial bombardment across Ukraine killed at least 41 civilians, with Russian authorities accusing Kyiv of carrying out the attack in Belgorod.
The United States State Department has approved the sale of $147.5 million worth of equipment to Israel, bypassing Congress in an emergency determination due to the urgency of Israel's defensive needs. This is the second time this month that the Biden administration has approved an emergency weapons sale to Israel, in support of their war against Hamas in Gaza. The sale is likely to be met with criticism from those who oppose the Biden administration's support of Israel, but is also seen as a sign of the administration's commitment to Israel's security.
On Friday, Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, killing at least 22 civilians and damaging schools, hospitals, and homes. Ukraine's air force intercepted most of the missiles and drones, but the attack still caused significant destruction. The international community has condemned the attack and the UN Security Council is expected to meet soon to discuss the situation.
This article tells the story of Iman al-Masri, a displaced woman from Beit Hanoun who gave birth to quadruplets amidst the violence of the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Despite the danger, her husband Ammar is doing his best to keep the family safe, even sacrificing his own food to ensure the rest of the family is fed. The conflict has already caused thousands to flee their homes, and the situation is likely to worsen as the conflict continues.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's comparison of him to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, accusing Erdoğan of genocide against the Kurds and imprisoning journalists. Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition in Israel, also condemned Erdoğan's words. Meanwhile, Israel has launched heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza, with Netanyahu defending the Israeli military's actions as the "most moral army in the world." The ongoing conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries on both sides, prompting calls for an immediate ceasefire.
This article reports on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as well as recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Six youths were killed in an Israeli strike on the Nour Shams refugee camp, while residents of other refugee camps reported heavy bombing overnight. The Israeli military said it had achieved "direct hits" on a tent belonging to a special force, while Hezbollah targeted a new Israeli command position. The conflict has caused immense suffering for civilians in the region, with calls to end the war going unanswered.