U.S. President Donald Trump will be awarded Israel’s highest civilian honor, the Israel Peace Prize, marking the first time in 80 years it has been given to a non-Israeli. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision after meeting Trump in Florida, highlighting his contributions to Israeli and Jewish communities and support in the fight against terrorism.
The UN declares famine in Gaza has ended after improved aid access, yet 1.6 million people remain at risk of severe food insecurity, with winter floods, damaged agriculture, and limited supplies keeping the humanitarian situation critical.
This development comes after Palestinian fighters returned the remains of Israeli hostage Dror Or. The Israeli military says he was killed in a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Under the agreement, Israel agreed to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each hostage.
Experts believe that this alliance would not only challenge Israel’s military and political ascendancy but could also limit the influence of the United States and Western nations.
Six films were screened on this occasion, celebrating the legacy of Indian cinema. The Indian Embassy had previously organized a film festival in February this year, which was well-received by India enthusiasts, leading to the second edition.
Israeli military raids have increased in the West Bank, resulting in the killing or arrest of several Palestinians. Israel states its aim is to eliminate extremism. The new barriers include metal gates installed at the entrances to many villages and towns, as well as between towns.
The most prominent passenger on board the boats was Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Israeli forces deployed security forces around her. Israel also detained Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, a former Pakistani MP linked to Hamas. More than 200 people from 37 countries aboard the flotilla have also been detained.
Israeli PM Netanyahu justified the airstrike on Qatar’s capital, citing Hamas presence, likening it to America’s response after 9/11. The move sparked global criticism and raised geopolitical tensions.
An official said Israel would reduce the arrival of aid trucks to the northern part of the Gaza Strip, as it prepares to evacuate millions of residents to the south.
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