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Israel Escalates Gaza Attacks Locks Down West Bank as Focus Shifts to Iran

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

As global attention intensifies around Israel’s military confrontation with Iran, violence against Palestinians in the occupied territories has sharply escalated, with dozens killed in recent days amid what many observers are calling a mounting humanitarian catastrophe. On Thursday alone, at least 16 Palestinians were reportedly shot dead by Israeli troops while attempting to access food aid in Gaza. This followed a grim pattern: 29 killed on Wednesday, and at least 70 more gunned down on Tuesday at an aid distribution site in Khan Younis, according to eyewitnesses and health officials. The victims, many of whom were already displaced and starving, were fired upon with drones, machine guns, and tank shells. Earlier in the week, 38 Palestinians were killed in Rafah under similar circumstances, while another 17 died on Sunday in both southern and central Gaza. The killings have occurred at locations run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a controversial new entity established by Israel and backed by the United States. Staffed by private security contractors, the GHF was launched in May 2025 to replace United Nations-led aid operations in Gaza, which Israel had previously restricted. Since its creation, GHF distribution points have reportedly become flashpoints of deadly violence. Witnesses say this marks at least the eighth major incident in which Palestinians seeking food have been fired upon. “This happens to some extent every day. It’s becoming a routine,” said Yasser al-Banna, a journalist reporting from inside Gaza. “Now that Israel has started a war with Iran, everyone here in Gaza is scared that the world is going to forget about them,” he told Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, the West Bank remains under heavy lockdown, with increased military checkpoints, curfews, and raids targeting Palestinian communities. Human rights organizations have decried what they describe as collective punishment and war crimes, urging the international community to maintain focus on the worsening conditions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. As civilian casualties continue to mount, humanitarian groups have reiterated urgent calls for a ceasefire, international investigations, and the restoration of independent aid operations in the besieged enclave.

Khamenei: US Will Suffer Irreparable Harm if It Enters Conflict Militarily

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

In a series of strongly worded remarks posted on the official X account of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Zionist regime’s recent attack on Iranian territory was condemned as a malicious act, allegedly carried out with increasing suspicion of US involvement. “The Zionist regime’s malicious attack on our country took place at a time when Iranian officials were indirectly engaged in negotiations with the US. There was no indication on the part of Iran that signaled a military move,” one post read. Khamenei’s office warned that any direct military involvement by the United States in the unfolding crisis would lead to consequences beyond repair: “The harm the US will suffer will definitely be irreparable if they enter this conflict militarily.” The posts also implied growing certainty about Washington’s role in the offensive, suggesting that: “It was already suspected that the US was involved in the malicious move carried out by the Zionist regime, but considering their recent remarks, this suspicion is growing stronger day by day.” The rhetoric underscores escalating regional tensions and comes amid stalled backchannel diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.