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Israel lays blueprint to evacuate Gazans into ‘humanitarian city’, activists call it hell
The blueprint outlined by Israel’s defence minister — to force Palestinians from Gaza into a closed-off compound on the ruins of Rafah, which Israel calls a ‘humanitarian city’ — has been described by human rights activists, legal experts, and...
Israel: Roadmap published to promote transition to renewable energies
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 8 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure sees local authorities as a key partner in achieving national goals for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. To that end, it published a...

Israeli defence startups draw investment from major American firms
Israeli army reservist Zach Bergerson felt he had to take action when he saw fellow soldiers having to rely on their eyes and ears to detect swarms of enemy drones overhead. So the high-tech professional, 36, developed a wearable device that uses...

Questions raised about technology to fight global warming
Wellington, July 4: The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to fund what it describes as a groundbreaking technology in the fight against climate change. Formed...

Israel’s eyes in the skies: Air force pilot returns to reserves amid war with Iran
IDF combat roles range from foot soldiers to special operations units, the navy, anti-terror units, intelligence, and much more. But perhaps one of the most prestigious roles in the Israeli military is that of an air force pilot. While many dream...

Lebanon finalizes response to US on 'disarmament calls': Exclusive
Lebanon prepares to deliver its official response to the US, emphasizing the need for "Israel" to halt aggression, release prisoners, and withdraw from occupied territories. Lebanese sources told Al Mayadeen that Beirut has finalized its remarks...

Israel’s Gaza plan triggers legal, ethical alarm
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced a sweeping plan to relocate Gaza’s entire civilian population — approximately 2.2 million people — into a sealed “humanitarian city” to be constructed on the ruins of Rafah. The proposed enclave...

Iran-Israel conflict signals strategic realignments in region: Experts
The experts at a high-level seminar organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) have said that the Iran-Israel conflict is driving significant strategic realignments across the Middle East and South Asia. The panel of former diplomats,...
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Israeli military's use of Palestinians as human shields in Gaza is systematic, says Osint report
A growing body of visual evidence from both Gaza and the West Bank shows Palestinian civilians being used as human shields during ongoing Israeli military operations, finds an open source intelligence (Osint) report. It has cited multiple videos...

EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners
The EU is “trampling over Palestinian rights” and risks breaching international law, over an energy deal signed with Israel to bring more gas to Europe, a campaign group has said. A report by Global Witness shared exclusively with the Guardian...

Israeli Army to Draft 54,000 Ultra-Orthodox Men amid Political Crisis
A protest by Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Tel Aviv. (Photo: via QNN) The Israeli army will issue 54,000 draft orders to Ultra-Orthodox men, ending a decades-long exemption and triggering political turmoil. The Israeli army has announced plans to issue...
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Israel's wars: 12 days for Iran, 2 weeks for Hezbollah, 21 months and counting for Hamas in Gaza
Israel’s recent wars with Iran and Hezbollah, both of which lasted significantly shorter periods of time, are being compared to the country’s war in Gaza, which is currently in its 21st month. The war against Hamas continues despite Israel’s...
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Israel’s Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid hopes for Gaza ceasefire
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Global Warming and Wars: Escalating Threats to Life on Earth
In today’s world, global warming and socio-geopolitical conflicts have become dangerously intertwined. The continuous rise in temperatures, famine, oceanic surges, and rampant wildfires have not only disrupted environmental balance but also laid...

Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Strained Amid Netanyahu’s Planned Visit to Washington
Mon 07 Jul 2025 | 05:26 PM The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas are unfolding under a cloud of tension and political division, even as talks continue in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement that would include the release of all detainees,...

World News | Company's Carbon Credits Raise Questions About Unproven Ocean Technology to Fight Global Warming
Washington, Jul 3 (AP) The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to fund what it describes as a groundbreaking technology in the fight against climate change. Formed...

Climate Change Threatens Global Milk Supply, Even On Cooled Dairy Farms
As climate change ramps up temperatures around the world, it’s not just humans feeling the heat — dairy cows are struggling, too. A new study, published in Science Advances, suggests that extreme heat can cut milk production by up to 10 percent,...

An Israeli startup says its new technology will save the planet. Scientists have doubts
The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to fund what it describes as a groundbreaking technology in the fight against climate change. Formed three years ago by a...

Israeli Air Force raced to ready aging jets for the most dangerous attack in its history
Maj. Kobi (not his real name) is one of the Israeli Air Force’s most skilled F-15 technicians. Though still relatively young, he has a long track record of deep overhauls on these aging fighter jets, which over the years have become the air...

Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look
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