The head of Israel's military intelligence branch has stepped down, marking the first high-ranking military official to resign in response to the failings of October 7.
Following a car ramming incident in Jerusalem on Monday, two suspects have been detained by Israeli police. The attack resulted in minor injuries to three individuals.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced criticism over purported plans by the United States to impose sanctions on an Israeli military unit for alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. These accusations predate the events of October 7.
The annual human rights report released by the US State Department has raised significant concerns regarding the conflict in Gaza. The report highlights allegations of war crimes involving "Israel, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and other Palestinian militant groups" during the Gaza conflict.
- An independent assessment of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has emphasized the need to strengthen the agency's neutrality.
Despite UNRWA implementing a robust framework in 2017 to address neutrality concerns, the review highlights ongoing issues. However, the report points out that Israel has not provided evidence to support its claims that a significant number of UNRWA employees are affiliated with terrorist organizations.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oren Marmorstein, criticized the report, stating that it fails to conduct a genuine and thorough review. Israel has longstanding grievances against UNRWA, accusing it of aiding Hamas and advocating for its complete dismantlement.
On the other hand, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has accepted the recommendations put forth by the review, which Catherine Colonna, the head of the review, considers a crucial step. Colonna emphasizes that it is now up to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to implement these recommendations effectively. Lazzarini has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the review.
In other developments:
French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire, exchange detainees, and provide humanitarian aid in a phone call.
The British Consulate in Jerusalem expressed concern over escalating violence and casualties in the West Bank, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation to maintain stability and peace prospects.
The UK announced sanctions on six Iranian military entities involved in hostile activities, while the European Union expanded sanctions on Iran's drone and missile program.
Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon into Israel as part of continued exchanges of fire in the region.
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