Israeli demolitions devastate southern Lebanese towns
Towns and villages in southern Lebanon have been extensively destroyed by Israeli demolitions, according to satellite images and videos analyzed by independent experts.More than 1,400 buildings have been confirmed destroyed since 2 March, with the actual damage likely higher due to limited ground access and satellite coverage.The demolitions follow an order from Israel's Defence Minister on 22 March to accelerate the destruction of Lebanese homes near the Israeli border, citing a strategy modeled on previous operations in Gaza.This campaign is part of Israel's ongoing military actions against Hezbollah.The destruction has caused significant displacement, with over 1.2 million people estimated to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 10:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill multiple Palestinians including children in Gaza
Israeli military strikes in Gaza have killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children aged three and 14, in a series of attacks across the northern part of the enclave.The strikes targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City and a refugee camp, despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025.Gaza's Civil Defence agency reported that four people, including the three-year-old child, were killed in a strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City.Several others were wounded, including a police officer and bystanders, some critically.Another person was killed earlier in the day in the northern Beit Lahia area.Later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 05:00 LONDON
Israeli airstrike kills several in Gaza refugee camp
Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the Shati refugee camp in Gaza on Tuesday night, resulting in multiple fatalities.Several people were killed, and others were injured in the attack.The victims were rushed to medical facilities, with images showing bloodied individuals being treated.The exact number of casualties has not been confirmed.In a related incident, an Israeli strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child, according to Gaza health officials.These attacks come amid ongoing violence in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States in October.The ceasefire has not fully halted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 21:33 LONDON
Hamas Rejects Gaza Disarmament Plan Amid Ceasefire Deadlock
Hamas has rejected the disarmament plan proposed as part of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, according to a senior Palestinian official.The official accused the US-led peace envoy of bias towards Israel and said Hamas would not engage in talks on disarmament until Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.The first phase, agreed in October, included the exchange of hostages, partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and halted active conflict.Israel has stated it will not proceed with the second phase without progress on Hamas's disarmament.The deadlock has persisted since January when the US Middle East envoy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 16:33 LONDON
France blocks Palestinian advocate from EU Parliament despite support from Belgium and Netherlands
France has refused a visa to Shawan Jabarin, a leading Palestinian human rights advocate, preventing him from addressing the European Parliament's human rights committee.Jabarin, director of the Ramallah-based organisation Al Haq, was scheduled to speak on 14 April but was blocked despite Belgium and the Netherlands being prepared to grant him entry.The visa refusal came even though France's foreign ministry did not object to issuing the visa.Mounir Satouri, a French Green MEP and chair of the committee, indicated that another part of the French government intervened at the last moment to block Jabarin's entry.Jabarin's deputy, Tahseen Alayan, attended in his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 15:06 LONDON
Palestinian groups launch legal bid over Australian arms exports to Israel
A coalition of Palestinian human rights organisations has initiated legal proceedings in Australia seeking disclosure of military export permits granted to Israel.The groups aim to compel Defence Minister Richard Marles to release documents that could clarify whether Australian arms exports to Israel comply with international law amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Al-Haq, and Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, supported by the Australian Centre for International Justice, filed an affidavit in federal court last week.They seek to subpoena documents related to arms export permits, questioning if these were properly assessed for risks of facilitating serious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 06:12 LONDON
Palestine Action Activists Acquitted of Violent Disorder in UK Court
Three activists associated with Palestine Action have been acquitted of violent disorder charges related to a break-in at an Elbit Systems site near Bristol.At Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, the prosecution offered no evidence on the violent disorder charge, leading Mr Justice Johnson to formally acquit Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, and Leona Kamio of this count.The six defendants, including Fatema Zainab Rajwani, Zoe Rogers, and Jordan Devlin, continue to face charges of criminal damage.Additionally, Samuel Corner faces a further charge of grievous bodily harm with intent against police officer Kate Evans.A jury has been sworn in for the ongoing trial,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 18:36 LONDON
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill at Least Seven Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli drone strikes early on April 11, 2026, killed at least seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, targeting central and southern areas including refugee camps and displacement sites.An Israeli drone fired two missiles near a police post in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, hitting a group of civilians in the "Block 9" area, according to a spokesman for Gaza's civil defence rescue service.Medical sources confirmed several fatalities and serious injuries from this strike.Ambulance crews faced difficult conditions transporting the bodies and wounded to nearby hospitals.The al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza received six bodies and seven wounded individuals, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 11:00 LONDON
Satellite imagery provider restricts Iran and Middle East images after US pressure
A leading satellite imagery company has imposed indefinite restrictions on access to images of Iran and large parts of the Middle East following a request from the US government.This move follows an earlier policy of a 14-day delay on new imagery from the region, which was introduced in March and has now been extended indefinitely.The restrictions limit how journalists, humanitarian organisations, and analysts can use satellite images to monitor the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, including assessing damage to military targets and civilian infrastructure.The company, based in California, initially implemented the 14-day delay to prevent its imagery from being tactically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 07:30 LONDON
OIC condemns Israel's approval of 34 new settlements in occupied West Bank as a violation of international law
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's recent approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, labelling the move a "flagrant violation of international law." The announcement from the OIC follows reports from the Israeli rights group Peace Now, which indicated that the Israeli government made this decision secretly in early April. This development comes amidst rising tensions and violence in the region, particularly around Palestinian settlements. As of now, the Palestinian Presidency's office has also criticized the settlement approvals, stating that they contravene international legal norms. The OIC's general secretariat affirmed that Israel, described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 18:33 LONDON
Gaza Strip experiences ongoing instability six months after ceasefire agreement amid sporadic skirmishes and insufficient aid
Six months after the ceasefire agreement signed on October 10, a duality of hope and despair characterizes the situation in the Gaza Strip. This interval has been marked by sporadic skirmishes, insufficient aid, and rising tension within the region. Despite the initial promise of the ceasefire to halt a protracted conflict, conditions for the Palestinian civilian population have not significantly improved, perpetuating a cycle of instability and insecurity. The ceasefire, brokered internationally in the wake of two years of devastating conflict, was anticipated to lay a foundation for recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gaza. The conflict had resulted in an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 14:03 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
