Israeli military probes soldier after Virgin Mary statue photo in southern Lebanon
Israel's military has launched an investigation after a photo circulated online showing a soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon.The military said it viewed the incident "gravely" and promised action against the soldier, according to the supplied material.An initial inquiry said the photo was taken in the Christian-majority village of Debel several weeks ago, although it was only shared online on Wednesday.The image shows the soldier smoking while appearing to place a cigarette into the statue's mouth.No disciplinary outcome has been announced in the supplied rows.The case has drawn attention because it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
Israel strikes Beirut's Dahieh suburbs for first time since ceasefire
Israel has carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, in the first attack on Dahieh since a ceasefire deal was announced on 16 April.The strike hit an area where Hezbollah is based.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he personally approved the strike, which he said targeted a commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force.Local media reports said members of the unit were meeting when the attack happened at around 20:00 local time.Images posted online showed large flames and at least one building heavily damaged.There has been no reaction from Hezbollah so far.The strike puts further pressure on a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel airstrike hits Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik
An Israeli airstrike has hit the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Beirut suburbs, according to the supplied report.Israeli authorities said the target was the leader of Hezbollah's Radwan forces.The strike was reported on 6 May 2026 and was described as taking place in Haret Hreik, a district in the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs.The available row does not give details on damage, casualties or whether the target was confirmed killed.The incident matters because it comes amid what the report describes as an already shaky ceasefire.Any strike in the Beirut area raises the risk of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians across Gaza in one day, in separate attacks reported in Khan Younis and Gaza City.The dead included a 16-year-old, according to the supplied report.The strikes hit a car in Khan Younis and tent shelters in Gaza City.The row says the killings took place across different locations in Gaza on the same day.No further casualty breakdown was provided in the supplied material, and no official statement was included.The report said the violence continued despite a fragile ceasefire.The latest deaths matter because they point to continuing lethal strikes across the enclave even as the ceasefire remains fragile.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Israeli general's leaked remarks expose West Bank firing double standard
Leaked remarks attributed to Major-General Avi Bluth, the Israeli commander responsible for the occupied West Bank, have drawn attention to what he described as a two-tier firing policy.In comments published by an Israeli newspaper, he said Israeli forces were avoiding shooting at settlers throwing stones, while firing at Palestinians doing the same.Bluth was quoted as saying the army was "killing like we haven't killed since 1967" and "turning villages into conflict zones".He also said the military had killed 42 Palestinian stone-throwers in 2025.The comments matter because they appear to confirm long-running allegations of unequal treatment in the occupied West Bank.They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
US and Israel condemn Belgian circumcision prosecution as court date set
The United States and Israel have sharply criticised Belgium after prosecutors in Antwerp sought a trial over circumcision cases involving two men accused of operating without the required medical licence.The Antwerp Public Prosecutor's Office said the men should face trial for what it described as intentional assault or battery with premeditation against minors.Antwerp's Chamber of Indictments is due to decide on 18 June whether the case will proceed.The dispute escalated after the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar both issued public condemnations on X on Wednesday.White said the prosecution of the religious figures was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
US says offensive operations against Iran are over as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States says its offensive operations against Iran have ended, even as fresh warnings and reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concern that the ceasefire could unravel.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, had reached its objectives.He said Washington preferred a path of peace, while also warning of a strong response to any new threat to shipping.The immediate concern is the waterway itself.Late on Tuesday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source had reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Israeli court rejects appeal by detained Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has rejected an appeal by two activists detained after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters, leaving an earlier decision to extend their detention in place.The ruling concerns Spanish national of Palestinian origin Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago de Avila, who were seized by Israeli forces last week and brought to Israel for questioning.Their lawyers said the Beersheva district court denied the appeal on Wednesday.The United Nations has separately called for their immediate and unconditional release, and urged an investigation into what it described as disturbing accounts of severe mistreatment.The UN rights office said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
EU rebukes Israel over advance beyond Gaza ceasefire line
The European Commission has rejected Israel's advance beyond the Gaza ceasefire line, saying any attempt at territorial change in the enclave is unacceptable.The comments came after Israeli forces pushed past the so-called yellow and orange lines established under a US-brokered ceasefire.Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni made the remarks in Brussels, citing the Trump peace plan and UN Security Council resolution 2735.The row centres on reported Israeli Defence Forces movement beyond the marked boundary of Israeli-controlled territory.The reported advance has also complicated aid operations.Aid organisations are said to need coordination with Israeli authorities to move in the area, while reports say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 20 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire frays
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 20 people on Sunday, according to Lebanon's health ministry, in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire began just over two weeks ago.The ministry said 77 people have been killed since Thursday.It said the figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but added that two of the dead and 14 of the injured were children.Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, while accusing the group of firing hundreds of rockets and drones.Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire, and diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting have so far failed.The latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Israeli settlers intensify attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank
Violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers has intensified in the West Bank, according to the supplied report.Military officials are urging the Israeli government to intervene.The row says Israel has failed to arrest the wave of attacks.It does not give a precise count of incidents or identify specific locations within the West Bank.No casualties, arrests or damage figures are confirmed in the supplied material.The immediate response described is pressure from military officials for government action.The development matters because it points to a worsening security situation in the West Bank at a time when attention is also focused elsewhere in the region.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Two Gaza flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after interception
Two activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have appeared before an Israeli court after being brought to Israel for questioning, according to the rights group representing them.Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were taken to Ashkelon after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of more than 50 vessels in international waters off Greece early on Thursday.Israel said it had removed about 175 activists in the operation, with two taken to Israel for interrogation.The court appearance came as the state sought to extend their detention by four days, Adalah said.The group said its lawyers had met the two men... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Clandestine Starlink network smuggles internet access into Iran during blackout
A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink satellite internet equipment into Iran as the country endures a national internet blackout that has lasted for more than two months.The operation is being carried out by Iranians outside the country, according to a man identified as Sahand, whose name has been changed.He said the terminals and routers are bought abroad and moved through borders in a "very complex operation".Sahand said he has sent a dozen devices into Iran since January and that the network is looking for more ways to move equipment in.He said the aim is to help at least one more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 00:59 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon on May 1, 2026, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people, including children and women.The strikes targeted residential neighborhoods and other locations despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement.Eight people were killed in the town of Habboush in the Nabatieh district, with at least eight others wounded, including a child and a woman.Additional strikes in the area of Zrariyeh killed four more people, two of whom were women, and wounded several others.The Lebanese Civilian Defence reported extensive destruction in southern Lebanon, including the flattening of buildings in Tyre and other areas.Israeli forces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump unsatisfied with Iran peace proposal amid stalled talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries.The proposal was submitted via Pakistan, which has been mediating between Washington and Tehran.Trump stated that the terms contained in the Iranian offer were unacceptable and that he was "not satisfied" with the deal.He warned that negotiations may fail and that conflict could resume if an agreement is not reached.The ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place for three weeks, temporarily halting hostilities that began after US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.Despite this pause, talks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Man arrested after assault on French nun in East Jerusalem
A man has been arrested following an assault on a French nun in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.The incident occurred earlier this week when the nun was shoved to the ground and kicked.Video footage shows the woman in a grey habit being pushed from behind, causing her to hit her head on a stone block.The attacker, wearing a Jewish kippah and ritual tassels, initially walked away but returned to kick her while she was on the ground.The 36-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of a racially motivated assault.Israeli police released footage of the arrest and stated they have a zero-tolerance policy towards... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Hezbollah uses fiber-optic drones against Israeli troops
Hezbollah has begun using explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables to attack Israeli troops.This new tactic was reported on April 30, 2026, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between the two sides.The drones are operated via fiber-optic cables, a technology similar to that employed in the Ukraine conflict.This method allows for precise control and potentially reduces the risk of electronic interference.There have been no immediate reports on casualties or the extent of disruption caused by these attacks.Israeli forces have not yet issued an official response regarding this new threat.The introduction of fiber-optic cable-controlled drones represents a tactical evolution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 23:00 LONDON
Deadly Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Lebanese health ministry.The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 16 April.In addition to the fatalities, 23 people were wounded, including eight children and seven women.Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israeli forces in the south, including a drone strike targeting soldiers in the Bint Jbeil district.The violence persists even though the ceasefire was announced following direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
Israel rejects Russian grain ship amid EU sanctions warning
Israel has barred a Russian grain ship carrying wheat from occupied Ukrainian territory following threats of sanctions from the European Union.The vessel, named Panormitis, was carrying approximately 6,000 tonnes of grain valued at around $7 million destined for the Israeli port of Haifa.The Israeli Grain Importers Association stated it was compelled to refuse the ship and advised the Russian supplier to find an alternative port to unload the cargo.This action comes amid wider Russian operations accused of stealing an estimated 850,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.The Ukrainian foreign ministry has actively sought to halt this black market trade, while the EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 15:32 LONDON
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains activists
Israeli naval forces intercepted at least 22 boats from the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.Approximately 175 activists from over 20 boats were detained and transported to Israel.The flotilla, which set sail from multiple European ports including Spain, France, and Italy, aimed to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid and volunteers.The interception took place about 965 kilometers from Gaza, in international waters west of Crete.Among those detained were at least six Australian activists, including climate activist Zack Schofield and University of Sydney student Ethan Floyd.Family... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:32 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
