Islamist Palestinian paramilitary group formed in 1981
Federal authorities allege that charity fronts diverted funds to Hamas-linked figures and to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, with cryptocurrency transfers totaling over $30,000 and dozens of transfers to Gaza. The cases involve a Rochester-area mother who led an anti-Israel group and faces up to 20 years in prison.
A strike on a Nasr apartment kills at least five people, including children, with several others wounded. In Zeitoun, another strike kills four; Israeli forces say they targeted Hamas infrastructure and operatives. Gaza's health ministry reports rising casualties amid ongoing exchanges in the wake of a ceasefire.
A mosaic of reports shows beekeepers worldwide adapting to crises. Gaza rooftop hives survive amid rubble; UK arson and fundraising aid a California family farm; communities rally to replace destroyed equipment and rebuild livelihoods. Beekeeping endures as a lifeline and symbol of resilience.
The Board of Peace-backed roadmap has reached a final draft in Cairo, with Hamas accepting the framework while stipulations hinge on Israel’s withdrawal and disarmament. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey push for a staged implementation, though Netanyahu’s position on disarmament and the timing of a withdrawal keep the plan in flux amid Israel’s elections.
The Israel Defense Forces have eliminated multiple Hamas targets in Gaza amid ongoing clashes following the October 7 events. Officials say precision strikes are aimed at minimizing civilian harm while pursuing commanders and infrastructure tied to the attack.
The Charity Commission has escalated a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation, with eight initial charities under review and a Turkish national connected to the group in custody on US charges. The regulator says it will extend its review as more evidence emerges about links to Hamas and the flow of funds to Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces have adopted a policy of zero containment and zero tolerance toward launches of kites and balloons from Gaza toward the Negev, with officials stating that any balloon or kite will be treated as a drone, with or without explosives. The move follows clashes linked to the 2023 Hamas attacks and raises the stakes in the broader Gaza conflict.
Jessica Bowie has been arrested in Albany after an FBI counterterrorism operation foiled her plan to bomb the New York State Capitol using an inert explosive in a DoorDash bag. She has pledged allegiance to ISIS and is under heavy investigation for radicalization online.
Rival Fatah factions and allied Palestinian groups are engaging in talks ahead of November legislative elections. Meetings in Egypt and in the Alamein region aim to bridge rifts within Fatah and coordinate broader opposition to the PA leadership, including potential cooperation with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Dahlan’s Reform Current. The developments come as Abbas’s circle seeks to present a united front while preparing for a contested election landscape.
The Israel Defense Forces have downed a drone and struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after a drone attack targeted troops in Nabatieh Ridge. The incidents prompt warnings near Arab Salim and Nabatieh as strikes continue and regional tensions rise amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed senior Hamas commanders, including Izz al-Din al-Beik, who headed the Northern Gaza Brigade, and other operatives accused of rebuilding Hamas’s military capabilities. The Israeli military says the targets aimed to remove immediate threats and disrupt militant networks, while Palestinian sources report civilian casualties as the ceasefire remains disputed.
Universities in the Netherlands and the United States face amid rising tensions after a student in Maastricht posts a video referencing the October 7 attack. Dutch and Dutch-speaking campuses are limiting access and reviewing safety measures while supporters of Palestinian rights defend free speech.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an altercation on the flight deck. The airline has said all passengers are safe and accounted for. Israeli officials have said a pilot stabbed the co-pilot and tried to sabotage the aircraft; Israeli warplanes monitored the diversion and passengers restrained the assailant.
Israeli forces have identified 170 Gazan journalists as members of armed groups, a claim the IDF says explains discrepancies with prior reporting. The list includes journalists who were killed during the war, some of whom had worked for international outlets. Palestinian groups say the move erases professional identity and raises questions about evidence.