🔴 LIVE Updates | Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills at Least 20, Including 5 Journalists

Syria has accused Israel of sending 60 soldiers into its territory near Mount Hermon, calling it a violation of sovereignty and a “direct threat to regional peace and security.”

Israel’s military said the troops were carrying out a routine operation in southern Syria, denying activity in Beit Jinn near the Lebanese border.

The incident comes amid ongoing U.S.-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in southern Syria.

Saudi Arabia has condemned what it called Israel’s “targeting of medical staff, relief and media personnel” at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, denouncing ongoing violations of international law.

Qatar’s foreign ministry, in a separate statement, urged “urgent and decisive international action” to protect civilians and ensure those behind the attacks are held accountable.

Throughout the Gaza war, major Israeli outlets have often questioned the independence of journalists in Gaza, with some labelling them “terrorists.” The exception remains left-leaning daily Haaretz, which has been critical of the government. After today’s strike on Nasser Hospital, right-wing Channel 14 — Israel’s second most-watched station and a supporter of PM Benjamin Netanyahu — described the dead as “terrorists disguised as journalists.” The channel claimed the strikes targeted Hamas operatives in Khan Younis, saying more than 10 were killed, including “activists who carried out propaganda.” The Israeli army has not yet provided evidence for these assertions. ...

US President Donald Trump has again weighed in on the Gaza war, telling reporters he has spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu — “I deal with Bibi quite a lot” — and warned him, “you better get it settled soon.” Speaking alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House, Trump stressed that the 7 October Hamas attacks were “about as bad as it gets” but said the war must “get over with, between the hunger and all of the other problems.” He said a “very serious” diplomatic effort is underway to end the conflict and free Israeli hostages, predicting a...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has “strongly condemned” the killing of Palestinians in today’s strikes on Nasser Hospital. “These latest horrific killings highlight the extreme risks that medical personnel and journalists face,” his spokesman said in a statement. The UN chief demanded that civilians — including doctors, nurses and journalists — “be protected at all times” and called for a “prompt and impartial investigation” into the incident. He stressed that journalists must be able to work “without interference, intimidation, or harm, in full accordance with international humanitarian law.” (function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push(["_mgc.load"])})(window,"_mgq"); Guterres concluded by urging: an “immediate and permanent ceasefire” unfettered humanitarian access across Gaza the immediate and unconditional release of...