Gaza war
US Intelligence Restrictions During Gaza War: Inside the Biden Administration's Temporary Suspension of Critical Data to Israel
Dec 13, 2025 05:25 pm CST
The Biden administration temporarily withheld critical intelligence from Israel during the Gaza war, including suspending drone feed access and restricting targeting information. This rare action stemmed from growing concerns about civilian casualties and prisoner treatment, revealing tensions within the US-Israel security relationship despite continued overall cooperation. Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel provided assurances of compliance with international law.
Amnesty International Declares Hamas Committed Crimes Against Humanity in October 7 Attack and Hostage Crisis
Dec 11, 2025 08:30 am CST
Amnesty International has released a comprehensive 173-page report classifying Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel as crimes against humanity, specifically citing "extermination" of civilians and systematic hostage-taking. The report details how Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed serious violations of international law, while noting that 1,221 people were killed and 251 taken hostage during the attack that triggered the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Israel Appoints Military General Roman Gofman as New Mossad Chief Despite No Intelligence Background
Dec 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Roman Gofman, his military secretary with no prior intelligence experience, to head the Mossad. This controversial decision follows a pattern of selecting officials aligned with nationalist perspectives for key security positions, raising questions about qualification criteria versus political loyalty in Israel's intelligence community.
Netanyahu's Refusal to Accept Responsibility for October 7 Failures Deepens Israel's Political Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:47 am CST
As Israel confronts the failures that led to Hamas's devastating October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing criticism for evading accountability while tensions escalate between political leadership and military command. Despite overwhelming public demand for an independent investigation, Netanyahu continues to block a state commission of inquiry, proposing instead a government-controlled alternative that has further inflamed public anger and divided Israeli society.
Israel Uncovers Massive Hamas Tunnel Network: 7km Long Complex Where Fallen Soldier's Remains Were Held
Nov 21, 2025 12:21 pm CST
The Israel Defense Forces has discovered an extensive underground Hamas tunnel network in Gaza, stretching over 7 kilometers with 80 rooms, where Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's remains were held since 2014. This sophisticated tunnel system runs beneath civilian infrastructure including a UNRWA compound, revealing Hamas's strategic underground operations amid the ongoing conflict that has resulted in thousands of casualties.
US Intelligence Reveals Israeli Officials Discussed Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza Tunnels
Nov 13, 2025 02:39 am CST
US intelligence uncovered discussions among Israeli officials about soldiers sending Palestinians into potentially explosive Gaza tunnels, raising serious concerns within the Biden administration about possible human rights violations and war crimes. This previously unreported intelligence was analyzed during Biden's final weeks in office, prompting questions about military conduct and US-Israel relations amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed nearly 69,000 Palestinian lives.
Israel Recovers Remains of Soldier Hadar Goldin After 11-Year Struggle Following 2014 Gaza War
Nov 10, 2025 12:48 pm CST
Israel confirms the recovery of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's remains, ending an 11-year struggle for his family since his 2014 death in Gaza. The return marks a significant development in the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as negotiations continue regarding trapped militants and the broader framework for ending hostilities that began after the October 7, 2023 attack.
Iran Denies US and Israeli Claims of Plot to Assassinate Israeli Ambassador in Mexico
Nov 08, 2025 09:46 am CST
The United States and Israel have accused Iran of orchestrating a plot to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, a claim Tehran firmly denies as a "big lie." Mexican authorities state they have no information about the alleged plot, which emerges amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following direct military exchanges between the two nations. The controversial allegations involve claims of operatives recruited from Iran's Venezuelan embassy, highlighting the complex web of international relations in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Israel Warns of Intensifying Attacks as Hezbollah Attempts to Rearm in Lebanon
Nov 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Israel signals potential escalation of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu accusing the militant group of rearming despite the November 2024 ceasefire. Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that enforcement will intensify as Israel maintains its right to self-defense while urging the Lebanese government to fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah.
Gaza Ceasefire Faces Critical Test as Israel Strikes Hamas Positions After Soldier Deaths
Oct 20, 2025 01:42 pm CST
The fragile Gaza ceasefire experienced its first major challenge as Israeli forces conducted strikes against Hamas targets following soldier deaths, with aid deliveries temporarily suspended before resuming. The week-old U.S.-brokered agreement remains in effect despite casualties on both sides, while negotiations continue regarding hostage remains and post-war governance plans for the devastated territory.