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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.
India Calls For UN Peacekeeping Reforms To Address Modern Conflict Challenges
Oct 17, 2025 01:13 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar advocated for a new paradigm in UN peacekeeping operations to effectively address the evolving nature of global conflicts involving non-state actors and asymmetric threats. Speaking at a conference of troop-contributing countries, he emphasized the need for enhanced training, advanced technology, and mandate reevaluation while also strongly supporting comprehensive UN Security Council reforms.