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Netanyahu Calls Israel a 'Country of Laws' as Ro Khanna Says IDF Soldiers Unlawfully Detained Him, Other US Citizens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his government’s handling of law enforcement in the West Bank after Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers of unlawfully detaining American citizens during a visit to the region.

Benzinga · Jul 13

US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers

Israeli ambassador to US accuses Ro Khanna of political stunt to distract from support for Graham Platner

The Guardian - US · Jul 12

What Happened to Ro Khanna? Solon Eyes White House Run After 90-Minute Armed Detention

US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank, intensifying his criticism of Israeli policies and fuelling his potential presidential ambitions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12

US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

US lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with American-made rifles. His group was touring a Palestinian village which settlers had previously destroyed. The Israeli military intervened after settlers blocked the road and detained the visitors. Khanna stated this trip solidified his consideration for a presidential run…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

IDF accused of ‘field execution’ of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza

Local truckers’ association says it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried Ahmad Esleem’s murder

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before Egypt played Argentina in their last 16 match

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier

Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real time

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Netanyahu Faces New Election Threat as Ex-IDF Chief Who Lost Son in Gaza Conflict Surges in Polls

Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief, has become Netanyahu's main election rival, reshaping Israel's political landscape as his military credentials and personal story resonate with voters.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Morning Mail: AFP assesses Gaza war crimes allegation, median wealth falls, Socceroos aim to make history

Brief handed to police by the Australian Centre for International Justice; Egyptian-Australians prepare for the big 4am showdown

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2