Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a highly controversial death penalty law that applies specifically to non-citizen Palestinians in the West Bank. The legislation, backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and driven by far-right allies including Itamar Ben Gvir, allows military courts to impose capital punishment in terror-related cases with a simple majority verdict. Critics argue the law effectively excludes Jewish Israelis from prosecution under the same framework, raising serious concerns about discrimination and unequal application of justice. The Palestinian Authority has condemned the move as a “war crime,” citing violations of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Legal experts and civil rights groups warn the absence of clemency provisions and its application in occupied territory could place Israel in direct conflict with international law. WATCH
01 April,2026 04:11 PM IST
Tensions erupted inside the U.S. Capitol after a dramatic confrontation unfolded during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing involving Montana Republican Senator Tim Sheehy and a protesting Marine veteran. The incident, now widely circulating on social media, shows veteran Brian McGinnis confronting lawmakers during a hearing focused on US military policy and support for Israel. As Capitol Police moved in to remove the protester, Senator Sheehy stepped in, grabbing McGinnis during a struggle near a doorway. In the chaos captured on video, the veteran’s arm appears to snap, triggering a wave of outrage and debate online. WATCH
05 March,2026 05:48 PM IST
Israel has approved a historic and highly controversial plan to register large parts of the occupied West Bank as “state property,” marking the first such move since its occupation of the territory in 1967. The sweeping proposal, driven by powerful far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and Israel Katz, could fundamentally reshape land ownership and territorial control across the region. Under the new policy, vast areas of Area C, which remain under full Israeli administrative and security control, may be formally registered under Israeli state ownership unless Palestinians can present documented proof of historical ownership. However, most Palestinian land claims were never formally recorded after Israel halted land registration following the 1967 war, leaving many families unable to legally defend their property rights. WATCH
18 February,2026 04:54 PM IST
US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in a high-stakes diplomatic meeting surrounded by loud protests in Washington. Trump confirmed negotiations with Iran must continue and warned consequences could follow if talks collapse, referencing past strikes. The leaders also discussed Gaza and wider Middle East stability, with Trump claiming regional progress toward peace.
12 February,2026 02:14 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
