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Israel continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.(Photo: via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Herzi Halevi, ordered intensifying military operations in Rafah, southern Gaza, while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans his ninth visit to Israel amidst ongoing conflicts. Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalate as the death toll in Gaza reaches alarming numbers, with 40,005 Palestinians killed and 92,401 wounded since the start of the conflict on October 7. Saturday, August 17, 11:30 am (GMT+2) Reports of casualties continue as Gaza Civil Defense faces obstacles in responding to distress calls,…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog signs a bomb destined for Gaza with the writing “Counting on you”. (Photo: via social media) By Romana Rubeo Israeli President Isaac Herzog is now calling for the removal of far-right ministers from the government, despite previously stating that there are no innocent civilians in Gaza. Herzog declared that “Kahanism needs to be removed from the government,” during an interaction with activists near his home in Tel Aviv. He specifically mentioned Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a follower of rabbi Meir Kahane. Furthermore, Herzog faced criticism for not condemning violent acts by Jewish settlers…

Hamas’ leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar at a press conference. (Photo: Hamas Press Office, file) By Iqbal Jassat The resilience of the resistance led by Yahya Sinwar has proven that the “total victory” of “defeating Hamas” was an unattainable objective. Yahya Sinwar’s release thirteen years ago in a prisoner exchange deal has come back to haunt Benjamin Netanyahu as Sinwar now leads the resistance against Israeli atrocities in Gaza. As the head of Hamas, Sinwar has emerged as a symbol of defiance, standing against Netanyahu’s failed attempts to crush the Palestinian spirit. Despite Israel’s brutal campaign in Gaza resulting in…

Israel continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. (Photo: via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Recent reports from Gaza reveal ongoing violence and bloodshed inflicted upon Palestinian civilians, sparking global concern. Notably, the Gaza Civil Defense has documented the escalation of bombing and killing in Khan Yunis amid talks of a possible deal. Israeli forces have reportedly conducted a deadly massacre in the Al-Zawayda area, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, the death toll continues to rise, with thousands killed and wounded in Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. Saturday, August 17, 12:00…

The Appellate Panel of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has reduced Milan Trišić’s prison sentence from fifteen to thirteen years for crimes against humanity in the Bratunac area. The decision came after the appeal of Trišić’s Defense was partially accepted, resulting in a two-year reduction in his term. Trišić, a former member of the Territorial Defense and later the Army of Republika Srpska, was found guilty of participating in murders, disappearances, and inhumane treatment in the Bratunac area in May 1992. The first-instance verdict convicted him on nine counts related to crimes against civilians who were detained in the…

The European Union (EU) warns Kosovo of being left alone if it does not heed the advice of its allies and friends. Spokesperson Peter Stano emphasized that opening the bridge on the Ibar River in Mitrovica is crucial for Kosovo’s future. However, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani criticized the EU’s stance as racist and refused to discuss the bridge’s reopening in Brussels. Stano reiterated the importance of listening to friends and allies like the EU, USA, and NATO for Kosovo’s progress. Osmani insisted that discussing the bridge with Serbia would be unconstitutional and against Kosovo’s sovereignty. Despite Kosovo’s insistence on opening…

Recent reports from Israeli media suggest that security officials have warned the government of a potential attack from Iran and Hezbollah in the near future. During a Cabinet meeting, political and security officials in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office discussed the likelihood of an imminent threat from these two adversaries. In a separate incident, the Israeli army confirmed that they successfully shot down a drone belonging to Hezbollah in the northern region of the country. The drone was discovered in the Beit Jin area with no reported casualties. The army is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. These developments…

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the ‘Fighting Antisemitism’ event in New Jersey. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Donald Trump Vows to Support Israel’s Fight Against Terrorism American Presidential candidate Donald Trump made bold statements at a recent event in New Jersey regarding Israel and the US political landscape. He questioned the strength of the Israeli lobby in the US and criticized Democratic figures for their views on Israeli policy. Trump accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of being ‘a Palestinian’ and accused the Democratic Party of harboring anti-Semitic sentiments. He pledged strong support for Israel’s fight…

The Canadian Institute for Genocide Research (IGK) has taken a bold stance against the mayor of Banja Luka, Draško Stanivuković, by filing a criminal complaint for his denial of the genocide in Srebrenica. The IGK accuses Stanivuković of deliberately denying a well-established international and national judicial truth in an attempt to incite ethnic discord and hatred. Following Stanivuković’s appearance on Klix Studio, where he publicly denied the genocide, the IGK took a stand against his actions. The host of the show, Emela Burdžović, warned him against denying the genocide and reminded him of binding international judgments. The IGK has clearly…

Palestinians are facing yet another forced displacement in Gaza. (Photo: via UNRWA TW Page) Israeli Army Issues New Evacuation Orders in Gaza By Palestine Chronicle Staff Today’s evacuation orders come a few days after the United Nations (UN) announced that 84 percent of the population in Gaza is under evacuation orders by the Israeli army. The Israeli army issued new evacuation orders on Friday to Palestinians in various areas previously classified as “humanitarian safe zones” in central and southern Gaza. The orders were sent via text messages and flyers dropped in different neighborhoods. The Israeli army claims these areas were…