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Israel continued to target civilians in Gaza. (Photo: via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “They are completely besieged within the city … which has resulted in injuries without any medical points or hospitals to treat them in the city after the occupation army destroyed the Beit Hanoun City Hospital.” Thousands of Palestinians are enduring a fifth consecutive day of an Israeli blockade in the northern Gaza Strip city of Beit Hanoun, facing shortages of necessities like water and food. The Gaza Media Office reported that residents are stranded without access to basic supplies, surrounded by Israeli forces who have…

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a two-day hearing, requesting Israel to provide information on the humanitarian conditions in certain evacuation zones in Gaza. The hearing in The Hague addressed South Africa’s urgent request for additional interim measures against Israel. Israel’s representatives defended the country’s actions, stating they have worked diligently to protect civilians. They denied closing main crossings in southern Gaza and claimed to facilitate more humanitarian aid. South Africa accused Israel of violating court orders and causing harm to the Palestinian people. The ICJ asked for details on the humanitarian situation in Gaza’s evacuation zones, particularly in…

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Turkish President Recip Tayyep Erdogan. (Design: Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Turkish Ministry of Trade stopped export and import transactions to Israel due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel retaliated by ending its free trade agreement with Türkiye and imposing a 100% tariff on imports following Ankara’s decision. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich justified this action as a “Zionist response to Erdogan”. He also plans to abolish the Israel-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement signed in 1996. Smotrich criticized Erdogan for declaring an economic boycott and violating international trade agreements. He asserted the…

In a controversial event, high officials of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina paid their respects at a monument resembling war criminal Ratko Mladić in his hometown of Kalinovik. Deputy Minister Aleksandar Goganović and Chief of the Joint Staff Gojko Knežević wore Bosnian uniforms as they saluted and laid flowers, sparking public outrage and ethical questions within the military establishment. The monument, shaped like Mladić’s cap, honors fallen fighters from Kalinovik. While some view the act as an homage to Serbian officers, others see it as glorifying a convicted war criminal. Minister of Defense Zukan…

Today’s session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will not include discussions about Kosovo’s admission, despite Kosovo’s efforts to draft the statute of the Union of Serbian Municipalities. Kosovo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Donika Gervala, announced that the draft statute aims to establish a mechanism for self-governance in Serbian-majority municipalities while respecting Kosovo’s Constitution. However, Serbia’s diplomatic efforts to block Kosovo’s admission to the Council of Europe have been successful. The delay is attributed to Kosovo’s failure to progress in forming the Union of Serbian Municipalities since 2013 when an agreement was first reached with Serbia.…

The aftermaths of Israeli strikes on Rafah. (Photo: via QNN) Israeli Assault on Gaza: Death Toll Rises Israeli occupation forces have continued their relentless assault on the Gaza Strip, resulting in hundreds of dead and wounded. Despite international warnings, Israel announced plans to intensify ground operations in Rafah, resulting in more casualties. Hospitals in Gaza received 39 bodies and 64 wounded, adding to the staggering death toll of 35,272 martyrs and 79,205 wounded since October 7th. More Attacks and Massacres Al-Jazeera reported further Israeli incursions and attacks in Rafah and other parts of Gaza, causing more casualties. Israeli airstrikes targeted…

BiH politicians have once again come under scrutiny for their lavish spending on official vehicles, totaling millions of BAM. Amidst budget constraints in other areas, the government continues to prioritize the purchase of luxury cars for politicians. The extensive fleet, including requests for specific features like seat massages and TVs, raises eyebrows among taxpayers. Last year, the public sector spent 18.5 million BAM on official cars, with additional purchases planned. The sheer number of vehicles, estimated at around 5000 across both entities in BiH, highlights the excessive spending on luxury cars. Political scientist Adis Arapovic has been advocating for more…

Head of Hamas’ political bureau Ismail Haniyeh and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. (Image: Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Since 1948, the Zionist enemy has never waited for excuses to commit crimes against our people,” Hamas said in a statement. The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas expressed regret over remarks made by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, accusing Hamas of providing Israel with pretexts to wage war on Gaza. Hamas emphasized that Israel doesn’t need excuses to commit crimes against Palestinians. The movement reiterated its commitment to national unity and criticized Abbas’ comments made at an Arab summit in Manama.…

South Africa has requested urgent measures in the Gaza Strip. (Image: Palestine Chronicle) The Israeli delegation is defending against South Africa’s urgent appeal at the ICJ. During a two-day hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Israeli delegation defended its actions following South Africa’s request for urgent measures in Gaza. Israeli representative Gilad Noam expressed surprise at the hearing’s notification and claimed Israel has been diligent in protecting civilians. South Africa sought provisional measures to end Israel’s offensive in Gaza, citing violations of the court’s orders. The South African delegation highlighted ongoing atrocities against the Palestinian people. South…

The European Union’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans was highlighted by Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Milojko Spajic, at the Summit of Western Balkans Leaders and the EU in Kotor. The EU Council has approved a plan of six billion euros to support the region in implementing reforms and fostering economic growth through grants and loans. Regional leaders and representatives from the EU and U.S. are participating in the summit hosted by Spajic. The Growth Plan aims to create a unified money market, reduce costs, facilitate market access, and generate more jobs. The plan is seen as a roadmap for the…