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Destruction at Meron military base. (Photo: via Hezbollah military media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The risk of a major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah increases as US officials warn of a potential war in the coming weeks if Gaza ceasefire discussions fail, Politico reports. US intelligence suggests that both sides are preparing for a large-scale confrontation, with Israeli and Hezbollah forces drafting battle plans and securing ammunition amid escalating tensions. Concerns heighten as a ceasefire agreement in Gaza remains elusive, leading to mounting fears of an imminent conflict. The report acknowledges efforts to deescalate the situation but expresses uncertainty about…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Image: PC) An Egyptian source said Cairo also rejects any Israeli supervision at the Rafah crossing. Egypt has rejected deploying its forces in Gaza Strip, refusing Israeli involvement at the Rafah crossing, according to high-level sources reported by Anadolu news agency. The state-affiliated Al-Qahera News channel confirmed Egypt’s stance, emphasizing that Gaza’s situation post-Israeli military action is a Palestinian concern. Cairo communicated that the release of Israeli captives and cease of military offense should occur through a permanent ceasefire and hostage swap agreement. Hamas demands a lasting ceasefire as…

Israeli army arrested Al-Shifa Hospital director. (Photo: via AJA, Video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz, who resigned last month, criticized the release of Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, calling it a lack of judgment that warrants immediate action. Tensions in Israel have escalated as leaders debate the future of the war on Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Political and military pressures continue to shape the discourse, with differing opinions on achieving goals and handling detainees. ‘Military and Political Pressure’ Netanyahu, along with other…

Muhammad Ali Sarhan, 15, was shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm. (Photo: via social media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff A Palestinian woman and a 15-year-old boy have been killed during a large-scale invasion by Israeli forces on the town of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank. According to sources at the Thabet Thabet Governmental Hospital Nisreen Khaled Damiri, 47, and Muhammad Ali Sarhan, 15, were killed by Israeli forces’ bullets on Monday, the official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, reported. Their deaths follow the assassination by Israeli forces of Saeed Al-Jaber, a commander in the Nour Shams camp…

Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya, Al-Shifa chief, was released after nearly 8 months in Israeli detention. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Director of Shifa Medical Complex, Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya, released after almost 8-month Israeli detention along with medical personnel from Gaza hospitals. Prominent pediatrician Abu Salmiya released by Israeli army alongside around 50 prisoners in Gaza, highlighting the tragic conditions faced by detainees. Tragic Conditions in Israeli Prisons Abu Salmiya spoke about the dire conditions in Israeli prisons, emphasizing the urgent need for the release of all prisoners, especially older inmates. He condemned the cruelty of the Israeli…

Commemorating the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, Bosnian diaspora members in Great Britain participated in a Peace March in Guildford, near London. Organized by Mujo Delic and his family, the event aimed to honor the victims of the bloodiest crime in Europe since World War II. Participants listened to Delic’s firsthand account of surviving the genocide and the harrowing journey to reach safety. The march culminated in a history lesson, focusing on the experiences of the youth. Survivors like Alen Suljić shared their traumatic stories, describing the atrocities witnessed and the heartbreaking loss of family members. Others, like Zijad…

The anticipated visit of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to Montenegro has been postponed, as reported by Podgorica Vijesti on Sunday. The reason for the delay, as confirmed by top Montenegrin government officials, is the recent adoption of a resolution on genocide in the Jasenovac, Dachau, and Mauthausen camps by the Montenegrin parliament. Originally scheduled for July 2nd and 3rd at the invitation of Montenegro’s president, Jakov Milatović, Michel’s visit would have included meetings with Milatović in Cetinje, public statements, and an address to the Montenegrin parliament during a special session. On Friday, the Montenegrin Parliament passed…

The Sarajevo police have taken a significant step forward by implementing the use of body cameras, making the Canton of Sarajevo the first in Bosnia and Herzegovina to do so. Members of the Traffic Unit of the MoI of Sarajevo Canton are now equipped with body cameras, enhancing their ability to serve and protect the citizens. Minister of Internal Affairs, Admir Katica, expressed his commitment to fulfilling promises to citizens by securing almost half a million BAM for the procurement of these devices. The deployment of body cameras aims to improve the efficiency of police operations and ensure the safety…

The extreme right in France, led by the young Jordan Bardell, is in the lead in the first round of snap parliamentary elections and could potentially come to power. Initial estimates show the far-right National Gathering party and its allies leading with 34.2 to 34.5 percent of the vote, followed by the left-wing New People’s Front coalition with 28.5 to 29 percent, and President Macron’s centrist camp with 20.5 to 21.5 percent. The future of the parliament with 577 seats remains uncertain as the National Gathering could secure a majority after the second round of elections on July 7. The…

Israel continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.(Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces continue their brutal attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, with casualties mounting and no end in sight to the violence. Security consultations are underway in Israel as the government grapples with the escalating conflict, with airstrikes and bombings intensifying in Gaza. The death toll and injury count in Gaza rise steadily, with no respite for the besieged Palestinian population. Click here for previous articles. LATEST UPDATES Monday, July 1, 10:00 am (GMT+2) Israeli National Security Minister criticizes the release of…