(2026-04-20). IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon…
(2026-04-20). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-20). Iranian army: U.S. violated truce by firing at ship, drones attacked U.S. ships. haaretz.com
(2026-04-20). Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-20). Mass protests by workers in northern India against price hikes due to US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Tens of thousands of unorganized workers are demanding substantial wage increases to keep up with spiking rent, utilities and food costs.
(2026-04-20). Liberals need to reconsider loyalty to the American Alliance. onlineopinion.com.au The honour, respect, and support for the American Alliance has been greatly dissipated by Donald Trump's tariffs, the Iran war, and unconditional support for Israel.
(2026-04-20). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-20). Memorial Day 2026: 174 IDF soldiers, 79 Israeli civilians killed in past year. haaretz.com According to National Insurance Institute data, since 1851 — the date chosen as the beginning of the pre-state Jewish community in what is now Israel — 5,313 civilians have been killed. Of these, 3,762 have been killed since the War of Independence in 1948, including 1,017 who were killed since the October 7 attack…
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Previously Planted Explosives Devastate Israeli Armored Convoy Between Taybeh and Deir Siryan. english.almanar.com.lb Islamic Resistance fighters detonated pre-positioned explosive devices against an Israeli enemy armored convoy traveling between the towns of Taybeh and Deir Siryan on Sunday, April 19, 2026, according to a statement released by the military media. The convoy, consisting of eight Israeli armored vehicles, was moving from Taybeh toward the old Al-Sal'a site in Deir …
(2026-04-20). Fiji defends its isolated UN stance supporting Israel. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji's Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, has defended his country's voting record at the United Nations, saying it is guided by principle, not pressure. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vitusagavulu said Fiji carefully assessed each resolution on its merits rather than aligning with majority positions. "Fiji votes at…
(2026-04-20). against the tide, but More Israelis and Palestinians now choose to grieve together. haaretz.com The joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony is now in its 21st year. One of its organizers says that people are now joining faster after the loss of their loved ones, understanding 'they can't remain indifferent'…
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Pre-planted explosive devices detonated yesterday, Sunday, targeting an Israeli armored convoy moving from the town of Taybeh towards the town of Deir Siryan, destroying 4 tanks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-19). Collapsing Empire: Hezbollah Crushes 'Greater Israel'. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On April 8th, the Zionist entity struck a demonic blow to the heart of Beirut, dropping 1,000 pound bombs in densely packed residential areas, killing untold civilians and injuring many more. One of Lebanon's most dire mass-killings since the end of the 1990 civil war, it marked the resumption of Israel's avowedly genocidal invasion. With bombs raining …
(2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?
(2026-04-19). Residents in Lebanon refused to leave, despite Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Strikes happened across areas north of the
(2026-04-19). Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'. scmp.com Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a truce there and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were under way on Sunday. | While some displaced south Lebanon residents have rushed back to their homes, many are hesitant to return, uncertain about the durability of the 10-day truce, which came into effect on Friday and halted weeks of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed…
(2026-04-19). Israel to use full force in Lebanon if soldiers 'face threat'. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat," Katz sai…
(2026-04-19). Lebanon: Two Israeli soldiers killed in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Israel Intensifies Destruction Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire. truthout.org Despite a ceasefire announced Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel was "PROHIBITED" from continuing to strike Lebanon, Israel continued to level villages and homes across southern Lebanon from Friday into Saturday in what has been described as a continuation of its "Gaza tactics." Just as it did in Gaza, Israeli Army Radio announced Friday night that Israel had established a… |
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Social media users condemn Western silence on attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli soldiers and settlers.
(2026-04-19). Israel publishes map of s. Lebanon territory under its control. newarab.com 
The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside There was no immediate comment from Lebanese officials or from Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to a US-backed ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. | The…
(2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…
(2026-04-19). Displaced Lebanese families return home. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families have started to return to their southern homeland despite ongoing Israeli shelling and home demolitions near the border. | Saturday saw a steady stream of vehicles loaded with mattresses, bags and flags as families travelled south to evaluate the condition of their homes. | This tentative homecoming follows a 10-day truce between Lebanon and Israel, though the Lebanese army has advised residents to postpone their return while Hezbollah warns it has its "finger on the trigger" should Israel breach the agreement. | Many returnees found their homes destroyed or dam…
(2026-04-19). Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire. aljazeera.com Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.
(2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-19). Algeria gas windfall from Iran War: Short-term gain and no pain. newarab.com 
Weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending prices soaring. Since then, European governments have been turning to Algeria, the North African supplier, with pipelines already connected to their continent. | When Iran retaliated against the Americans and Israelis, also implicating Gulf states that host US military bases, it shelled
(2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.
(2026-04-19). F-35 warplane myth busted after being shot by Iran: Officer. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — A senior Iranian air defense officer said the country's success in shooting at a US-made F-35 fighter jet during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression has brought an end to the myth of stealth aircraft invincibility.
(2026-04-19). Tehraners denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — People in Tehran from various walks of life strongly condemned the US and Israeli aggression against Iran on Abouzar Square of Tehran and threw their weight behind the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-19). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-19). Israel 'preparing attacks on Iran energy infrastructure'. newarab.com 
Israeli news outlet Maariv reported on Sunday that the
(2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…
(2026-04-19). Israeli forces kill one person in Gaza ahead of talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Previously unseen Oct. 7 footage shows chaos through CCTV of Gaza border gas station. haaretz.com The footage from 20 surveillance cameras, obtained by Channel 12's investigative program 'Uvda,' raises questions about why it remained unseen for over two years. 'A lot of people went to the trouble of making sure we don't see these things,' one survivor said…
(2026-04-19). Israel asesina a trabajadores de Unicef que repartían agua en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Militares israelíes asesinaron, la madrugada de ayer, a dos conductores de camiones cisterna que trabajaban para el Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) en el suministro de agua potable a familias palestinas en la franja de Gaza, denunció ese organismo.
(2026-04-19). "Israel represents the Western beachhead in the Islamic world" unitedworldint.com The speech of Richard Falk at the online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" By Richard Falk, Prof. Emeritus of International Law, Princeton; former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized …
(2026-04-19). Milei lands in Israel ahead of Independence Day torch lighting. haaretz.com Milei is being honored for his 'unequivocal support for Israel' with a Presidential Medal of Honor, and is expected to announce the launch of direct flights between Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv…
(2026-04-19). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-19). Shin Bet chief silenced opposition to controversial lie detector bill. haaretz.com Zini instructed officials to abstain from Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections, sources said…
(2026-04-19). Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, car in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Lebanese army restores road, bridge damaged by Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
In a statement, the military said it "fully reopened" a road linking the city of Nabatieh with the Khardali area, and had "partially reopened the Burj Rahal-Tyre bridge". | "Work is also underway to rehabilitate the Tayr Falsay-Tyre bridge…
(2026-04-19). Argentina's Milei lands in Israel to open embassy in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Milei's arrival was given a low profile at his request. He then visited the Western Wall in occupied East Jerusalem, wearing a kippah embroidered with his name in Hebrew, where he prayed for the "peace of Israel and Argentina" and the…
(2026-04-19). Netanyahu announces first direct Israel-Argentina flights to begin this year. haaretz.com The government will subsidize the flights at 20 million shekels per year, believing the route will serve Israel's interests in South America. The Finance Ministry conceded this sum will not suffice, however, and expects it to rise…
(2026-04-19). Tensions between Israel and Türkiye escalate. wsws.org The rivalry between two allies of US imperialism in the region primarily concerns their shares in the carve up of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.
(2026-04-19). Female soldiers required long pants in marathon heat, men wore shorts. haaretz.com Female soldiers were required to wear long pants at the Jerusalem Marathon despite the heat, while male soldiers wore shorts. A soldier's mother said it is "taken for granted" that women's rights differ 'ostensibly for modesty reasons.' The IDF said it will investigate possible discrimination…
(2026-04-19). Calculated or compulsive: What fuels mania for Israel. haaretz.com Set for another pomp-filled visit to Israel, Argentina's president's distinctive support reflects a blend of personal and domestic political considerations. It is also central to his foreign policy, firmly aligning Argentina with a Trump-led West…
(2026-04-19). Watch: Hezbollah Drone and Missile Strikes on Israeli Infrastructure, Merkava Tank. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's military media released new footage on Sunday documenting drone and missile operations targeting Israeli positions. The first video, dated April 6, 2026, shows drone footage capturing the precise identification of an Israeli Merkava tank in the southern town of Beit Yahoun before directly striking the target. #Watch | #Hezbollah fighters target an #Israeli occupation …
(2026-04-19). Shin Zini told staff to keep mum on bill forcing polygraph on AG. haaretz.com According to sources, Shin Bet security service Director David Zini instructed officials to stay silent during Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections…