US officials investigating the Gaza hospital explosion have determined that Israel is not responsible for the incident. The White House National Security Council's assessment, based on overhead imagery, intercepts, and open source information, supports this conclusion. President Joe Biden also expressed doubt that Israel was behind the explosion at the al Ahli hospital, which Hamas claimed killed hundreds. He suggested that another party might be responsible for the incident, challenging the initial accusations.  

On a visit to Israel after the country's deadliest attack, US President Joe Biden cautioned against being blinded by rage, recalling American mistakes after 9/11. Biden said while seeking justice after such events, rage can lead to mistakes. He referenced the US response after 9/11, when the country also faced enormous grief and anger. Biden's visit came amid confusion over an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds, with Israel and Hamas trading blame. Earlier, Biden said evidence suggested Israel was not responsible, contrasting the US desire for restraint after 9/11. His remarks conveyed empathy while advising Israel to avoid hasty reactions despite public demands for reprisals.

Israel praised two caregivers from Kerala, Sabitha and Meera Mohanan, for their bravery during a Hamas attack. The duo safeguarded an elderly couple during the assault near the Gaza strip. Despite the destruction, they clung to a safety room's door handle for over four hours, fending off attackers. The Israeli Embassy termed them "Indian superwomen" in a social media post, highlighting their courage. The war, deadliest for both sides, has claimed thousands of lives. Despite losses, these caregivers' bravery stood as a testament to human resilience amidst conflict.

Dozens of Israeli tanks have gathered less than a kilometer from north of the Gaza border. Their goal -- according to the Israeli government -- will be to "demolish" Hamas. Shorts91 team brings you all updates from Israel-Gaza border where the Israeli Army is gearing up for the much anticipated ground invasion. Retaliatory Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed more than Palestinians over the past week and raised fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in the area as Israeli forces prepare for an anticipated ground assault.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Israeli actor Lior Raz, renowned for his role in "Fauda," voiced support for his nation on Instagram. In an Instagram Stories post, he shared a powerful note that read, "Israel, the only country on earth that needs to defend itself for defending itself." A week earlier, Raz had posted a video in which he, along with Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, and journalist Avi Yissascharov, visited southern Israel. They assisted in evacuating two families in the bombarded town of Sderot, standing in solidarity with those affected by the conflict.  

Israel's attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, approved an impending ban on Al Jazeera's reporting in the country. Emergency regulations, agreed upon by Baharav-Miara and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, will halt the Qatari outlet's operations in Israel. The government criticizes Al Jazeera's coverage of the Gaza Strip conflict. As one of the few global media outlets with a presence in Gaza and Israel, Al Jazeera is a crucial source for international coverage amidst Gaza's siege. This move follows a strained relationship between the Qatari channel and Israel, exemplified by the 2022 killing of correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, a case of disputed responsibility.  

In Berlin, a synagogue was attacked with Molotov cocktails as antisemitic incidents rise in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict. The Kahal Adass Jisroel community confirmed the assault on their Mitte neighborhood synagogue. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vehemently condemned the attack, emphasizing that attacks on Jewish institutions would not be tolerated. Germany's Central Council of Jews expressed shock, linking the incident to the influence of Hamas's antisemitic ideology in Germany. The synagogue complex also houses a kindergarten and community center. Following the surge in antisemitic incidents, security for Jewish institutions has been heightened in Berlin and across Germany.  

Ken McCallum, the head of MI5, has revealed that the UK's security agency is actively monitoring heightened risks to the nation as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. In an unprecedented public appearance of security chiefs from the Five Eyes alliance, McCallum expressed his concern about understanding the potential impact on the UK and the risk of radicalization resulting from events in the Middle East. He highlighted the challenge of detecting when individuals, often acting alone, transition toward violence in unpredictable ways. Meanwhile, US officials have reported an increase in threats following Middle East events, prompting vigilance against potential attacks on American soil.  

During his visit to Tel Aviv, US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences and outrage regarding the recent explosion at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza. He publicly endorsed Israel's assertion that the incident was caused by Gazan terror groups, saying, "I am deeply saddened and outraged by the explosion at the hospital in Gaza yesterday. And based on what I’ve seen, it appears it was done by the other team, and not you." However, he acknowledged the existence of differing opinions, stating, "there are a lot of people out there who are not sure." This statement further highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the tragic event.  

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country's military have attributed the explosion at Al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza to a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza. The incident has resulted in a significant loss of life and has generated condemnation from several countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has also criticized the attack and emphasized the protection of hospitals and medical facilities under international law. This tragic event has occurred during a period of heightened conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis.