A teenage boy was fatally struck while rushing to aid a wounded man in a bomb attack on a Gaza City street, raising questions about civilian casualties amid ongoing conflict. The Israeli military has stated it is reviewing the incident, maintaining its position that it evaluates risks to civilians during strikes. Meanwhile, tensions with a key U.S. ally have escalated as criticism over regional military support led to a reduction in joint military exercises. The developments highlight broader concerns over civilian safety and diplomatic strain in the region.
When Mohammad Abdul Zinati, 15, rushed to help a man wounded in a bomb attack, he had no time to react before he too was hit. Plus, meet the cartographers who took on centuries of western biasGood morning.Mohammad Abdul Zinati was walking home from school through the rubble of Salah Khalaf Street in northern Gaza City when he stopped at a supermarket where a group of classmates and friends had gathered.What has Israel said about the incident? The Israeli military said the incident was under review. The IDF has repeatedly rejected allegations that it deliberately targets civilians, saying it assesses and takes into account the risk of civilian harm when carrying out strikes.What has Trump said about South Korea? Trump has criticised Seoul for what he called insufficient support for the Iran war and scaled back major joint military drills by the two countries’ armed forces this summer, a move that unsettled the US ally. Continue reading...