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Dousa retains trust in Sida despite Hamas allegations
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Sida's director general Jakob Granit was called to a meeting at the Foreign Ministry on Monday following reports that Swedish aid funds may have supported activities linked to Hamas. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa expresses continued trust in Sida and stresses that an investigation will clarify the facts. The organization ICHR, which has received 55 million kronor since 2011, denies any terrorism links.
Netanyahu orders ‘forceful’ Gaza strikes after fire on IDF troops in Rafah
Petra Hartmann Fact checked
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel Defense Forces soldiers came under fire near Rafah, testing a U.S.-brokered ceasefire reached on October 9 and implemented October 10.
Hamas hands over body of another dead Israeli hostage
Hamas has handed over the body of another Israeli hostage to Israeli soldiers. This occurred amid the recently implemented ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The incident highlights ongoing tensions despite the truce.
Merz warns of new wave of antisemitism in Germany
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of rising antisemitism in Germany. He called for solidarity with Jewish citizens and demanded the release of all hostages. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer described October 7 as a day of pain.
Memo reveals Hamas leader's orders to target civilians on October 7
Israel says Gaza ceasefire resumes after strikes following soldier’s death
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The Israeli military said Wednesday it resumed enforcing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire after overnight strikes launched in response to the killing of an Israeli reservist in Rafah. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remained intact despite the flare-up.
Louisiana man arrested for alleged role in October 7 Hamas attack
Federal authorities have arrested 33-year-old Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana for his alleged participation in the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and for entering the United States using a fraudulent visa. Al-Muhtadi, a member of a Gaza-based paramilitary group, is accused of arming fighters, coordinating the assault, and crossing into Israel near a site of a deadly massacre. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to prosecute those involved in the attack that killed dozens, including American citizens.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of US peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a US peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to bring all hostages home and reacted with relief to the plan. Hostage families welcomed the agreement.