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White House Examined Reports of Israeli Troops Using Palestinians as Human Shields

  Israeli soldiers walk out from a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, June 8, 2025. The White House quietly reviewed intelligence last year suggesting that Israeli forces may have used Palestinians as human shields during operations in Gaza. According to two former U.S. officials, American intelligence agencies gathered evidence that Israeli soldiers sent Palestinian civilians into tunnels suspected of being rigged with explosives. This information was shared with the Biden administration in its final weeks and analyzed by the intelligence community. International law strictly prohibits the use of civilians as protective shields in military activity. Reports of such tactics have long circulated, but Washington’s collection of its own evidence marked a significant development. Officials inside the administration had already expressed concern over m...
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Israel on High Alert: Increased Threat from Syria Despite Rebel Leaders' Moderate Tone


Despite the moderate tone adopted by the new Syrian rebel leaders, Israel continues to perceive an increased threat from Syria. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the immediate risks to the country have not diminished, and recent developments in Syria have only heightened the threat.

Ahmad al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria and head of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, stated that Israel was using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria. However, he also expressed a desire to avoid new conflicts, focusing instead on rebuilding the war-torn nation.

In response to the perceived threats, Israel has moved into a demilitarized zone inside Syria, including the Syrian side of the strategic Mount Hermon. The Israeli Defence Forces have also conducted numerous strikes on Syria's strategic weapons stockpiles to prevent them from falling into the hands of rebel groups.

Several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan, have condemned Israel's actions, calling for diplomatic solutions to ensure regional stability.

As Syria focuses on reconstruction and stability, Israel remains vigilant, maintaining its military presence in the region to safeguard its borders.


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