Kuwait has called on the international community to bring Israel’s nuclear facilities under international inspection, emphasizing the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in ensuring the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Speaking at an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Kuwait’s permanent representative to Austria and ambassador to international organizations, Talal Al-Fassam, said Kuwait supports the Arab Group’s position and urged Israel to comply with international obligations. He noted that while all Middle Eastern countries are committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and IAEA safeguards, Israel continues to reject such oversight and has not cooperated with efforts to create a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region. Al-Fassam also cited Israel’s failure to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 487, which calls for placing its nuclear facilities under international safeguards. He urged the global community to pressure Israel to accept full IAEA supervision.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the discovery of a massive Hamas tunnel in war-torn Gaza, stretching approximately seven kilometers long and 25 feet deep. According to the IDF’s statement on social media platform X, the tunnel runs beneath the densely populated Rafah area, passing under UNRWA facilities, schools, hospitals, and mosques. The structure reportedly contains around 80 secret chambers used by Hamas commanders for storing weapons, planning attacks, and living quarters. Israeli media reported that the remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin, an IDF officer killed in 2014, were found inside the tunnel earlier this month. The IDF also claimed to have arrested a Hamas member suspected of involvement in Goldin’s death. The discovery is described as one of Gaza’s largest and most complex underground networks, believed to have served as a command post for senior Hamas leaders, including Mohammed Sinwar and the late Mohammed Shabana.

A new report by Beirut-based digital rights group SMEX has raised serious concerns over the presence of Israeli-developed software AppCloud on certain Samsung Galaxy A and M series smartphones sold in the Middle East and North Africa. The program, created by Israeli company IronSource, reportedly has deep system integration, allowing access to users’ location, IP address, and device identifiers without explicit consent or a clear privacy policy. The issue has gained attention amid Israel’s ongoing attacks in Gaza, where 33 Palestinians were killed in a single day despite a ceasefire. Digital security experts warn that AppCloud cannot be fully removed without rooting the device, posing potential surveillance risks, particularly in conflict zones. Palestinian and regional media have questioned the sudden influx of smartphones into Gaza, suggesting possible espionage motives behind the imports. The controversy has intensified debates over digital privacy, surveillance, and the use of consumer technology in warfare.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli military of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by forcibly displacing about 32,000 Palestinians from the Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams refugee camps in the occupied West Bank earlier this year. In a 105-page report, HRW said the operations, which began in January, were carried out without regard for international legal protections and left more than 850 homes destroyed or severely damaged. The rights group said Israel failed to justify the mass displacement on military grounds and did not allow residents to return. HRW called for investigations into senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and urged sanctions and an arms embargo. The Israeli army defended its actions as necessary to counter armed groups allegedly using the camps as operational bases. The report comes amid escalating violence in the West Bank and Gaza, where Israel’s ongoing war has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians since October 2023.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Israeli troops stationed inside Syria’s occupied southern region, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post on November 19. A video released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office showed Netanyahu arriving by military aircraft in the occupied area, accompanied by the foreign minister, defense minister, and senior military officials. During the visit, he met with deployed soldiers and praised their service. The visit has drawn sharp criticism from the international community, with Syria and the United Nations expressing condemnation and concern over Israel’s continued military presence in the area. Israel has maintained forces in the buffer zone of the Golan Heights since the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad last year, a move that has heightened regional tensions and drawn scrutiny from global observers.

The Israeli military is grappling with a serious manpower crisis as hundreds of officers and career soldiers have applied for early retirement, according to Israeli media reports. The wave of resignations comes amid ongoing military operations in Gaza, political unrest, and growing reluctance among citizens to join mandatory service. Around 600 officers, many in key positions, have sought early retirement, leaving the army struggling to fill critical roles since the Gaza conflict escalated in October 2023. Approximately 85 percent of those retiring hold ranks of lieutenant colonel or below, weakening the mid-level command structure. Senior personnel officer Bar Kalifa noted that the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel additional pension benefits for officers has further worsened morale and intensified the crisis. Observers warn that the shortage could undermine the army’s operational capacity during a prolonged conflict.

A Palestinian political prisoner held in an Israeli detention center has allegedly been subjected to severe torture and sexual abuse, according to his lawyer, Ben Marmareli. In an interview with Canadian journalist Samira Mohieddin, Marmareli stated that his client is systematically abused, and the violence intensifies after each lawyer visit. The lawyer described visible injuries, including shoe marks, bruises, and deep wounds from handcuffs. He specifically mentioned the notorious Sde Teiman military detention center in southern Israel, claiming that all detainees there face sexual violence, which is recorded on surveillance cameras. A leaked video in August 2024 showing soldiers beating a Palestinian detainee sparked outrage and calls from human rights groups for an independent investigation. The controversy led to the resignation of Israeli military prosecutor Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi in October. Rights organizations argue that these reports reinforce long-standing allegations of systematic abuse and inhumane treatment of Palestinian detainees, particularly those captured from Gaza.

A report by U.S.-based research group Oil Change International has revealed that 25 countries supplied Israel with crude and refined petroleum products during its two-year assault on Gaza. The report, released at the UN climate conference in Brazil, shows that between November 2023 and October 2025, Israel received 21.2 million metric tons of fuel in 323 shipments. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan provided about 70% of the crude oil, while Russia, Greece, and the United States were the main suppliers of refined petroleum. Turkey and Russia also sent millions of tons of crude oil, and the U.S. supplied 360,000 tons of JP8 jet fuel used for military aircraft. The report argues that the same fossil fuel system driving the climate crisis is also fueling international conflicts and atrocities. Activists and analysts warn that continued fuel exports to Israel may implicate states in violations of international law related to genocide and war crimes.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to target senior Palestinian Authority (PA) officials if the United Nations advances efforts to recognize a Palestinian state. Speaking at a meeting of the Otzma Yehudit party, Ben-Gvir described PA leaders as 'terrorists' and said they should be 'eliminated' if the UN grants statehood recognition to Palestine. His remarks, reported by The Jerusalem Post, have drawn strong condemnation from the Palestinian Foreign Ministry and the office of President Mahmoud Abbas, both of which labeled the comments as incitement and called for international accountability. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry urged the global community to take concrete action against such inflammatory rhetoric. The controversy comes as the UN Security Council recently voted in favor of a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting former President Donald Trump’s plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.

Israel has launched a final diplomatic offensive to persuade the United States to amend a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) draft resolution tied to the next phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The latest US revision includes language referencing a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood, a shift pushed by Arab and Muslim nations planning to contribute troops to an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that his opposition to a Palestinian state “has not changed one bit,” as Israeli officials intensify lobbying efforts ahead of Monday’s vote.

Hamas and other Palestinian resistance groups urged Algeria, a non-permanent UNSC member, to reject the stabilisation-force proposal, denouncing it as a new form of “foreign trusteeship.” Meanwhile, eight key regional nations—including Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye—issued a joint call for the swift adoption of the resolution.

The vote is expected to secure the required nine approvals, with Russia and China likely to abstain, though Moscow has circulated an alternative draft containing stronger backing for Palestinian statehood. Israeli right-wing ministers have fiercely rejected any move toward recognising Palestinian sovereignty, warning Netanyahu against accepting the resolution. The plan forms part of Trump’s 20-point framework that secured a ceasefire—albeit one repeatedly violated—after a devastating two-year war in Gaza.

US intelligence collected in late 2024 indicated that Israeli officials discussed sending Palestinians into Gaza tunnels suspected of being rigged with explosives, according to two former US officials. The intelligence, analyzed during the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration, raised concerns within the White House and intelligence community about potential violations of international law, which prohibits the use of civilians as human shields. It remains unclear whether the individuals referenced were civilians or detainees, or if the Biden administration discussed the findings with Israel. The Israeli military denied authorizing such tactics, stating it forbids coercing civilians in military operations, though its Military Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating related suspicions. The revelations add to growing scrutiny of Israel’s military conduct in Gaza and raise questions about possible war crimes and US complicity through arms and intelligence support.

Former US President Donald Trump has written to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, requesting a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing corruption and abuse of power charges. Herzog’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on November 12, noting that any pardon request must follow formal procedures. In his letter, Trump described the charges against Netanyahu as politically motivated and unjust, praising him as a long-time ally in confronting adversaries such as Iran. Netanyahu, who has denied all allegations, thanked Trump publicly on social media for his support. The Israeli leader’s trial has faced multiple delays due to the ongoing Gaza conflict, while Trump’s intervention has drawn attention to the close ties between the two politicians.

A BBC Verify analysis of satellite imagery has revealed that Israeli forces destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza after a ceasefire with Hamas began on October 10. The images, taken up to November 8, show widespread destruction in areas under Israeli control, raising concerns that the actions may violate ceasefire terms brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. Experts suggest the actual number of destroyed buildings could be higher. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) maintain that their operations comply with the ceasefire framework. The ceasefire, based on a 20-point peace plan, was supposed to halt all military actions, including air and artillery strikes. However, visual analysis indicates continued large-scale demolitions in Gaza, particularly around eastern Khan Younis, where previously undamaged residential areas now appear destroyed.

Israel has imposed new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, worsening the crisis for civilians already trapped amid devastation from continuous airstrikes. The UN reports that aid supplies remain far below the population’s urgent needs, despite the delivery of 37,000 metric tons—mostly food—since October 10. Limited entry through the Al-Qarara and Kerem Abu Salem crossings offers little relief, while northern and Egypt–Gaza routes remain sealed. NGOs have also been denied access. The UN and the World Food Programme are calling for the reopening of all crossings, warning that over a million displaced Gazans are suffering severe shortages of food, clean water, medicine, and shelter. With homes destroyed and infrastructure collapsed, humanitarian agencies fear the worsening blockade could push Gaza into an even deeper humanitarian disaster.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV on November 4, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed deep gratitude toward India for standing by Israel during its conflict with Hamas. He stated, “India was by our side, and we will remember that forever.” Sa’ar highlighted that bilateral relations between Israel and India have reached unprecedented strength, driven by cooperation in defense, agriculture, technology, and intelligence.

He revealed that both nations are finalizing a new memorandum of understanding on defense collaboration and developing frameworks for intelligence sharing. Sa’ar also commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first world leader to call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, reinforcing the friendship between the two nations.

On the Israel–Palestine issue, Sa’ar rejected the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state that could threaten Israel’s security, emphasizing lessons learned from past mistakes. He reaffirmed Israel’s goal to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities and end its regime in Gaza. The minister further noted that Israel and India share similar experiences in combating terrorism, and their partnership symbolizes a strong, strategic, and future-oriented alliance.