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Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Hamas “agents”

The Israeli Army accused on Wednesday six journalists in Gaza of the Qatari network Al Jazeera, banned in Israel since last April, of being “agents of the military wing” of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, assuring that it has found documents in the enclave that would supposedly prove its relationship with the Palestinian militias.

“The security forces have revealed intelligence information and numerous documents found in the Gaza Strip that confirm the military affiliation of six journalists from Al Jazeera in Gaza with the terrorist organizations of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad,” the Army said in a statement, in which it quotes the journalists with names and surnames.

In the note, they indicate that the documents found on these six Gaza journalists include “staffing boards, lists of training courses for terrorists, telephone directories and terrorist salary documents.”

For Israel, these documents “constitute unequivocal proof that these individuals act as military agents of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip” and are speakers of “pro-Hamas propaganda” especially in the northern Strip through Al Jazeera.

The Islamist organization Hamas, which governs in Gaza, responded with a statement in which it accused Israel of trying to “morally murder” and “demonize” Palestinian journalists with this type of ads, and called its accusation a “false narrative”.

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Hamas assured that the Hebrew State has used lists of injured to present them as lists of members of the organization, as well as that it has manipulated “general data that are not important or have any relationship” with the organization.

Israel intensifies its attacks in Gaza

Israel’s accusations against Al Jazeera journalists come after Israeli troops have intensified their offensive in the northern Strip in the last three weeks, causing more than 700 deaths, thousands of wounded trapped and tens of thousands of displaced, according to UN data.

Yesterday, Al Jazeera denounced that Israel is preventing the “urgent medical evacuation” of two of its journalists who were seriously injured in Israeli attacks in the Strip two weeks ago.

The Qatari chain has been banned in Israel since last April, when the Government accused the chain of being “a damage to national security.”

Israel invades Al Jazeera’s office in the West Bank

On September 22, Israel also ordered the closure of the Qatari office in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, after breaking into the headquarters with soldiers where they seized and destroyed equipment.

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During the office raid, the soldiers tore off a poster from journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was murdered by an Israeli soldier two years ago while covering a military raid in the occupied West Bank.

After the closure of the Ramalah office, the non-governmental organization Amnesty International accused the Israeli authorities of “another blatant attack on the right to freedom of expression” and of giving a “destroting blow” to press freedom.

Al Jazeera is one of the channels with the largest deployment and journalists in the Strip, where the Israeli Government does not allow access to the international press.

International

Bolivia Orders Three Investigations Into Deadly Military Plane Crash

Bolivia’s Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas announced Monday that three separate investigations will be conducted into Friday’s crash of a military cargo aircraft at El Alto International Airport, near La Paz, which left at least 22 people dead.

The Hercules aircraft, operated by the Fuerza Aérea Boliviana (FAB), was transporting cash intended for the Central Bank of Bolivia when it overshot the runway after landing from the city of Santa Cruz. The plane reportedly traveled nearly one kilometer beyond the airport perimeter.

The incident sparked chaotic scenes, with individuals attempting to collect scattered banknotes. Authorities detained 51 people in the aftermath, and the government declared three days of national mourning.

Multiple Investigations Underway

The first inquiry is being led by a military board from the Bolivian Air Force, which has already taken custody of the aircraft’s black box for analysis.

Minister Salinas said two additional investigations will follow — one conducted by the insurance company and another by the aircraft’s manufacturer.

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“At least two more investigations will come, that of the insurance company and that of the aircraft manufacturer,” Salinas said during a press conference in Santa Cruz.

He cautioned that the investigative process could take between three and six months, noting that the black box cannot be opened in Bolivia due to the lack of specialized laboratories for analysis.

Awaiting Official Findings

Salinas stressed that the FAB investigative board is the highest authority in the case and urged the public to wait for its conclusions to avoid speculation about the causes of the crash.

He also confirmed that the government has contacted the families of the 22 victims and the 37 injured, as well as the owners of 15 damaged vehicles, to coordinate procedures with the insurer and cover the corresponding expenses.

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Mexico Calls for Immediate Probe After National Dies in ICE Custody

Mexico’s Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) on Monday called on U.S. authorities to conduct an “immediate and thorough” investigation into the death of a Mexican national while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a processing facility in California.

In a statement, the Mexican government described the death as “regrettable” and urged U.S. officials to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case in order to “determine responsibilities and ensure that such events do not happen again.”

Death at Adelanto Processing Center

According to available information, the Mexican citizen died at the Adelanto Processing Center in California while under ICE custody. Authorities have not yet released the individual’s identity or the cause of death.

Following the incident, Mexico’s Foreign Ministry formally requested “detailed information” from U.S. authorities, including the detainee’s medical records and custody reports.

Consular Assistance Activated

The Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino, California, has activated consular assistance protocols to provide ongoing support to the deceased’s family. Officials have contacted relatives to express condolences and offer legal guidance, as well as assistance with the necessary procedures to repatriate the remains.

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“The handling of situations like this and the establishment of mechanisms to resolve them are priorities for the Government of Mexico,” the Foreign Ministry said, adding that it will formally request an investigation into any systemic conditions that may have contributed to such incidents.

Local Mexican media reported that seven Mexican nationals died while in ICE detention last year — the highest number recorded since the agency was created.

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Anti-ICE Billboard Campaign Targets Immigration Spending in 31 U.S. Cities

More than 200 billboards criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began appearing Monday in 31 cities across the United States, including Miami, as part of a campaign highlighting the high cost of immigration enforcement operations for taxpayers.

The initiative, titled “ICE Costs Us,” was launched by the civil rights organization Mijente and will run for four weeks.

Criticism of Spending and Enforcement Tactics

The billboards feature images of ICE agents during arrests or carrying military-style weapons. According to the organization, spending on military-grade equipment for the agency has increased by 600 percent in recent years.

Several signs display messages such as:
“Your taxes are being wasted” and “ICE’s cruelty costs you $28 billion,” referring to the agency’s annual budget.

In a statement, Marisa Franco, co-founder of the Mijente Support Committee, said:
“For too long, our government has prioritized building cages and investing billions in an immigration enforcement apparatus that has left families torn apart and communities terrified.”

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She added that “Millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, yet this violent agency continues operating with a blank check. These decisions do not make us safer nor improve our economic security. Our billboards highlight these choices and demand a different path.”

Budget Debate and Medicaid Comparison

The campaign also draws a comparison between ICE’s funding and the estimated 17 million people who could lose health coverage under Medicaid due to federal budget cuts under President Donald Trump.

Other billboard messages seen in various cities include:
“They get billions to beat us; we get layoffs and rising rents” and “Funding ICE is a fast track to fascism.”

Organizers say the goal is to spark public debate about the allocation of federal funds for immigration enforcement and the broader economic and social impact of such policies on communities nationwide.