Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes At least 14 people were killed in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four people were killed in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike both countries blamed on each other.

Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians Surprised by Oct. 7 and fearful of another attack, Israel weakened safeguards meant to protect noncombatants, allowing officers to endanger up to 20 people in each airstrike. One of the deadliest bombardments of the 21st century followed.

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

As Russian Forces Turn to Glide Bombs, Ukrainian Civilians Fear a New Threat From the Skies Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and officials say.

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians. Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Israeli Strike on Port of Hudaydah in Yemen Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.

More than 15 policemen, several civilians killed by gunmen in Russia’s southern Dagestan region MOSCOW (AP) — The gunmen opened fire on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a police post in two cities, according to the authorities. The post More than 15 policemen, several civilians killed by gunmen in Russia’s southern Dagestan region appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biden Tells Netanyahu US Support Hinges on Treatment of Gaza Civilians The president denounced the killing of seven aid workers in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as “unacceptable” and said U.S. policy “will be determined” by how Israel changes its approach to the war.

U.S. Military Aid Is Killing Civilians in Gaza Military aid to Israel without accountability has endangered both Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel Agrees to Pause Daily Fighting in Gaza for Civilians to Flee, the White House Says Fighting in northern Gaza will

Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. officials worked to convince Israel to allow delivery of supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals after days of failed hopes for an opening in the siege. The post Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid appeared first on Religion News S…

The atomic bomb shocked the world, but not enough to stop killing civilians (RNS) — As we mourn the devastation of the last world war, policymakers need to work to prevent the next one.  The post The atomic bomb shocked the world, but not enough to stop killing civilians appeared first on Religion News Service.