Two people were killed on Sunday when an Israeli drone struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, the country’s Ministry of Health confirmed. The attack took place in the Ayn al-Mizrab area, north of Bint Jbeil. Reports indicate that the car was completely destroyed, and nearby buildings were damaged. Israel’s military said the strike targeted a Hezbollah member, accusing the group of violating a ceasefire that began in November 2024. Since the ceasefire, Israel has carried out mu

Zohran Mamdani on Thursday made history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City, taking the oath of office with a Quran. For the private swearing-in held in a disused subway station beneath Times Square, Mamdani used his grandfather’s Quran alongside a 200-year-old copy on loan from the New York Public Library (NYPL). He will later conduct a public ceremony at New York City Hall on Friday, using two additional Qurans that belonged to his grandfather and gra

A new “quick-release” hijab designed for female Muslim police officers has entered production, offering improved safety while on duty. Developed through a collaboration between De Montfort University and Leicestershire Police, the hijab uses a magnetic attachment that allows the lower section to detach instantly if pulled, reducing the risk of injury during confrontations while maintaining modesty. The design, known as the Blue Light Hijab , took three years of research and t

The United States has carried out airstrikes targeting Islamic State (IS)–linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, the US military has confirmed. The operation struck militant camps in Sokoto State near the Niger border, with an initial assessment indicating multiple fatalities. US President Donald Trump described the Christmas Day strikes as “deadly” and accused the group of targeting civilians, particularly Christians. Nigerian officials, however, rejected any religious in

In Gaza, heavy rain is not a temporary inconvenience. It is a crisis layered onto an already impossible reality. The videos shared here show a tent surrounded by deep mud, the ground completely waterlogged, the interior overtaken by dirt and flooding. This is not an exceptional moment. It reflects the conditions many displaced families in Gaza face every time it rains. Tents placed on bare earth offer little protection. Without flooring, drainage, or insulation, rainwater has

President Donald Trump is pushing to advance his Gaza ceasefire plan into its second and most complex stage, even as Israeli forces tighten their positions inside the devastated territory and key elements of the agreement remain unresolved. With the remains of all but one deceased hostage recovered, phase one of the 20-point deal is close to completion. But international mediators warn the fragile two-month-old ceasefire is “at a critical moment,” strained by rising mistrust,

A remarkable collection of sacred Islamic artefacts is now on display at the North Lincolnshire Museum in Scunthorpe, offering visitors a unique glimpse into centuries-old history and tradition. Many of these items were previously accessible only to pilgrims who had journeyed to Mecca, making this exhibition an extraordinary opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience a piece of Islamic heritage. Highlights of the display include: A key to the resting place of the

Alhamdulillah, today we are honoured to share a story that touched all of our hearts. This week, The Lily Jay Foundation was blessed with the opportunity to sponsor a mother and her young daughter on their journey to Makkah for Umrah . A Journey of Hope and Renewal For this mother and daughter, Umrah wasn’t just a trip, it was a moment to reset their hearts, ask Allah for strength, and feel seen and loved after a very difficult period in their lives .They made dua for the en

More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since the start of Israel’s offensive on Gaza, according to the territory’s health ministry. Despite a ceasefire announced on 10 October, the death toll continues to rise as airstrikes persist and bodies are recovered from the rubble. Among the latest casualties were two young brothers, Fadi and Juma Abu Assi. Relatives say the boys, aged eight and around ten, were gathering firewood east of Khan Younis when they were killed in a

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended for one week after walking into parliament wearing a burka in what many lawmakers condemned as a racist and provocative act. Hanson, known for her long history of anti-immigration and anti-Muslim rhetoric, wore the garment to protest the senate’s refusal to introduce her bill banning face coverings in public. When the bill was blocked, she returned to the chamber dressed in a black burka, sparking immediate backlash. Muslim

Gaza experienced flooding again today as even a small amount of rainfall led to significant disruption across several areas. Due to the lack of functioning infrastructure and proper drainage systems, rainwater accumulated quickly, turning roads into inaccessible pathways and surrounding displacement tents with mud and standing water. Our field team attempted to deliver assistance to families living in temporary shelters, but the trucks were unable to reach the designated loca

The past 24 hours have shown how quickly hope can collapse in a region already exhausted by loss. Despite a ceasefire that was meant to shield civilians, new waves of strikes in Gaza and Lebanon have left families grieving once again. In Gaza City and Khan Younis, airstrikes tore through residential areas where people had finally begun to feel a small sense of safety. Homes were destroyed within seconds. Women, children, and entire families were among the dead. Hospitals, alr

Israel’s assault on Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories has continued, with deadly attacks reported in both Gaza and East Jerusalem. According to Wafa news agency, two Palestinian teenagers were shot and killed by Israeli forces in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem. In southern Gaza, a displaced Palestinian was killed near the so-called yellow line south of Khan Younis, a Nasser Hospital source told Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Government Media

Ceasefires may exist on paper, but the reality on the ground tells a very different story. In both Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli attacks have continued almost uninterrupted, raising serious questions about the meaning—and purpose—of these agreements. Lebanon: A Ceasefire Undermined by Missiles On Tuesday, Israeli forces targeted Ain al-Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, killing at least 13 people with two missiles. That same day, a drone strike in Bint Jbeil

A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) says 94 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody between October 2023 and August 2025 — a sharp rise compared to fewer than 30 deaths in the entire decade before the war. PHRI accuses Israeli authorities of systematic abuse, medical neglect, and attempts to cover up deaths, claiming many detainees were held without charge and that families were often not informed when loved ones died. The report highlights se

Lebanon is grieving yet another tragedy. At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli strike near the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. For a country already carrying the weight of displacement, crisis, and conflict, this latest attack has left families shattered. Israel’s military claimed the strike targeted Hamas members “operating in a training compound” in the area. Hamas rejected the accusation as “fa

This winter in Gaza began with heavy rains and heartbreaking scenes. Families already displaced by years of conflict now face flooding, disease, and freezing temperatures all while living under makeshift tents. Most of Gaza’s population has been forced from their homes. Now, with winter storms, their temporary shelters are collapsing under rainwater. Many tents are filled with sewage-soaked puddles. Parents are watching their children fall sick, without clean water, warm blan

In a small studio in Ramallah, surrounded by the stillness of occupied Palestine, 82-year-old artist Nabil Anani continues to paint. His hands move with deliberate care, but his heart is fueled by something deeper a movement that began decades ago, born out of struggle and a longing for freedom. Back in 1987, during the tumult of the First Intifada, Anani and three fellow Palestinian artists Sliman Mansour, Vera Tamari, and Tayseer Barakat made a decision that would shape the

Dozens of Israeli settlers set fire to a warehouse, farmland, and a Bedouin village in the northern West Bank on Tuesday, injuring several Palestinians. The attacks come amid a spike in violence during the olive harvest, a time when farmers return to their land. Footage shows masked men torching property in Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf, with women shouting in the background. Palestinian officials call the attacks part of a campaign to intimidate communities and create a hostile e

For nearly 40 years, Dar al-Taqwa has been a cultural and spiritual landmark in London — a place where Muslims, scholars, students, and newcomers have gathered to learn, connect, and find books found nowhere else. Founded in 1985 by Egyptian publisher Samir el-Atar, the shop has served as the UK’s only non-sectarian Islamic bookshop, offering everything from political works and cultural studies to children’s books and Qur’an translations in many languages. Since Samir’s passi