In a market, thrived by the best two-wheeler makers like Hero, Bajaj, TVS &ndash; Ola made its way silently onto the top. Suddenly those who were buying Activa or Jupiter, directly started to consider the Ola Electric scooters as their next purchase. Everything was going according to the plan, Ola&rsquo;s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal was happy by defeating the two-wheeler leaders with its new products. But who knew that the brand was standing in front of the most devastating period.
From the podium, collecting the best electric scooter of the year awards, Ola suddenly fell to the rock bottom. No plan B, No support from the customers and even not having a clear thinking about what to do next &ndash; Ola ship sank just like Titanic. And for Ola the iceberg which made it sank was not one but multiple reasons
Instead of focusing on why the brand is failing and correcting it, Ola came up with launching newer bikes every now-and-then. And this literally made them fall more in the eyes of customers. Many took it on social media &amp; complained to higher authorities; still no reply from the brand. Instead what the customers got?
Their two wheelers getting rotted in the service centers
Still no help from the brand, no response; later customers started to burn their vehicles in front of showrooms. Was this idiocy? It doesn&rsquo;t seem so. People had put their hard earned money trusting on this brand. And later they were the only ones who had to suffer, meanwhile Bhavish was enjoying and daydreaming about launching newer two-wheelers.&nbsp;

Downfall Of India’s Most Hyped Brand!

<div class="markdown-div">At 9:25 AM, the S&amp;P&nbsp;<a href="https://upstox.com/indices/sensex-share-price/" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">BSE SENSEX</a>&nbsp;was up 440.17 points, or 0.52%, to the 84,921.98 level, while NSE&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://upstox.com/indices/nifty-50-share-price/" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">NIFTY50</a>&nbsp;was at the 25,941.50 level, rising 125.95 points, or 0.49%.</div>
The broader market was trading higher in early deals, with the Nifty Midcap 100 marginally gaining 0.51% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advancing 0.57%.
All the sectoral gauges were trading with gains with Nifty Pharma taking the lead, climbing 1.33% followed by Nifty Realty (0.86%) and Nifty Auto (0.63%).
According to exchange data, on Thursday, the foreign institutional investors (FIIs) purchased shares worth ₹595.78 crore, while the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,700.36 crore on a net basis.
On the global front, Asian equities were trading higher on Friday, supported by a rebound in technology stocks, though gains were capped as investors were cautious as Bank of Japan hiked overnight call rates by 25 bps to 0.75%--highest level in 30 years.
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.32%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced 0.73%, and South Korea's KOSPI surged 0.85%, while the Shanghai Composite was trading 0.59% higher.
On Wall Street, major indices ended higher on Thursday after a softer-than-expected inflation report reinforced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.14%, the S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.79%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 1.38%.

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<h2 class="sp-descp">The G RAM G bill to replace MGNREGA had made it through the Lok Sabha despite protests and walkouts on Thursday afternoon. The debate in Rajya Sabha went on post-midnight and around 12.15, the voting started.</h2>
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The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, dubbed G RAM G&nbsp; --- meant to be an updated version of the UPA government's flagship MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act) was pushed through parliament within two days amid massive turbulence and bitter protests in both houses.
The bill had made it through the Lok Sabha despite protests and walkouts on Thursday afternoon. The debate in Rajya Sabha went on post-midnight and around 12.15 am, the voting was held, and the bill was passed by voice vote.&nbsp;
Despite the outrage of the Congress, which has been protesting over the switch in name from Mahatma Gandhi to G Ram G, the outcome was not in doubt given the numbers. Still, the Opposition put up a strong fight, initially demanding that the bill be referred to a standing Committee. Later, they called for an outright withdrawal of the bill. In the end, they walked, and the bill was passed in both houses in the presence of the members of the ruling alliance.&nbsp;
Later the MPs from Trinamool Congress and other Opposition parties sat on dharna in Parliament.

'G Ram G' Bill, To Replace MGNREGA, Clears Parliament, Opposition Stages Overnight Protest

A group of people set fire to The Daily Star newspaper office building, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader who had been receiving treatment in Singapore after being shot in the head, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 19, 2025.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sharif-osman-hadi-bangladesh-dhaka-protests-inquilab-mancha/article70414289.ece" target="_self">Sharif Osman Hadi</a>, a prominent leader of the July Uprising&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/radical-cultural-group-leader-shot-at-day-after-announcement-of-bangladesh-election-date/article70388954.ece" target="_self">who was shot last week</a>, died on Thursday (December 18, 2025) while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital after fighting for his life for six days.
Hadi, also a candidate in the scheduled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-electoral-scheduling-amid-political-unrest-casts-a-cloud-of-doubt/article70404841.ece" target="_self">February 12 general elections</a>, was shot in the head by masked gunmen as he initiated his election campaign at central Dhaka&rsquo;s Bijoynagar area.
The interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Monday sent Hadi to Singapore in an air ambulance for advanced treatment as doctors in Dhaka described his condition &ldquo;extremely critical&rdquo;.

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Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended

Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended

WAR IN 2026

<h2>Battle of Galwan</h2>
Bollywood icon Salman Khan is preparing to star in a gritty war drama called Battle of Galwan, set against the true events of the June 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the movie is sure to be a gritty homage to the valour and martyrdom of the soldiers who battled against impossible odds in this ferocious, weaponless hand-to-hand combat.
It is not just an impending movie, as this is also the sincerest tribute to the 20 Indian bravadoes who battled hand-to-hand with the Chinese soldiers in the frozen peaks of Ladakh. How does this become personal to Punjab? Well, four soldiers belonged to our very land: Sepoy Gurtej Singh, who killed twelve before succumbing to his wounds himself, receiving the posthumous award of Vir Chakra, Sepoy Gurbinder Singh, just 22 years old and from Sangrur, whose marriage plans were cruelly dashed to death, and from the village Seel in Patiala, the young son lit the pyre for Naib Subedar Mandeep Singh, whose battlefield demise left the Indian Army with one more naib subedar taken down, and the young father to a child, all just 41 years young, Naib Subedar Satnam Singh, whose body came home, draped with the tricolor by his mother and daughter, who bore the weight of the nation themselves. The Ghatak Platoon, the Punjab Regiment, played a played a pivotal role alongside 16 Bihar Regiment. Back home, Chandigarh mourned with massive funerals, ex-gratia payments, and tributes from then-CM. Galwan redefined Punjab as the Indian Army's 'Land of Warriors', this film is expected to stir that same pride and pain.

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The answer is yes. In 2021, when Afghanistan was undergoing regime change and Taliban was taking control, the Taliban fighters entered a local media channel. A video of the incident had also gone viral.
A video showcased a television anchor surrounded by armed Taliban fighters. The 42-second clip was shared on Twitter by BBC reporter Kian Sharifi and Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad.
It showcased the host of a political debate programme reading a statement from the Taliban as well as at least eight Taliban fighters.
Although this particular incident is not similar to the storyline in Aaryan, but it is an example that a media channel was hijacked during a live show.

Aaryan on Netflix: Has there been a real hijack of media channel during live show?

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Slated to be released on KableOne on December 5, 2025, Mukk Gyi Feem Dabbi Cho Yaaro is a comedy-drama directed by Gaurav Rana. Mukk Gyi Feem Dabbi Cho Yaaro revolves around Heera who is a theater artist but he battles substance abuse as well.
It features Dheeraj Kumar who plays Heera, Seerat Mast, Mahesh Manjrekar, Deedar Gill, and more in the key roles.
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Slated to be released on December 11 on Chaupal, Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya is among the much-awaited Punjabi movie. Set in 1900s timeline, Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya revolve around a man who shifts to Canada from his village in Punjab to search for job.
It features Amrinder Gill as Chhalla, Sargun Mehta as Jeeto, Binnu Dhillon as Chhina, Karamjit Anmol as Nanda, and more in the key roles.
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The Hindi version of Kantara: A Legend &ndash; Chapter 1 was released on Amazon Prime Video on November 27, 2025. After making waves in theaters and on Prime Video in other languages, Kantara: A Legend &ndash; Chapter 1 has become the talk of the town yet again.
Directed and Written by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is a perfect blend of mythology and folk fare that revolves around a man named Berme played by Rishab Shetty who is one of the leaders of his clan living in Kantara's divine forest. His clan worships Panjurli Daiva.
Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you have already watched the movie and digging deep into Forest of God aka 'Ishwar Ka Madhuban'. Continue reading below to know where is real Forest of God aka 'Ishwar Ka Madhuban'

Kantara Chapter 1: Where is real Forest of God aka 'Ishwar Ka Madhuban'?

Arguably the most-awaited movie of the year, Dhurandhar was released in theaters on December 5, 2025. Following its release, Dhurandhar Reviews are also coming out and fans are lavishing praise on Aditya Dhar for coming up with such action-packed movie.
Written, Directed and Produced by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a multi-starrer movie that features Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun in key roles.
Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you are digging deep into Dhurandhar OTT details or Dhurandhar OTT Release details. Continue reading below to know all about Dhurandhar OTT details 
As per Mid-Day, after completing its theatrical run, Dhurandhar will be released on Netflix. As of now Dhurandhar OTT Release Date has not been revealed as the movie was recently released in theaters and is expected to enjoy a long theatrical run depending upon its performance at the box office.
However, reports indicate that Dhurandhar may hit Netflix in February 2026 after following 8-week window rule.

Dhurandhar OTT release: Where to watch Ranveer Singh starrer action-packed movie?

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A newly published peer-reviewed study in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management (IJHPM) has warned that attacks on Iran&rsquo;s scientific and academic institutions could seriously damage public health systems across the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The report, released on May 27, was produced by researchers from 16 institutions across eight countries, including experts affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, the University of Toronto, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the University of Geneva, and the American University of Beirut.
The authors describe the destruction of educational and scientific infrastructure in Iran as &ldquo;scholasticide,&rdquo; a term they use to refer to the deliberate targeting of universities, scholars, laboratories, and research centers during conflict.
According to the study, US-Israeli airstrikes carried out since February 2026 have damaged or destroyed 32 Iranian universities, killed at least 10 professors and 60 students, and severely affected the Pasteur Institute of Iran. Founded in 1920, the institute serves as a major regional center for vaccine development, infectious disease monitoring, and public health research under the World Health Organization framework.
Researchers warned that damage to the institute could disrupt disease surveillance and vaccine research efforts not only in Iran but across neighboring countries that rely on its scientific services. The report emphasized that the destruction of laboratories results in the loss of institutional knowledge, biological samples, research data, and long-term public health capabilities that cannot easily be rebuilt.
The issue has also drawn attention from The Lancet, another leading medical journal, which reportedly described the attack on the Pasteur Institute as a &ldquo;clear example of a war crime.&rdquo; Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry circulated the statement as part of a broader campaign to hold the United States and Israel accountable under international law.
Iranian officials have announced plans to seek international compensation for damage caused to universities and scientific institutions. Science Minister Hossein Simaei Saraf said documentation of the destruction is underway and will be submitted to international bodies for legal action.
Iran says several major universities, including Sharif University of Technology and Shahid Beheshti University, were directly targeted, while more than 30 additional institutions suffered indirect damage. Officials also reported damage to student dormitories and research centers.
The study further warned that attacks on academic institutions threaten fundamental human rights, including access to education, science, and healthcare. Researchers called on the international community to take concrete action to protect scientific infrastructure during armed conflicts and prevent further destruction of educational and medical institutions.

A leading medical analysis warns that the destruction of Iran’s Pasteur Institute in US-Israeli strikes could severely weaken public health systems across the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Major Health Journal Says US-Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Academic Sector Threaten Mediterranean Stability

The United States and Iran are reportedly moving closer to a temporary agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and opening negotiations over Tehran&rsquo;s nuclear program, although both sides continue to dispute whether a final deal has been reached.
According to a report published by Axios, US and Iranian negotiators have drafted a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days while creating a framework for broader diplomatic talks. However, US President Donald Trump has not yet approved the proposal and is reportedly taking additional time to review its terms.
A US official told Axios that Trump informed mediators he needed &ldquo;a couple of days&rdquo; before deciding whether to endorse the agreement.
Iranian officials, meanwhile, rejected reports suggesting the negotiations had produced a finalized deal. Saeed Aghaloo, a member of the Iranian negotiating delegation&rsquo;s media team, stated that Tehran had neither approved any MoU nor formally informed Pakistani mediators that an agreement had been completed. He also stressed that Iran had made no commitments regarding its nuclear activities during the discussions.
Sources close to the Iranian negotiating team described the draft as still under review and criticized Western media reports portraying the agreement as finalized.
Under the proposed framework, Iran would reportedly guarantee unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including removing naval mines within 30 days and refraining from imposing transit fees or interfering with vessels. In return, Washington would gradually ease naval restrictions on Iranian ports and issue sanctions waivers allowing Iran to resume oil exports more freely.
The proposed agreement would also include an Iranian pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons, while future talks would focus on Tehran&rsquo;s enriched uranium stockpile and uranium enrichment activities. The White House would reportedly discuss sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and humanitarian trade mechanisms during the negotiation period.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing but emphasized that Trump had established several &ldquo;red lines,&rdquo; including demands that Iran surrender highly enriched uranium and guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also warned that military action remained an option if diplomacy failed, saying Washington was &ldquo;not satisfied&rdquo; with all current terms under discussion.
The negotiations come amid wider regional tensions involving Israel, Hezbollah, and the future of the Abraham Accords. Iran has criticized the accords, arguing they increase instability in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect global oil markets, with analysts warning that supply shortages could intensify if tensions escalate further.

Washington says a memorandum of understanding has been reached with Iran, but Tehran insists no final agreement has been approved yet.

  US Says MoU Reached With Iran, but Tehran Rejects Claims of Final Deal

More than two years of continuous war and regional conflict have left deep psychological scars across Israeli society, with growing evidence pointing to a worsening mental health crisis marked by rising trauma, suicides, and social tensions.
Since the Hamas-led October 2023 attack on southern Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, Israel has also been involved in military confrontations and strikes involving Lebanon, Iran, Syria, and other neighboring areas. Analysts, researchers, and Israeli officials say the prolonged conflict has reshaped the country emotionally and socially.
A recent survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services found that nearly one-third of Israelis believe they need professional mental health support. The situation appears particularly severe among soldiers and reservists. In January, Israel&rsquo;s Defense Ministry reported almost a 40 percent rise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases among military personnel since September 2023, warning that the number could rise by 180 percent by 2028.
Israeli media has also criticized the government for failing to release official figures on soldiers discharged from service due to mental health conditions despite legal obligations to do so.
The strain is increasingly visible across wider society. Earlier this month, Israel&rsquo;s emergency medical service, Magen David Adom, launched a specialized mental health emergency unit after recording a 45 percent increase in distress-related calls, many linked to the ongoing wars.
Reports have also shown a rise in suicides, particularly within the military. According to The Jerusalem Post, 78 percent of military suicides in 2024 were connected to combat operations in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Lebanon. Domestic violence, depression, and stress-related illnesses have also increased significantly.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog recently warned about growing violence and &ldquo;brutalisation&rdquo; within society, including attacks by extremist settlers against Palestinians and rising hostility toward Christian communities.
Mental health experts say the October 7 attacks shattered Israelis&rsquo; sense of security and confidence in state institutions. Israeli therapist and combat veteran Tuly Flint described the trauma as &ldquo;widespread and ongoing,&rdquo; arguing that many citizens now feel abandoned by the government and fearful about the future.
Some analysts believe the trauma has contributed to a shift toward more hardline political views, especially among younger Israelis. Polls indicate many first-time voters increasingly support right-wing and religious political movements.
Sociologist Yehouda Shenhav-Shahrabani argued that the violence did not begin in 2023 but is rooted in Israel&rsquo;s long history of conflict. Experts warn that the country&rsquo;s current trauma could shape its politics, society, and relations with Palestinians for years to come.

Studies and officials point to rising PTSD cases, suicides, and social pressures in Israel following years of conflict since 2023.

Israel Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis After Conflict

Russia has strongly condemned what it described as a &ldquo;barbaric&rdquo; Ukrainian drone attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, with Moscow&rsquo;s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia accusing Kiev of targeting civilians and comparing the strike to atrocities committed during World War II.
Speaking before the UN Security Council on Thursday, Nebenzia said the May 22 attack killed 21 students, most of them young women, and injured 44 others. According to Russian officials, the strike involved a &ldquo;double-tap&rdquo; drone attack, a tactic in which a second strike hits the same location shortly after the first.
Nebenzia described the incident as a &ldquo;cynical act of terrorism&rdquo; and criticized Western nations for refusing to condemn the attack. He accused European countries of hypocrisy, claiming they are quick to accuse Russia whenever politically convenient but chose to ignore the deaths in Starobelsk.
&ldquo;What is particularly striking is the hypocrisy and cynicism of the European delegations,&rdquo; Nebenzia told the Security Council. He argued that Western governments had effectively attempted to shift blame onto Moscow while avoiding criticism of Ukraine.
Ukraine&rsquo;s representative to the United Nations, Andrey Melnik, rejected Russia&rsquo;s accusations and dismissed the reported attack as &ldquo;a fake story.&rdquo; He accused Moscow of spreading propaganda and fabricating narratives to discredit Kiev on the international stage.
Meanwhile, US deputy envoy Tammy Bruce condemned what Russia described as retaliatory strikes on Kiev, calling the attacks &ldquo;obscene and unacceptable.&rdquo;
Nebenzia also presented figures claiming that Ukrainian forces had killed 51 civilians and injured 199 others over the previous week, including 20 children. He further alleged that Ukraine launched more than 4,300 drones targeting civilian infrastructure such as residential neighborhoods, schools, and hospitals during that same period.
The Russian diplomat defended Moscow&rsquo;s military operations, insisting that Russian forces only target military-related facilities. He said recent Russian strikes on Kiev on May 24 were directed at military-industrial sites, including drone production facilities and command centers.
&ldquo;Our armed forces do not target civilians or civilian infrastructure,&rdquo; Nebenzia stated, repeating Moscow&rsquo;s long-standing position regarding its military campaign in Ukraine.
Following the Starobelsk incident, Russian authorities announced plans to intensify attacks on Ukrainian military infrastructure. Moscow said it would continue carrying out what it called &ldquo;systematic&rdquo; strikes against military targets and command facilities across Ukraine in response to the dormitory attack.
The latest exchange of accusations at the United Nations reflects the deepening tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers as the conflict continues to escalate.

Kiev’s Western allies declined to condemn a Ukrainian double-tap drone strike targeting a crowded college dormitory.

Ukraine Denies UN Claims That Its Drones Killed 21 Students

Russia has strongly condemned what it described as a &ldquo;barbaric&rdquo; Ukrainian drone attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, with Moscow&rsquo;s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia accusing Kiev of targeting civilians and comparing the strike to atrocities committed during World War II.
Speaking before the UN Security Council on Thursday, Nebenzia said the May 22 attack killed 21 students, most of them young women, and injured 44 others. According to Russian officials, the strike involved a &ldquo;double-tap&rdquo; drone attack, a tactic in which a second strike hits the same location shortly after the first.
Nebenzia described the incident as a &ldquo;cynical act of terrorism&rdquo; and criticized Western nations for refusing to condemn the attack. He accused European countries of hypocrisy, claiming they are quick to accuse Russia whenever politically convenient but chose to ignore the deaths in Starobelsk.
&ldquo;What is particularly striking is the hypocrisy and cynicism of the European delegations,&rdquo; Nebenzia told the Security Council. He argued that Western governments had effectively attempted to shift blame onto Moscow while avoiding criticism of Ukraine.
Ukraine&rsquo;s representative to the United Nations, Andrey Melnik, rejected Russia&rsquo;s accusations and dismissed the reported attack as &ldquo;a fake story.&rdquo; He accused Moscow of spreading propaganda and fabricating narratives to discredit Kiev on the international stage.
Meanwhile, US deputy envoy Tammy Bruce condemned what Russia described as retaliatory strikes on Kiev, calling the attacks &ldquo;obscene and unacceptable.&rdquo;
Nebenzia also presented figures claiming that Ukrainian forces had killed 51 civilians and injured 199 others over the previous week, including 20 children. He further alleged that Ukraine launched more than 4,300 drones targeting civilian infrastructure such as residential neighborhoods, schools, and hospitals during that same period.
The Russian diplomat defended Moscow&rsquo;s military operations, insisting that Russian forces only target military-related facilities. He said recent Russian strikes on Kiev on May 24 were directed at military-industrial sites, including drone production facilities and command centers.
&ldquo;Our armed forces do not target civilians or civilian infrastructure,&rdquo; Nebenzia stated, repeating Moscow&rsquo;s long-standing position regarding its military campaign in Ukraine.
Following the Starobelsk incident, Russian authorities announced plans to intensify attacks on Ukrainian military infrastructure. Moscow said it would continue carrying out what it called &ldquo;systematic&rdquo; strikes against military targets and command facilities across Ukraine in response to the dormitory attack.

Ukraine Rejects Allegations Over Drone Strike That Killed 21 Students

Israel has sharply criticized the United Nations after being reportedly added to a blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, with Israeli officials calling the move politically motivated and deeply offensive.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed on Thursday that the UN had decided to include Israel and its security services in its annual Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) report. According to Israel&rsquo;s official UN mission account on X, Danon was informed of the decision by the chief of staff to UN Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres.
The designation has not yet been formally announced by the United Nations, but Israeli officials said the move places Israel on the same blacklist as Hamas militants involved in the October 7 attacks. Danon condemned the decision, accusing the UN of promoting false accusations and conducting what he described as a political attack against Israel.
In a public statement and video address, Danon argued that Israel had cooperated fully with the UN process by submitting evidence, official documents, and detailed responses to every allegation raised against its forces. He also said Israel had invited UN representatives to independently review the accusations on the ground, but claimed the organization chose not to conduct such investigations.
Calling the inclusion &ldquo;outrageous,&rdquo; Danon accused Guterres and his staff of spreading &ldquo;lies against Israel.&rdquo; He said equating Israel with Hamas on the same list was unacceptable and announced that Israel would suspend relations with the office of the UN secretary-general.
Israel&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry echoed the criticism, describing the UN decision as &ldquo;shameful and absurd.&rdquo; The ministry accused the organization of maintaining a long-standing institutional bias against Israel and confirmed that West Jerusalem would cut all ties with Guterres&rsquo; office until a new UN secretary-general takes office.
The controversy comes amid growing international scrutiny over allegations of abuse by Israeli forces and prison authorities during the ongoing conflict. A recent investigation published by The New York Times detailed accusations of sexual violence allegedly committed against Palestinians by Israeli soldiers, settlers, interrogators, and prison guards.
Additional allegations surfaced earlier this week after Australian activists detained during Israel&rsquo;s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla accused Israeli forces of rape, sexual assault, torture, humiliation, and physical abuse while in custody.
The Canadian government has also called for an independent investigation into the activists&rsquo; treatment, describing the allegations as &ldquo;appalling&rdquo; and urging accountability for those responsible.
Israel has strongly denied all accusations, insisting that detainees are treated in accordance with the law and rejecting claims of systematic abuse.

West Jerusalem condemned the decision as a “blood libel” and cut ties with UN chief António Guterres.

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