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As the Gaza war nears the 600-day mark, public opinion in Israel is shifting, with increasing numbers of Israelis speaking out against the conflict. While many initially supported a strong response to the Hamas-led attack in 2023, growing concerns over civilian casualties and food shortages are driving a shift in
Palestinian Arabs
Canada has urged Israel to abandon its plans to authorize 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which it says would violate international law and hinder the prospects for lasting peace and security in the region. The move would also legalize existing outposts built without government authorization. Meanwhile,
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Israeli airstrikes have escalated tensions in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 14 people, hospital officials reported. The strikes come amid a stalemate over a new Israeli-approved ceasefire proposal, which has drawn a lukewarm response from Hamas. The conflict has pushed the 2 million-strong Palestinian population to the brink of
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Hamas has responded to the US ceasefire proposal, calling for a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and guarantees for the provision of aid to the enclave. The Islamic militant group also sought a prisoner exchange, offering to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 bodies in
Palestinian Arabs
As Israel bombards Gaza with airstrikes, local health officials report over 60 people killed in the past day, and a new aid operation has been criticized for being insufficient to meet basic needs. A chaotic situation has unfolded, with Palestinians looting a UN warehouse in search of food. Amidst the
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The White House has submitted an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal to Hamas in a bid to quell fighting and enable the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite the proposal, Israel has signaled its intention to occupy Gaza, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the country won&
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Attending a special ecumenical service at the ancient Temple Church in London revealed the challenges faced by Christians in the Holy Land. The service, held simultaneously with a parallel gathering in the Roman Catholic Co-Cathedral in Jerusalem, shone a light on the often-overlooked Christian community in Israel, the West Bank,
Palestinian Arabs
A dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, with at least 44 people killed in Israeli attacks across the territory on Thursday. The situation remains grim after 18 months of devastating war, with food security experts warning of starvation for one in five people. The Israeli military has stepped up
Palestinian Arabs
Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have called for an immediate end to Israel's military assault on the Gaza Strip, citing the need for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the oppression of Palestinians. The two leaders expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian
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As the world grapples with increasing division and conflict, the implications of the war of words between European and Canadian leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlight a growing concern: the erosion of international cooperation and the potential collapse of the global order. October 7, 2023, marks a somber
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The past week in Gaza has seen unspeakable horrors perpetrated against the most vulnerable members of Palestinian society: children. On May 23, the Israeli military launched a devastating air strike that annihilated the family of paediatrician Dr Alaa al-Najjar, killing seven of her 10 children and leaving two more buried
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The United Arab Emirates has publicly rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over the treatment of Palestinians, with the UAE summoning the Israeli ambassador in Abu Dhabi to protest "deplorable and offensive" attacks on Palestinians in Israel. This move reflects the increasing isolation of Netanyahu'
