Palestinian Arabs
The Gaza Strip has suffered unprecedented destruction, with UN estimates suggesting that 84-92% of its territory has been affected, and a staggering $70 billion in damage being reported. The UN Development Programme Special Representative for the Palestinians, Jaco Cilliers, highlighted the dire need for immediate support, including providing clean water,
Ex-presidents
Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, has welcomed the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the introduction of the 20-point peace framework, describing them as a ray of hope. In a statement, he emphasized the need for ongoing and realistic assessment to ensure the effective implementation and
Hostages
As the return of deceased hostages from Gaza continued at a slower pace than Israelis had anticipated, health officials in the devastated territory reported that the Israeli military had fatally shot three Palestinians. This development comes a day after Israelis celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages in
Palestinian Arabs
The BBC's feature on a Palestinian prisoner's release has come under fire for failing to disclose the prisoner's involvement in a 2006 suicide bombing that killed four Israelis. Murad Abu al-Rub received four life sentences for his role in the attack, but the BBC&
Palestinian Arabs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will require approximately $70 billion, with a priority on long-term stability and recovery. The UNDP's Special Representative in Palestine, Jakob Seiler, highlighted the overwhelming destruction in Gaza, attributing the resilience of Palestinians to their determination to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has brought a temporary calm to Gaza, but the region is still plagued by violence as powerful clans vie for control. These clans have been a significant player in Palestinian politics for decades, and their relationships with Hamas and Fatah are constantly evolving. The
Palestinian Arabs
The Israeli army's recent shelling in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City has resulted in the deaths of two civilians, amidst allegations of ceasefire agreement violations. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Hamas spokesman calling for mediators to hold Israel accountable for its commitments under
Palestinian Arabs
Ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement by Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip have resulted in further civilian casualties and mounting concerns over famine risks. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) reported on Wednesday that Israeli forces carried out 36 airstrikes, artillery attacks, and shootings since the ceasefire
Palestinian Arabs
The Israeli military's "Operation Iron Wall" has led to the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Nur Shams and Tulkarem refugee camps. Since January, the operation has resulted in over 32,000 residents being forcibly displaced, according to the United Nations agency for
Palestinian Arabs
The Gaza Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that it has received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israeli custody via the International Committee of the Red Cross, bringing the total number of bodies returned to 90. The United States-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas aims to end the
Palestinian Arabs
Doctors at Nasser hospital in Gaza city of Khan Younis have examined the 90 Palestinian bodies returned under the ceasefire deal and found evidence of torture and execution, including blindfolds, cuffed hands, and bullet wounds to the head. The bodies showed signs of beatings and summary executions, and none were
Palestinian Arabs
The Gaza Strip, which has seen constant bombardment and destruction, now stands at 84% devastation, with some areas reaching 92% destruction, according to the UN Development Programme's Jaco Cilliers. In the next three years alone, a staggering $20 billion will be required to kickstart the massive reconstruction effort,
