Arab-Israeli conflicts
Gaza's death toll soared as Israel's military unleashed a wave of airstrikes and artillery fire, killing 123 people in 24 hours and adding to the devastation of the nearly two-year conflict. The Israeli plan to reseize Gaza City is likely weeks away, officials say, while Hamas
Palestinian Arabs
The conflict in Gaza has escalated to a horrific level, with 420 Palestinians dying from starvation and malnutrition in recent weeks, including 180 children. This tragedy is not an isolated incident but part of a larger crisis, with over 146,000 Palestinians killed since the October 7 Hamas attack on
Palestinian Arabs
Protests and vigils took place around the world, including in Cape Town, South Africa; Manila, the Philippines; and London, the United Kingdom, to show solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the targeted assassination of four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers in Gaza. The demonstrations called on governments to pressure
Palestinian Arabs
A potential Israeli military operation expanding into central Gaza, where 2 million Palestinians have taken shelter, has sparked warnings from international leaders and humanitarian organizations about the devastating consequences it could have on civilians. The territory is already plagued by famine-like conditions, with widespread hunger, malnutrition, and deaths. Israel'
Palestinian Arabs
As the Gaza Strip experiences an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, foreign ministers from 24 countries have issued a joint statement urging the Israeli government to allow aid shipments and unblock humanitarian actors. The statement warns of famine and extreme suffering, with hospitals reporting deaths due to starvation and malnutrition. The appeal
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The Palestinian health authorities in Gaza have reported five additional deaths due to malnutrition and starvation, bringing the total number to 227 since the conflict began in October 2023. The UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, emphasized that humanitarian supplies entering Gaza remain significantly below the minimum required to meet people'
Palestinian Arabs
At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli gunfire on Wednesday as they sought aid in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The deaths occurred while residents attempted to reach distribution sites and convoys entering the strip, with thousands of people waiting for aid due to severe food shortages and malnutrition. Amidst
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The 2023 Hamas-led assault on Israel has left behind a complex web of detentions, with at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement remaining in custody without charges or trials. The prolonged delays in prosecution have triggered concerns about the erosion of due process and the potential for perpetrators to escape
Palestinian Arabs
Washington DC has seen the deployment of the national guard after Mayor Muriel Bowser intensified her stance against the federalization of law enforcement by President Donald Trump. The move comes as the city's violent crime rate reaches a 30-year low. Critics argue that the decision seeks to distract
Palestinian Arabs
Israel is in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, a move that has sparked concerns about human rights and forcible expulsion. According to six people familiar with the matter, the talks aim to facilitate the mass emigration of Palestinians from the war-torn territory, left in
Palestinian Arabs
Randa Jarrar, a Palestinian artist, marks her first solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe with "The Last Palestinian Alive". This sci-fi performance, set in 2055, tells the story of a Palestinian woman who awakens to find herself the last person alive, accompanied by an AI companion modelled after
Palestinian Arabs
The Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza has renewed a global push for Palestinian statehood, with at least 145 of the 193 UN members recognizing or planning to recognize a Palestinian state. This move marks a significant shift in the long-held view that Palestinians could only gain statehood through a negotiated peace
