Israel-Palestine conflict
Drone attack hit Global Sumud Flotilla, Tunisia denies claim
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian effort aiming to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has reported a drone attack on its main ship, the Family Boat, off the coast of Tunisia. According to eyewitnesses, including activist Miguel Duarte, a drone dropped an explosive device on the ship, causing a significant fire. However, the Tunisian National […]
Israeli military chief weighs in on Gaza captive deal
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has taken a critical turn, with the Israeli military chief, Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, stating that a deal to free captives held in Gaza is on the table. According to Zamir, the military’s assault on Gaza has “created the conditions” for a captive deal with Hamas. “As a result of the military pressure, […]
Israel ‘Engineering Massacres’ as Palestinians Starve in Gaza
Israel is “engineering chaos and massacres” in the Gaza Strip by blocking aid deliveries and opening fire on starving Palestinians seeking food supplies, according to Caroline Willemen, Gaza project coordinator for Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Willemen told newsmen that food remains “critically scarce” in the besieged enclave despite increased aid entry in recent days. The […]
Slovenia Imposes Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Slovenia has become the first European Union country to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, banning the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from the country. This decision comes in response to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, which has resulted in significant humanitarian concerns and loss of life. Prime Minister Robert Golob […]
Palestinian Man Killed in Israeli Settler Arson Attack
A Palestinian man, Khamis Ayyad, 40, died of smoke inhalation after Israeli settlers set fire to vehicles and homes in the town of Silwad, in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Ayyad and others had been trying to extinguish the fires when he succumbed to smoke inhalation. According to eyewitnesses, […]
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 60,000
The death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza has surpassed 60,000, with medical sources reporting that at least 81 Palestinians, including 19 aid seekers, have been killed since dawn on Tuesday exacerbating humanitarian crisis. This grim milestone comes as the enclave faces an unfolding famine crisis, with the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warning […]
Hamas Submits Ceasefire Response Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Hamas has submitted its response to mediators regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, according to a statement released on Thursday morning. The response reportedly includes amendments to conditions around the entry of aid, areas from which the Israeli army should withdraw, and guarantees on securing a permanent end to the war. Hamas said it had […]
Brazil to Join South Africa’s ICJ ‘Genocide’ Case Against Israel
Brazil has announced that it will move to intervene in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that it was in the “final stages” of submitting a formal intervention to the ICJ regarding the case, originally […]
Israel Kills 50 Palestinians at Food Aid Sites in Rafah Today
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with at least 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the region today, including 32 people near food aid sites in Rafah. The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are on the “verge of catastrophic hunger,” with one in three people in […]
Gaza Students Defy War to Take Crucial Exams
Despite the devastating impact of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza‘s education system, hundreds of Palestinian students are taking their end-of-secondary-school exams, a critical gateway to higher education and scholarships. The Ministry of Education confirmed that around 1,500 students are registered to take the exam, which is being conducted electronically using specialized software. Tareq Abu Azzoum, […]