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Israel declared Gaza city ‘dangerous combat zone’, suspends daily pauses
The Israeli military has commenced its attack on Gaza City, declaring the city a “dangerous combat zone” and suspending daily pauses in fighting that allowed humanitarian aid to reach the famine-hit area. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee confirmed the start of the operation, stating, “we are not waiting. We have begun preliminary operations and the […]
US teenager’s detention by Israel sparks calls for release
The case of Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian-American detained by Israel, has sparked widespread calls for his release. Mohammed’s family, advocacy groups, lawmakers, and community members are urging the US government to push Israel to free the teenager, who has been imprisoned without trial for over six months. According to his family, Mohammed was arrested […]
US voters divided on Israel-Gaza conflict
A recent Quinnipiac University poll has shed light on the shifting sentiments of US voters regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. According to the poll, half of the voters in the United States believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This view is held by 77% of Democrats and 51% of independents, […]
Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatar has stated that Israel has not responded to a recent Gaza ceasefire proposal, despite Hamas agreeing to the framework more than a week ago. The proposal, put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar, includes a cessation of Israeli army operations for 60 days, during which it would withdraw to allow the entry of humanitarian […]
Lebanon to present plan to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing conflict
The United States(US) special envoy to Lebanon, Tom Barrack, announced that Lebanon has agreed to present a plan aimed at persuading Hezbollah to disarm. In response, Israel will submit a corresponding framework for its military withdrawal. According to Barrack, the plan will not involve military coercion but will focus on efforts to encourage Hezbollah to […]
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divests from Caterpillar, Israeli banks over Gaza
In a significant move that underscores the growing global concern over human rights violations, Norway‘s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced its decision to divest from US construction equipment giant Caterpillar. This decision stems from the fund’s determination that Caterpillar’s products are being utilized in ways that contribute to serious human rights abuses in […]
Israel destroys over 1,000 buildings in Gaza city, Civil Defence reports
The Palestinian Civil Defence has reported that Israeli forces have completely destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighbourhoods of Gaza City since the start of its invasion on August 6. The agency stated that ongoing shelling and blocked access routes are preventing many rescue and aid operations in the area, trapping […]
Tens of thousands of Palestinian children starving in Gaza tent
Huda Abu Naja, a 12-year-old Palestinian girl, lies weak and emaciated on a thin mattress in her family’s tent in a displacement camp in central Gaza‘s Deir el-Balah. Her arms are painfully thin, and the bones on her torso are protruding from under her skin, a telltale sign of her acute malnutrition. According to her […]
Global leaders react to UN-backed declaration of famine in Gaza
The United Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system has declared that Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, with over 514,000 people experiencing catastrophic conditions. This comes after 22 months of war, during which Israeli forces have destroyed infrastructure, blocked aid, and targeted Palestinians seeking food. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]
“The gates of hell will soon be opened on the heads of Hamas”
Israel‘s Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating that “the gates of hell will soon open on the heads of Hamas’ murderers and rapists in Gaza” unless they agree to Israel’s conditions for ending the war. These conditions include the release of all hostages and Hamas’ complete disarmament. Katz’s warning […]