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Gaza famine “entirely predictable”, “manufactured” by Israel”
The declaration of famine in northern Gaza has been described as “entirely predictable” and “manufactured” by Israel, according to Dr. James Smith, an emergency physician who has worked in Gaza. Smith emphasized that the situation has been deliberately created by the Israeli occupation as part of its military and genocidal strategy in the Gaza Strip. […]
BREAKING: UN declares full blown famine in Gaza
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in Gaza, with more than half a million Palestinians facing “catastrophic” hunger. This declaration comes as the death toll continues to rise, with two Palestinians starving to death in the past 24 hours and 71 people killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave. According to the territory’s […]
Netanyahu escalates diplomatic row with Australia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified the diplomatic dispute between Israel and Australia, claiming that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s legacy has been irreparably tarnished by his decision to recognize a Palestinian state. In an interview with Sky News Australia, Netanyahu stated that Albanese’s record would “forever be tarnished” due to his perceived weakness […]
Israel approves controversial settlement plan in West Bank
Israel has given final approval for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank, which experts say would damage plans for any future territorially contiguous Palestinian state in the territory. The plan, announced by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on August 14, includes the construction of about 3,500 apartments in the E1 area, situated […]
What is Israel’s “most moral army” doing in Gaza?
The Israeli military, known for styling itself as the “most moral army in the world,” is facing accusations of routinely committing war crimes in Gaza, according to analysts in Israel and doctors who have worked in the region. A long process of dehumanization, the infiltration of far-right ideologies in the army, and a lack of […]
Israel accuses French president of stirring anti-semitism
A diplomatic row has broken out between Israel and France after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron of fueling “the anti-Semitic fire” in France by planning to recognize Palestinian statehood. In a letter to Macron, Netanyahu claimed that anti-Semitism had surged in France since Macron’s announcement that he would recognize Palestine […]
Israel revokes visas of Australian diplomats
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to revoke visas for Australian diplomats, calling it an “unjustified reaction”. This move comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia would recognize the state of Palestine. Wong emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy, stating, “at a time when dialogue and diplomacy […]
Envoy calls on Israel to comply with Lebanon’s disarmament plan
The United States special envoy, Tom Barrack, has urged Israel to withdraw from Lebanese territory after Beirut approved a plan to disarm the Hezbollah group by the end of the year. In exchange, Israel would end its military attacks on Lebanese territory. Barrack emphasized that the plan requires cooperation from both sides, stating, “there’s always […]
Hamas ceasefire nod could be bid for ‘exit strategy’
Hamas‘s recent acceptance of a ceasefire proposal presented by mediators has sparked optimism that a long-awaited breakthrough in negotiations could be close. According to Adnan Hayajneh, a professor of international relations at Qatar University, Hamas’s move signals that it is open to an “exit strategy” while international sympathy for the Palestinian cause is high. Hayajneh […]
Palestinians Condemn Israel’s Ben-Gvir Over Barghouti Threat
Palestinian officials have strongly condemned far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s taunting visit to the jail cell of long-imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti. Footage of the visit, shared on social media, showed Ben-Gvir making threatening remarks to the 66-year-old, who has been in prison since 2002, including years in solitary confinement. During the confrontation, […]