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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike
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Gaza in a Million Pieces: After six months, Arwa Damon is finally allowed in to find a war being waged mainly against children
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children: Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people ...
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Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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What's in the $95 billion foreign-aid package just passed by the House: The House's $95 billion foreign aid package provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
The largest mobilization since the beginning of the Gaza war shakes up US universities
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and injuries
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Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
- Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.
- During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.
- The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.
- Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
Baby born by emergency caesarean as mother killed in Gaza: The infant's entire immediate family died in Israeli air strikes on Rafah on Saturday night.
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Palestinian photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation: US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for ...
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Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.
- The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.
- Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General: The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla ...
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Columbia switches to online classes in an effort to defuse Gaza protests: Demonstrators at Yale also arrested as Ivy League institutions grapple with rising ...
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Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Avoiding escalation in the Middle East: In the wake of Iran's drone attack on Israel, everything possible must be done to avoid a regional conflagration ...
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Palestinian Baby Delivered After Mother Killed in Israeli Strike : The baby was born 10 weeks premature and weighed three pounds, a doctor said ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/palestinian-baby-delivered-mother-killed.html
Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the ...
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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive: Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.
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Nearly 300 bodies found in mass grave at Gaza hospital, says Gaza Civil Defense: A mass grave with nearly 300 bodies has been uncovered at a hospital in the ...
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Quick Glance: Discovery of Nearly 300 Bodies in Mass Grave at Gaza Hospital
- Workers from the Gaza Civil Defense announced the discovery of a mass grave with almost 300 bodies at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza, subsequent to the withdrawal of Israeli forces earlier this month.
- Colonel Yamen Abu Suleiman, the Director of Civil Defense in Khan Younis, informed CNN on Monday that 73 bodies were found in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex, bringing the total number to 283.
- It is believed that some bodies were discovered with bound hands and feet, along with indications of field executions. The specific circumstances of their deaths, whether they were buried alive or executed, remain unclear.
- The IDF has stated that they transported multiple bodies from Gaza to Israel for DNA testing before repatriating the remains in containers. The region surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex experienced heavy bombardment and conflict during January and February.
Shot by Israeli troops while getting aid, a boy in Gaza fights for his life: UNICEF says one child is injured or killed in Gaza every 10 minutes ...
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Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25
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Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread: Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.
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Despite promises, Israel still restricts aid to Gaza: While starvation is taking its toll in the north of the territory, Israel continues to block containers ...
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Trapped and starving, two families in Gaza Strip try to keep their children alive
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Israel Yet to Offer Proof UN Staff in Gaza Have Ties to Hamas: (Bloomberg) -- Israel has yet to provide evidence that workers for the United Nations relief ...
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Seder Is About Family, Food, Freedom. And Now, It’s Also About the War.: At Passover Seders, many families addressed the war in Gaza. In some cases ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Army-intel chief resigns over Hamas attack: Major-General Aharon Haliva is the first senior official to step down over failures ...
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Israel pounds Gaza as West Bank violence surges: GAZA STRIP: Israel carried out deadly strikes in Gaza, first responders in the war-battered Palestinian ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.
- However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.
- Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.
- Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah: For weeks, Palestinians have been bracing for a ground offensive on the southern Gaza ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/middleeast/rafah-strike-children-gaza.html
Gaza: Over 200 Bodies, Including Children, Found in Mass Grave at Nasser Hospital
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
With Temperatures Soaring, Gazans Swelter in Makeshift Tents: The tents that failed to keep out the cold when many Gazans first fled their homes have now become ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/middleeast/gaza-heat-israel-war.html
With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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On the Ground in Gaza — With Arwa Damon: “Going into Gaza, that pit of fear was more like a web that sat on my chest and never settled ...
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Hamas chief condemns US military aid to Israel; ‘green light for Gaza aggression’
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Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York’s Columbia campus: April 18 (Reuters) - More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on ...
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What Netanyahu's abrupt Gaza withdrawal means for Israel, Rafah op: While negotiations continue for a hostage release and cease-fire deal between Israel and ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/what-netanyahus-abrupt-gaza-withdrawal-means-israel-rafah-op
Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Blinken says US will have ‘more to say’ soon on Israeli rights violations in Gaza
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To Build an Alliance Against Iran, Israel Cannot Ignore the Palestinians: Israel needs to adopt a new approach in Gaza if it ever hopes to capitalize on the ...
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Sirens, boom sound in Jerusalem: * * *
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Quick Glance: Sirens and Explosions in Jerusalem
- Massive Iranian drone attack triggers sirens and explosions in Jerusalem
- Israel intercepts ballistic missiles, IDF responds early on the morning of April 14
- TV report shows missile alerts across Israel, Iran fires ballistic missiles
- Fighter jets and IDF units respond, tragedies in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and missing 14-year-old
Hamas chief Sinwar exited tunnels, met with terrorists aboveground - report: The Hostage and Missing Families Forum said they'd found that the reports about ...
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Taking Part in Israel’s Genocide on Tourist VISA: US Citizen’s Military Involvement in Gaza
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: At least 10 killed in air attacks on Rafah: A wave of overnight air attacks on Gaza’s Rafah city killed at least 9 people ...
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Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance
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Fears grow for Rafah as Israel-Hamas war rages on 200th day: GAZA STRIP: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday (Apr 23) as aid groups warned that ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/fears-grow-rafah-israel-hamas-war-rages-200th-day-4285861
Erdogan in mediation talks with Hamas leader amid domestic controversies: ANKARA: The meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hamas leader ...
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Quick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
- Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.
- Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.
- Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
Scholars launch boycott of Columbia University as protests spread across US: Academics and scholars have vowed to boycott Columbia University over its repressive ...
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Quick Glance: Yale Students Block Intersection After 45 Arrested
- Yale students and protestors block the intersection of College St. and Grove St., outside Woolsey Hall in New Haven on Monday, April 22, 2024, during a Pro-Palestinian rally after about 45 students were arrested from the encampment at Beinecke Plaza Monday morning.
The West's unconditional support for Israel is triggering a region-wide war: Events over the past week have brought us one step closer to a region-wide war in ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies: UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for an "independent" probe into the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-united-states-military-aid-thanks-strong-message-4288151
‘Child Killed Every 10 Minutes in Gaza’ – UNRWA Urges Immediate Ceasefire: A child is killed every ten minutes in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to the UN ...
palestinechronicle.com/child-killed-every-10-minutes-in-gaza-unrwa-urges-immediate-ceasefire/
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Condemns Reported US Plan to Blacklist Unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a reported US plan to sanction an ...
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US Presses Israel on Claims of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals: The US is pushing Israel for information about reports that mass graves were uncovered at two ...
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Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian Journalist Dalia Hatuqa
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Live: US Senate approves military aid to Israel as northern Gaza is pounded: Israel hails new $13 billion military aid package
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Netanyahu likens US campus encampments by ‘antisemitic mobs’ to 1930s Nazi Germany
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Quick Glance: At Columbia, Speaker Johnson Urges President's Resignation Over Chaos
- Speaker Mike Johnson, during a visit to Columbia University, called for President Minouche Shafik's resignation if she fails to address the anti-Israel protests effectively.
- Johnson emphasized the need for Jewish students to feel safe on campus and highlighted the influence of radical ideologies targeting them.
- He criticized Shafik's leadership as weak and inadequate, advocating for restoring order on campus and plans to involve President Biden in the matter.
- Protests at various US universities, including Columbia, have led to arrests, prompting Johnson to stress the importance of universities maintaining control over demonstrations to prevent violence and potential consequences on federal funding.
Aftermath of Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Palestine: Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least twenty-two people ...
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Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks - WFP: Gaza could surpass famine thresholds of food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality in six weeks ...
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Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
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US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership: The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-vote-thursday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
GAZA LIVE BLOG: Israel Readies for Rafah Invasion | Head of Military Intelligence Resigns | Iraqi Hezbollah to Resume Attacks – Day 199
palestinechronicle.com/gaza-live-blog-israel-readies-for-rafah-invasion-head-of-military-intelligence-resigns-iraqi-hezbollah-to-resume-attacks-day-199/
Iran’s foreign minister downplays drone attack, says Tehran investigating: Iran’s foreign minister on Friday said Tehran was investigating an overnight attack on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/20/iran-s-foreign-minister-downplays-drone-attack-says-tehran-investigating
Ongoing Genocide: Civilian Casualties Mount in Gaza Strip: Scores of Palestinian civilians were killed on Wednesday, while others were injured during Israel’s ...
palestinechronicle.com/ongoing-genocide-civilian-casualties-mount-in-gaza-strip/
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
‘Lifesaving Aid’ – Gaza Freedom Flotilla to Challenge Israeli Blockade: Approximately 1,000 concerned citizens from various countries will join the Gaza Freedom ...
palestinechronicle.com/lifesaving-aid-gaza-freedom-flotilla-to-challenge-israeli-blockade/
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza: Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/middleeast/israel-passover-hostages-gaza.html
Kibbutz Be’eri survivors hold Seder in Hostages Square; fiery protests at PM’s home
timesofisrael.com/israelis-mark-passover-under-shadow-of-war-absence-of-133-hostages-still-in-gaza/
Hamas chief Haniyeh arrives in Turkiye for talks: ISTANBUL: A leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Istanbul Friday evening for ...
arabnews.com/node/2495991/middle-east
Israeli military says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
apnews.com/article/strait-of-hormuz-vessel-33fcffde2d867380e98c89403776a8ac
Student protesters launch ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Brown University: The protesters are calling on the University divest from companies that support ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/student-protester-pro-palestinian-encampment-occupy-brown-university/
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
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