An Israeli soldier shared a video on Friday showing the ongoing destruction of civilian homes in Rafah
All captives will be released from Gaza if Israel agrees to end war, Hamas says: The head of the Hamas political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, said on Thursday that ...
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“Children - all the targets are children. Every bombing kills a child.”
A Palestinian man expressed his outrage in the aftermath of an Israeli strike ... Show more
During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said that Israel “did not abide” by the ceasefire ... Show more
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his first official appearance on Friday with a visit to the Western Wall ... Show more
“Gaza, you are not alone. We are with you.”
A Yemeni man injured in US air strikes affirms his solidarity with the people of Gaza ... Show more
During a meeting of a group of parliaments in support of Palestine held in Istanbul on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that any proposal ... Show more
Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel: The photographer was looking forward to her wedding when she was killed alongside five ...
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British MPs confronted by Israeli settlers during visit to Palestinian territories
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“We are not celebrating like the rest of Palestinian cities or the rest of the world. There are very sad vibes in Gaza.”
Palestinian Christians attended a ... Show more
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was “necessary to express words of gratitude to the political leadership of Hamas” for the release of Russian-Israeli ... Show more
“Let Israel do whatever it wants. By God, there will be more than just Hamas.” An Israeli air strike on a home in Gaza City has killed at least seven ... Show more
“What did he do wrong? He’s just a child, people.”
A Palestinian father mourns his son Othman after Israeli war planes targeted a barber shop in Khan Younis ... Show more
“Every time 10 of us die, a 100 come.”
A Palestinian woman mourns the loss of her family, including her 12 year-old daughter and 7-year-old son ... Show more
Israeli foreign minister planned to cut London trip short before UK blocked arrest attempt
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“All those who were coming to celebrate came to offer condolences.”
Palestinian university student Malak Abu al-Omrain’s fiance Ahmed Ghurab and his entire ... Show more
An illegal Israeli settler shot and wounded a 60-year-old Palestinian man in the Hebron governorate of the occupied West Bank on Thursday ... Show more
“From no person, no creature, do we ask for help.”
Families held funeral prayers for loved ones on Thursday who were killed after Israeli forces bombed tents ... Show more
Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jail three days before his scheduled release
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Huge surge of Jewish worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque as Muslims locked out: Israeli settler organisation says more than 6,000 Jews prayed at the important Islamic ...
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The US has revoked around 1,500 visas for international students in recent weeks, but universities say they were not notified
Speaking to Channel 4 News, Baron Frankal explains why dozens of members of the largest body claiming to represent British Jews are now saying “enough is ... Show more
A Syrian gravedigger whose testimony helped secure the conviction of two Assad officials in the first international trial on Syrian state torture has spoken ... Show more
Israeli forces blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man during a raid on the town of Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank early on Thursday ... Show more
ITV documentary 'Our Land' lays bare the fanaticism of the Israeli settler movement
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Moroccan activists are prosecuted and imprisoned for criticising the kingdom's normalisation policy with Israel, especially since the war on Gaza
Why did UK media ignore Lammy's secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister?: In theory, the role of the media is to tell the truth and hold power to account ...
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Hundreds of Israelis stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem under the protection of security forces, before performing prayers at the ... Show more
Israeli strikes targeting displaced Palestinians in the so-called "humanitarian zone" of al-Mawasi in south Gaza's Khan Younis overnight on Wednesday ... Show more
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Syrian revolutionary who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his head has joined celebrity ranks among TIME 100’s most ... Show more
An Israeli air strike on the Abu Shamala family home in Khan Younis has killed two people and left 20 others injured, including 15 children ... Show more
How a Muslim housing plan in Texas became the target of right-wing hysteria: A proposed Muslim neighbourhood was branded a threat, once again exposing the ...
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US: Palantir expanding immigrant surveillance tools for ICE to the tune of $30m: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE ...
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A Syrian gravedigger whose testimony helped secure the conviction of two Assad officials in the first international trial on Syrian state torture has spoken ... Show more
Hussam Abu Safiya and other Palestinian prisoners in Israeli-run detention centres are facing increasingly "inhumane conditions" and torture ... Show more
'A cynical decision': Shock after EU labels Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia 'safe': States known for their human rights abuses are appearing on a new European list ...
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“One concern shared by Netanyahu’s former allies is that the Tel Aviv middle class, with its wealth and mobility, could simply leave ... Show more
Around 200 journalists staged a “die-in” protest on Wednesday on the steps of the Opera Bastille in Paris in solidarity with Palestinian journalists killed in ... Show more
Russia removes Taliban from terror list: Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday lifted its two-decade-old ban on the Taliban, the Tass news agency said ...
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Key Facts: Russia Lifts Taliban Terror Designation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dawn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dawn.com
- Russia has lifted its ban on the Taliban, which had been designated a terrorist organization for over twenty years, in an effort to normalize relations with Afghanistan's leadership.
- Despite no country currently recognizing the Taliban government, Russia has been gradually enhancing ties with the group.
- The ban, originally imposed in 2003, was immediately rescinded by the Supreme Court to address security threats from militant organizations.
- The Taliban claims to be working against the presence of the Islamic State in Afghanistan, while Western diplomats emphasize the need for changes regarding women's rights for broader recognition.
"The Taliban says it is working to wipe out the presence of IS in Afghanistan."— This is a statement from the Taliban regarding their efforts to combat the militant group.
US immigration judge denies bail to detained Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk: A Tufts University graduate student who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...
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Key Facts: Court Orders Tufts Student's Transfer Amid Controversy
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- A federal judge ruled that Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont by May 1 to address her potentially unlawful detention.
- Judge William Sessions plans to hear Ozturk's release request, acknowledging the urgency of reviewing her serious legal claims.
- Ozturk was detained after co-authoring a critical op-ed about the university's response to protests regarding Palestinian issues.
- Her lawyers claim her detention violates her constitutional rights, while the government alleges her support for terrorism.
Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf wins 2025 World Press Photo of Year: Samar Abu Elouf is adding another prize to her mantle.
The freelance Palestinian ...
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Key Facts: World Press Photo of the Year: A Heartfelt Portrait
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The image by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, depicting a severely injured boy, was awarded World Press Photo of the Year.
- Nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour lost both arms due to an Israeli airstrike and was evacuated to Doha for medical treatment.
- The photo highlights the long-term consequences of the war in Gaza and was chosen from nearly 60,000 entries.
- The winning images will be showcased in a traveling exhibition starting April 18 in Amsterdam and continuing worldwide.
One of the most difficult things Mahmoud’s mother explained to me was how, when Mahmoud first came to the realization that his arms were amputated, the first sentence he said to her was, ‘How will I be able to hug you?’— Samar Abu Elouf, photographer, in her accompanying notes on the image.
Will Netanyahu be granted immunity if he visits France?
“Macron doesn't decide who gets arrested in France. They have an independent justice system ... Show more
Climate and Palestine protesters target BP ahead of annual general meeting: Around 40 activists rallied outside of British Petroleum’s (BP) headquarters in ...
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In an interview with Middle East Eye, Dr Munir al-Barsh, General Manager at the Palestinian Ministry of Health, condemned the killing of 15 Palestinian health ... Show more
'Discrimination': Arab American event moved from Amazon headquarters: Amazon refused to host an event celebrating Arab American culture at the eleventh hour ...
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French journalists stage die-in to protest Israel’s killing of reporters in Gaza: Hundreds of journalists rallied in Paris and Marseille to honour nearly 200 ...
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From the blood diamonds of Africa to the oligarchs’ playground of Londongrad, and Syria’s hidden financial lifelines — Middlemen: Avoiding Sanctions uncovers ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: Avoiding Sanctions
EXCLUSIVE: Avoiding Sanctions
Palestinian photographer Fatima Hassouna was killed, along with nine members of her family, in an Israeli airstrike that targeted their home in Gaza on ... Show more
Following three years in Israeli detention, Palestinian prisoner Musab Qatawi faced one final ordeal before being released last week ... Show more
Lawyers accuse Robert Jenrick of endangering staff over Hamas case remarks: The shadow justice secretary has been accused of incitement for claiming lawyers ...
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“The whole world is with him.”
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist and green-card holder, was arrested and detained by US Immigration and Customs ... Show more
Steve Witkoff is US President Trump’s Middle East envoy and the man behind the temporary ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza ... Show more
From the LA Eight to Columbia, the student intifada has shaken power to its core: One year on, Los Angeles Eight member Michel Shehadeh reflects on Columbia's ...
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“I pulled my baby from the fire.”
A Palestinian mother recounts the moment an Israeli air strike hit their tent in Gaza, killing her husband and child ... Show more
Israel says it will continue blocking aid to Gaza and troops will remain 'indefinitely'
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Key Facts: Hamas Calls for Comprehensive Negotiations to End War
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Hamas seeks a comprehensive deal to exchange all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and rejects interim truces.
- Khalil Al-Hayya, the head of the negotiating team, criticized Israel's policies and called for comprehensive negotiations to end the Gaza conflict.
- Egyptian mediators are attempting to revive a ceasefire agreement from January, but progress has been minimal.
- Israeli military strikes resulted in at least 32 Palestinian deaths on Thursday, continuing the violence that has persisted since October 7, 2023.
"Netanyahu and his government use partial agreements as a cover for their political agenda, which is based on continuing the war of extermination and starvation, even if the price is sacrificing all his prisoners (hostages)."— Khalil Al-Hayya, the group's Gaza chief, in a televised speech.
Trump dismissed Israeli plans to attack Iran in favour of negotiations: Splits within US administration eventually led to 'rough compromise' against military ...
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Maldives bans Israelis from entering country, in protest against Gaza's 'ongoing genocide'
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Key Facts: Maldives Imposes Travel Ban on Israelis Amid Gaza Conflict
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: middleeasteye.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: middleeasteye.net
- The Maldives has imposed a travel ban on Israelis in response to the conflict in Gaza and to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
- President Mohamed Muizzu signed the legislation after it was approved by the Maldivian parliament.
- The ban, which also applies to dual citizens, is effective immediately and reflects the government's strong stance against ongoing atrocities in Gaza.
- This is not the first instance of travel restrictions on Israelis, highlighting the fluctuating relations between the two nations.
"The Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause."— This statement is from a release by President Mohamed Muizzu's office, emphasizing the government's stance on the issue.
At least 15 people, most of them women and children, have been killed in an Israeli strike on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis ... Show more
Israeli police allowed 180 settlers to pray inside Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, a move condemned by Palestinians as a serious breach of the status quo.
Harry and Meghan's charity cuts ties with Muslim group over pro-Palestine comments
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Father and baby son killed in their sleep by Israeli strike: In Khan Younis, a family mourns the loss of three generations: a grandfather ...
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A grieving Palestinian mother shouted, “Al-Aqsa Mosque is ours,” after losing members of her family in an Israeli attack on Khan Younis.
UK: Members of prominent Jewish group break with leaders to condemn Israel over Gaza
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Social media users fume after 'Free Palestine' flag removed at Bernie Sanders rally
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London's Metropolitan Police is facing accusations of being heavy-handed after three people were "violently" arrested for protesting outside the ... Show more
“Goodbye my beloved, say hello to your mother.”
A Palestinian father mourns his daughter, who was killed in Israeli strike on a tent near the Jordanian ... Show more
Bangladesh restores ‘except Israel’ disclaimer on passports, barring travel: The Hasina government had removed the clause from passports in 2021 ...
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In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, Ibrahim Abu Mahadi, a Palestinian father whose six sons were killed by an Israeli strike on Sunday in Gaza ... Show more
A “Free Palestine” flag unfurled over the US flag during a Bernie Sanders rally in Idaho on Monday was removed by police
Egyptian protesters assembled outside the Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday to voice solidarity with Palestine and to criticise ... Show more
UK police accused of being heavy-handed at protest against BBC coverage on Gaza: Eyewitnesses described the Metropolitan Police as being 'violent' ...
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“While Israel’s genocide continues, the bloodstained capitalists who support it are allowed to come here and speak as guests ... Show more
Sabreen and Tamer, a Palestinian couple from Gaza engaged to be married, speak about the challenges they face after Sabreen lost her leg in an Israeli strike ... Show more
Footage circulating online that was uploaded by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday shows them destroying homes in Gaza with tank shells.
In January ... Show more
Dr Fayez Abu Shamali, the former mayor of Khan Younis, has dismissed claims that rebuilding Gaza will take a decade, cost billions ... Show more
During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticised Ivy League institutions for “egregious illegal behaviour” when ... Show more
US government cited inaccurate tabloid accounts in its case against Mahmoud Khalil, documents show
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“It was absolutely horrifying.”
A Civil Defence officer from Gaza speaking to Middle East Eye recounted how he discovered his dead colleagues buried in a ... Show more
A civil defence worker tried to resuscitate a Palestinian man who was wounded in an Israeli air strike that targeted tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis ... Show more
