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They keep beating me: Gaza doctor’s testimony from Israeli prison
Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has reported continued beatings, sleep deprivation and threats in Israeli custody, the Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners said on Thursday, September 3, citing a…
- Middle East
Over 20 Marvel actors join call to free Palestine’s Barghouti
More than 20 actors known for roles in Marvel films and related franchises have joined the “Free Marwan Now” campaign, calling for the release of 67-year-old Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, who has…
- Middle East
Are Palestinian, Jewish lives equal? Settler godmother answers
Israel’s settler movement “godmother” Daniella Weiss, declined to give a direct answer when asked whether Palestinian and Jewish lives are equal during an interview with Piers Morgan. Speaking to Morgan on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Uganda’s military unveils statue of Netanyahu’s brother
Kampala: Uganda’s military unveiled a monument to an older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976. The…
- World
Trump unveils Gaza peace roadmap
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday, July 30, announced what he described as a historic breakthrough towards ending the conflict in Gaza, unveiling a phased roadmap that calls for the complete…
- Middle East
Too much cash hits Palestinian economy in West Bank
West Bank: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and…
- Middle East
India supports two-state solution for Palestine: PM Modi
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, reaffirmed India’s support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, saying dialogue and diplomacy are essential to resolving conflicts in an increasingly…
- Middle East
Hamas dissolves Gaza government under US-backed ceasefire deal
Gaza Strip: The Hamas militant group said Monday, July 6, it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations…
- Middle East
Gaza doctor in critical condition after detention: Lawyer
Tel Aviv: The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor who was seized by Israeli forces 18 months ago said his client has been abused in captivity and is in critical condition, according…
- Middle East
Egypt says lasting peace with Israel requires a Palestinian state
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has said lasting peace with Israel and stability in the Middle East depend on establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Addressing…
- Middle East
Palestinian woman’s stolen bag returned with apology in Doha
Doha: An alleged theft in Qatar’s capital city Doha has sparked widespread discussion online after a Palestinian woman reportedly recovered her stolen handbag along with a handwritten apology from the person who…
- Middle East
No room for two states: Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state, saying there is “no room for two states” between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. Speaking at…
- Middle East
Israeli commander linked to Hind Rajab death killed in Lebanon
An Israeli battalion commander whose unit has been linked to the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza was killed during military operations in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army said…
- Middle East
Israeli strike kills Gaza man days before planned wedding
Gaza Strip: A Palestinian man who was due to marry within days was among three people killed in an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle in central Gaza City on Thursday, June 18,…
- Middle East
Watch: Motaz meets Gaza boy whose war video shocked millions
Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza has shared a touching update on Mohammad, the young Gaza boy whose traumatised reaction to Israeli shelling in 2023 became one of the most widely shared videos of…