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Palestinian photojournalist known for newborn portraits, killed
Well-known Palestinian freelance photojournalist, Yahia Barzak, famous for his striking newborn portraits before October 7, 2023, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 30, in Deir al-Balah, Central Gaza. Before Israel’s…
- World
Israel intercepts last Gaza aid flotilla ship, detains activists
Israeli forces on Friday morning, October 3, intercepted the Marinette, the last remaining vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which had been sailing toward Gaza carrying international activists and humanitarian supplies.…
- Middle East
Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza city, calls it ‘last opportunity’
Deir al-balah: Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it was their “last opportunity” and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant supporter…
- World
Israel mixes up UK former MP’s image in Gaza flotilla report
UK former Member of Parliament (MP) George Galloway has said the Israel Foreign Ministry mistakenly used his image in connection with the Gaza’s Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to Hamas. On Tuesday, September…
- Middle East
Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding
Gaza Strip: Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza within the militant group and with other Palestinian factions before responding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Pope Leo XIV urges Hamas to accept Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
Vatican City: History’s first American pope repeated his call for an immediate cease-fire and the release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. But Pope Leo also expressed hope for…
- Middle East
UN says US Gaza plan could boost aid deliveries
United Nations: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher recently welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal for opening new possibilities to deliver large-scale, desperately needed life-saving aid. “We are ready and eager…
- World
Israeli naval vessels intimidate two lead boats of Gaza-bound flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) on Wednesday, October 1, reported intensifying encounters with Israeli naval forces as it sails towards Gaza. With less than 120 nautical miles to Gaza, the flotilla has…
- Pakistan
Pakistan leaders to decide troop deployment for Gaza peace force
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top leadership will decide on the deployment of troops as part of the peacekeeping force of the Muslim nations in Gaza under the recently announced peace deal to end the…
- Middle East
Gaza bound Global Samud Flotilla nears Israeli high risk zone
The Global Samud Flotilla that is carrying aid to Gaza in Palestine entered the high risk zone in Israel on Tuesday September 28. It is about 50 nautical miles away from the…
- Middle East
Palestinians have right to freedom: Gaza media chief rejects Trump’s peace plan
The director general of Gaza’s Government Media Office, Ismail al-Thawabta, has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s offer for peace talks in the besieged enclave stating the plan does not offer a…
- India
‘Viable pathway to peace’: PM Modi backs Trump’s Gaza plan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, saying that it provides a viable path to long-term peace, security and development…
- Middle East
Trump announces Gaza peace plan, Netanyahu pledges support
Washington: US President Donald Trump formally announced his 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The White House released the plan on Monday, September 29, as Trump met the…
- Middle East
Gaza: Israel kills 50 Palestinians in 24 hrs as blood banks face ‘complete shutdown’
Gaza Strip: Israeli attacks killed 50 Palestinians and injured 184 across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, while hospitals are facing a critical shortage of blood. In a statement posted…
- World
Global Sumud Flotilla enters final stage of journey to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a major international mission aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has entered the final stage of its journey. The fleet of 44 ships is carrying humanitarian…
