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Israel claims killing of Islamic Jihad’s head of operations in Gaza
Jerusalem: Israel’s military and Shin Bet internal security agency said that they had killed Muhammad Abu Sakhil, head of operations for the Islamic Jihad militant group, in an airstrike in the Gaza…
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Close to 70 pc of those killed in Gaza are women, children: UN
The UN Human Rights Office on Friday, November 8, said that close to 70 percent of those killed in the ongoing war in Gaza Strip are women and children, describing it as…
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Israel passes law to deport families of Palestinian attackers
The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial law that allows the deportation of family members of Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis, including Israeli citizens. The new law, presented by Israeli Prime Minister…
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Israel dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on Gaza since Oct 2023
Since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7, 2023, Israel have dropped more than 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Environment Quality…
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94,000 children vaccinated in polio campaign in Gaza
The UN-supported third phase of the polio vaccine campaign concluded in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, with 94,000 children vaccinated, but thousands still remain out of reach, according to UN agencies. Nearly…
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Dismantling UNRWA deprives Palestinian children of education: Agency chief
Gaza: Dismantling the UN agency for Palestine refugees without a viable alternative will deprive Palestinian children of the opportunity to receive education, the agency said. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
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Fatah, Hamas hold talks in Cairo to discuss Gaza affairs: Egyptian official
Cairo: Representatives from Fatah and Hamas have begun talks in Cairo to discuss forming a committee to manage the affairs of the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s State Information Service said, citing an Egyptian…
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3 children injured in Israeli strike on Gaza clinic during polio vaccination
Gaza: Three Palestinian children were wounded when an Israeli drone struck a medical facility during a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza City, Palestinian medical sources said. The children were taken to al-Ahli…
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42 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza
Gaza: At least 42 Palestinians were killed and more than 150 injured in Israeli air and artillery bombardment on Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said. The…
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US election: Gaza emerges as top issue for many New York Muslims
New York: At the Islamic Cultural Centre located on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from in and around the neighbourhood join the Friday prayers. One of the main…
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UN agencies say situation in North Gaza ‘apocalyptic’
United Nations: Leaders of UN agencies and humanitarian organisations warned the situation in North Gaza is “apocalyptic,” calling on Israel to cease its assault on the region and humanitarians, and urging all…
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Polio vaccination campaign to resume in Gaza: UN
United Nations: A third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip is set to resume on Saturday after being postponed over escalating violence. According to a joint statement from…
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Watch: UAE launches ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative to support Gazans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’ to address the severe bread shortage in Gaza Strip. This humanitarian initiative aims to…
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Another Palestinian journalist killed by IDF, toll rises to 183
Palestinian photojournalist Bilal Rajab, of al-Quds al-Youm TV channel, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a gathering of civilians near Fras Market east of Gaza City. Rajab’s death on Friday,…
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Spain bars Israeli firms from 2025 defense expo over attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Spain has barred Israeli companies from attending the 2025 International Defense and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF), which is scheduled to be held in Madrid from May 12-14, 2025. The announcement was made by…
