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Hamas warns Israel against holding flags march at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Hamas warned of the repercussions of the Israeli government’s approval of settlers to organize a flags march at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and vowed to confront it by all means, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.…
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Hamas warns of Israeli plan to storm Al Aqsa Mosque
Gaza: Hamas, the militant organisation ruling the Gaza Strip, has warned against what it calls Israeli settlers’ plan to “storm” the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. Earlier in the day, the Jewish…
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Hamas slams Arab FMs participating in conference in Israel
Gaza: The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has slammed the participation of several Arab countries’ foreign ministers in a conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held in southern Israel. Hazem Qassem,…
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Hamas rejects Australia’s decision of listing it as terror group
Gaza: The Palestinian Hamas has announced its rejection to Australia’s decision of listing the movement as a terrorist group. In a press statement sent to Xinhua news agency, Hamas said that it…
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Israel high court suspends Palestinians’ evictions for now
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a group of families slated for eviction from a flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood could remain in their homes for the time being. The…
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Hamas denies progress on prisoner exchange deal with Israel
Gaza: Palestine’s Hamas has said that there has been no progress toward reaching a prisoner exchange deal with Israel. Zaher Jabarin, a member of Hamas’s politburo, said in a statement sent to…
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Emma Watson takes pro-Palestine stance on Instagram
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson took a pro-Palestine stance with an Instagram post, early on Monday, joining the small list of celebrities who have come out in support of Palestine’s struggle against…
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Hamas accuses Israel of tightening security measures on Gaza border
Gaza: The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has accused Israel of tightening the security measures on the border with the Gaza strip. Ayman Noufal, a leader of the Hamas armed wing, known as al-Qassam…
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Israel approves measures for Palestinians after leaders meet
Jerusalem: Israel’s defence minister approved a raft of measures aimed at improving relations with the Palestinians on Wednesday following a rare meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Israel. Defence Minister Benny…
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Second phase of Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan underway
Cairo: The second phase of an Egyptian reconstruction plan to help rebuild the Gaza Strip following the enclave’s destruction caused during the 11-day offensive earlier this year, is underway. Ibrahim al-Shuniqi, head…
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3 killed in clashes between Hamas, Fatah in Lebanon
Beirut: Three armed people were killed and eight others injuredin clashes between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Fatah, the two major rival Palestinian factions, at the Burj al-Shamali camp in Lebanon.…
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Israel announces completion of security barrier around Gaza
Jerusalem: Israel on Tuesday announced the completion of an enhanced security barrier around the Gaza Strip designed to prevent militants from sneaking into the country. The 65-kilometer (40-mile) barrier includes radar systems, maritime…
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Palestinian writer Mohammed El Kurd condemns Israel in UN speech
Palestinian activist and writer Mohammed El Kurd addressed the United Nations on the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People” on Monday. The day also marks the 74th anniversary of the…
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Israel tests massive inflatable missile detection system
Jerusalem: Israel said Wednesday it has begun testing a massive inflatable missile detection system designed to hover at high altitudes and detect long-range threats. Israel already boasts an array of sophisticated missile…
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Israeli captives only to be exchanged for Palestinian inmates: Hamas
Gaza: The Islamic Hamas Movement said that the Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip will only be exchanged for the release of Palestinians prisoners. Hamas, which has been ruling the Gaza Strip,…
