Israel Palestine conflict
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More Americans now say Israel’s Gaza offensive has gone too far: Poll
Washington: At a moment of growing international alarm about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, more US adults view Israel’s military action in the Palestinian territory as excessive than at the beginning of…
- World
Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire, justice for Palestinians
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, urging a halt to hostilities, the release of captives and a diplomatic resolution based on international humanitarian law. In a…
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Wembley Arena hosts UK’s largest Gaza fundraiser with over 60 global stars
More than 12,000 people filled London’s Wembley Arena on Wednesday night, September 17, as “Together for Palestine,” became the UK’s largest fundraising concert for Gaza. The five-hour event brought together over 60…
- Middle East
Gaza suffers telecom blackout as Israel expands ground assault
Gaza Strip: The Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced a disruption to fixed-line internet and landline services in Gaza City and the North Gaza Governorate, citing damage to key infrastructure caused by…
- Middle East
Over 65,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct 2023 attack
Jerusalem: Over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Wednesday. The ministry said the death toll has climbed to 65,062, with another 1,65,697 wounded since Hamas’…
- Middle East
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as thousands flee ground offensive
Jerusalem: Israeli troops and tanks were pushing deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, the second day of a ground offensive that was widely condemned internationally, as Palestinians fled the devastated area en…
- Middle East
Qatar, Saudi Arabia slams Israeli large-scale ground offensive in Gaza
Doha: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have strongly condemned Israel’s large-scale ground operation in Gaza, warning that it endangers Palestinian civilians and violates international law. In…
- Middle East
Aid groups call world leaders to act as Israel escalates Gaza City offensive
Jerusalem: A coalition of leading aid groups Wednesday, September 17, urged the international community to take stronger measures to stop Israel’s offensive on Gaza City after a commission of UN experts found…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait welcome UN findings on Israeli genocide in Gaza
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the State of Kuwait have welcomed the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which on Tuesday, September 16, concluded that Israel…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis say Israel launches air attack on port city of Hodeida
Aden: Yemen on Tuesday activated its air defences after Israel launched strikes on the country, a spokesperson for the Houthi military group said on social media. “Our air defences are currently confronting…
- Middle East
Israel launches expanded Gaza City operation, urges residents to leave
Jerusalem: The Israeli military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun and warned residents to move south. It said its intensified operation “to destroy Hamas‘ military infrastructure” has started. #عاجل…
- Middle East
Israel’s defence min says ‘Gaza is burning’ after heavy strikes overnight
Jerusalem: Israel’s defence minister said Tuesday that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City. Defence Minister Israel Katz’s remarks come as Israel has been planning a new offensive targeting…
- Middle East
Turkiye wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar
Istanbul: An Israeli strike on a meeting of Hamas officials in Qatar has cast a cloud of growing concern across Turkiye that it could be the next target. Turkish Defence Ministry spokesman…
- Middle East
As Israel carried out strikes far beyond its borders, violence surged in West Bank
Tulkarem: As Israeli strikes in far-off Qatar and Yemen sparked regional tensions this week, violence surged in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem. A shooting attack at a Jerusalem bus stop…
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Israel leaders ‘do not care’ about hostages: Qatar after Doha strikes
United Nations: Israel’s leaders showed they “do not care” about the hostages held in the Gaza Strip after its attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar’s prime minister told the…
