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Israel calls for Palestinians in eastern Rafah to evacuate
Tel Aviv: Israel’s military has issued an urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, following a warning from the country’s defence minister of impending “intense action” in the area, CNN reported.…
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Bangladesh calls for holding Israel accountable for war crimes
Dhaka: Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called for immediate cessation of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, ensuring humanitarian access and holding Israel accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. “We, the…
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After Hamas rocket attack, 16 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Rafah
Tel Aviv: The Hamas health department said that 16 people were killed in an Israeli air attack on Monday. Media has reported that nine people from one family and seven members from…
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UAE delivers 400 tonnes of food aid to Gaza Strip
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) in close partnership with American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), has announced the successful delivery of 400 tonnes of food aid for the people of…
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Netanyahu govt votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in Israel
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voted unanimously to shut down Qatar-owned Al Jazeera offices in Israel. The announcement was made by Netanyahu on Sunday, May 5 on X.…
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Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv: Amid the ongoing peace talks in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the former has stepped up its efforts to assassinate Hamas military commander Yahya Sinwar,…
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Mass protests in Israel for release of hostages, early election
Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israelis protested in 70 locations on Saturday, May 4, demanding the release of hostages in Gaza Strip and calling for early elections. It is organized by Change Generation,…
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British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta denied entry into France
Renowned British doctor of Palestinian origin, Ghassan Abu Sitta, has said he was denied entry into France on Saturday, May 4, where he was scheduled to speak at the senate. “I am…
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Hamas, Egyptian mediators reach consensus on Gaza ceasefire issues
Cairo: Egyptian mediators and Hamas have reached a consensus on several issues regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported on Saturday. Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV channel quoted an…
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At least 37 children lose mothers every day in Gaza: UNRWA
At least 37 Palestinian children on average lose their mother every single day in Gaza Strip since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7, 2023. Taking to X…
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Houthis threaten to attack Israeli-linked ships in Mediterranean
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has announced the expansion of its ballistic missile attacks to include all Israeli-linked commercial vessels transiting the Mediterranean. “We will attack all ships heading to or having links…
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Hamas to release 20 Israeli hostages instead of 33
Tel Aviv: Hamas has agreed to release 20 Israeli hostages in its custody instead of the 33 proposed by Israel. A delegation of Hamas leaders led by Khalil al-Hayva has reached the…
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Renowned Gaza doctor killed by torture in Israeli prison
Adnan Al-Bursh, a renowned Palestinian surgeon from Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital has been killed by torture during his detention in Israeli prison. In a joint statement, the Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Committee and the…
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Another hostage in the Gaza Strip has died: Israel
Tel Aviv: Another hostage being held in the Gaza Strip is dead, according to the Israeli government. Like dozens of others, 49-year-old Dror Or had been kidnapped from Israel by Hamas in…
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Saudi Arabia steps up arrests for criticising Israel on social media
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reportedly increased arrests of citizens for criticising Israel on social media in recent months due to its ongoing military onslaught against Gaza Strip since…
