Israel Palestine conflict
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Iran imposes sanctions on US, UK over Israel support
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) individuals and entities for supporting and financing Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.…
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12-truck UAE aid convoy enters Gaza Strip
Al Arish: An Emirati aid convoy entered the Gaza Strip on Wednesday via the Egyptian Rafah crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support and relieve the Palestinian people during…
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Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 34,568
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement. During the past 24 hours, the…
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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza
Bogota: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared intentions to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, a move criticised by human rights advocates and experts who…
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Israel reopens Gaza’s Erez crossing for first time since Oct 7
Tel Aviv: Israel reopened the Erez Crossing with Gaza for the first time since October 7 with the passage of 30 trucks delivering food and medical supplies from Jordan to the northern…
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Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Wednesday, May 1, that his country has decided to join the “genocide” lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of…
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Hamas standing in way of ceasefire, Blinken says during meeting with Israeli PM
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s security, the need…
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Leaders of Egypt, Qatar pledge to resume peace efforts in Gaza
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani have pledged to resume efforts to end the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict. During a phone conversation, the…
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US, UK coalition launches fresh airstrike on Yemen’s port city
Sanaa: The US-British coalition in the Red Sea launched a fresh airstrike on Yemen’s Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah, media reported. The strike targeted the port of Ras Issa in the northwestern…
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UN chief calls for international probe into mass graves in Gaza
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an internal investigation of the newly found mass graves in Gaza. “I am deeply alarmed by reports that mass graves have been discovered…
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,535: Ministry
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,535, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement. During the past 24 hours, the…
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Palestinian Journalist’s search for missing mother ends in tragic discovery
In a devastating turn of events, a Palestinian journalist embarked on a search for his missing mother, at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital which tragically ended with the discovery of her death, Al Jazeera…
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Israel-Hamas war: Talks in Cairo continue for a six week ceasefire
Tel Aviv: The indirect talks between Hamas and Israel are progressing in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators taking the lead. The talks that commenced on Monday are continuing on Tuesday. According…
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Situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophe’ by every measure: Saudi FM
Riyadh: Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophe” by every measure…
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Inspired by steadfastness of Gazans: French coach Patrice Baumel embraces Islam
Renowned coach of the Mouloudia Algiers football club, Frenchman Patrice Baumel embraced Islam and changed his name to Amir. A video clip widely circulated on social media platforms showed Baumel pronouncing Shahadah,…
