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Israel criticises Joe Biden’s threat of arms freeze over Rafah
Tel Aviv: Israel on Thursday criticised US President Joe Biden’s threat of an arms freeze in the event of a further advance in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Far-right…
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US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington: The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington’s objection to Israel’s offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported. The Biden administration is putting…
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Biden condemns anti-Semitism, promises to support Israel
Washington: US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned anti-Semitism at pro-Palestinian protests at universities and reaffirmed his “ironclad” support for Israel. “My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security…
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UN chief warns Israel against ground invasion of Rafah amid tensions in Gaza
New York: In a stark warning, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that a ground invasion of Rafah would be “intolerable,” citing its devastating humanitarian consequences and potential destabilising impact…
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Israeli army strikes eastern Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced late on Monday night, May 6, that it conducted its first strikes against Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gazan city of Rafah. “The IDF is…
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Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Qatar
The Palestinian militant group Hamas said that it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel in Gaza Strip, according to multiple reports. In a statement on…
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Iran offers scholarships to expelled pro-Palestine students in US, Europe
Reputable Iranian universities are offering scholarships to students from US and Europe who were expelled for participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The announcements were made by Shiraz University, Shahid Beheshti University,…
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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…
