Israel Palestine conflict
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Children, pregnant woman in Gaza not able to meet their nutrition needs: UNICEF
Tel Aviv: The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said that most of the children and pregnant women in the Gaza Strip are not able to meet their basic nutrition…
- Middle East
Israel dropped 65K tons of explosives on Gaza Strip since Oct 7
Since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7, Israel have dropped 65,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, resulting in over three times more firepower than the…
- Middle East
Gaza death toll climbs to 22,438 amid intense fighting
Gaza: As the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza has intensified, the number of people killed in the besieged enclave since the war began in October 2023 has increased to…
- Middle East
Houthis reject 12-nation joint statement condemning attacks on Red Sea
Sanaa: The Iran-backed Houthi militia rejected a joint statement issued by 12 Western nations warning the rebels against attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea, and vowed to continue targeting “Israel-linked” vessels…
- World
ICJ to hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel next week
The Hague: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that it will hold hearings next week on a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of committing “genocidal” acts” in Gaza amid…
- Middle East
Humanitarian aid delivery blocked in Gaza: UN
Tel Aviv: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that for the past three days, the world body and other partners have been unable to deliver urgently needed…
- Middle East
Assassination of Hamas leader by Israel an act of cowardice: Iran FM
Tel Aviv: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday condemned the death of Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas deputy chief who was killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, and termed it as…
- Middle East
UN humanitarians warn against increasing famine risk in Gaza
Tel Aviv: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned against an increasing risk of famine in the Gaza Strip “amid intense conflict and restricted access”. In its…
- Middle East
Alleged Israeli strike on Red Crescent hospital in Gaza kills 5
Tel Aviv: At least five people, including a five-day-old infant, were killed in an alleged Israeli strike that hit a hospital within the premises of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in…
- Middle East
IDF kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Tuesday that it has neutralised the deputy leader of Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri, in Lebanon. Hamas has confirmed the assassination, though the IDF is…
- Middle East
Israel’s SC strikes down Netanyahu govt’s judicial overhaul law
Jerusalem: The Israeli Supreme Court’s landmark decision nullifying a controversial law passed by Parliament in 2023 received mixed reactions on Tuesday, January 2, even as the media said the “wise thing” for…
- Middle East
Saudi campaign raises over Rs 1331 crore in aid for Gaza
Riyadh: The donations from the Saudi Arabian popular campaign to support the Palestinians in Gaza reached 600 million Saudi riyals (Rs 13,31,88,79,662). On November 2, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief…
- Middle East
UAE opens six desalination plants in Rafah for Gaza residents
As part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened six desalination plants in the Egyptian city of Rafah, designated for transporting water to the residents…
- Bollywood
New Year 2024: Gauahar Khan’s heartfelt message for Palestine
Mumbai: In a heartfelt New Year message shared on her official Instagram account, actress Gauahar Khan took a moment to remember those affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict. She expressed her hopes for…
- Middle East
Gaza health ministry briefs WHO delegation on health situation
Tel Aviv: Gaza Deputy Minister of Health Dr Yousef Abu Al-Rish on Monday briefed the Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator in Palestine McGoldrick and the World Health Organization (WHO) delegation about the catastrophic health…