ISTANBUL (AA) – Another three Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, pushing their death toll to 136 since October 7, 2023, the media office in the enclave said on Saturday. A statement by the media office identified the slain journalists as Muhammad Al-Rifi, Abdul Rahman Saima, and Mahmoud Imad Issa. [...
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – At least seven Palestinians were killed and several others were injured on Saturday in Israeli bombardment targeting Palestinians waiting for aid southeast of Gaza City. “The occupation forces targeted a group of citizens who were waiting to receive aid at the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza City, leading to the dea...
Rafah, Egypt – AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of war-ravaged Gaza, on Saturday said the world has seen enough of its horrors and appealed for a cease-fire to allow in more aid. He spoke at the crossing on the Egyptian side of Rafah, where most of Gaza’s population has […]
United Nations, United States – AFP Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a cease-fire in Gaza, joining Arab countries in saying it did not pressure Israel as Moscow accused Washington of a “hypocritical spectacle.” The United States, Israel’s main ally which has vetoed p...
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Oxfam have called for an immediate halt to U.S. arms transfers to Israel due to its violations of international humanitarian law. The organizations submitted a joint report to the U.S. government, citing instances of Israel’s misuse of U.S. weapons and obstruction of U.S.-funded humanitarian aid. Examples in...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to speak to Democratic senators. Schumer emphasized the importance of keeping issues related to Israel bipartisan, stating it would benefit the country. He reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s future while addressing his recent r...
A Palestinian volunteer at the al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City has said the Israeli army opened fire at people inside the facility and forced many of them to march naked. The Israeli army stormed the hospital on Monday with military vehicles suddenly opening fire, shelling buildings, and arresting women and men. Moumin Bulbul, who [&hel...
Arab foreign ministers and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Cairo seeking to broker a cease-fire in Gaza. Attendees included officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, and the Palestine Authority. Blinken’s discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi emphasized cease-fire negotiations. Blinken ...
Israeli forces on Thursday destroyed the main surgical building at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, following four days of siege. Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least 65 Palestinians and wounded 92 people in the past 24 hours. The forces are reported to be targeting homes near the hospital, obstructing ambulances and rescue efforts. The...
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – AFP The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate cease-fire linked to the release of hostages” in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. The diplomat made his announcement whilst on a tour of the Middle East that will include a stop [...