WASHINGTON (AA) – The assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was intended to prolong the military assault on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Russia’s RIA state news agency in an interview. “There is no doubt that the purpose of Mr. Haniyeh’s assassination is to prolong the war and expan...
Palestinian Territories – AFP A Spanish charity ship taking food aid to Gaza left the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Tuesday in an attempt to open a maritime corridor to the besieged Palestinian territory. The vessel Open Arms set sail towing a barge loaded with 200 tonnes of relief goods and was expected to arrive […]
Palestinian Territories – AFP Global condemnation flowed on Friday after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza opened fire as Palestinian civilians scrambled for food aid during a chaotic incident which the territory’s health ministry said killed more than 100 people. The Israeli military said a “stampede” occurred when th...
DOHA, Qatar (AA) – Qatar said Thursday that ending the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip should be a priority to prevent its expansion into a regional conflict. “Priority must be given to ending the war in Gaza and prevent its expansion, which contributes to enhancing security and stability at the regional and international levels,” […]...
GENEVA (AA) – At least 66% of employment in the Gaza Strip has been wiped out by Israel’s military attacks since October 7, the UN labor agency has said. This is equivalent to a loss of 192,000 jobs, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said, citing a joint bulletin published with the Palestinian Central Bureau of […]
Overview Israel’s war on Palestine – November 11 (Day 36)” Casualties and Health Impact Death & Injured Toll Total Palestinian deaths: 11,078 (4,506 children, 3,027 women, 678 elderly) Palestinians under rubble: Over 3,000 (including 1,500 children) Injuries: Over 27,490 (majority are children and women) Family massacres: 1,130 ...
Israel’s war on Palestine: Day 35 Israeli Military Actions Israeli military killed 260 Palestinians in 24 hours, total death toll over 11,000. 4,506 children, 3,027 women, and 678 elderly among the casualties. 27,490 people wounded; around 2,700 missing, including 1,500 children. Israeli fire hit a school and a “safe corridor,” kil...
Israel-Palestine war: Day 28 The besieged Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip faces consistent Israeli attacks from land, air, and sea. Israeli fighter jets bombed the entrance to Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, killing and injuring several. Al-Shifa provides shelter to many displaced and wounded Palestinians and has been warned b...
TEL AVIV (AFP): Israeli activists protested outside the defence ministry in Tel Aviv on Saturday, calling for an end to the war and a ceasefire. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they had “entered a new phase” with its massive bombardment of Gaza. Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for ...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – – AFP The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday. Israel’s neighbours are feeling the effects, especially those that rely on tourism, Kristalina Georgiev...
