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#missing-persons
fromWIRED
1 week ago
World news

Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He's One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza

World news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He's One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza

Thousands remain missing in Gaza, including an autistic teenager, as families search for loved ones amid ongoing detentions.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

What Happens When You Can't Get a Death Certificate in Gaza

The death registration system in Gaza has collapsed, leaving thousands of families in a legal crisis regarding missing persons since October 2023.
#humanitarian-crisis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

Gaza families reunite years after babies evacuated amid Israel's war

Eight Palestinian toddlers evacuated during the siege of Gaza return home after over two years, marking a rare moment of joy amidst ongoing tragedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
World news

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Holy sites remain closed as deadly violence spreads

Israeli violence in Gaza and the West Bank has escalated, resulting in multiple deaths and restrictions on worship at holy sites.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains

Sawsan al-Jadba describes her lost land as a deep wound in her chest, a nightmare she never imagined living through. Despite the destruction, she is determined to stay put with her daughters and grandchildren, cultivating her remaining plot again despite limited resources.
Agriculture
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

At Synagogues, Tensions Are Boiling Over

Nathaniel Felder protested outside Congregation Beth El with a sign stating, 'Starvation Is Against Jewish Values: Our Support of Israel Cannot Be Unconditional.' This act of dissent reflects the growing divide within the congregation regarding support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict.
Social justice
#displacement
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Living in the dark: Gaza's struggle for electricity

Gaza's power grid destruction forces families to rely on generators and phone charging points for basic electricity needs.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Living in the dark: Gaza's struggle for electricity

Gaza's power grid destruction forces families to rely on generators and phone charging points for basic electricity needs.
#ramadan
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Berlin food

With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death

Berlin food
fromTruthout
4 days ago

With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death

Ramadan traditions in Al-Taghreba refugee shelter are maintained through innovative recycling despite the challenges of war and economic hardship.
#healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

How can students in Gaza continue to learn with no universities?

"Studying in international universities is the only option for many Palestinians in Gaza who dream about a higher education after the destruction of their universities."
Higher education
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza's health crisis

Gaza's water infrastructure is severely damaged, leaving many without access to clean water amid ongoing conflict and blockades.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

'Hamza has given me a reason to live'

Maha al-Rubaie, 56, adopts her orphaned nephew Hamza, raising him after the deaths of his parents in an Israeli air strike.
Arts
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Dreams of survival: How war has restructured Gaza's job market

Gaza's professionals are shifting careers to survive, adapting from arts and business to various jobs for income amidst ongoing conflict.
#eid-al-fitr
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

In Gaza, the joy of Eid has gone. Visiting relatives at the end of Ramadan is a procession through loss | Ahmed Kamal Junina

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In Gaza, the joy of Eid has gone. Visiting relatives at the end of Ramadan is a procession through loss | Ahmed Kamal Junina

Eid al-Fitr in Gaza this year was marked by sorrow and loss, overshadowing traditional celebrations and rituals.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold

Tighter restrictions on Gaza amid the Iran war are causing severe shortages, price hikes, and suffering, transforming Eid al-Fitr into a time of anxiety.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Palestinians struggle as Gaza endures severe fuel and gas shortages

Gaza faces severe gas shortages, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs and reliance on alternative cooking methods amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
France politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as "Model" for Lebanon

Israel plans to use Gaza as a model for demolishing homes in Lebanon's border villages to combat Hezbollah.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There's no ceasefire': Gaza paramedic and father of two killed as civilian death toll since October passes 650

Hamza Nabhan, a medical student, stated, 'I will continue to say it: the paramedics, the firefighters and the civil defence workers are the real heroes of this war.'
NYC parents
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill four Palestinians

Israeli air strikes in Gaza have intensified, resulting in significant casualties and humanitarian crises despite a ceasefire agreement.
Books
fromTruthout
1 week ago

With Gaza's Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory

Cultural and intellectual heritage in Gaza has suffered extensive damage due to the ongoing conflict, with libraries and archives facing significant destruction.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Tears and grief': Mother's Day in Gaza marked by mourning

Mothers in Gaza mourn their lost children on Mother's Day, highlighting the devastating impact of war on families.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Eid without toys: Israeli restrictions drive up prices in Gaza

Gaza's toy market faces severe shortages and high prices, leaving many children without Eid gifts amid ongoing war and supply restrictions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel's top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working

Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction allowing international aid agencies to continue operating in Gaza and Palestinian territories despite a government ban for non-compliance with new registration rules.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

The TAC Interview: Carrie Prejean Boller on MAGA's Israel Divide

I would call it a witch hunt. They've been trying to get rid of me since the very beginning, ever since I started using my personal social media platforms to talk about what was going on in Gaza. As a pro-life Christian, I couldn't deny the horrific suffering that the Palestinians were enduring.
Right-wing politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ramadan in Gaza: Cost of iftar doubles as genocidal war devastates economy

Basic food prices in Gaza have surged dramatically, making a complete iftar unaffordable for most families amid blockade-driven shortages and ongoing conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yoga classes aim to bring moments of peace to Gaza's traumatised children

I wanted to expand the activities I do with children beyond drawing and colouring. I searched online and discovered that yoga can help children recover from trauma, al-Gharbawi told Al Jazeera. Since yoga isn't widely available here in Gaza, I decided to learn online and practice it with the children. Through yoga, they can release stress and cope with the difficult life around them.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan

Israeli air strikes killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza on the third day of Ramadan in the latest breach of the truce deal signed with Hamas more than four months ago. The attacks on Saturday occurred in northern Gaza's Jabalia camp and the Qizan an-Najjar area in southern Gaza. The total death toll from Israel's attacks since the ceasefire came into effect has risen to 614, with 1,640 more Palestinians wounded, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
World news
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

South Africa Pulls Out of Venice Biennale

South Africa withdrew from the 2026 Venice Biennale after its culture minister canceled a pavilion that would memorialize Palestinian grief in Gaza.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What's next for Gaza after Trump's Board of Peace meets in Washington?

A newly formed Board pledges funds, peacekeeping troops and investment for Gaza while Palestinians had minimal representation and European nations remained wary.
#board-of-peace
#humanitarian-aid
#reconstruction
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Several countries pledged troops, police and training for a new international stabilization force to restore security in Gaza, with Indonesia named deputy commander.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

FIFA pledges $50M Gaza soccer stadium at Board of Peace meeting

FIFA pledged millions to build a national stadium, academy, and multiple pitches in Gaza amid widespread devastation and urgent basic-infrastructure and food-security needs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Have to Give Them Credit': Trump Praises Hamas for Exhuming Bodies of Slaughtered Hostages in Stunning Moment

President Donald Trump praised Hamas for recovering and returning hostages during a Gaza ceasefire while warning of harsh consequences if Hamas retained weapons.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump's 'Board of Peace' members pledge $7 billion for Gaza

Trump launched a Board of Peace with $7 billion pledged by nine countries (10% of $70 billion needed) while the US pledged $10 billion unspecified.
#west-bank
#ceasefire
#berlinale
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law

UNRWA faces government attacks, US funding cuts, legal challenges, and staff killings, while its ban signals a turning point for international law and global order.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump officials plan to build 5,000-person military base in Gaza, files show

The Trump administration plans a fortified 5,000-person military base in Gaza to host an International Stabilization Force under the Board of Peace.
#rafah-crossing
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump's Board of Peace set for inaugural meeting on Gaza

One month after the ceremonial signing of the Charter of theBoard of Peace in Davos, Switzerland, Trumphas invited all its members to Washington, DC, to attend its inaugural meeting. The agenda for Thursday, February 19, is expected to focus on the future of the Gaza Strip beyond the current fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. A key point is raising funds for the reconstruction of Gaza and providing humanitarian aid.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice

A Chilean court is considering a universal-jurisdiction criminal complaint against Rom Kovtun, an Israeli-Ukrainian ex-sniper, based on his social media posts alleging war crimes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hamas: Trump's Board of Peace' must stop Israel's killing in Gaza

Hamas urged Trump's Board of Peace to force Israel to stop Gaza-deal violations, lift the siege, allow reconstruction, amid ongoing attacks and civilian casualties.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Thurston Moore & Bonner Kramer Announce They Came Like Swallows - Seven Requiems for the Children of Gaza

Thurston Moore and Bonner Kramer release They Came Like Swallows — Seven Requiems for the Children of Gaza on May 1; 'Urn Burial' is out now.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out

Medical personnel from the UK and US report unexplained denials of re-entry to Gaza after public statements or prior aid work, limiting humanitarian medical access.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide's 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm

A top aide to Netanyahu, Fuchs claimed that the two-month period was requested by the United States administration. We are respecting that, he said. Without confirming when the ultimatum would exactly start, Fuchs said it might begin with the February 19 meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace a Washington-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. We will evaluate it, Fuchs said. If it works, great. If not, then the IDF [Israeli army] will have to complete the mission.
World news
#ceasefire-violations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel's war on Gaza: What to know

Over 50,000 Israeli soldiers hold foreign citizenships—12,135 with US passports and 6,127 French—raising potential international legal accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in Gaza, attack southern Lebanon

Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza and struck targets in southern Lebanon, breaching the US-brokered ceasefire.
Medicine
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza's Nasser Hospital

MSF suspended non-essential operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after armed men, security breaches, and threats to medical neutrality endangered staff and patients.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row

With deep regret, I must say that I will not be attending the Berlinale,
Berlin
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

ICU patients' lives at risk in Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel's war

Generators are now seen as the heartbeat of every hospital here [in Gaza] as they power ventilators, incubators, surgical theatres and dialysis machines. But now these lifelines are breaking down, said Abu Azzoum, with the lives of many critically ill patients in the intensive care unit hanging in the balance. The hospital lacks the fuel and essential spare parts needed to keep the generators going, Abu Azzoum added.
Public health
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is genocide still happening in Gaza?

Genocide in Gaza continues according to Amnesty International and B'Tselem, while ongoing Israeli attacks and restrictions on essentials create additional dangers for Palestinians.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Corbyn alleges UK complicity' after Streeting's admission of Gaza abuses

Jeremy Corbyn demanded Wes Streeting explain remaining in a government that supports Israel after Streeting privately acknowledged Israeli war crimes.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar

Two longtime friends are separated by war: one trapped in Gaza facing bombardment and survival, the other helplessly watching from Beirut.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Children in Gaza forced to focus on work rather than school

Fifteen-year-old Mahmoud in Gaza must work collecting fuel and selling scraps to feed his family, sacrificing education and childhood after his father was killed in the war.
World politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump to Netanyahu: U.S. prefers deal with Iran to war, for now

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to continue close U.S.–Israel coordination on Iran while the U.S. pursues negotiations and simultaneously builds military forces in the Gulf.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Mothers in the U.S. use crowdfunding tactics to help families in war-torn Gaza

Mothers in Michigan formed an informal online crowdfunding network to raise money for Gaza families to afford food, shelter, and basic needs.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Young and old struggle to get their studies back on track in Gaza

Gaza's education system has collapsed after over two years of Israel's war, leaving children displaced, schools destroyed, and regular learning largely halted.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Indonesia prepares to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of Trump plan

Indonesia is preparing to send an army brigade of 5,000–8,000 troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilisation force under Trump's Middle East plan.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate

US-supplied thermal and thermobaric munitions reaching thousands of degrees Celsius have reportedly left nearly 3,000 Palestinians with no recoverable remains.
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