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1 week ago
Left-wing politics

What did Biden say about US arms transfers to Israel and what does it mean?

Biden's warning to Israel signals a potential shift away from the 'blank cheque' policy on weapon transfers, reflecting concerns over human rights violations in Gaza. [ more ]
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1 week ago
US news

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Rafah border crossing has been a critical lifeline for Gaza residents, serving as the main entry point for aid and where international aid groups are based. [ more ]
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1 week ago
US news

Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issues new evacuation orders in Gaza's Rafah city, displacing more Palestinians amid expanded ground operation. [ more ]
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4 days ago
US news

Israel recovers the bodies of 3 hostages

Israel recovers bodies of hostages killed in Hamas-led attack in the Gaza Strip, escalating tensions between the two sides. [ more ]
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4 days ago
World news

Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low amid Gaza conflict DW 05/16/2024

Egypt is angered by Israel's control of the Gaza border [ more ]
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5 days ago
World news

Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low DW 05/16/2024

Israel's conflict with Hamas strains ties with Egypt, affecting humanitarian aid to Gaza's population. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Education

With Schools in Ruins, Education in Gaza Will Be Hobbled for Years

The devastating impact of war on education in Gaza Strip. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

Gaza's children face long road to healing

Eight out of 10 schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Children in Gaza are at risk of lifelong cognitive disabilities and mental health issues. [ more ]
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1 week ago
US news

In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire

Returnees in Gaza face risks from unexploded ordnance post-Israeli withdrawal. [ more ]
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4 days ago
US news

U.S. military says aid is now being delivered into Gaza over a floating pier

Trucks carrying aid entered Gaza via U.S. floating pier amid Israeli restrictions and ongoing conflict, but the project is not a long-term solution for the scarce supplies. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel's Netanyahu doubles down on opposition to Palestinian statehood

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Palestinian sovereignty over Gaza and the occupied territory, opposing President Biden's push for a two-state solution.
Netanyahu insists on full Israeli security control over the Palestinian territories to ensure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel. [ more ]
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Washington Post
5 hours ago
US news

Perspective | Amidst outrage and red tape, the ICC questions Israel's moral compass

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for high-ranking members of Hamas and the Israeli government for war crimes in Gaza. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist

Israeli soldiers have been posting photos and videos of themselves toying with lingerie found in Palestinian homes during the war in Gaza. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Rafah refugees are pouring into our starving, overcrowded city and we hope they keep coming | Eman Mohamed

Life for Palestinians in Gaza has become drastically worse due to overcrowding, lack of basic necessities, polluted water, and unsanitary conditions. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London politics

A first glimpse of Khan Younis, a Gaza city now lying in ruins

Palestinians returning to utterly destroyed city post-Israeli forces withdrawal in Khan Younis.
Khan Younis facing unprecedented destruction with over 80% buildings damaged and majority uninhabitable. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Photos: Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid death and destruction

The shadow of Israeli attacks affects Eid celebrations in Gaza.
Despite the ongoing war, Palestinians strive to find joy during Eid al-Fitr. [ more ]
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#united-nations
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6 days ago
US news

Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza

The United Nations revised down its tally of women and children killed in the Gaza Strip due to incomplete identification, but maintains the reliability of the overall death toll reported by Gaza's Health Ministry. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Doctors Demand Ceasefire in Gaza to Address "Apocalyptic" Health Crisis

Worldwide protests called for a ceasefire in Gaza, marking 100 days of Israeli assault.
United Nations humanitarian leaders demand increased aid flow into Gaza. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
2 weeks ago
New York City

Tanaiste says he is 'delighted' that Irish-Palestinian man Zak Hania will be reunited with family in Dublin after being trapped in Rafah

Zak Hania, an Irish citizen trapped in Rafah, is set to return to Ireland after successfully crossing into Egypt, reuniting with his family. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Photos: Israeli tanks push back into northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah

Israeli tanks re-entered Gaza conducting air raids, displacing residents. Internet outage reported. Escalating violence despite ongoing ceasefire talks. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

There will be massacres': Palestinians in Rafah speak of their fears

1. Palestinians in Rafah are trapped and have nowhere else to go as they have been pushed from one spot to another by the Israeli army.
2. The fear and panic in Rafah continue to build as Israel threatens a ground invasion, leaving over a million people terrified. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 96

The Gaza Strip is becoming uninhabitable
US military shoots down drones and missiles launched by Houthis [ more ]
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#humanitarian-aid
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1 month ago
World news

How much aid's waiting to enter Gaza? Depends who you ask

The future of aid delivery to Gaza is uncertain after the killing of humanitarian aid workers in an Israeli airstrike.
Israel has pledged to open up another border crossing in the north of the Gaza Strip to allow aid trucks to enter. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Germany won't accept Putin-dictated Ukraine peace Scholz DW 03/20/2024

Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizes Germany's continued support for Ukraine despite Russian aggression.
Scholz calls for a long-lasting cease-fire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid with the help of Arab states. [ more ]
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2 months ago
France news

Live: Israeli army says it did not open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

Israeli army denied firing at crowd in Gaza, conflicting reports on casualties.
Hamas presents truce deal to mediators outlining key steps for peace. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Why Biden's Floating Pier Is Unlikely To Meet Gaza's Needs

Urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza
Biden administration's plan to build a temporary pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip [ more ]
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euronews
1 month ago
London politics

Video. WATCH: footage of Khan Younis hospital as IDF withdraws

Israel withdrew troops from Khan Younis in Gaza Strip.
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis suffered destruction. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 118

Israeli army storms hospital in Khan Younis following a 10-day siege
Bombardment in Gaza continues, several Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing [ more ]
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3 months ago
France news

Live: Fighting rages in southern Gaza after deadly attack on UN shelter

Fierce battles continue in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
The International Court of Justice will deliver a landmark ruling on Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Germany news

What aid Germany is sending to Gaza DW 04/04/2024

International aid workers killed in Gaza by Israeli attack. German aid groups express concerns for limited assistance.
German Red Cross President describes Gaza situation as 'truly catastrophic' and lacking essential supplies. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
World news

Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need

Famine crisis in northern Gaza with 70% facing severe hunger
Dire living conditions in Rafah with displaced families lacking basic necessities [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israeli soldiers fire at Palestinians approaching aid trucks in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, with limited aid access and desperate Palestinians facing violence while trying to secure food items. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Public health

Diseases spread in Gaza amid health system collapse, Israeli strikes

Residents of Gaza Strip facing disease outbreaks due to poor living conditions and shortage of essential resources.
Cases of diarrhoea have increased significantly, and there are reports of other diseases such as meningitis and jaundice in Gaza. [ more ]
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#israeli-strikes
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Wednesday Briefing

Israeli strikes on a marked World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza killed seven aid workers despite coordination.
International condemnation and suspension of operations by aid groups in Gaza following the attack. [ more ]
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3 months ago
France news

Live: Scores killed in overnight Israeli strikes as Hamas considers Gaza truce proposal

Scores of people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip
Hamas considering proposal to halt war with Israel [ more ]
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#human-rights
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2 months ago
Germany news

Lawfare' on Israel's war on Gaza reaches Germany. Will the case succeed?

Senior German officials, including Chancellor Scholz, face charges of aiding genocide in Gaza Strip.
Almost 30,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since October amid high civilian death toll. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Voices of the occupied West Bank: 'I'll keep speaking with love'

The article features four Palestinians sharing their perspectives on the situation in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The individuals interviewed include a young Christian man, a human rights defender, a concerned father, and a grieving mother. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

Israel-Hamas war: China blasts US veto on Gaza cease-fire DW 02/21/2024

China criticizes US veto at UN Security Council on Gaza cease-fire resolution
International concern over US decision impacting situation in Gaza [ more ]
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www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Live: International efforts to broker deal between Israel and Hamas intensify

The US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar are meeting in Cairo to work on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
The US does not support a full-scale military operation in Rafah without a plan to protect civilians. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Shame': Palestine UN mission decries Blinken's post ignoring Gaza killings

Palestine's mission to the United Nations criticizes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for not mentioning the Palestinian deaths in his post commemorating 100 days of Israel's war.
The State of Palestine called out those who remain complicit and do not call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Israeli authorities say Hamas fighters killed 1,139 people on the day they launched a surprise attack inside Israeli territory, and the captives taken during that attack have not all been released. [ more ]
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#medical-care
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3 months ago
Public health

Gaza's largest remaining hospital is near collapse, Doctors Without Borders says

The largest medical facility in Gaza, Nasser Hospital, is unable to provide critical medical care due to Israeli bombardment.
The hospital is sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians and has been ordered to evacuate, leaving almost 350 patients trapped inside. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

French warship turned field hospital treats injured Gazans off Egyptian coast

A French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt has provided care for about 1,000 people from Gaza as the health infrastructure in the enclave collapses.
The ship, named Dixmude, has been docked in the Egyptian port of al-Arish since November, equipped with wards, operating theatres, and 70 medical staff.
Over 25,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, with most of Gaza's hospitals no longer functioning and the remaining ones operating at far over capacity. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution to ending Gaza war

The United Nations and the United Kingdom are advocating for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Israel's rejection of a two-state solution unacceptable. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
London

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators March in London and Other European Cities

Thousands of demonstrators marched in central London in solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war.
The focus of the march was on the plight of children in the Gaza Strip, with a 3.5-meter puppet symbolizing their suffering. [ more ]
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#israeli-forces
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Palestinians flee Khan Younis as Israel steps up ground operation

Israeli forces have stormed one hospital and placed another under siege in the southern Gaza Strip, cutting wounded people off from trauma care.
The Palestinian officials claim that at least 50 people were killed overnight and dozens of dead and wounded were beyond the reach of rescuers due to the sieges of medical facilities. [ more ]
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4 months ago
France news

Live: Nine Palestinian militants killed in Gaza Strip, says Israeli military

Israeli forces kill nine Palestinian militants in Gaza
Thousand continue protest in Tel Aviv calling for release of hostages [ more ]
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3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Wounded Palestinians treated on French warship off Egyptian shore

The French helicopter carrier Dixmude has been docked in the Egyptian port of El Arish since November, providing medical care to injured Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
The vessel has hospital facilities and 70 medical staff, and has treated nearly 120 injured individuals on board. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Blinken Meets Arab Leaders in Bid to Prevent War From Spreading Across Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince to discuss preventing a broader war and governance of Gaza Strip.
Blinken's visit comes as a senior Hezbollah commander is killed in southern Lebanon. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block N.Y. Bridge and Tunnel Traffic

Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York City disrupted traffic by blocking off entrances to various bridges and tunnels.
Protesters called for a cease-fire and an end to the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Genocide in Gaza: The context

The media has played a role in enabling genocide in the Gaza Strip.
The news coverage has been criticized for what it is missing and how it has contributed to the crimes against Palestinians. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

U.S. Steps Up Diplomatic Push to Avert Broader Middle East War

Top diplomats in the US are working to prevent the war in the Gaza Strip from escalating into a regional conflict.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and a trusted White House adviser have been sent to the Middle East by President Biden. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel launches attacks across Gaza amid spike in regional tensions

Israeli forces launched air, land, and sea attacks on over 100 targets in Gaza resulting in numerous casualties
The military operations in southern Gaza will continue according to Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant [ more ]
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4 months ago
US news

Israel pulls thousands of troops from Gaza, a possible sign of scaled-back offensive

The Israeli military is pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, potentially signaling a new phase of lower-intensity fighting against Hamas.
Israel's Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, which had caused divisions and threatened military readiness. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Top Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut suburb

Senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri killed in an Israeli drone strike on Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh.
At least six people killed in the blast carried out by an Israeli drone.
Hamas vows to continue resistance in Gaza despite the assassination of al-Arouri. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel promises to fight genocide accusation at ICJ

South Africa launched case against Israel, saying the magnitude of death and destruction in Gaza meets the threshold of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Thursday Briefing

Image A man inspecting the rubble from an Israeli strike in central Gaza on Monday.Credit...Adel Hana/Associated Press Skepticism is growing over one of Israel's key objectives: to eliminate Hamas, the Islamist political and military organization that maintains control over the Gaza Strip.
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Israel Airstrikes Expand to Southern Gaza as It Reframes Focus

The Israeli military is expanding its airstrikes to sensitive areas in the southern reaches of the Gaza Strip as it refocuses its military campaign toward Khan Younis and the critical Rafah border city after approaching what it described as operational control in the north of the territory.
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5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Two young Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank

Israeli aggression in the occupied West Bank has increased since the start of the bombardment of Gaza.
The total number of Palestinian fatalities in the occupied territory this year is the highest in 18 years. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Biden to Meet With Families of Americans Held Hostage by Hamas

President Biden will meet with the families of American hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
There are eight Americans still unaccounted for after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Public health

We Are All Sick': Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza

Infectious diseases are spreading in the Gaza Strip, causing a public health crisis.
Limited sanitation facilities and overcrowded shelters contribute to the spread of disease. [ more ]
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WSJ
5 months ago
World news

The Epicenter of Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Is This Border Town

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled Israeli strikes, causing a humanitarian crisis in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The population of Rafah has tripled due to the influx of displaced Palestinians, creating overcrowded shelters and skyrocketing rents. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

No end in sight as death toll rises in Gaza and Israel escalates attacks

Israeli armed forces intensify bombardment of Gaza Strip and carry out raids in occupied West Bank
Humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza near collapse [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Looting, Other Crimes Break Out in Southern Gaza as Israel Presses Assault

Hamas is losing control of the Gaza Strip amid Israel's military offensive
Efforts to deliver essential supplies to Palestinians are being disrupted by the fighting [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Thursday Briefing

Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, causing death and destruction
Conditions in Gaza are desperate, with food and water shortages and overcrowded shelters [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel intensifies daily raids on occupied West Bank

Four Palestinians, including three teenagers, were killed in 24 hours and 60 people were arrested in Israeli army raids in the West Bank.
The violence in the West Bank has escalated in parallel to Israel's war on the Gaza Strip. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Searching for survivors after Israeli attack on central Gaza building

Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza Strip on the 60th day of war
Crowds attempt to rescue survivors and retrieve bodies from bombed buildings [ more ]
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New York Post
6 months ago
London

500K pro-Palestinian demonstrators mob London as American protest held near Biden's Delaware mansion

Half a million people gathered in London for a Pro-Palestine protest.
Similar protests took place in various cities around the world.
There were clashes between protesters and counter-protesters, with arrests made. [ more ]
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