A group of 99 American doctors and medical professionals who volunteered in Gaza have called for an end to U.S. support for Israel. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, they shared their experiences, stating they found no evidence of Hamas activity in Gaza’s hospitals. These healthcare workers, who …
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FIFA Postpones Decision on Palestinian Request to Suspend Israel
FIFA, the world’s football governing body, deferred its decision on a request by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) to suspend Israel. The PFA has accused the Israel Football Association (IFA) of breaking FIFA’s discrimination rules, calling for Israeli teams to be banned from FIFA competitions. At its congress in Bangkok in May, FIFA had planned …
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Biden Believes ‘All-Out War’ in Middle East Can Be Avoided
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his belief that the current situation in the Middle East will not lead to an “all-out war.” The region remains tense, with Israel launching assaults in Gaza and Lebanon, and escalating tensions with Iran. When asked how confident he was about avoiding a full-scale conflict, Biden responded cautiously. “How confident …
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Israel Bombardment Causes 86% Decline in Gaza GDP: IMF
A year Israel’s bombardment of Palestine has severely impacted the economy of Gaza, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF reported a nearly 90% drop in Gaza’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of 2024 due to the ongoing bombardment. IMF communications chief Julie Kozack stated, “Preliminary official estimates indicate an …
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Beirut Experiences Another Sleepless Night Amid Airstrikes
Beirut residents experienced another sleepless night as airstrikes hit the city again. At 3:45 a.m., the last strike targeted Dahieh, the southern suburb of Beirut. Smoke is still rising from the area this morning. Even Jeanine Hennis, the United Nations’ special coordinator for Lebanon, mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) about enduring “another sleepless night” in …
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Israel Bombs Beirut, Killing Six Amid Escalating Clashes with Hezbollah
Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people. This attack follows Israel’s deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year. The clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, have intensified. Smoke and fire rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs after the airstrikes. The impact could be seen from Sin …
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Fears of Full-Scale War as Iran Launches Missiles at Israel
Tensions escalated in the Middle East, raising fears of a full-scale war, as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday. The attack came in response to the killing of Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Iran-backed militants. Palestinian youths in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, were seen inspecting a …
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Iran Threatens to Hit All Israeli Infrastructure if Attacked
Iran’s top military official issued a stern warning to Israel on Wednesday. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of staff, vowed to target all Israeli infrastructure if Iran is attacked. This threat came after Iran launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel, its longstanding adversary. Bagheri made the statement during an appearance on state television, underscoring …
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Iran Responds to Mass Killings in Gaza and Lebanon
Iran has claimed to have fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, targeting key military and security sites. This missile strike is framed as a response to what Iran calls the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza and Lebanese civilians. The escalation follows ongoing tensions in the region, as violence has surged in recent weeks. …
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Israeli Strikes on Damascus Kill 3 Civilians, Including TV Anchor
Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, killed three civilians and wounded nine others, state-run media reported. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said the strikes hit residential areas on Tuesday, causing destruction and casualties. Among the dead was a TV anchor. SANA confirmed that Israeli forces killed Safaa Ahmad in the attack. They described the …
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Hezbollah to Choose New Secretary-General Amid Israeli Conflict
Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, announced on Monday that the group is prepared for an Israeli ground offensive. Despite the recent killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and several senior commanders, Qassem expressed confidence in the group’s strength. During a public address, Qassem said Israel has not damaged Hezbollah’s military capabilities. He emphasized that …
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Israel Vows Retaliation After Alleged Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah
Israel’s military claims it has killed Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, following a series of attacks in Beirut. These strikes come amid an escalating bombing campaign that has already killed over 700 people in Lebanon since Monday. The Israeli army has vowed to strike anyone who threatens its citizens. Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi …
Yemeni Forces Vows to Take Revenge on Lebanon and Palestine
In a significant escalation, Yemeni forces launched a major attack on U.S. Navy warships in the Red Sea in retaliation for ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Palestine. Brigadier General Yahya Sari, spokesperson for the Yemeni forces, confirmed that three American destroyers were targeted as they moved towards Israeli-occupied territories to support Israel. According to …
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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills 15 Amid Escalating Conflict
An Israeli air attack on a school in northern Gaza has killed at least 15 people. The school was sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians when the strike occurred. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating it targeted Hamas fighters. This bombing on Thursday increased the death toll in the Gaza Strip to 36 in the …
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Two Million Palestinians in ‘Living Hell’, says UN Chief
As Israel’s invasion of Gaza enters Day 356, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation for two million Palestinians as a “living hell that somehow gets even worse by the day.” He emphasized the catastrophic conditions faced by residents in the region. “In the face of these catastrophic conditions, the women and men of …
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Bisan Owda and AJ+ Win Emmy for Gaza Coverage
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and Al Jazeera’s AJ+ have won an Emmy in the Outstanding Hard News Feature Story category for their impactful documentary, It’s Bisan From Gaza – and I’m Still Alive. This recognition comes despite a campaign by a pro-Israel lobby to rescind her nomination, which the Television Academy ultimately rejected. Bisan Owda …
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Israeli Attacks Kill 39 More Palestinians in Gaza, Death Toll Rises to 41,534
At least 39 more Palestinians were killed in ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. This brings the overall death toll since October 7 to 41,534, according to a statement by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu Agency on Thursday. The Ministry’s statement also revealed that …
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Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills 6, Injures 15
An Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut killed six people and injured 15 others on Tuesday, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strike occurred in the Ghobeiry area, a stronghold of Hezbollah. Authorities confirmed that the casualty count is preliminary and could rise as more information becomes available. Lebanon’s health ministry has warned …
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Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah in Lebanon
At least 492 people have died in intense Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. This tragic event marks the deadliest day of conflict in nearly 20 years, according to the country’s health ministry. In addition, thousands of families have fled their homes as the Israeli military claims to have hit approximately 1,300 Hezbollah targets. This …
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Israeli Forces Raid Al Jazeera Bureau in Ramallah
Israeli forces raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah early Sunday. They delivered a military order to shut down operations for 45 days. Al Jazeera aired live footage showing Israeli troops entering with weapons drawn. The soldiers handed the order to bureau chief Walid al-Omari. Later, the Israeli military confirmed the raid. They sealed the office …
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UN Condemns Lebanon Device Explosions
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the recent detonation of hand-held communication devices in Lebanon, stating that such actions could amount to war crimes. This condemnation follows devastating blasts that occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing at least 37 people and injuring nearly 3,000. Beirut’s top diplomat accused Israel of orchestrating what he termed a …
Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Airstrike
Israel has escalated its conflict with Hezbollah, killing a top commander in an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Two security sources in Lebanon confirmed the death of Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah’s operations commander. Aqil, a key member of Hezbollah’s military leadership, was killed alongside members of the elite Radwan Unit during a meeting. The attack resulted …
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Explosive Attacks Rock Lebanon as Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Detonate
At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a series of beeps alerted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon to what they thought was a message from their leadership. However, the message wasn’t from their leaders. Within seconds, explosions erupted across the country, causing chaos in streets, shops, and homes. The blasts were caused by small explosive compounds hidden in …
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