Blast in Rafah Hits Israeli Troops as Gaza Strikes Kill 16

A deadly Rafah explosion rocked the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, reportedly killing and injuring several Israeli soldiers from the elite Golani Brigade. The troops were allegedly setting explosives in a building when it detonated. The Israeli government has yet to comment, and local media remain under a reporting blackout. Ambush in Rafah Eyewitnesses described …

Cornell Students Hang Giant Gaza Banner in Bold Protest

Student activists at Cornell University made a dramatic statement Monday by hanging a massive banner reading “GAZA” in bright red letters from the campus’s iconic McGraw Tower. The banner stretched 9 metres (30 feet) long and was clearly visible across the Ithaca campus. It was part of a growing wave of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. …

Hamas Official Rejects Truce Talks Amid Gaza Crisis

A senior Hamas leader has ruled out any further negotiations for a ceasefire, blaming ongoing Israeli military actions and the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Bassem Naim, a top Hamas official, told AFP that “there is no sense in engaging in talks or considering new ceasefire proposals as long as the hunger war and extermination …

Qassam Brigades Claim Attacks on Israeli Forces in Southern Gaza

Gaza: The armed wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Israeli forces operating in the southern Gaza Strip. In a statement released on Telegram, the Qassam Brigades said they destroyed two Israeli tanks and a military bulldozer. The attack reportedly took place in the al-Faraheen area, east of Khan …

Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to Conquer All of Gaza: Reports

The Israeli war cabinet has reportedly approved plans to take full control of Gaza, according to The Times of Israel. Citing an unnamed Israeli official, the report states that the strategy includes “conquering Gaza and holding territories.” This marks a significant shift in Israel’s military approach. Until now, Israel had largely focused on targeted operations …

Palestinian Prisoner Dies in Israeli Custody Without Trial, Raising Death Toll to 66

Jenin, West Bank: A 60-year-old Palestinian prisoner, Mohey al-Din Fahmi Saeed Nijim, has died in Israeli custody, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS). Nijim, a father of six from Jenin, was arrested in August 2023 and held without charge under administrative detention in the Negev prison. PPS said Nijim was denied proper medical care …

Journalists Targeted in Gaza: Over 250 Killed in 18 Months

As Israel’s war on Gaza enters its 18th month, the death toll continues to climb—over 50,000 lives lost. Among the victims are more than 250 journalists in Gaza, turning the besieged enclave into one of the deadliest places on earth for reporters. Silencing the Story Local journalists have been the sole witnesses to the war’s …

Aid Ship to Gaza Attacked by Armed Drones in International Waters

ISLAMABAD/MALTA: A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was hit by two armed drone strikes in international waters off Malta, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) confirmed on Friday. The group, which organized the mission, said the vessel—named Conscience—was en route to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza when it came under attack. Drone Strikes Cause …

Israel Marks Independence Day ‘With Heavy Heart’ – Herzog

Jerusalem: As fires rage nearby and the humanitarian crisis deepens, Israel marked its Independence Day with somber undertones. President Isaac Herzog led a subdued ceremony in Jerusalem on Tuesday, reflecting the nation’s shared grief over the ongoing conflict and the fate of captives held in Gaza. Somber Celebration in Shadow of Crisis At a gathering …

3,000 Aid Trucks Stuck at Gaza Border, Confirms United Nations

Gaza Strip: As Israeli military operations intensify, a massive humanitarian crisis is spiraling out of control in Gaza. Thousands of tons of aid remain inaccessible, and hunger is spreading fast. Aid workers warn that time is running out to prevent full-scale famine, especially among children. Aid Blocked, Supplies Rotting The United Nations has confirmed that 3,000 …

Amnesty Accuses Israel of “Live-Streamed Genocide” in Gaza

GAZA CITY — Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, alleging clear violations of international law and the UN Genocide Convention. In its annual report released Monday, the human rights group said Israeli forces intentionally inflicted “serious bodily and mental harm” and created living conditions designed to “bring …

Israel Boosts Military Spending by 65 Percent in 2024, SIPRI Reports

In a sharp escalation, Israel increased its military spending by 65 percent in 2024, reaching $46.5 billion, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This marks Israel’s steepest annual military spending hike since the Six-Day War in 1967. The SIPRI report highlights that global military expenditure soared to $2.72 …

Nationwide Shutter-Down Strike Shows Strong Solidarity With Palestine

Pakistan witnessed a complete shutdown across several cities on Saturday as traders, businesses, and citizens joined a countrywide strike to show solidarity with Palestinians. In cities like Murree, Peshawar, Pakpattan, Gojra, Kamalia, Kot Addu, and Tando Muhammad Khan, almost all shops and markets stayed closed. Streets looked deserted as people supported the call given by …

UN Urges Immediate Action as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

The United Nations has sounded the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as basic necessities vanish from markets and thousands face starvation. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed reporters on Thursday, declaring the situation in southern Gaza “desperate.” He said, “Children are going hungry, patients remain untreated, and people are dying. It is …

Israel Steps Up Gaza Attacks, Kills Entire Families as Aid Blockade Continues

In the early hours of Thursday, Israeli forces launched intense air raids on Gaza, killing multiple families. One devastating strike hit the Sheikh Radwan district in northwest Gaza City. A father, mother, and their four children were killed while sheltering in their home. Witnesses and civil defence teams described a horrifying scene. The children’s body …

JI Relocates Gaza Solidarity March After Islamabad’s Red Zone Closure

As part of its ongoing nationwide campaign, Pakistan’s religio-political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has shifted its Gaza Solidarity March from the US Embassy area to Islamabad’s Expressway after authorities sealed all routes leading to the Red Zone. March Moved to Expressway JI’s foreign media spokesperson, Aamir Baloch, confirmed the new venue, stating that a stage would …

Palestinian MFA Warns of Masjid Al-Aqsa Demolition Plans by Israel

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has raised serious concerns about recent settler-led incitement to demolish Masjid Al-Aqsa and replace it with a temple. Meanwhile, in Gaza, a 12-year-old paralysed boy was burned alive in an Israeli missile attack on a tent camp for displaced civilians, killing 11 people in total. Al-Aqsa Mosque …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 70 in Gaza Since Friday Morning; UN Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis

Gaza Strip – April 19, 2025: At least 70 Palestinians have been killed in intensified Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Friday, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera. The deadliest assaults struck the southern city of Khan Younis, where Israeli military helicopters targeted tents sheltering displaced families, including one in …

Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Rise Amid Drone Strikes in Southern Lebanon

Qantara: Tensions escalated once again on Wednesday as the Israeli military claimed responsibility for killing a Hezbollah fighter in a drone strike in southern Lebanon’s Qantara area. The individual was described as a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. The announcement follows a statement from Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirming one fatality in the Israeli airstrike. This …

Death Toll in Gaza Soars as Israeli Airstrikes Kill 15 More Palestinians

Amid continued violence, the Gaza death toll rose sharply on Monday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 15 more Palestinians, targeting makeshift tent shelters in both northern and southern parts of the enclave. The attacks come as diplomatic channels attempt to revive a potential ceasefire. Tent Shelters Under Fire In a new wave of strikes, …

World Must Act: UNICEF Pleads for Immediate Access to Starving Gaza

Gaza: In a heartbreaking scene that reflects the worsening humanitarian crisis, a Palestinian mother is forced to feed her children stale, mould-infested bread to keep them alive. Hanadi, a mother living in a tent shelter in Gaza, spoke with UNICEF in an interview. “I never expected I would go back to using it,” she said …

Karachi Joins Voice for Gaza: Jamaat-e-Islami Calls for Nationwide Strike on April 22

A massive Gaza Solidarity March swept through Karachi on Sunday as the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) led thousands in condemning Israel’s aggression in Palestine and called out Pakistani leaders for their silence. With a countrywide strike planned for April 22, JI urged the government to move beyond rhetoric and take firm steps to support Palestinians. March Draws …

Gaza Amputees Struggle to Rebuild Lives Amid Conflict and Collapse

In war-torn Gaza, a growing number of Gaza amputees are facing unimaginable challenges. With limited medical support and nearly non-existent rehabilitation services, thousands of people—many of them children—are living with life-altering injuries caused by Israel’s ongoing military campaign. The situation is worsening each day as patients wait for prosthetics, treatment, and hope in a region …

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