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 …

Fight Erupts in Netanyahu’s Cabinet Over Gaza Blockade

A fierce argument broke out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest cabinet meeting over the ongoing blockade of Gaza, according to Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan. The confrontation involved Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Israel’s Chief of General Staff, and two far-right ministers — Itamar Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister, and Orit Strook, Minister for Settlement Affairs. …

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 …

Missile from Yemen Hits Ben Gurion Airport Perimeter

Tel Aviv: A ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, injuring eight people and halting air traffic. The missile hit a road inside the airport’s perimeter, damaging a vehicle and scattering debris across surrounding areas. Photos and video footage verified by Al Jazeera showed the impact site …

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 …

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 …

US Airstrike on Yemeni Detention Center Kills 68 African Migrants

SAADA, Yemen: A U.S. airstrike on a migrant detention center in Yemen’s northern Saada province killed at least 68 African migrants and wounded 47 others, according to Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. The tragic incident has triggered global outrage over the rising civilian toll in conflict zones. The targeted facility housed approximately 115 migrants, primarily Ethiopians, …

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 …

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 …

UN Demands Accountability After Israel Admits Strike That Killed UN Staff in Gaza

The United Nations has renewed its call for accountability after Israel admitted its military was behind a deadly strike in Gaza that killed a UN staff member and injured at least five others. The incident occurred on March 19, when an Israeli shell hit a UN guest house in the Gaza Strip. The location of …

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 …

Israeli Military Requests Additional $2.6 Billion for War Effort

GAZA: In a new development, the Israeli army has reportedly asked for an additional 10 billion shekels ($2.6 billion) to expand its military operation in Gaza. The funds are expected to support a large-scale ground incursion that aims to seize 40% of Gaza’s territory in the coming weeks. Critics say the expansion will fuel more …

US Bombards Yemen, Israeli Police Assault Journalist, UN Condemns Gaza Blockade

Holger Rune Makes Statement With Stunning WinThe United States has escalated its military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. It has launched multiple airstrikes across several regions. Al-Masirah TV, linked to the Houthis, reports that the strikes hit Sanaa, Brash, Kamaran Island, and parts of Marib. The U.S. military says the operations target the Houthis’ capabilities. …

Nationwide Shutter-Down Strike on April 26 in Support of Palestine

Traders across Pakistan have called for a shutter-down strike on April 26 to express solidarity with the people of Palestine. The strike, supported by major trader associations and political groups, aims to protest Israel’s continued military operations in Gaza and highlight the humanitarian crisis. Widespread Support in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Mushtaq Ahmed Khalil, Senior Vice President of …

Israel’s Bombardment Kills Civilians in Gaza “Safe Zone”

Gaza Strip – April 21, 2025: Israel has continued its unrelenting air raids on Gaza, killing at least six people in two separate strikes. The attacks targeted areas where civilians had taken shelter, including a so-called safe zone. Deadly Strikes in Al-Mawasi and Khan Younis Two people lost their lives when Israeli forces bombed tents …

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 …

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