Did Biden Know Israel was Indiscriminately Bombing Civilian Targets in Gaza? – WP Report Has the Answer

The US president was told in October that Israeli airstrikes were often carried out without “solid intelligence,” the newspaper claims. Israel says that 1,200 soldiers and civilians were killed during the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7. Israeli media published reports suggesting that many Israelis were killed on that day by ‘friendly fire.’
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40% surge in UK migration to Israel in 2024

London hosted its first Aliyah Fair in five years yesterday, with israel claiming a growing interest in Aliyah among British Jews. The event was attended by Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer, Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tzipi Hotovely and delegates from the Jewish Agency. Attendees received information about immigration opportunities and assistance for integrating into Israel. According to
| Europe & Russia, Israel, Middle East

Canada: parliament to vote on motion backing Palestinian statehood

Canadian legislators are due to vote today on a non-binding motion backing Palestinian statehood that has drawn condemnation from Israel and that could deepen splits inside the ruling Liberal Party, Reuters has reported. Although the government is free to ignore the result of the vote in the House of Commons elected chamber, it could cause political problems for Prime Minister
| Asia & Americas, Canada, Israel

Exclusive: pro-Graham faction blocks exec Palestine motions

Anti-genocide members narrowly defeated in outcome described as a ‘ isgrace’ as pro-Graham faction backs her silence on Gaza been criticised for banning Unite officials and national banners from pro-Gaza protests banned and smeared films and books exposing the ‘Labour antisemitism’ scam, placed an official under investigation who refused to cancel a Palestine solidarity fringe event at Labour’s 2023 annual conference allegedly told her chief of staff
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MSF warns of 'systematic destruction' of health services in Gaza

The Secretary-General of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said they have been witnessing the “systematic destruction” of health services in the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. Talking to Anadolu on the latest situation in Gaza under Israel’s brutal bombing campaign, Christopher Lockyear said: “There is a catastrophe across Gaza. We are particularly concerned about the situation in the north of
| Israel, Middle East, News

Palestine Land Day 2024 will have a very different feel about it

We are approaching the 48th commemoration of Palestine Land Day, and there is no doubt that 30 March will have very different feel about it this year, with the Palestinians in Gaza being killed and starved in defence of their land against the brutal Zionist military offensive over almost six months, during which the Gaza Strip has been systematically destroyed.
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Erdogan says Western hypocrisy has turned Gaza into world’s largest graveyard for children and women

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the hypocrisy of Western countries, which provide ammunition to Israel to carry out massacres against the Palestinians, “has turned Gaza into the world’s largest graveyard for children and women.” Erdogan made his comment while attending the Old Friends Iftar [Ramadan fast-breaking] programme in Istanbul. “Turkiye stands by our [Palestinian] brothers and
| Europe & Russia, Israel, Middle East

Ben-Gvir calls for Jews to storm Al-Aqsa in the last 10 days of Ramadan

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded that Jews storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in the last ten days of Ramadan, according to Israeli media reports. Israel’s Channel 13 reported that “Ben-Gvir demanded abolishing the well-known policy in Israel and allowing Jews to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan.” It revealed that security officials were informed of Ben-Gvir’s
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Unmasking the false generosity of the US response to Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe

Amid dire warnings from the UN regarding the food insecurity crisis in Gaza, the US proclaimed loudly that it is delivering humanitarian aid to the enclave. However, despite the impassioned remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Davos summit, his recent visit to Israel yielded no substantial progress in increasing Palestinians’ access to aid. Meanwhile, international leaders, echoing
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A Palestinian Christian's message on the lack of sympathy from the Christian world

A message from a Palestinian Christian underscores the historical coexistence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Palestine before the establishment of Israel. He expresses frustration that the Christian world does not stand in solidarity with Christian Palestinians. He also rejects the assumption that Palestinians are exclusively Muslim, and expresses sadness over the killing of his Muslim brothers and sisters.
| Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Israel lost war against Hamas in Gaza: ex-military commander says

Israel has lost its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a former Israeli military commander said yesterday. “You can’t lie to many people for a long time,” Yitzhak Brick, a former major general, said in an article in Maariv newspaper, according to Anadolu. “What is happening in the Gaza Strip and against Hezbollah in Lebanon will blow up in
| Israel, Middle East, News

MSF says words cannot describe ‘catastrophic’ disaster in Gaza

In a rare moment of contact between the NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and a member of its staff in northern Gaza, nurse Loay Harb has described the situation in the Gaza Strip as catastrophic. “Words can’t describe it,” he told his MSF colleagues. Harb noted that he is providing medical assistance in light of a significant shortfall
| Israel, Middle East, News

Egypt won’t allow forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said yesterday that Cairo will not allow the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, Anadolu news agency reported. Al-Sisi held talks with European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of an Egyptian-European summit in Cairo. “Egypt rejects the forced displacement of Palestinians to its lands and will not allow
| Africa, Egypt, EU

Israel’s Netanyahu says won’t bow to international pressure to halt Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he will not bow to international pressure to halt war on the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. “No amount of international pressure will stop us from realizing all the goals of the war: eliminating Hamas, releasing all our hostages and ensuring that Gaza will no longer pose a threat against Israel,” Netanyahu
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Israel’s president says ‘no victory in Gaza’ without return of hostages

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Sunday that there will be no victory in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip without the return of Israelis held captive by Hamas, Anadolu Agency reports. “We are determined to win this battle, and it is clear to us beyond any doubt that there is no victory without the return of the captives –
| ICJ, International Organisations, Israel

Israel lost war against Hamas in Gaza: Ex-military commander

Israel has lost its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a former Israeli military commander said on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports. “You can’t lie to many people for a long time,” Yitzhak Brick, a former ombudsman major general, said in an article in Maariv newspaper. “What is happening in the Gaza Strip and against Hezbollah in Lebanon will blow
| ICJ, International Organisations, Israel

Who is Majed al-Faraj and What are His Plans for Gaza? – PROFILE

Majed al-Faraj, one of the most powerful leaders in the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has been catapulted into the international spotlight, after Israeli suggestions that he may take over security control from the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas in a post-war Gaza. Early Activism PA Security Forces Corruption Allegations Post-War Gaza – Robert Inlakesh is a journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker. He focuses on the Middle
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Yemen’s Houthis report fresh US-UK airstrikes on its sites

US and British warplanes carried out fresh airstrikes against Houthi sites inside Yemen on Sunday, according to the Yemeni group, Anadolu Agency reports. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah television said an air raid targeted At-Ta’iziyah district in the southwestern Taiz province. No details were provided about casualties or damage. The airstrike came shortly after the US Central Command said that US forces
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UAE, Egypt make 9th Gaza aid airdrop

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt air forces carried out a ninth airdrop Saturday of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. The joint operation was carried out using two aircraft carrying 33 tons of food and medical aid, the Joint Operations Command of the UAE Defense Ministry wrote on X. The Egyptian Defense Ministry
| Africa, Egypt, ICJ

Fatah 'surprised' by Palestinian groups' concerns over President Abbas decision to form new government

The Fatah movement of President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday expressed “surprise” at Palestinian groups voicing concerns about the formation of a new government led by Mohammad Mustafa without national consensus, Anadolu reports. The Fatah said in a statement that “the leadership of Hamas is disconnected from reality and the Palestinian people.” “It has not yet sensed the extent of the
| Asia & Americas, ICJ, International Organisations

1 in 3 children under 2 years acutely malnourished in northern Gaza: UN agency

One-third of children under the age of two in northern Gaza is now acutely malnourished, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA said on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reports. “Children’s malnutrition is spreading fast and reaching unprecedented levels in Gaza,” UNRWA said on X. The UN agency stressed, “famine is looming. There is no time to waste.” On Friday, the UN
| International Organisations, Israel, Middle East

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Israeli Military Attacks Shifa Hospital | Causalities Inside Largest Medical Complex | Surgery Ward on Fire | ‘War Crimes’ at Shifa – Day 163

Israeli forces carried out at least nine massacres in 24 hours, killing 92 Palestinians and injuring at least 130 more. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that US President Joe Biden is contributing to a “dangerous campaign” against Israel. Former Israeli Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon said that Netanyahu wants to remain in power and the release of the captives is not
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Jonathan Cook – Torture, executions, babies left to die, sexual abuse… These are Israel’s crimes

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Women abused Beatings, waterboarding Executions, human shields Wiping Gaza off the map Hamas ‘started it’ Bogus narrative All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers.
| Geopolitics, Racism, Article

Jewish man and Palestinians engage in a friendly conversation in Hebron, with an invitation to visit their city

Social media circulated a video of a Jew and a Palestinian engaging in a friendly conversation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. They introduced themselves to each other and shook hands firmly. Another Palestinian man invited the Jewish man to visit their city, while another person said, ‘Long live Palestine.'
| Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Israel detains 20 more Palestinians in West Bank, bringing total arrests since 7 Oct to 7,605

The Israeli army during its incursion across the occupied West Bank on Saturday detained at least 20 more Palestinians, including former detainees, Anadolu reports. According to a joint statement from the Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoner Society, the new arrests bring the total number of Palestinians detained by Israeli forces since Oct. 7, 2023, to 7,605.
| Israel, Middle East, News

Several countries including EU to resume UNRWA support after suspension

ALBAWABA - In response to claims made by Israel that certain employees were complicit in the October 7 attacks, Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the European Union—all of which had previously halted financial support for UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East—have declared that they will keep supporting the organization...
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Several countries including EU to resume UNRWA support after suspension

ALBAWABA - In response to claims made by Israel that certain employees were complicit in the October 7 attacks, Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the European Union—all of which had previously halted financial support for UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East—have declared that they will keep supporting the organization...
| NEWS, Main Headlines

Palestinian flags banned at Pakistan Super League

A video shows a man collecting Palestinian flags raised by fans attending a match in Pakistan. After removing two flags in the video, the fans begin chanting 'Palestine.' Social media users circulated the video, saying it was during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. According to a report by the Pakistani English-language newspaper Dawn on 21 February 2024, PSL
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Dune 2: a tale of Palestinian resistance against Israel’s occupation

Stories have always conveyed messages to the human subconscious. From the bedtime stories children are taught, to the movies we watch and the novels we read, the art of the story is possibly the most effective tool a propagandist can use. Speeches and the spoken word may impact the mind at a greater scale than books and writing ever can,
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Children dying from lack of food and medicine in Gaza as Israel continues to block aid

In the heart of northern Gaza, children like six-year-old Fadi, who suffers from cystic fibrosis and a deteriorating medical condition exacerbated by the lack of food and medicine, are the most impacted by Israel’s siege. Channel 4 News’ Foreign Affairs Correspondent Secunder Kermani reports that Israel has prevented hundreds of oxygen cylinders from entering Gaza, along with dozens of
| Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Houthis leader: Israel is committing ‘crime of the century’ in Gaza

The leader of the Houthi group in Yemen, Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi, said yesterday that Israel is carrying out the “crime of the century” in Gaza, with the participation of American and Western countries. In a televised address on Al-Masirah TV, Al-Houthi said that the Israeli enemy is committing the crime of the century in Gaza, in every sense of the word,
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Concerns mount in Gaza over proposed US aid port

MEMO correspondent Mohamed Asad reports on the apprehension of Gaza’s residents of the proposed US port that will be built off the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. Residents express deep apprehension about potential hidden motives, particularly regarding US involvement. Despite the purported aim of providing essential supplies to the two million inhabitants, people are sceptical of the US’s
| Asia & Americas, Israel, Middle East

The Gaza War Is Shattering “Israeli” Narcissism

Islam Times - The day before October 7 is not the same as the day after. The Al-Aqsa Flood Operation killed the “Israeli” security doctrine. This prompted “Israel” to move from containment when dealing with the resistance in both Palestine and Lebanon to a battlefield approach under the slogan, “The War of No Choice.”
| Palestine

Jonathan Cook – The Antisemitism Industry doesn’t speak for Jews. It speaks for western elites

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net as a giant real-estate laundering exercise, based on the theft of native Palestinian land; as a laboratory for the production of new weapons and surveillance systems tested on Palestinians; as a
| Geopolitics, Media, Media Influence

US Senate majority leader urges Israel to make 'significant course corrections'

Israel must make “significant course corrections” to achieve peace with the Palestinians, the US Senate majority leader said today as he called for new elections in Israel, criticising Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. “After five months of suffering on both sides of this conflict, our thinking must turn urgently to how we can achieve lasting peace and endure and ensure prosperity and
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5 Way Islam and Palestine Are Connected

Palestine holds immense significance due to the holy land’s Islamic heritage. From its cultural history to its religious importance, Palestine remains one of the most powerful and beautiful places for Muslims around the world. Here are just 5 ways Palestine and Islam are connected: 1. Prophetic Legacy Many Prophets of Islam are deeply connected to...
| Faith, Middle East, Palestine

Israeli fire kills 6 Gazans awaiting aid

Israeli fire killed six Palestinians and wounded dozens of others as crowds of residents awaited aid trucks in Gaza City last night, Ministry of Health officials said today according to Reuters. Palestinians were rushing to get aid supplies at the Kuwait Roundabout in northern Gaza City late yesterday evening when Israeli forces opened fire, residents and health officials said. The
| International Organisations, Israel, Middle East

Profit over people: A symbolic gesture for peace at the Oscars

In the glamorous world of Hollywood, where glitter and gold often speak louder than words, a small but significant symbol made its appearance at the latest Academy Awards ceremony, otherwise known as the Oscars. A red pin, a symbol of solidarity with the Artists4Ceasefire movement, was worn by a number of celebrities in a bid to show their support for
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Unlocking the ‘Mystery’ – Ilan Pappé Writes In Memory of Aaron Bushnell

Hopefully, one day, in a liberated Palestine, there will be a street to commemorate these brave young men and women, who taught the world that what is taking place in Palestine is an injustice that cannot be tolerated. As “an active duty member”, he wrote, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide”. ‘Free Palestine’ This was his main message before dousing himself
| Articles, Commentary, Aaron Bushnell

Putting a spin on ‘obstacles’ to peace in Palestine

It took the EU far too long to connect the dots between besieged Gaza and the West Bank, after creating political divisions that pitted the occupied Palestinian territories against each other in terms of political narratives. EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell shifted attention to the occupied West Bank during the Munich Security conference last month, as state and settler
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Amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Argentinian artists express solidarity with Palestine

Argentinian artists have been working diligently for the past few weeks to create a mural on the stairs of a busy railway station in the neighbourhood of Moreno in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The artists were brought together by local artist-activist Gustavo Calvet to express their solidarity with the Palestinians. They believe that the prominent position of the
| Argentina, Asia & Americas, Interviews

Hamas praises the ‘responsible’ national stance of Gazan tribes

Hamas yesterday praised the “responsible national position of the families and tribes of Gaza, which refused to comply with the occupation’s plans.” The movement said in a statement received by Quds Press that it praises the responsible national position of the families and tribes of Gaza that resolutely refused to respond to the malicious plans of the Zionist occupation, which
| International Organisations, Israel, Middle East

Israel: women block road in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner swap deal

A group of Israeli women, including relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, blocked the main Ayalon Road in Tel Aviv on Thursday to demand a deal to release them, Anadolu has cited an Israeli media outlet as saying. “During peak traffic congestion, the protesters stood carrying large pictures of the hostages and chanted, ‘Deal now’,” Israel’s Channel 12 reported.
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US to impose new sanctions against occupied West Bank outposts

The Biden Administration is expected to impose new sanctions on two illegal outposts in the occupied West Bank that were used as a base for attacks by extremist illegal Israeli settlers against Palestinians, Axios reported late yesterday, citing three US officials, according to Reuters. The sanctions, expected to be imposed as soon as Thursday, are intended to send a message
| Asia & Americas, Israel, Middle East

Palestine taking centre stage in local elections is a warning to Israel and its friends

History is, sometimes, made in unexpected ways, in unknown places, by the few, to be remembered by the many. This is exactly what happened in the Borough of Rochdale in the Greater Manchester area in the North-west of the United Kingdom—a small place, hardly appearing on the map, yet it made history in an unexpected manner. Rochdale, which many of
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Palestinian Resistance ‘Frogmen’ Attack Zikim – Israeli Media

This is not the first time that Hamas has carried out attacks on the Zikim beach in southern Ashkelon, clashing with the Israeli army. Israel says that 1,200 soldiers and civilians were killed during the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7. Israeli media published reports suggesting that many Israelis were killed on that day by ‘friendly fire.’
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Germany says Israel abiding by international law as Gaza death toll surpasses 31,000

Germany, on Wednesday, reiterated that Israel is complying with humanitarian law in its war on the Gaza Strip, where the death toll has crossed 31,000, Anadolu Agency reports. Asked at a routine government press briefing in Berlin whether Chancellor Olaf Scholz still believes Israel is upholding international law in the Palestinian enclave, his spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, replied: “The Chancellor has
| Europe & Russia, Germany, Israel

Dramatic deterioration in the mental health of children in Gaza, Save the Children warns

There has been a dramatic deterioration in the mental health of children in Gaza following five months of “violence, displacement, starvation and disease on top of nearly 17 years of a blockade”, Save the Children warned yesterday. Parents and caregivers told the child rights organisation that children’s capacity to even imagine a future without war has virtually disappeared. “The emotional
| International Organisations, Israel, Middle East