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Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.Hamas has issued what it calls a “warning” that the lives of two captives held in Gaza City are in danger as Israeli tanks push deeper inside several neighbourhoods of the besieged urban centre, where tens of thousands of Palestinians are trapped by Israel’s ground invasion and bombardment.The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian group, said on Sunday that contact has been lost with fighters holding Omri Miran and Matan Angrest after “brutal military operations and violent targeting in the Sabra…
The mass mobilisation for Palestine across Italy echoed in Gaza. We are truly grateful.Last Monday, I was out in the street trying to catch an internet signal in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip – something that has become almost impossible in Gaza. Our home had just been bombed for the third time during the war, and we had been forced to flee for the tenth time. I had just lost everything once again.My heart was heavy with grief, and everything around me reminded me of the loss that had befallen us.When I finally managed to connect, videos, photos, and…
The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.Tony Blair, who was British prime minister during the 2003 United States-led invasion and occupation of Iraq based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction, and is regarded by many in the Arab world and in the United Kingdom as a “war criminal”, has helped develop “day after” plans for Israel’s war on Gaza.The highly divisive figure is envisaged in United States President Donald Trump’s 21-point plan presented to Arab and Muslim leaders to become the de facto governor-general of…
UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17.European Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will play their first-ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA has said.The announcement came on Sunday, even as PSG’s opponents will be determined four days earlier in the final playoff, called the Challenger Cup.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4UFC: Carlos Ulberg sends message with first-round KO of Dominick Reyeslist 2 of 4Ducati’s Marc Marquez wins his seventh MotoGP title at Japanese Grand Prixlist 3 of 4India vs Pakistan: Cricket…
For Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, has been perilous amid Israeli bombardment, displacement.Amid relentless forced Palestinian displacement in Gaza under intense Israeli bombardment, taking care of children with special needs becomes even more perilous.Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, in Deir el-Balah, says the constant Israeli explosions terrify him.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Fact check: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the UNGAlist 2 of 3What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military?list 3 of 3Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’end of list“As the…
After about a decade, Iran is again subject to UN sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran, despite opposition from Russia and China.Tehran, Iran – After about a decade, Iran is once more subject to United Nations sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran, despite opposition from Russia and China.The sanctions were automatically reinstated at midnight GMT on Sunday after the European signatories of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal invoked the “snapback” mechanism of the landmark accord to reactivate them.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposedlist 2…
Italian race organiser says there is high possibility of race disruption due to participation of Israeli team.The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from Italy’s upcoming Giro dell’Emilia competition due to concerns over public safety, race organisers said.The decision announced on Saturday comes after the recent Vuelta a Espana cycling race suffered several disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters who took to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, to block the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, forcing the cancellation of the race’s final stage.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West…
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Israel ‘did not learn anything’ from its experience of genocide by Nazi Germany.Putrajaya, Malaysia – When Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned 100 earlier this year, he marked his birthday by following a lifelong routine of discipline: he ate little, worked a lot, and did not succumb to the lure of rest.“The main thing is that I work all the time. I don’t rest myself,” Mahathir told media.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocidelist 2 of 4The world recognises Palestine, yet it treats…
The Lebanese government has backed plans to disarm Hezbollah, which was badly weakened by its latest war with Israel.Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has said the armed Lebanese group will not give up its weapons, one year after Israel killed his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, in an air attack on southern Beirut.Speaking on Saturday to the thousands who had gathered at Nasrallah’s tomb in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, Qassem promised to maintain Hezbollah’s military capabilities, which have been significantly weakened by its recent war with Israel.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Children among 5 killed in Israeli drone ‘massacre’ in southern…
Hospitals have also shut down in Gaza City as Israeli attacks escalate. At least 91 Palestinian people were killed on Saturday in relentless Israeli attacks throughout the Gaza Strip, including at least 45 in Gaza City, as the military intensified its widely criticised ground invasion.Gaza’s Government Media Office slammed Israel for misleading the Palestinian people with threats to evacuate to the central and southern governorates by portraying them as “safe humanitarian zones”, while continuing to strike those same areas.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3The world recognises Palestine, yet it treats the Palestinians as statelesslist 2 of 3Israel’s justification…