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UN chief urges global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Human rights......

Grief and Resilience: Uncovering the Tragedy at Al-Shifa Hospital

In a harrowing discovery, Palestinian survivors of Israel’s actions have identified 38 relatives from a newly uncovered mass grave at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, where the sanctity of death and proper burial has been tragically compromised. Upon unearthing the grave, Gaza's civil defense reported that 48 bodies were exhumed on Thursday.......

Palestinians recount harrowing tales of torture and sexual violence at UN hearings

This week marked a significant moment as Palestinians shared their distressing accounts of abuse at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces during the latest round of public hearings of the United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) concerning the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. During these hearings,......

ICJ to examine Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to convene hearings in April, following a request from the United Nations to assess Israel's humanitarian obligations regarding the Palestinian population. This development arises after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in December, calling for the ICJ, the UN's principal judicial......

Gaza: Israel to free 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (NGO)

Israel is set to release 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in exchange for three hostages held in Gaza since Hamas launched its attack on Israeli soil on October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club. Abdallah Zeghari, the president of the organization, confirmed that the exchange will include 36 prisoners serving life......

Trump's shift on Gaza displacement welcomed by Hamas

Hamas has welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent reversal on his controversial proposal to permanently displace more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem expressed approval following Trump's remarks on Wednesday, in which he stated, “Nobody is expelling any Palestinians from......

Israeli figure nominated for Nobel Peace Prize despite controversial legacy

In a surprising development, Israeli academics have nominated Daniella Weiss, a leading figure in the promotion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, for the prestigious 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination has sparked widespread backlash and incredulity in the international community. The nomination reportedly came from two......

Yemen's Houthis Resume Attacks on Israeli Ships Over Gaza Aid Blockade

Yemen’s Houthi group has declared the renewal of attacks on Israeli vessels following the expiration of their ultimatum for Israel to permit aid deliveries into Gaza. Late on Tuesday, the armed faction announced that it was reinstating a prohibition on the movement of Israeli ships through the Red Sea, citing Israel’s failure......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants of the war-torn enclave, was characterized......

Israel Cuts Gaza’s Electricity Supply amid Truce Negotiations

Israel has ordered an immediate suspension of electricity supply to Gaza as part of its strategy to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. This decision comes as negotiations are set to resume regarding the ceasefire with Palestinian militants. The move follows Israel’s recent blockade of aid supplies to Gaza, reminiscent of the initial......

Trump’s controversial remarks on hostage crises and human rights violations

US President Donald Trump recently made a striking statement regarding Hamas, asserting that “only sick and twisted people keep [dead] bodies.” This comment has stirred significant discussion, particularly in relation to Israel's actions and the ongoing hostage situation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Hamas that......

Bayt Mal Al Quds partners with Palestine to aid Gaza’s orphaned and amputee children

Over 38,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023. The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency has joined forces with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development to address the dire needs of orphaned and amputee children affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. A formal agreement was signed on Monday,......

Iran's military showcases new weapons in preparation for 2025 challenges

Iran’s military forces, including the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have spent the past three months unveiling and testing new weapons in extensive military drills. These demonstrations reflect Iran's preparation for a challenging year ahead, with heightened tensions due to threats from the United States......