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Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross

Hamas has begun transferring the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, marking the first time the group has returned deceased captives since October 7, 2023. Among them are Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two sons, Ariel (4) and Kfir (9 months), who were abducted from their home in Kibbutz......

Mistaken identity leads to shooting of Israeli visitors in Florida

A man in Florida has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of two Israeli visitors, whom he allegedly mistook for Palestinians, according to police. The suspect, 27-year-old Mordechai Brafman, faces two counts of attempted murder and was taken into custody after the incident on Miami......

Hamas announces the names of three Israeli prisoners ahead of their release

A senior Hamas official announced on Friday that Palestinian armed factions in Gaza will release three Israeli prisoners on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, confirmed that the group will free Sagi Dekel, Chen, and Yair Horn. In......

Protester disrupts Super Bowl halftime show with Palestinian flag

A protester carrying a Palestinian flag interrupted rapper Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, USA, before being detained by security. The individual leaped onto a car that was part of Lamar’s set at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday. According to......

Gaza ceasefire update: Three Israeli hostages released in latest prisoner exchange

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement established with Israel last month. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the transfer of Eli Sharabi, 52, Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza. The exchange took......

Israeli soldier released in Gaza under ceasefire agreement

An Israeli female soldier, Agam Berger, who had been detained in Gaza, was released as part of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. This release occurred during the third phase of the arrangement and took place on Thursday when Berger emerged from the debris at the Jabalia......

Palestinian-American journalist detained and deported by Switzerland

Washington, DC – Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed his release and deportation by Swiss authorities following a three-day detention. Abunimah, known for his role as the executive director of a publication advocating Palestinian rights, suggested in a statement that his......

Gaza Strikes Claim Dozens of Lives Amid Ceasefire Announcement

Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 82 individuals in Gaza, with reports indicating that over 30 fatalities occurred in Gaza City shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. One significant attack targeted a house near the Engineers Union Building in......

Study reveals significant gap in reported Gaza casualty figures

The latest analysis published in The Lancet indicates that casualty figures from the Gaza conflict may be substantially lower than actual numbers, with researchers estimating a 40% discrepancy in reported deaths. A comprehensive study conducted by epidemiologists at the London School of Hygiene and......

Journalist's Life in Limbo: Fadi al-Wahidi’s Fight for Survival in Gaza

On October 9, Al Jazeera journalist Fadi al-Wahidi was reporting on the displacement of Palestinian families in the Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza, amidst Israel’s third offensive. The area had been reduced to rubble, and Wahidi began recording ahead of his team. Suddenly, gunfire erupted......

Escalation of Violence in Gaza: Women and Children Among the Victims

In the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, significant casualties have been reported, including numerous women and children, as nearly 50 people were killed in just one day. The ongoing violence, which has now claimed the lives of nearly 46,000 Palestinians, is intensifying despite claims by the Israeli......

Gaza's Displaced Face Severe Weather Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

As 2024 began, displaced Palestinians in Gaza confronted severe flooding that submerged temporary shelters and forced the closure of UNICEF medical facilities. The harsh weather conditions have intensified the humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting those in Central Gaza's displacement camps. Residents......

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, is set to undergo prostate surgery on Sunday, as announced by his office on Saturday. This decision follows a recent medical examination, which revealed a urinary tract infection stemming from benign prostate enlargement. The diagnosis came after Netanyahu’s......