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Palestinian Prisoners Released by Israel Claim Torture and Threats During Detention

In a development that has sparked international concern, eight Palestinian prisoners recently released by Israeli authorities have come forward with disturbing accounts of their time in detention. The group, comprising two women and six men, was freed from Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank on Thursday,......

Exodus from Khan Younès: 150,000 Palestinians Flee Amid Unrelenting Bombardments

Over 80% of Gaza Under Evacuation Orders or Declared No-Go Zones Amidst a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, the Gaza Strip witnessed one of its largest single-day displacements on Monday, July 22, as more than 150,000 residents fled Khan Younès. This mass exodus, reported by the United......

Alarm in the West Bank: UNICEF Reports Surge in Child Casualties

UNICEF: One Palestinian Child Killed Every Two Days in the West Bank Since October 7 In a stark revelation, a recent UNICEF report has highlighted a grave increase in violence against Palestinian children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since October 2023. The report underscores a significant......

Escalating Crisis: Gaza's Grim Toll and Mass Displacement

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions, with the latest figures painting a harrowing picture of loss and suffering. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, the death toll has now surpassed 39,000, with nearly 90,000 individuals wounded since the conflict's inception......

UN Aid Convoy Caught in Crossfire: Escalating Tensions in Gaza Strip

In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, a United Nations convoy en route to Gaza City came under fire on Sunday, despite prior coordination with Israeli authorities. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), reported the incident, which has......

Adidas Drops Bella Hadid from Campaign Following Israeli Backlash

In a surprising turn of events, Adidas has decided to modify its advertising campaign for the iconic SL72 trainers following criticism from Israel regarding the involvement of American model Bella Hadid. The sportswear company, headquartered in Germany, announced it would be revising the campaign in......

Gaza Under Siege: Deadly Airstrikes Intensify as Peace Talks Falter

In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) airstrikes have claimed at least 60 lives across the Gaza Strip, including attacks on a school sheltering displaced individuals and a designated "humanitarian zone." These strikes occur against the backdrop......

Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Civilian Casualties Mount

In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict, Gaza's death toll has surged to 38,664, according to recent reports from local health authorities. This grim statistic is accompanied by an alarming 89,097 injuries, painting a harrowing picture of the human cost of the ongoing hostilities. The Palestinian......

Majority of Israelis Advocate for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

As the conflict in Gaza extends into its ninth month, with humanitarian conditions worsening, a significant shift in Israeli public opinion is becoming evident. A recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals that 56% of Israelis now support a deal to release all hostages held by......

Ongoing Israeli Assault Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The ongoing military aggression by Israel in Gaza has drawn widespread international condemnation, despite repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire by the United Nations Security Council. Since the start of the campaign on October 7, 2023, local health authorities report that nearly 38,200 Palestinians......

US Greenlights Funding for Cutting-Edge F-16 Jets for Morocco

The United States, Morocco's primary arms supplier, has taken a significant step in bolstering the North African nation's military prowess. On Thursday, the US Defense Department announced that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a prominent US-based aerospace company, secured a substantial contract......

Outrage Erupts Over Israeli Police Dog Attack on Elderly Palestinian Woman

A harrowing video leaked on Tuesday has ignited widespread outrage after showing an Israeli police dog viciously attacking an elderly Palestinian woman inside her home. The incident occurred during a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp several weeks ago. The footage, obtained by Al Jazeera, has sparked......

UN Condemns Rafah Bombardment as ‘Unprecedented Humanitarian Failure’

“For more than 2 million Gazans, it is a living hell, a nightmare from which they cannot wake up,” declared the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. In the midst of relentless bombardment by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) on Gaza, Rafah has once......