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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......

Tragic Loss: Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike Near Gaza Hospital

In a devastating incident in central Gaza, five journalists were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit their broadcasting van near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The journalists, who were covering events in the area, were from the Al-Quds Today channel. The strike took place early Thursday......

Urgent Call for Action: Hospitals in Gaza Under Siege

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached a critical point, with the Israeli military targeting key hospitals in the northern part of the enclave. Health authorities and humanitarian organizations are urgently appealing for international intervention as medical facilities struggle to cope with relentless......

Israel Acknowledges Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

For the first time, Israel has publicly admitted to assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation during an event recognizing Defense Ministry personnel. He also issued a stern warning to the Yemen-based Houthi movement, emphasizing......

Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict; Day 1,031

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to see devastating consequences on both sides, with significant developments emerging on Day 1,031 of the conflict. Recent Attacks and Casualties On Friday, Ukrainian forces targeted the town of Rylsk in Russia’s Kursk region with US-supplied missiles,......

Media Freedom Under Attack in Gaza The Killing of Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the recent killings of four Palestinian journalists in Gaza, amid Israel's ongoing military offensive. This violence is part of a broader trend, as Israel’s actions continue to claim the lives of journalists and civilians alike, while......

Urgent Warning: US Calls for Citizens to Leave Syria Immediately

As the conflict in Syria intensifies, the United States has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to leave the country immediately. The situation is rapidly evolving as rebel forces in Syria have successfully overthrown the regime of President Bashar Assad. This swift and decisive victory by opposition......

Israel’s Continued Attacks on Gaza: A Tragic Massacre in Nuseirat Camp

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out a devastating assault on Thursday, targeting the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, where they killed at least 33 Palestinians, the majority of whom were women and children. Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes, hitting both the building and......

Israeli Forces Account for a Third of Journalists Killed in 2024

In its annual report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed that 54 journalists worldwide were killed in 2024, with Israeli armed forces responsible for one-third of these deaths. The report indicates that 18 journalists were killed by Israeli forces—16 in Gaza and two in Lebanon. Palestine,......

Israeli Drone Attack Escalates Gaza Humanitarian Crisis  

An Israeli drone attack targeting Palestinian security personnel escorting a humanitarian aid convoy in the Gaza Strip has left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. Reports from medics and local residents indicate that over 30 people sustained injuries, with many in critical condition, following......