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Israel Army Says Hamas Can’t Be Defeated ‘As As Ideology’

June 19, 2024 admin

More than 37,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October in Israeli retaliation against Hamas. Jerusalem: Israel’s top army spokesman said Wednesday that Hamas cannot be eliminated, prompting a knee-jerk reaction from the government which quickly reiterated it remains committed to the Palestinian militant group’s destruction. More than eight months of war, sparked by…

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Thousands Of Israelis Turn Out For Anti-Government Protest

June 17, 2024 admin

Protests against Netanyahu’s handling of the war against Hamas militants have gathered pace. Jerusalem: Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Monday over the Gaza war and failure to negotiate the release of scores of hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Protests against Netanyahu’s handling of the war against Hamas…

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Joe Biden Pushes For Truce Deal In Eid Message

June 16, 2024 admin

The United States has been pressing Israel and Hamas to formally accept the ceasefire deal. Washington: President Joe Biden used his Eid al-Adha message to Muslims to advocate a US-backed ceasefire deal in Gaza, saying Sunday it was the best way to help civilians suffering the “horrors of war between Hamas and Israel.” “Too many…

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Gazans Celebrate Eid Under The Shadow Of War

June 16, 2024 admin

Many gathered for the Eid al-Adha morning prayer in the courtyard of Gaza City’s historic Omari Mosque In tents in the stifling heat and in bombed-out mosques, Gazans marked Sunday the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, devoid of the usual cheer as the Israel-Hamas war raged on. “There is no joy. We…

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Erdogan says Biden faces a test of sincerity in handling of the Gaza war

June 15, 2024 admin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, talks with U.S. President Joe Biden during a working session on AI, Energy, Africa and Mideast, at the G7, on June 14, 2024, in Borgo Egnazia, near Bari, southern Italy. | Photo Credit: AP Türkiye’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on June 15 that U.S. President Joe Biden is undergoing “a…

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Gazans Back In War-Ravaged Jabalia Refugee Camp

June 1, 2024 admin

“All the houses have been reduced to rubble,” Najjar told AFP in Jabalia. Jabalia: Mohammed Al-Najjar, a 33-year-old Gazan, said Saturday he was “shocked” and feeling “lost” as he returned home, only to find much of Jabalia refugee camp in ruins after an Israeli offensive “All the houses have been reduced to rubble,” Najjar told…

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Israelis Feel Isolation Over War In Gaza

June 1, 2024 admin

The strike drew condemnations from Istanbul to Beijing and from Washington to Paris. Jerusalem: A series of diplomatic setbacks, strong condemnation of a recent Gaza strike, and intense protests on Western campuses have left Israelis feeling their country is unfairly isolated. Israelis expected unwavering support from their allies and the international community after Hamas’s October…

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AI-Generated ‘All Eyes On Rafah’ Pic Criticised For Being “Removed From Reality”

May 30, 2024 admin

Smoke billows from the skyline of Gaza, as charred and injured bodies lie strewn around a destroyed ‘safety zone’ camp. Israel’s military operations in Rafah this week killed 45 civilians and injured hundreds, mostly women and children. In response, outraged international communities are condemning Israeli attacks in Rafah and calling for ceasefire. The outcry has…

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U.S. condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike

May 29, 2024 admin

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP The White House on Tuesday condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but said it is not planning any policy changes as a…

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Israeli strikes in Rafah: Medics say at least 16 dead, residents report heavy fighting

May 28, 2024 admin

Displaced Palestinians inspect their tents destroyed by Israel’s bombardment, adjunct to an UNRWA facility west of Rafah city, Gaza Strip, on May 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Israeli strikes on Rafah have killed at least 16 Palestinians, first responders said May 28, as residents reported an escalation of fighting in the southern Gaza city….

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