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Bulldozers, Construction Vehicles, Awaiting Gaza Entry From Egypt: Report

February 13, 2025 admin

Rafah: Dozens of bulldozers, construction vehicles and trucks carrying mobile homes lined up on Egypt’s side of the Rafah border crossing on Thursday, awaiting to enter Gaza, state-linked Egyptian media reported. Al-Qahera News, with close ties to Egyptian intelligence services, said the equipment was positioned at the crossing in preparation for entry into the war-ravaged…

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Gaza Belongs To Palestinians”, Says China, Opposes “Forced Displacement

February 12, 2025 admin

China on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to “forced displacement” of Palestinians. China on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to what it called “forced displacement” of Palestinians when asked about US President Donald Trump’s plan to move Gaza’s inhabitants elsewhere. “Gaza belongs to the Palestinians and is an integral part of the Palestinian territory… We oppose the…

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Did The US Spend $50 Million On Condoms For Gaza Aid? A Fact Check

January 30, 2025 admin

Did The US Spend Million On Condoms For Gaza Aid? A Fact Check

President Donald Trump blocked a $50 million foreign aid programme intended for condoms in Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. During her first official briefing, Leavitt argued that Trump’s decision to pause foreign aid had prevented a “preposterous waste of taxpayer money.” But the claim quickly came under fire, with experts,…

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Hamas Accused Israel Of Delaying Aid To Gaza, Says May Affect Hostage Release

January 29, 2025 admin

Cairo, Egypt: Two Hamas officials on Wednesday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, as agreed in the ceasefire deal, and warned that it could impact the release of hostages. “We warn that continued delays and failure to address these points (delivery of key aid) will affect the natural progression…

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Donald Trump Freezes $50 Million To Fund Condoms In Gaza

January 29, 2025 admin

Donald Trump Freezes Million To Fund Condoms In Gaza

The White House on Tuesday justified a sweeping freeze in US overseas assistance by citing a $50 million condom distribution program in the Gaza Strip, without offering evidence to back up the claim. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the expenditure was discovered in Trump’s first week including by the new Department of Government…

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Hamas Says 300,000 Displaced Palestinians Return To North Gaza

January 28, 2025 admin

Palestinian Territories: Masses of displaced Palestinians streamed into the north of war-ravaged Gaza on Monday after Israel and Hamas reached a deal for the release of another six hostages. Also on Monday, the Israeli government said eight of the hostages held in Gaza who were due for release in the truce’s first phase are dead….

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Displaced Palestinians Begin To Return To North Gaza, Hamas Says ‘Victory’

January 27, 2025 admin

Almost all Gazans have been displaced by the war. Gaza City: Hamas said Monday that the return of Gazans to the north of the devastated territory after being forced to flee by more than 15 months of war was a victory against “plans” for the forced displacement of the Palestinians. “The return of the displaced…

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Why Trump’s Plan On Palestinian Displacement From Gaza Rings Alarm Bells In Area

January 26, 2025 admin

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Jordan and Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza, shattered by 15 months of war, is seen raising concerns among the enclave’s inhabitants as well as its neighbours. The proposal is likely to heighten fears among Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians of being driven out of the coastal strip, and…

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Trump ‘Not Confident’ Ceasefire Deal Will Hold

January 21, 2025 admin

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration. Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the…

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Will Actions Match Words?

January 21, 2025 admin

After nearly 480 days of intense fighting and bombardment, resulting in the deaths of over 46,000 Palestinian civilians in Gaza, a ceasefire deal has finally been reached. Though long in the making, previous efforts repeatedly fell short of achieving finality. This agreement, however, remains fragile, with no guarantees that it will be implemented fully in…

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