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Rafah offensive would lead to ‘humanitarian disaster’: UN chief

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Pro-Palestinian messages are scribbled on a sign board mounted outside the plenary hall by delegates attending the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference (UNSCS) the UN Headquarters in Nairobi on May 10, 2024. An Israeli ground attack in Gaza’s Rafah would lead to an “epic humanitarian disaster”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on May 10,…

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UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid

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In the Security Council vote on April 18, the Palestinians got much more support for full U.N. membership. The vote was 12 in favor, the United Kingdom and Switzerland abstaining.  | Photo Credit: AP The U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) is expected to vote on May 10 on a resolution that would grant new “rights and…

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Israeli military says it has weapons it needs for Rafah ground operation

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Israel’s military spokesman says the army has the weapons it needs to press ahead with its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari was asked at a news conference whether the army can conduct the operation without U.S. arms. “The army has armaments for the missions it plans, and for…

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Israel bans Al Jazeera: A look at the history of its feud, the network’s coverage of Gaza & accusations

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Over 212 days have passed since Israel first attacked Gaza, killing over 34,000 Palestinians, including 14,000 children and 140 journalists, Qatar-based satellite news network Al Jazeera reported, titling its segment ‘Israel War on Gaza.’ Clamping down on the network, which has reported live from Gaza on the war since Hamas first attacked Israel on October…

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Satellite view of Gaza’s ruins reveals the savagery of bombardment

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Palestinians inspect the destruction following overnight Israeli strikes on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 6, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. | Photo Credit: AFP As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel…

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Israeli army tells Palestinians to temporarily evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of an expected assault

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Displaced Palestinians, who fled their houses due to Israeli strikes, shelter at a tent camp, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s armed forces have begun evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah ahead of a…

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet votes to permanently close Al Jazeera offices in Israel

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The Al Jazeera Media Network logo is seen on its headquarters building in Doha. Israel Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet votes to permanently close Al Jazeera offices in Israel. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 5 that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster…

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Hamas sends delegation to Egypt for further ceasefire talks with Israel

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A view of New Rafah in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, where local residents displaced during security operations in recent years will be housed, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the nearby Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt | Photo Credit: Reuters Hamas said on May 2 that it was sending a…

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Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis

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File picture of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Photo Credit: AP Turkey has halted all exports and imports to and from Israel, citing the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza, announced the Turkish Ministry of Trade, Al Jazeera reported. “Export and import transactions related to Israel have been stopped, covering all products,” the Ministry said…

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Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel but its military relies on key Israeli-built equipment

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks at the International Workers’ Day march in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Petro on Wednesday described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday. | Photo Credit: AP Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce it…

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