Israeli air raids have killed many Palestinians at the al-Fakhoora School, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), in the Jabalia refugee camp and another school in Tal al-Zaatar, also in northern Gaza. At least 50 people were killed in the attack on the al-Fakhoora School, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said … Read more
Biden: ‘A cease-fire is not peace’ POLITICO Biden tells two different stories about the Israel-Hamas war in letters to Americans NBC News Is Biden’s stance on Israel out of sync with mainstream America? | The Bottom Line Al Jazeera English Biden says Palestinians ‘deserve a state of their own’ in call for two-state solution ‘free from Hamas’ Fox News … Read more
Critics warn of consequences of Washington’s staunch backing of Israel’s war on Gaza. The unwavering United States support for Israel’s all-out assault on Palestinians in Gaza is shifting global perceptions. Several analysts and Arab leaders have warned that Washington risks severe reputational damage in the region if it continues to back Israel – whose forces … Read more
Carlos Moedas on making Portugal’s capital an entrepreneurship centre amid a national political crisis. Lisbon, famed for its golden sunsets and cobbled streets, stands rich in history and resilience. It has weathered earthquakes and political and economic turmoil, cultivating a strong spirit. Currently, the city navigates issues like gentrification, a housing crisis and climate threats. … Read more
Rescuers in Uttarakhand temporarily suspend work after hearing ‘large-scale cracking sound’. Indian rescue workers have paused efforts to reach 40 men trapped in a collapsed highway tunnel over fears of more cave-ins. Rescuers temporarily suspended work on Friday after a “large-scale cracking sound” was heard while trying to restart a drilling machine, the National Highways … Read more
BREAKINGBREAKING, Thousands of displaced people and patients, many in critical condition, do not have ambulances or a means to move. Israeli forces have given doctors, patients and displaced people at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza one hour to evacuate the compound, a medical source told Al Jazeera. The doctor said it was an “impossible” as the … Read more
Leaders discussed efforts to increase the flow of urgently needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza. US President Joe Biden pressed on Friday for the immediate release of hostages seized by Hamas in Israel during talks with the leader of Qatar, which has relations with the Palestinian group that governs Gaza. Biden, in San Francisco for an … Read more
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Friday said he had received a joint request from five countries to investigate the situation in the Palestinian territories. Prosecutor Karim Kahn said the referral had come from South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros and Djibouti. South Africa said the request was made “to ensure that the … Read more
Scholars and experts unpack the meaning and use of anti-Semitism during the Israel-Gaza war in an UpFront special. As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza, some experts warn of a potential genocide. Israeli leaders have at times justified their attacks on the besieged strip by invoking the history of persecution of Jewish people, … Read more
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 42 Al Jazeera English Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis CNN The latest on the Israel-Hamas war | Nov. 16 CBS News Gallant: IDF has cleared out western Gaza City, moving to ‘next phase’ of ground operation The Times of Israel Israel-Palestine War: Israeli army releases video of military … Read more