PALESTINE – Hamas has expressed surprise over the statements by the US presidential envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, adding that it has positive and constructive stance, which was welcomed by mediators at talks for a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a statement late Thursday, Hamas said: “We are surprised by the negative remarks made […]
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Total Number of Journalists Killed in Gaza War at 232
PALESTINE – The total number of journalists killed in Gaza war have risen to 232 since October 2023 according to a statement by the Palestinian government media office. “The number of journalists killed has now reached 232 since the beginning of the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, following the killing of journalist Adam Abu […]
2 More Die of Mass Starvation in Gaza Strip
PALESTINE – 2 more Palestinians have died of starvation in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours according to medical reports. The update came a day after the ministry reported 10 similar deaths, underscoring the deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave. In a statement, the ministry said hospitals recorded two new fatalities related to […]
Weapons Depot Explosion in Syria Kills 5
SYRIA – Five people were on Thursday killed after weapons depot explosions in Idlib province, northern Syria. According to local reports, multiple explosions rocked the arms depot, leaving at least 63 injured. About 15 explosions occurred for unknown reasons at an arms and ammunition depot in the town of Kafriya, located in the northern rural […]
Car-Ramming Attack in Israel Leaves 8 Injured
ISRAEL – A car-ramming attack in Israel was reported on Thursday, with Israel’s national ambulance service (MDA) saying that the incident left at least 8 people injured. Israeli police said in a statement that a ‘suspected’ car-ramming incident occurred near Beit Lid Junction, resulting in several injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation, […]
Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 56
PALESTINE – Fresh Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip on Thursday left at least 56 Palestinians dead and others injured according to medical sources. Israeli artillery shelled civilians waiting for aid delivery near the Zikim area, northern Gaza Strip, killing nine people and injuring dozens. Four people, including a woman, were killed by an Israeli drone […]
Bomb Attack Plot on Benjamin Netanyahu Thwarted; Report
ISRAEL – Israeli authorities have said that a bomb attack plot on Benjamin Netanyahu was thwarted 2 weeks ago after an elderly woman was arrested. The suspect, a resident of central Israel, was involved in a conspiracy to carry out a bomb attack targeting the prime minister, according to the report. She was interrogated by […]
Starvation in Gaza Strip Kills Another 10 in 24 Hours
PALESTINE – Ongoing starvation in Gaza Strip have killed another 10 Palestinians in the last 24 hours according to medical reports. “Hospitals in Gaza recorded 10 new deaths due to starvation and malnutrition in the past day,” the ministry added in a statement. The latest fatalities brought the death toll from starvation since October 2023 […]
Over 31 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes Today
PALESTINE – At least 31 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes today in Gaza Strip, including a pregnant woman and children according to local reports on Wednesday. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA said that seven people, including children, a pregnant woman, and her unborn child, were killed and several others injured in an overnight Israeli […]
Plan to Dismantle Iran’s Nuclear Program is an Illusion; Masoud Pezeshkian
IRAN – Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the American and Israeli plans to dismantle the Iran’s nuclear program are illusions, adding that Iran will continue uranium enrichment within the frameworks of international law. “These efforts are based on illusion,” Pezeshkian said in an interview with Qatar’s Al Jazeera on Tuesday, referencing assertions made […]
Mass Starvation in Gaza Kills at Least 15 in 24 Hours
PALESTINE – Mass starvation in Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli blockade have killed at least 15 Palestinians in the last 24 hours according to Gaza health ministry on Tuesday. “Hospitals in Gaza reported 15 deaths, including four children, due to starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours,” the ministry said in a statement. The […]
Israeli War on Iran Far from Over; Eyal Zamir
ISRAEL – Israel’s army chief of staff Eyal Zamir on Tuesday said that the Israeli war on Iran isn’t over yet. “Iran and its axis remain in our sights. The campaign against Iran is not over,” Zamir said during a military assessment meeting, as cited by an army statement. He also said that the war […]
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kills Over 85
PALESTINE – Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed at least 85 Palestinians and injured several others according to medical reports. Israeli warplanes struck tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, killing 16 Palestinians and injuring over 25 others, medical sources said. According to the official Palestinian news agency […]
Israeli Army Admits Depletion of Manpower
ISRAEL – The Israeli army have for the first time admitted a depletion of manpower in its ranks as the Gaza war rages on. “For the first time, the Israeli army admits that its forces are significantly depleted. It estimates a shortage of around 7,500 soldiers,” the Hebrew-language daily Maariv said. According to the report, […]
Over 90 Aid Seekers Killed by Israeli Forces Fire in 24 Hours
PALESTINE – At least 95 aid seekers killed by Israeli forces fire in the last 24 hours, while starvation killed at least 19 according to medical sources. Israeli forces have been opening fire at Palestinians waiting for aid at the US-run distribution sites across Gaza Strip, killing indiscriminately. Israel has sealed all crossings with Gaza […]