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Israel military says 2 civilians killed for every Hamas militant is ‘tremendously positive’ ratio given combat challenges
Middle East
December 5, 2023
Israel military says 2 civilians killed for every Hamas militant is ‘tremendously positive’ ratio given combat challenges
CNN — A ratio of two Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza for every Hamas militant is “tremendously positive”, a spokesperson for the…
UN warns of ‘blatant disregard for basic humanity’ in Gaza warfare
Middle East
December 5, 2023
UN warns of ‘blatant disregard for basic humanity’ in Gaza warfare
CNN — Top officials at the United Nations are warning of an “apocalyptic” situation in war-torn Gaza with “no place…
The keffiyeh explained: How this scarf became a Palestinian national symbol
Middle East
December 4, 2023
The keffiyeh explained: How this scarf became a Palestinian national symbol
CNN — Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, three Palestinian college students were shot in Vermont, two of them while wearing…
Hamas inflicts heavy losses on Israeli army in Gaza
Middle East
December 4, 2023
Hamas inflicts heavy losses on Israeli army in Gaza
Israeli forces attacking the Gaza Strip suffered heavy losses on Sunday after the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the…
When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online
Middle East
December 4, 2023
When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online
CNN — Mirna El Helbawi sits on a Cairo rooftop, her face illuminated by the moonlight and a phone in…
No-shows and walkouts as Israel-Hamas war looms over crucial climate talks
Middle East
December 3, 2023
No-shows and walkouts as Israel-Hamas war looms over crucial climate talks
CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog spent his day on Friday meeting with high-profile leaders at the COP28 climate talks…
Democrat denounces political intimidation and violence after home vandalized with call for ceasefire in Israel, Gaza
World
December 3, 2023
Democrat denounces political intimidation and violence after home vandalized with call for ceasefire in Israel, Gaza
CNN — Democratic Rep. Adam Smith on Friday condemned intimidation and violence pushed by political “extremes” after he said his…
Israel prevents humanitarian aid from entering Gaza through Rafah crossing
Middle East
December 3, 2023
Israel prevents humanitarian aid from entering Gaza through Rafah crossing
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society announced that Israeli forces have prevented aid trucks from entering Egypt through the Rafah land…
Video: Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against ending truce with Hamas
Middle East
December 3, 2023
Video: Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against ending truce with Hamas
Thousands of Israeli demonstrators in Tel Aviv protested their government’s handling of the war in Gaza on Saturday evening, with…
Despite promising Palestine peace, US continues to supply Israel with weapons
Middle East
December 3, 2023
Despite promising Palestine peace, US continues to supply Israel with weapons
The US stated that it will continue to work with Israel and Egyptian and Qatari mediators in order reinstate the…