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Tens of thousands of Moroccans rallied in Rabat, on Sunday to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza. Protestors took to the streets to express their solidarity with the people of Palestine and their anger towards US support of the war. Massive crowds of demonstrators wave Palestinian flags while chanting for a “Free Gaza.” Israel’s siege…
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The United Nations condemned Monday the killing of eight Palestinian paramedics, five civil defense first responders, and a UN staff member by Israeli forces in Rafah, southern Gaza. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher demanded “justice and answers,” calling the attack an unacceptable violation of international law. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reportedly recovered…
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White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Doha on Tuesday evening in an effort to broker a new hostage-release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, two U.S. officials said.Why it matters: The talks would be the first since President Trump took office and since the original agreement between Israel and Hamas…
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UNICEF warned on Wednesday that the halt of aid in the Gaza Strip would have a catastrophic impact on families and vulnerable people in Gaza. UNICEF has stated that although it provides aid and necessary resources, it is not enough to address the needs in the area. Given the prolonged lack of access that had…
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Palestinians continue traditional Ramadan celebrations in the southern Gaza Strip to a backdrop of devastation from Israeli attacks in the Israel-Hamas war. The big picture: While observed last year in the thick of the humanitarian crisis, the monthlong Islamic holiday is celebrated this year amid a Gaza ceasefire deal and 42-day truce, which ends on…
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White House envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that Israel will send a delegation to Doha or Cairo in the coming days to discuss the next steps of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal based on principles that the U.S. has agreed to with Israel and Qatari and Egyptian mediators.The big picture “If these talks go…
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Three Israeli hostages who were held by Hamas for 491 days were released on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.Why it matters: The release brings the number of hostages who were released in the first phase of the deal to 21. 17 hostages are still expected to be released by the end of…
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The future of the Gaza hostage-release and ceasefire deal is hanging on the outcome of a meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that is set to take place on Tuesday at the White House, three Israeli officials told Axios.Why it matters: Netanyahu reluctantly agreed to move forward with the first phase…
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President Trump spoke on Saturday with Egyptian President Abdul Fatah el-Sisi to discuss his idea of moving Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan in order to rebuild the enclave.Why it matters: Trump’s comments about moving Palestinians from Gaza alarmed the Egyptians, who see the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza to their territory as a…
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White House envoy Steve Witkoff told Axios in an interview at the end of his trip to the Middle East that rebuilding Gaza could take between 10 and 15 years. Why it matters: The Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire continue and Gaza stabilized so it can move forward with its ambitious plans for…
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President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Saturday that he wants Jordan and Egypt to take Palestinians from Gaza into their territory “temporarily or long term.”Why it matters: Since the start of the war in Gaza, Egypt and Jordan have led the Arab world’s opposition to any forced transfer by Israel of Palestinians from…
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It took two presidents who can’t stand each other to make a deal between Israel and Hamas.President-elect Trump swiftly claimed the victory for himself on Wednesday, while President Biden retorted sharply when a reporter asked if he or Trump really deserved the credit: “Is that a joke?”Why it matters: Officials from the U.S., Israel and…
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President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the efforts to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal by Jan. 20 — when Biden’s term ends — according to U.S. and Israeli officials. Why it matters: The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical point eight days before President-elect Trump is…
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The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted two key resolutions during its resumed tenth emergency special session, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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In a landmark 300 page report released on Thursday, Amnesty International has accused Israeli authorities of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The report outlines three specific acts that allegedly violate the Genocide Convention, including the killing of Palestinians, causing serious bodily or mental harm, and deliberately inflicting conditions intended to bring about their physical destruction.
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A woman cries over a two-year-old child killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza Thursday – Copyright AFP Omar AL-QATTAA
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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s comments came a day after Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, days into a fragile ceasefire in its conflict with the Iran-backed group – Copyright AFP/File Tobias SCHWARZ
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As Gaza teeters on the brink of collapse, a senior UN official has renewed urgent calls for an immediate ceasefire and action to address the humanitarian crisis
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The Gaza war has displaced almost all of the territory’s 2.4 million people, forced to flee without many everyday items like crockery – Copyright AFP/File Eyad BABA
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The year-long war in Gaza has devastated the tiny Palestinian territory – Copyright AFP Eyad BABA