‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza

‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza

Israel has escalated its attacks on the Gaza Strip in the past week, with at least four Palestinians killed across the devastated enclave, including a 40-year-old woman in Khan Younis, in the past 24 hours amid daily violations of the October “ceasefire”. Medics and local health officials report…

Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat

Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat

Washington, DC – Israel’s devastating offensive in Gaza — and the United States’ support for it — will “haunt” outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the rest of his life, says a former diplomat, who quit in protest over the war last year. Hala Rharrit told Al Jazeera in a phone interview…

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Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa poses for a picture with children at the Holy Family Church in the Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City. [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP] Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated mass. A twinkling Christmas tree was decorated with golden ornaments. “I want … to tell you, that all the world, not only the Christian world, all the world is with you. So the war will…

On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can

On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – On top of the rubble of a destroyed building, Ibrahim Abu al-Eish is busy clearing stones and collapsed roofing to prepare the way for a bulldozer that will remove what remains of the building. Ibrahim, 24 years old, starts his day in the early hours of the morning and…

Is genocide still happening in Gaza?

Is genocide still happening in Gaza?

Israel continues attacks and restrictions on essentials for life. Amnesty International and Israeli human-rights organisation B’Tselem say the genocide in Gaza is continuing. Four months after a deal to stop the war, aside from continuing Israeli attacks, Palestinians face other dangers. So what…

Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions

Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions

Gaza City – For many Palestinians in Gaza, earning a living has become a daily struggle amid Israel’s continuing blockade, repeated ceasefire violations, and the near-total collapse of the local economy. With infrastructure destroyed and productive sectors paralysed as a result of Israel’s…

Israel “suffocating” humanitarian aid intended for Gaza

Israel “suffocating” humanitarian aid intended for Gaza

Video Duration 00 minutes 58 seconds Quotable Ahmed Bayram of the Norwegian Refugee Council talks about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza, and its worsening effects as winter approaches. Published On 4 Dec 2024 Read More