Tag: Israel
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One year of genocide: Films that tell Gaza’s story of struggle and hope
Today marks a year since the genocide in Gaza began. There is no better way to show the power of storytelling than through films and documentaries. These powerful stories not only show the pain and loss that Palestinians are subjected to by Israel but also highlight the strength and hope of the people of Gaza…
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‘Bugging device found in bathroom after Netanyahu meeting,’ reveals Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Britain Boris Johnson has disclosed that after meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a bugging device was found in his bathroom of the foreign office. Boris Johnson wrote in his memoir, “Unleashed”, that in 2017, when he was Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Israel’s PM went to the bathroom after meeting…
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US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
The United States said it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of “severe consequences”. Israel vowed it would make Iran “pay” after the attack late Tuesday, with most of the missiles intercepted, and pledged to immediately strike “the Middle East powerfully”. Tehran, in turn, threatened…
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Pope slams Israel for ‘immoral’ use of force in Gaza and Lebanon
Pope Francis on Sunday slammed the “immoral” use of force in Lebanon and Gaza amid ongoing Israeli strikes in both places. “A country that acts this way with force, no matter the country, and that acts in such an excessive manner, (lends itself to) immoral actions,” said Francis when asked about the consequences of Israeli…
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Nearly 500 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least 492 people on Monday, including 35 children, the health ministry said, marking the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza genocide began. Arab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, which have intensified to levels unseen in nearly a year. Israel said it…
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Jewish filmmaker Sarah Friedland slams Israel during her acceptance speech at Venice Film Festival awards
Jewish- American filmmaker Sarah Friedland spoke out against Israel’s genocide of Gaza during an awards ceremony at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. While accepting the Luigi de Laurentiis prize for best first film for ‘Familiar Touch,’ Sarah Friedland said, “I’m accepting this award on the 336th day of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and 76th…
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Normalisation of ties with Israel puts Mohammad Bin Salman’s life at risk
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is at risk of assassination amid his normalisation of ties with Israel, reports Politico, a U.S.-based publication. MBS reportedly told a U.S. Congress member that he is risking his life for a significant deal with the U.S. and Israel. Posing a question to the U.S., he said, “What…
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Western ambassadors to skip Nagasaki memorial after Japan exclude Israel
Ambassadors from Western countries including the United States will skip a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki after Israel was snubbed, officials said Wednesday. Nagasaki’s mayor last week said that Israel’s ambassador Gilad Cohen was not invited to Friday’s event in the southern Japanese city because of the risk of possible…
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Hezbollah says fired ‘dozens’ of rockets at north Israel
Hezbollah said it launched rockets at northern Israel Thursday “in response” to a deadly Israeli strike in south Lebanon — the group’s first attack after Israel killed a top commander earlier this week. Thegroup said in a statement that it “launched dozens of Katyusha rockets… in response to the Israeli enemy’s attack on… (the southern…
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Kamala Harris ‘will not be silent’ on suffering in Gaza
United States Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now running for candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, has asserted that she will not remain “silent” on the suffering in Gaza. “What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating. The images of dead children and desperate hungry people fleeing for safety, sometimes…