Tag: Israeli Occupation
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The war will last for ‘months’, says the Israeli Defence Minister to US envoy
Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling a key supporter, the United States of America that the war to crush Hamas will last “more than several months”. On Thursday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Tel Aviv with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.…
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Pakistani Ambassador at UN lauded for Palestine resolution speech
Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, delivered a strong statement on the war that is taking place in Gaza during the 10th Emergency Special Session on December 12. He expressed Pakistan’s allegiance to the resolution submitted by the Arab and Islamic countries proposing an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and release of all hostages. Ambassador…
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Israel drops leaflets containing ayats from The Quran on Palestinians
Residents of Khan Yonis in the besieged Gaza Strip have received leaflets quoting a verse in the Quran which states “The flood overtook them as they were wrongdoers.” The witnesses say that the Israeli army has showered the leaflets through a plane in the area, the latest focus of Israeli military’s ground offensive. Journalist Aamer…
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Video: Mother protects son’s grave as Israel demolishes Muslim graveyard
A Palestinian woman on Monday resisted Israeli police trying to push her from her son’s tombstone, located at the Al-Yusufiye cemetery in East Jerusalem, as she tried to hug it, reports Anadolu Agency. In the video, Alaa Nababta can be seen throwing her body on the ground near her son’s grave and crying. “Bury me…
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Israeli officers kill Palestinian woman after alleged stabbing, open fire on medical help
Israeli officers fatally shot a Palestinian woman who allegedly tried to stab the officers in one of the streets leading to Al Aqsa mosque, which is considered Islam’s third holiest site. An Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalist heard the gunshots and found her body on the ground. The alleged attempted attack did not result in any…
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Israeli airstrikes target Gaza again since ceasefire
Israeli aircraft struck Gaza on Wednesday in the first such attacks since the end of 11 days of cross-border fighting last month. The overnight air strikes gave way to calm by morning, and there were no reports of casualties on either side, reports Aljazeera. On Tuesday, hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs”,…
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Susan Sarandon lauds Bella Hadid’s efforts for Palestine, condemns Israel’s apartheid
American actress, activist, and producer Susan Sarandon has lauded Bella Hadid for her efforts for the Palestinians and condemned Israel’s apartheid in Palestine. “I stand with the Palestinian people fighting against the apartheid government of Netanyahu and pray for the Israeli people that they too, will enjoy peace,” said Susan while writting on Twitter. She…
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Mark Ruffalo apologises for suggesting Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Palestine
American actor Mark Ruffalo, popularly known as The Hulk, has apologised for his statement which suggested that Israel is committing “genocide” in Palestine. “I have reflected and wanted to apologise for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing ‘genocide’,” the actor wrote on Twitter. “It’s not accurate, it’s inflammatory, disrespectful and…
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Gigi Hadid calls out anti-Semitic people for ‘spreading hate’
Gigi Hadid has called out anti-Semitic supporters of Palestine, calling them “hypocrites” for spreading hate towards the Jews. “Anti-Semitic people who are using the pro-Palestine movement as an excuse to be violent and/or hateful towards Jewish people should be ashamed of themselves,” wrote the supermodel on Instagram. Hadid further added: “Their actions are hypocritical to…
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Christian Betzmann under fire for insensitive take on Palestine issue, criticising Pakistan
German travel vlogger Christian Betzmann is at the receiving end of flak for his insensitive take on the Palestine issue and criticism on Pakistan. The Israeli armed oppression against the defenseless Palestinians has been making headlines all over the world. The catastrophic bombing in Gaza is being fearlessly conducted by the Israeli forces while the…