Tag: palestine
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Two American Air Force members to quit as US continues to back Israel
Two officers currently serving in the United States Air Force are seeking to quit their military roles and declare themselves conscientious objectors in the light of their opposition to Washington’s backing of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. The two people in question are Larry Hebert and Juan Bettancourt who are critical of the US-backed genocide…
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21,000 children missing in Gaza since October 7
As much as 21,000 children in Gaza are said to have gone missing since October 7, reports Save the Children, a leading humanitarian organisation for children. Israel launched fierce military operations against Palestinians following October 7 attacks which have killed at least 37,598 people and injured 86,032 in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. More than…
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Israeli military spokesman admits Hamas can’t be destroyed, enraging Netanyahu
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has acknowledged that the Palestinian resistance organization Hamas is an ideology that cannot be defeated. The statement has exposed the rift between the country’s political and military leadership, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently claimed that only the destruction of Hamas can bring an end to…
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Israeli official confirms Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
An Israeli government spokesman on Monday said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had dissolved the war cabinet following the resignation earlier this month of centrist leader Benny Gantz. David Mencer, spokesman at the prime minister’s office, told reporters the war cabinet was a “prerequisite” for former army chief and defence minister Gantz to join a unity…
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UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
A UN investigation concluded on Wednesday that Israel has committed crimes against humanity during the genocide in Gaza, including that of “extermination”, while saying Israeli and Palestinian armed groups have both committed war crimes. The independent Commission of Inquiry’s report is the United Nations’ first in-depth investigation into the events following October 7. It found…
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Ceasefire agreement in Gaza coming close at hand?
The UN Security Council gave a green signal to a US-proposed ceasefire plan on Monday aimed at ending the Israeli attacks in Gaza. The proposition consists of a three-stage ceasefire and captive-release proposal laid out on May 31 by President Biden, prompting the “parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition”.As per…
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Wildfires in south Lebanon after Israeli bombardment: media, rescuer
Beirut, Lebanon: Israeli strikes Saturday on southern Lebanon sparked massive wildfires, state media and a first responder said, the latest fallout from escalating cross-border violence involving Hezbollah. Hezbollah has traded near-daily fire with Israeli forces in the nine months since the Gaza genocide began. Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) said on Saturday that “Israeli artillery…
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Nine months of genocide: Israel attacks UN school as US gives it ‘every right to attack’
Israeli strikes hammered a Gaza refugee camp on Friday after a deadly strike on a UN-run school, as the genocide entered its ninth month. Meanwhile, the US White House spokesperson, Mathew Miller, in a slip of the tongue, said, “Israel has a right to try and target those civilians” in response to questions about an…
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Mohsin Naqvi meets Pope Francis
Interior Minister of Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi on June 4 met the head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis at the Vatican City during his European visit. The minister received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Vatican City. The News reported that both leaders discussed ways to promote peace, brotherhood, interfaith harmony, and dialogue. The…
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Speak up for Gaza: Malala wants to share stories from Palestine after being part of ‘We Are Lady Parts’
In the second episode of the new season of ‘We Are Lady Parts,’ viewers got a big surprise: a guest appearance by women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai. The Channel 4 comedy follows an all-women Muslim punk band trying to make it big. The main characters, Amina, Saira, Ayesha, Momtaz, and Bisma, are the show’s heart.…