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  • UN warns of Gaza famine risk, as Israel vows to build ‘Jewish state’ in West Bank

    UN warns of Gaza famine risk, as Israel vows to build ‘Jewish state’ in West Bank

    The UN warned on Friday that the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famine, as Israel vowed to build a “Jewish Israeli state” in the occupied West Bank.

    Israel has faced mounting international pressure over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the UN says only a trickle of aid has been allowed in after a more than two-month blockade.

    Negotiations to end nearly 20 months of war in Gaza have so far failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Israel resuming operations in March following a…

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    News Source: www.al-monitor.com

  • UN warns all of Gaza at risk of famine

    UN warns all of Gaza at risk of famine

    The UN warned Friday that the entire population of Gaza was at risk of famine, as an Israeli far-right minister urged the use of “full force” against Hamas.

    Negotiations to end nearly 20 months of war have so far failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Israel resuming operations in Gaza in March following a short-lived truce.

    Israel recently intensified its offensive in what it says is a renewed push to destroy Hamas, drawing global condemnation over the dire humanitarian conditions in…

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    News Source: www.al-monitor.com

  • Israel minister says ‘time to go in with full force’ in Gaza

    Israel minister says ‘time to go in with full force’ in Gaza

    An Israeli far-right minister said on Friday it was time to use “full force” in Gaza, after Hamas said a new US-backed truce proposal failed to meet its demands.

    Negotiations to end nearly 20 months of war have so far failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Israel resuming operations in Gaza in March ending a six-week truce.

    Israel recently intensified its offensive in what it says is a renewed push to destroy Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose October 7, 2023 attack triggered the war.

    “Mr…

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    News Source: www.al-monitor.com

  • Israel issues evacuation orders to Palestinians in 5 areas of Gaza – Middle East Monitor

    Israel issues evacuation orders to Palestinians in 5 areas of Gaza – Middle East Monitor

    The Israeli occupation army has ordered Palestinians living in five areas of  Gaza City and the northern Gaza governorate to evacuate immediately, as it expands its military operations in the ongoing assault on the territory.

    In a post on X, army spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged residents in the targeted areas to “evacuate immediately to the west”.

    “To all residents of the Gaza Strip who are in the areas of Al-Atatra, Jabalia Al-Balad, Al-Shujaiyy’ia,…

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    News Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com

  • Army – Middle East Monitor

    Army – Middle East Monitor

    The Israeli occupation army reported today that one of its soldiers was seriously injured during a battle in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday.

    According to the Israeli army, a total of 858 soldiers have been killed since the start of its genocidal war in October 2023, including 416 in ground battles in Gaza.

    Another 5,911 soldiers have been wounded, with 2,683 in ground offensives inside the enclave.

    Israel has pursued a devastating offensive in Gaza since…

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    News Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com

  • The EU and the Ethics of Trading with Israel: What Has Changed?

    The EU and the Ethics of Trading with Israel: What Has Changed?

    A metting of the European Foreign Affairs Council. (Photo: via Wikipedia)

    By Martin Cohen

    The reason why it has taken so long to get the review conducted comes down to one word: Germany. Evidently, behind the scenes, Germany has shifted.

    It has taken many years, but May 20 was a red-letter day for human rights in Palestine. This was the day when the European Commission, which should have acted decades ago, finally agreed to review the EU-Israel cooperation agreement.

    This arrangement,…

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    News Source: www.palestinechronicle.com

  • Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over Gaza aid crisis | Israel-Palestine conflict News

    Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over Gaza aid crisis | Israel-Palestine conflict News

    French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country could “apply sanctions” against Israelis unless the government in Tel Aviv responds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

    Speaking during a visit to Singapore on Friday, Macron said the international community could not remain passive while Palestinians in Gaza face a deepening hunger crisis. The comments raise further the international pressure building on Israel, which has blockaded the Palestinian enclave for close to three…

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    News Source: www.aljazeera.com

  • What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions | Religion News

    What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions | Religion News

    An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

    The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many.

    In this visual explainer, we cover 10 frequently asked questions about the Hajj, providing insights into its significance, rituals and preparations.

    1. What is the Hajj?

    The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and it is the fifth and final pillar…

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    News Source: www.aljazeera.com

  • Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report | Climate Crisis News

    Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report | Climate Crisis News

    The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar.

    About half of the world’s population experienced an additional month of extreme heat over the past year due to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.

    The extreme heat caused deaths and illnesses, damaged agricultural crops and strained energy and healthcare systems, according to the report (pdf) from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross published on…

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    News Source: www.aljazeera.com

  • Rebuffed by Trump, has Netanyahu missed his chance to strike Iran?

    Rebuffed by Trump, has Netanyahu missed his chance to strike Iran?

    The Israeli prime minister waited for Donald Trump to take office before deciding on a strike, but now the US president wants a deal with Iran to stop an Israeli attack.

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    News Source: www.al-monitor.com