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🔴 LIVE DAY 205
#Israel
#Palestine
- Hostage deal could suspend Rafah operation says Israeli foreign minister
- Overnight raids and multiple arrests by Israeli forces continue in occupied West Bank
Follow our live coverage here ⤵️
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Husam Zomlot, the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, blasted the BBC over its biased coverage during an interview in which he was asked whether he would condemn the unprecedented military attack by Hamas on Israel
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“Hello world, this might be my last video as my phone battery is dying.”
Maha Hussaini (
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Middle East Eye has now lost contact with Maha Hussaini
“Hello world, this might be my last video as my phone battery is dying.”
Maha Hussaini (
@MahaGaza
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In a recent viral interview with British TV host Piers Morgan, Egyptian comedian and TV personality Bassem Youssef used dark humour to shed light on the ongoing Israel-Palestine war and the hardships faced by Palestinians
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“I stopped eating so that I could afford to open the shop.”
The owner of Gaza’s largest bookstore, Shaban Aslim, stands in front of the rubble of his bookstore which was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike.
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WATCH: France24 correspondent Laila Odeh was heckled and verbally assaulted by Israelis in Jerusalem for speaking Arabic.
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“One million people. No food, no water. And still they are bombing them as they leave.”
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf shared a video from his mother-in-law Elizabeth El-Nakla, who is a retired Scottish nurse living in Gaza.
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Names released of 7,028 Palestinians killed after Biden questions death toll
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The following 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 have suspended Unrwa funding based on Israeli claims that 12 of the agency's 30,000 employees took part in Hamas attacks:
🇺🇸 US
🇨🇦 Canada
🇬🇧 UK
🇫🇮 Finland
🇦🇺 Australia
🇮🇹 Italy
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway and 🇮🇪 Ireland said they would…
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Husam Zomlot, the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, blasted the BBC over its biased coverage during an interview in which he was asked whether he would condemn the unprecedented military attack by Hamas on Israel
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Israel Frey, an Israeli journalist who went into hiding after his house was attacked by a mob over expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza last week, recorded a video message that was shared by his friends and colleagues on Thursday.
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This Muslim woman was forced to show her bloodied menstrual pad during security checks at a U.S. airport
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WATCH: The owner of al-Jalaa tower pleads with an Israeli officer on live TV to let journalists collect their gear before he bombs it.
Moments later, Israeli air strikes demolish the
#Gaza
building that housed several international media offices, including
#AlJazeera
and MEE
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"For children in Gaza, there is nowhere safe left to go. There need to be an immediate end to the killing and maiming of children."
Actor and Unicef goodwill ambassador Liam Neeson has shared a video on five things children in Gaza need most, highlighting the current conditions…
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A 14-year-old boy, Muhammad Al-Yazji, has become the sole caregiver for his 6-month-old baby sister, Toleen after his mother was killed in an Israeli shelling of her parent’s house, and he lost contact with his father.
The boy now lives in a refugee tent with his sister in…
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At least 400 people have been killed after an earthquake struck the Iraq-Iran border
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“You can come with your kippahs and you'll face nothing but love from the people here.”
Jewish protester, Maudi, who attended the pro-Palestine march in London on Saturday encouraged fellow Jews to show their support and attend demonstrations while wearing their kippahs
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American-Israeli content creator Ethan Klein broke down while speaking about Palestinians killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza as he co-hosted the Leftovers podcast on Thursday.
At least 1,799 Palestinians have been killed since the air strikes began last Saturday
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Bahraini parliament member Mohammed Musa al-Balooshi criticised the presence of the American, French, and British ambassadors at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People event, likening it to ”killing a victim and then mourning at their funeral"
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Richard Boyd Barrett, Irish MP, addressed the Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, during a discussion on the Irish Government's response to the situation in Gaza
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“You understand that I’m a semite myself, right?”
While speaking to Channel 4 in an interview that was published on Thursday, Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef responded to antisemitism accusations and said such accusations have become “devoid of anything, of meaning”.
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“In the Zeitoun neighbourhood they found children and families decomposing in their homes!”
A Palestinian man in Gaza gives an emotional testimony as he holds the outside world accountable for the suffering people in Gaza are experiencing
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"It will be impossible to win the war if we do not destroy Unrwa, and this destruction must begin immediately"
Earlier this month on 4 January, Noga Arbell, a former Israeli official, called for the destruction of Unrwa during a discussion in the Israeli parliament.
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An Israeli journalist from Channel 13 News, refuted claims made by the military regarding alleged crimes committed by Hamas, which were published around the world.
The journalist highlighted a particular incident involving the Kfir Brigade commander, who spoke to another channel…
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Donald Trump hosted his first iftar dinner at the White House...without any American Muslims
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“I’m losing the desire to belong to a country that kills 11,000 children,” a well-known Israeli playwright and screenwriter, Motti Lerner, told a crowd at a literary event in Israel.
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"To our beloved Palestine, the most beautiful of all countries"
Morocco World Cup fans sing in solidarity with Palestine in Qatar. The North African country went on to beat Belgium today in a historic 2-0 win, their first World Cup victory in 24 years
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American journalist Abby Martin explains why Israel is targeting journalists in Gaza
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BTS fans call on music label to sack US CEO over Gaza stance
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Jamila al-Hissi, a Palestinian woman who managed to leave al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza told Al Jazeera that women at the hospital have been subjected to rape, torture, and execution by Israeli forces.
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Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi, famous for standing up to Israeli soldiers, has been arrested.
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In an exclusive interview with Middle East Eye, Ghassan Abu Sittah, a British-Palestinian doctor who has become known for his work in Gaza, detailed how he was detained at an airport in Germany and subsequently denied entry. Abu Sittah wanted to attend a conference where he would…
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“This is my apartment, I put my life’s earnings into it. Gone in a minute. I have nothing, I left home with nothing.”In a video uploaded on social media, an 87-year-old man broke down in tears upon seeing his destroyed apartment upon returning home to Khan Younis, Gaza.
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“There are no bomb shelters here.”
Sounds of Israeli strikes could be heard in the background of a CNN interview with an American doctor, Dr. Barbara Zind, stuck in the besieged enclave of Gaza
🎥: CNN
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‘I am Jewish, not Zionist’
An Israeli man was filmed saying he wants the land to be returned to Palestinians, to live in peace and happiness.
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British-born Israeli soldier Levi Simon recorded a video of him searching Gaza homes for supposed weapons, claiming to find money instead.
He then proceeds to rummage through personal belongings making derogatory comments about drawers filled with lingerie and nightwear
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Two Palestinian boys in Gaza happily receive snacks from a local man. When offered more, they refused, saying, 'No thank you. We're not greedy.'
Over 10,000 children in Gaza have been killed by Israel since 7 October 2023, with thousands more missing, according to reports from…
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“These are just two Hadiths that suggest that Muslims cannot and should not collaborate with those who oppress others.”
The South African Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Naledi Pandor, quoted two Islamic Hadiths in her address about South Africa’s stance on supporting the…
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"Our occupied lands, we returned to it after 80 years."
A Palestinian man from Gaza sets break down in tears after crossing into 'occupied land'
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Meir Baruchin, an Israeli history teacher and anti-war activist, revealed how he was arrested in October and imprisoned in solitary confinement in November after he posted a photo online of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army on 7 October in opposition to the war on Gaza.
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“Stay strong, father, don’t be scared.”
A moment between a Palestinian boy and his father on Thursday, as they both lay on hospital beds, suffering from serious injuries as a result of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, occupied Palestine
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𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 '𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝' 𝐈𝐂𝐉 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞
Israeli officials are concerned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could charge the state with genocide in Gaza, Haaretz reported on Monday.…
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How Imran Khan decisively overcame the odds to win from jail
✍️ Opinion by Umer Karim
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WATCH: American comedian Bobby Lee talks about regretting visiting Israel after he was forced to promote the country during a free trip in 2014.
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“These animals can no longer live.”
Ezra Yachin, a 95-year-old Israeli army reservist, is seen inciting “every Jew with a weapon” to kill Palestinians and “erase the memory of them”
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In response to the suspension of funding, Norway and Ireland said the following ⤵️
𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:
"The situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic, and Unrwa is the most important humanitarian organisation there"
𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡…
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A Palestinian man sends a message to the Egyptian vendor seen in a viral video tossing oranges into aid trucks heading to Gaza. According to the Palestinian man, the oranges have reached Gaza and are being distributed.
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Hindu mobs attack Muslim-owned properties in several cities across India during the festival of Ram Navami, according to local reports. The violence left at least one person dead, with shops and mosques reportedly desecrated.
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“We don’t give them food. We don’t give the Arabs anything, they will have to leave. The world will accept them.”
These are the words of Daniella Weiss, the former mayor of the settlement “Kedumim” in the West Bank when interviewed at the “Return to Gaza” conference. The…
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Malak Amer, a ten-year-old girl from northern Gaza who was injured by Israeli bombardment at the beginning of the war, is seeking treatment and reconstructive surgery abroad.
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“Such atrocities perpetrated on television and the victims are presented as the as the perpetrators”
Renowned speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté says the Israeli bombardment on Gaza is "the most distressing event I've witnessed in my entire life."
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Saudi Arabia's decision to refuse to provide any further bailouts or interest-free loans to Pakistan has left the government in Islamabad in shock
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"How dare we have a conversation about trade when there are children right now being treated without anaesthetic.”
Journalist Dr. Myriam Francois discusses the response to the Gaza war in an interview with Sky News, emphasising the need for a ceasefire.
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Sophie Hamilton, a store manager at the Goldie restaurant in Philadelphia, USA, was fired for expressing solidarity with Palestine
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Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, Wael al-Dahdouh, led the funeral prayer for his family on Thursday morning, who were killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted their home in al-Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday night
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“Today we are heartbroken for the suffering of the Palestinian people”
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill became the first nationalist to hold the position of Northern Ireland’s first minister. In her speech, she expressed solidarity with Gaza and called for a ceasefire
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Australia no longer recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel
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During a recent BBC Question Time session, a participant voiced her perspective against mainstream narratives, questioning historical contexts and the portrayal of figures like Mandela.
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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald called for international sanctions on Israel during a protest for Palestine attended by thousands in Dublin.
McDonald also said the international community must stand with Palestine in its long walk to freedom
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“I believe we’re going to take Mecca, Medina and Mount Sinai, and purify those places”
Israeli writer and politician Avi Lipkin said during a TV interview that he envisages Israel’s borders will extend “from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia” and “from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates”
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"I am holding onto this land".
79-year-old woman, survives an Israeli air strike in Gaza. While having her injuries treated she shares her identification papers, prompting remarks by bystanders that she was born before the establishment of Israel
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Palestinians fought to protect their homes from being demolished by Israeli forces
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When asked if Hamas should be “allowed” to govern Gaza, newly elected Rochdale MP George Galloway said that the question was “dripping with imperial condescension.”
He added “Perhaps, the people of Palestine must make their own governments.”
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Palestinian journalist Mariam Abu Dagga narrowly escaped after an Israeli quadcopter drone opened fire on her and others while she was covering the destruction at the Hamad Town residential complex on Wednesday.
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Ultras Malaya chant in solidarity with Palestinians in a football game between Malaysia and India. The game ended with India losing 4-2 to the hosts in the Merdaka Cup semi-finals.
Credit:
@eradotje
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Central London saw over 300,000 gather in a massive protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. Amidst debates, the chant "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" was dominant. The Met Police assured no arrests for chanting the slogan.
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“There’s an acronym that is unique to Gaza strip and it’s WCNSF: Wounded Child No Surviving Family”
Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care doctor for Doctors Without Borders appeared on BBC News to discuss the dire conditions in Gaza
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#BREAKING
A distressed worshipper films from inside
#AlAqsa
Mosque complex as Israel police fire tear gas and stun grenades inside.
At least 50 people have been hospitalised after the Mosque was raided on Monday morning
#Jerusalem
#Palestine
#AlAqsa
#Israel
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“My three children are all gone!”
A Palestinian man in Gaza breaks down as he cries out that his three children were killed in an Israeli air strike in the Jabalia refugee camp in
#Gaza
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A woman had a “Free Gaza” and a Palestine sticker on her laptop, which caused her to be harassed by a man at a coffee shop in New York City.
The man alluded to her stickers meaning that she wanted to “stone him” and “blow up the coffee shop”, and threatened to call the police on…
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“The criminals here are not Hamas.. The criminals are Europeans.“
Yanis Varoufakis, the Former Finance Minister of Greece, says he will not condemn Hamas for its attack on Israel and compares the siege imposed on Gaza to the apartheid in South Africa
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Israel is the only country that systematically prosecutes minors in military courts.
An estimated 500-700 children are tried annually, the most common charge being stone-throwing, which carries a 20-year prison sentence
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Norwegians in Oslo showed solidarity for Palestinians by singing the Palestinian national anthem in public
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Iman Nafe, recently freed from prison and the wife of Nael al-Barghouti, the longest-serving prisoner held by Israeli forces, speaks out about the challenges in Gaza. She thanks the Palestinian fighters for their efforts and hopes for her husband’s release, who has spent 44 years…
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"I will continue my studies and I will study law to address the cause of my country"
This is freed Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi's message to the world:
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On December 6, 2023, Chris Hedges, a renowned author, foreign correspondent, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, spoke in a lecture titled "The Genocide in Gaza" at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in North Troy, NY
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“In the years since you worked on the F-35, if you were to give an estimate, how many children do you think you have killed?”
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas Dallas protested the visit of a Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow at their school by asking him…
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Fans of the K-pop boy band BTS are calling on the group’s management company to remove the head of its North American subsidiary after accusing him of backing Israel in its ongoing war on Gaza
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“Here you see another attempted genocide unfold right in front of your eyes, and you don’t just watch on quietly but actively supporting the oppressor.”
Australian senator Lidia Thorpe voiced her support for Palestinians during a senate session on Monday.
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This disabled Palestinian was shot dead today by Israeli forces while protesting Trump's Jerusalem declaration
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"All the women were stripped naked"
Exclusive interview: Ameena Hussain, a Palestinian woman recounts her time detained and details the sexual, emotional and physical abuse inflicted on her by Israeli soldiers.
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President of Sinn Fein says Palestinians have endured ‘generational injustice’.
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Moroccan women demonstrated in Casablanca in solidarity with women in Gaza, advocating for the protection of Palestinian women and their rights. Reports of vast violations against women in Gaza by the Israeli forces have been emerging in recent weeks
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Professor Refaat Alareer was killed by Israeli forces, his friend announced on Thursday.
Alareer was a co-founder of the ‘We Are Not Numbers’ project, a professor at the Islamic University of Gaza, and one of Gaza's most prominent writers, poets & activists
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"Let the world hear the screams of the orphans."
A Palestinian doctor recorded a message from the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, saying that the hospital is overrun with wounded, and it can only provide first aid.
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Remember this video?
10-year-old Nadine Abdel-Taif's story captured the world and has won bronze in
@lovieawards
'Viral Video' category
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“We are asking you to be our voice"
Zaynab, a British-Palestinian student at Manchester University, went to Gaza with her family two days before the war broke out. She says they have tried to contact officials in the UK government to help them return to England, but to no avail
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“I want to feed my younger siblings.”A child in Gaza excitedly receives food for his family, explaining that he must care for his younger siblings after his father was killed in Israeli attacks.
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“If Imran Khan returns to power, it would have implications not only for the military leadership, but also for the institution’s symbolic power capital, which it has amassed over decades"
✍️ Opinion by
@Umarkarim89
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French President Emmanuel Macron told this Moroccan Asylum Seeker to "go back to Morocco"
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