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Israeli Tanks Encircle Gaza City Ahead of Major Incursion, EU Proposes Sanctions Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli Tanks Encircle Gaza City Ahead of Major Incursion, EU Proposes Sanctions Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli Tanks Encircle Gaza City Ahead of Major Incursion, EU Proposes Sanctions Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis Israeli tanks have taken positions on the outskirts of Gaza City, signaling an imminent ground operation into the enclave’s largest urban area. The military buildup, confirmed by eyewitnesses and satellite imagery from September 16, comes as tens of thousands of Palestinians continue to flee the city, many already displaced multiple times. Despite an Israeli military announcement on Tuesday suggesting the ground operation had commenced,…

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Gaza City Under Siege: Thousands Flee as Israeli Ground Offensive Intensifies Amidst Global Outcry

Gaza City Under Siege: Thousands Flee as Israeli Ground Offensive Intensifies Amidst Global Outcry

Gaza City Under Siege: Thousands Flee as Israeli Ground Offensive Intensifies Amidst Global Outcry The Israeli military has escalated its assault on Gaza City, initiating ground operations that have prompted a mass exodus of thousands of Palestinian families. The offensive aims to occupy the city, described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hamas’s last major stronghold. Eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of the unfolding crisis. Lina al-Maghrebi, a 32-year-old mother of three from Sheikh Radwan, recounted her harrowing…

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Thousands Flee Gaza City Amid Intensifying Israeli Strikes and Invasion Fears

Thousands Flee Gaza City Amid Intensifying Israeli Strikes and Invasion Fears

Thousands Flee Gaza City Amid Intensifying Israeli Strikes and Invasion Fears Gaza City is witnessing a significant exodus as thousands of Palestinian families evacuate following a night of intense Israeli strikes on the city’s outskirts. With an anticipated ground invasion by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) looming, residents are desperately seeking safety. Roughly half of the Gaza Strip’s two million inhabitants reside in Gaza City. Reports indicate that several thousand people have already moved westward, pushing deeper into the city’s…

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Controversial Video Shows Marwan Barghouti’s First Appearance in Years, Sparks Outcry

Controversial Video Shows Marwan Barghouti’s First Appearance in Years, Sparks Outcry

Controversial Video Shows Marwan Barghouti’s First Appearance in Years, Sparks Outcry TEL AVIV, Israel – A video showing prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti for the first time in years has surfaced, sparking widespread discussion and condemnation. The footage, posted by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, depicts him confronting Barghouti in his prison cell. In the 13-second clip, Ben-Gvir is heard berating Barghouti, stating, “You will not win. He who messes with the people of Israel, he who will…

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash

Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash

Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover Amid Intense Domestic and International Backlash Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, despite reported disagreements with top military officials and strong condemnation from both domestic opposition and international allies. Opposition leader Yair Lapid vehemently criticized the decision, calling it “a disaster” that would lead to increased casualties among both hostages and soldiers, and result in “political collapse.” He accused far-right…

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West Bank: Bedouin Women’s Hunger Strike Enters Sixth Day Demanding Return of Slain Activist’s Body

West Bank: Bedouin Women’s Hunger Strike Enters Sixth Day Demanding Return of Slain Activist’s Body

West Bank: Bedouin Women’s Hunger Strike Enters Sixth Day Demanding Return of Slain Activist’s Body UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank – A hunger strike by nearly two dozen Bedouin women in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has entered its sixth day, as they intensify demands for Israeli authorities to release the body of community leader Awdah Al Hathaleen, killed last week during a clash with a Jewish settler. The women, ranging from 15 to 70 years old, are protesting what they describe…

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Dozens Killed in Latest Gaza Aid Distribution Incident Amid Disputed Accounts

Dozens Killed in Latest Gaza Aid Distribution Incident Amid Disputed Accounts

Dozens Killed in Latest Gaza Aid Distribution Incident Amid Disputed Accounts At least 32 Palestinians seeking food were killed by Israeli gunfire near aid distribution points in southern Gaza, specifically close to Khan Younis and Rafah, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. Dozens more were reportedly injured in the incident, which occurred near two sites operated by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The GHF has denied any incidents “at or near” their locations, acknowledging only “Israel…

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Dozens Dead in Gaza Aid Incidents as Israeli Fire and Chaos Plague Food Distribution

Dozens Dead in Gaza Aid Incidents as Israeli Fire and Chaos Plague Food Distribution

Dozens Dead in Gaza Aid Incidents as Israeli Fire and Chaos Plague Food Distribution At least 32 Palestinians were killed earlier this week while attempting to reach food distribution sites in southern Gaza, according to Gaza authorities and eyewitness accounts. The incidents involved Israeli troops opening fire on crowds seeking vital aid, further exacerbating the region’s severe humanitarian crisis. Witnesses and hospital officials reported two primary incidents on Saturday, July 12, near hubs operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)….

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Deadly West Bank Settler Attack Claims Two, Including US Citizen

Deadly West Bank Settler Attack Claims Two, Including US Citizen

Deadly West Bank Settler Attack Claims Two, Including US Citizen Two Palestinians, including a dual US citizen, have been killed in a violent incident involving Israeli settlers in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the deaths following an attack in the town of Sinjil on Friday evening. Sayfollah Musallet, a 23-year-old dual US citizen from Florida, was reportedly beaten to death, while Mohammed al-Shalabi, also 23, died after being shot in the chest. Both men were…

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Israeli Strike Kills 10 Children at Gaza Medical Point Amid Escalating Violence

Israeli Strike Kills 10 Children at Gaza Medical Point Amid Escalating Violence

Israeli Strike Kills 10 Children at Gaza Medical Point Amid Escalating Violence An Israeli strike in central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, including 10 children, who were reportedly queuing for medical treatment and nutritional supplements outside a medical facility in Deir al-Balah. The incident occurred on Thursday morning amidst a significant escalation of Israeli attacks across the strip, which have claimed 82 lives in total over the past 24 hours. Project Hope, the organization…

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Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Captives Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks and Intense Fighting

Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Captives Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks and Intense Fighting

Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Captives Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks and Intense Fighting Hamas has announced its agreement to release 10 Israeli captives as part of ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in the embattled Gaza Strip. However, the group cautioned that truce negotiations remain challenging due to what it described as Israel’s ‘intransigence’. During Wednesday’s talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and the United States, key sticking points included the urgent need for aid flow, the withdrawal of Israeli…

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Analysis of the Khan Younis Massacre: Humanitarian Aid Distribution and the Escalation of the Gaza Conflict

Analysis of the Khan Younis Massacre: Humanitarian Aid Distribution and the Escalation of the Gaza Conflict

Analysis of the Khan Younis Massacre: Humanitarian Aid Distribution and the Escalation of the Gaza Conflict The recent shelling incident in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 51 Palestinians awaiting aid distribution, underscores the complex and perilous humanitarian situation in the region. This tragedy, occurring amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, demands a thorough analysis of its contributing factors and implications. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, Israeli tank fire targeted crowds gathered near a main road,…

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