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Israeli soldier posts images of naked, blindfolded Gaza civilians, sparks outrage
A shocking and disturbing scene came to light after an Israeli soldier recently posted images on social media showing Gaza civilians being paraded naked in a queue. The soldier deleted the post…
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Israel’s parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill despite criticism
The Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious ‘ultra-orthodox’ enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students. The lawmakers voted 63-57 to apply “continuity” to a bill early…
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Gaza violence: BRICS expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘unprecedented’ escalation
New Delhi: The BRICS nations on Monday expressed grave concern over the “unprecedented” escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli military operations and reaffirmed their support for…
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UN Security Council passes US-drafted Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, June 10, passed a United States (US)-drafted resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was approved by 14 countries, with Russia…
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Australia to attend int’l conference on Gaza humanitarian aid
Canberra: Australia will attend an international conference on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the government has confirmed. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong on Monday announced that Anne Aly, the minister for early…
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Death toll in Israeli operation in Nuseirat camp rises to 274
Gaza: The death toll in the Israeli military operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip late last week has risen to 274, with 698 injured, Hamas-run health authorities…
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Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from the emergency government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a televised speech on Sunday, June 9, Gantz said, “With a…
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French President calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has urged for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and called for a political solution while meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden, who is on a state…
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Palestine requests UNSC session over Israeli attacks on Gaza
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has instructed Palestine’s envoy to the UN to request an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the repercussions of the Israeli attacks on the…
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Tens of thousands demonstrate in Israel for release of hostages
Tel Aviv: Following the release of four hostages from the Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of people once again protested in Israel in favour of an agreement with Hamas for the release…
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US military says aid flow through Gaza pier has resumed
Washington: The US military said that the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid for Gaza residents has resumed after a temporary pier on the territory’s coast was repaired. The temporary harbour had…
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Iran condemns Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry, Kanaani…
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Israel ‘rescues’ four hostages held by Hamas since October
Jerusalem: Israel on Saturday announced that its forces have in two separate special operations rescued four Israeli hostages, including 25-year-old Noa Argamani, held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, last year.…
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UN adds Israel on blacklist for violations against children
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israeli army to the blacklist of countries for commiting grave violations against Palestinian children during war in Gaza Strip. “I received the official notification about…
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UAE floating hospital hosts entertainment event for Gaza children
Al Arish: The staff of the UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, arranged a recreational day for the children of Gaza.…
