US hasn't ruled out consequences for Israel over looming Rafah operation: What would that look like?
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IDF: Belonged to Sinwar Circle: Senior Hamas Leader Killed in Shifa Clinic: Israel's offensive in Gaza targets the Hamas leaders who planned the October 7 ...
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Why Israeli forces are raiding Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital – again: Israeli forces last week launched another military operation on Gaza’s largest hospital ...
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ICJ orders Israel to act on aid crisis in Gaza; Palestinian Authority names new cabinet
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Massacre in Moscow: Putin is sitting on a powder keg of his own making : After years of brutality, co-option and suppression against Muslims ...
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Israel raids Gaza hospitals, as poll shows Americans disapprove of Israeli war conduct
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Quick Glance: Israeli hospital raid in Gaza escalates
- Israeli military operation at Gaza's main hospital Al-Shifa continues targeting militants.
- Concerns raised over civilian casualties, including displaced individuals sheltering at the hospital.
- The raid has left the hospital in ruins, with reports of mass arrests and deteriorating conditions for patients.
- Criticism of Israel's actions and calls to end the siege on the hospital emerge, while IDF defends the operation as necessary to damage Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
IDF confirms: Top Hamas commander Marwan Issa killed in airstrike earlier this month
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Captured PIJ terrorist confesses to raping Israeli woman on Oct. 7 in new IDF interrogation footage
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Rescued Gaza hostage says Hamas 'treated him like a dog' - report: Har also described the time the IDF rescued him, and that there was "gunfire in ...
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With truce talks seemingly stuck, Israel said planning Rafah incursion in April or May
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Security questions emerge as first charges are filed in Moscow terror attack
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#SPOTLIGHT : “I’ve never seen any evidence of military activity by #Hamas militants in any hospitals,” UK surgeon Nick Maynard tells UN after #Gaza visit https://arab ... Show more
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people and advocating for cuts to US military aid until humanitarian ... Show more
How ISIS-K leader forged one of Islamic State's most fearsome groups: Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29-year-old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State ...
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Israeli forces surround two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent says: The Palestinian Red Crescent Society says that Israeli forces have surrounded two ...
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A Balochistan Frontier Corps soldier was martyred while four terrorists were killed as security forces thwarted an attack on a naval base in Turbat last night ... Show more
What an Israeli invasion of Rafah would mean for civilians: 'Catastrophically serious'
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IDF claims it killed 170 Hamas terrorists, captures 800 in Al-Shifa Hospital raid
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France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack: France is increasing armed patrols after an "Islamic State" (IS) affiliate claimed an attack ...
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Quick Glance: France Increases Terror Alert After Deadly Attack in Russia
- France's government increased its security alert posture to the highest level on Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and Islamic State's claim of responsibility.
- President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting after Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb killed over 130 people and was claimed by an Islamic State affiliate.
- France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, expected to draw millions of visitors. Security concerns are notably high for the opening ceremony on July 26, with boats on the Seine River and large crowds watching from the embankments.
- The country has been previously targeted by deadly Islamic State attacks, such as the Bataclan theatre massacre in 2015 where extremists shot concertgoers and held hostages for hours. French forces have also taken action against extremists in other regions.
Germany's Baerbock demands humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza: The German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, has repeated calls for an "immediate ...
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Opinion | Imagining a Different Gaza War: If the current Israeli military approach is inhumane, is there an alternative?
nytimes.com/2024/03/24/opinion/gaza-israel-war.html
As Rafah waiting game continues, 82nd Battalion expands long fight in Khan Younis
timesofisrael.com/as-rafah-waiting-game-continues-82nd-battalion-expands-long-fight-in-khan-younis/
Daily Briefing Mar 25: Day 171 – IDF battalion head: Hamas’s ‘fighting spirit’ is broken
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Israeli military warns Gazans to evacuate Al-Shifa Hospital as raid continues: IDF claims it has arrested more than 500 suspected militants during the raid.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Urges Evacuation of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
- Gazans at Al-Shifa Hospital told to evacuate as Israel's raid persists.
- Israel accuses Hamas of using the hospital for terrorist activities.
- IDF continues operation at the hospital with thousands trapped inside.
- WHO emphasizes the need to protect hospitals and raises concerns about patient care.
Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid, Islamic State group claims responsibility
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IDF: ‘Very significant’ Hamas officers among 650 nabbed at Gaza’s Shifa hospital: Top PIJ operatives also captured in ongoing raid at Strip's largest medical ...
timesofisrael.com/idf-650-terrorists-including-hamas-officers-detained-in-shifa-hospital-raid-so-far/
Different than announced: Houthi militia attacks Chinese oil freighter: Many shipping companies are now avoiding the Gulf of Aden because the Yemeni Houthis are ...
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There is no way to defeat the terrorist organization Hamas without sending troops to Rafah, Netanyahu said.
Israel seizes trove of intelligence on Hamas in Gaza offensive, officials say: Israel has gathered a trove of intelligence during its Gaza offensive — with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
At a moment of military might, Israel looks deeply vulnerable: America should help it find a better strategy
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Turkey says it hits 12 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq: Turkey said on Saturday it had "neutralised" 12 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) ...
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Mother and daughter who sent money to Daesh member jailed: Stella Oyella, 53, and Vanessa Atim, 32, both from east London, arranged for more than £1 ...
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Netanyahu says ‘no way’ to eliminate Hamas without Rafah operation: The Israeli prime minister remained defiant, even as U.S. officials summoned an Israeli ...
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“What Israel and IDF have done is 25 times the terrorism that Hamas has done.”
Political commentator and co-creator of The Young Turks Cenk Uygur debated ... Show more
Israeli forces raid Gaza City hospital; U.S. confirms death of top Hamas leader: The Israeli military operation at al-Shifa hospital, which it said was targeting ...
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Quick Glance: Gaza Crisis: Food Aid Distribution
- UN supports the distribution of food aid in Gaza through local groups.
- Israel plays a central role in the Gaza crisis by controlling access to humanitarian aid.
- Palestinian clans in Gaza reject cooperation with Israel and do not wish to be seen as Hamas replacements.
- Efforts to distribute aid are complicated by threats and attacks from Hamas and Israel.
Afghanistan retaliates after Pakistani airstrikes kill 8 - News | Khaleej Times: Taliban spokesman says Pakistani aircraft bombed civilian homes in Khost and ...
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Shifa clinic in Gaza: Israel's army calls for evacuation: The Israeli military has once again stormed the Shifa Hospital in the city of Gaza ...
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How Biden became embroiled in a Gaza conflict with no end in sight: Biden embraced Israel after Oct. 7, but that has given him little influence with its leaders ...
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Quick Glance: Biden-Netanyahu Call on Gaza Crisis
- President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the growing divide between allies regarding the food crisis in Gaza and the war.
- Biden supported Schumer's criticism of Netanyahu's conduct in a speech, but did not explicitly endorse a new election in Israel.
- The USA criticized Netanyahu's plan for an operation in Rafah without adequate protection for innocent Palestinian civilians.
- The UN World Food Program warned of an imminent famine in Gaza, stating that further war escalation could push half of the population to the brink of starvation.
Why the Middle East Still Needs America: The U.S. Military Keeps a Volatile Region From Descending Into Chaos
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Israeli military again raids Gaza's main hospital, claiming Hamas is using it as a base
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IDF announces death of Cpt. Daniel Perez, 22, who was killed, abducted on October 7
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Funeral of IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez from South Africa takes place in Jerusalem
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#FirstpostAmerica : The Israeli military launched a massive raid on north Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. Israel says it received "concrete intelligence" that Hamas ... Show more
South Africa threatens citizens fighting in IDF with arrest if they return home: Military says it is working on solutions to risks faced by soldiers when ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Threatens Arrest of Citizens in Israeli Military
- South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor threatens to arrest citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza upon their return home.
- She also encouraged protests outside the embassies of what she referred to as the 'five primary supporters' of Israel and its actions in Gaza.
- The South African government has been a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian people and a critic of Israel.
- Tensions between South Africa and Israel deepen as both nations accuse each other and take the issue to court.
Opinion | Netanyahu Is Making Israel Radioactive: Things have gone terribly wrong in Gaza. They could get worse soon.
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Gaza Strip: Israeli army reports targeted killing of Hamas commander in Rafah: Israel's military says it has killed Muhammad Abu Hasna in Rafah ...
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Israeli military says it killed 'significant' Hamas member in Lebanon: The Israeli military said it killed Hamas member Hadi Ali Mustafa in southern Lebanon on ...
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Israel-Hamas war: Food aid ship approaches Gaza as Palestinians starve: The Israeli military says a ship has delivered 200 tons of food, water and humanitarian ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, aid ship headed for Gaza, ceasefire talks stall: The first maritime humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza since the war began is on ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Ramadan begins, Gaza ceasefire talks stall: The number of children dying due to malnutrition and dehydration in northern Gaza is ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Ramadan begins, Gaza ceasefire talks stall: The number of children dying due to malnutrition and dehydration in northern Gaza is ...
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Quick Glance: UK aids Gaza with medical assistance and resources
- This week, a full field hospital funded by the United Kingdom will arrive in Gaza to accompany 150 tons of much-needed support.
- Equipped with a pharmacy, triage area, major injuries and resuscitation unit, and a maternity care tent, the field hospital is provided through UK Aid funding to the medical non-governmental organization UK-Med.
- Furthermore, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron announced an additional £10 million in financial aid for the occupied Palestinian territories, bringing the total expenditure to over £100 million this fiscal year.
- The United Nations estimates that 25% of Gaza's population is at risk of starvation and has accused Israel of obstructing aid to the region.
A ship carrying 200 tons of food is heading to Gaza. What to know.: A ship is bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/12/gaza-aid-ship-cyprus-jose-andres/
IDF seeking to force UNRWA dissolution in Gaza, to be replaced by alternative: Israel working with other bodies in the Palestinian enclave, including the UN's ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden and Canada Resume Funding for UN Palestinian Refugees Agency
- Sweden and Canada have announced they will resume aid payments to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- Sixteen countries had paused funds after Israel accused at least 12 UNRWA staff of involvement in the 7 October attack.
- Sweden will send 200 million kronor initially after UNRWA agreed to more checks on its spending and staff.
- UNRWA is the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, providing healthcare, education, and humanitarian aid.
American-Israeli soldier who went missing Oct. 7 confirmed dead, IDF says: Itay Chen, a US-Israeli solider who went missing on Oct. 7, was confirmed dead ...
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War in the Middle East: Israel attacks Hizbullah deep in Lebanon: At the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan, Israel's military flies an airstrike far from ...
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IDF: Soldiers kill would-be suicide bomber ‘en route’ to carry out attack in Israel
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Ramadan: Gaza war leaves Palestinians little to celebrate: For many Palestinians this year's holy month is likely to be a somber one ...
dw.com/en/ramadan-gaza-war-leaves-palestinians-little-to-celebrate/a-68472925
Mark Ruffalo and more wear pins supporting Israel-Hamas cease-fire at 2024 Oscars
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Marwan Issa: Israel tries to confirm Hamas military No.2 killed in Gaza: Israel was checking on Monday whether it had killed Hamas's deputy military leader in an ...
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🔴 The IDF claims that its fighter jets bombed an underground compound housing senior Hamas leaders in the Nuseirat area of central Gaza early on Sunday morning ... Show more
A humanitarian aid ship with 200 tons of food aboard is en route to Gaza, where millions of people are facing starvation. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/03/12/israel-news-war-live-updates/72940654007/
U.S. sends ship to build Gaza aid pier; Biden expresses hope for cease-fire: President Biden said a cease-fire during Ramadan, which begins Monday ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/10/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
What to know about the floating pier the U.S. military is building to help deliver aid to Gaza
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Quick Glance: Israel-Hamas War: US Building Dock for Gaza Aid
- Even before President Joe Biden announced plans to provide aid to Gaza by sea, the Army's 7th Transportation Brigade and other units were scrambling to pull equipment together.
- The operation will take weeks, maybe up to two months, and depends on Israel's cooperation, which isn't assured.
- The US has started airdrops of aid, but other countries and aid groups are also working on sending help to Gaza, with Spain and the UAE preparing a ship delivery.
- Cyprus has offered its port for aid deliveries to Gaza, and a ship bearing humanitarian aid from Spain's Open Arms aid group is preparing to sail to Gaza from Cyprus.
Hamas leaves Cairo talks, dimming hopes for Ramadan cease-fire in Gaza: The need for more aid has increased pressure on Hamas and Israel to halt the fighting in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/07/hamas-israel-gaza-negotiations-ramadan/
In the ruins of Gaza, children are starving to death and there's no cease-fire in sight
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Quick Glance: Hostage Crisis: Israel's Dilemma and Hamas' Path to Victory
- Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters and caused destruction in Gaza, facing a dilemma that will determine the conflict's outcome.
- Netanyahu denies a dilemma, aiming to destroy Hamas and free the hostages, but a compromise could mean a militant victory.
- Hamas holds hostages as bargaining chips, while Israel is torn between the captives and military success.
- A potential solution involves Israel releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza withdrawal, with Hamas retaining control and potentially celebrating a costly victory.
20 East Jerusalem residents arrested for incitement, backing terror before Ramadan
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'This must change': Western allies press Israel to open more aid corridors into Gaza
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Middle East conflict live updates: Hamas says it will continue cease-fire negotiations
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/06/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Hundreds of truckloads of aid for Gaza stuck as more lives lost to malnutrition, some aid organizations say
abcnews.go.com/International/hundreds-truckloads-aid-gaza-stuck-lives-lost-malnutrition/story
IDF strikes Hamas stronghold in Khan Yunis, arrests terrorists and seizes weapons
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Israel-Hamas truce talks stall as war in Gaza grinds on: A second day of talks concluded with no breakthrough between the warring sides.
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