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Bangladesh initiative: A new digital platform to combat Israeli disinformation on Palestine

Bangladesh initiative: A new digital platform to combat Israeli disinformation on Palestine

Arafat argues that Israel’s campaign is a cover for its war crimes in Gaza, including the targeting of journalists and humanitarian workers. He requests the OIC Secretariat to prepare a plan to combat the spread of such disinformation. OIC information ministers condemn Israel’s “systematic misinformation campaigns” and targeting of Palestinian journalists. Bangladesh’s state minister for … Read more

First-ever win: Palestine clinches Asian Cup knockout berth

First-ever win: Palestine clinches Asian Cup knockout berth

Palestine wins first-ever Asian Cup match, 3-0 vs. Hong Kong Oday Dabbagh scores 2 goals, clinching knockout round spot Victory comes after moment of silence disrupted by “Free Palestine” chants Palestine made history on Tuesday by securing their first-ever victory in the Asian Cup competition, defeating Hong Kong 3-0 and clinching a spot in the knockout rounds for … Read more

EU Ministers set to meet with Israeli and Palestinian top diplomats

EU Ministers set to meet with Israeli and Palestinian top diplomats

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz and Palestinians are not planning to meet. France announced EU will adopt sanctions on Hamas over the attack. EU countries are also formulating sanctions against “extremist” Israeli settlers. On Monday, officials announced that EU foreign ministers would hold a series of meetings with counterparts from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and … Read more

Indonesian foreign minister criticizes west’s ‘double standards’ over Palestine

Indonesian foreign minister criticizes west's 'double standards' over Palestine

Marsudi criticizes the “double standards” of the Global North. Marsudi plans to represent Indonesia at the International Court of Justice on February 19  She emphasizes the UN’s inability to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza  On Monday, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi criticized the West’s “double standards” on Gaza and pledged continued support for Palestine. … Read more

From Gaza to hope: Noorhan’s cancer journey finds healing in the UAE

From Gaza to hope: Noorhan's cancer journey finds healing in the UAE

Gazan girl Noorhan receives cancer treatment in the UAE. The UAE provides specialized care and hope. Noorhan’s mother praises the UAE’s “lifeline” initiative. A glimmer of hope appeared in Noorhan Jameel Abed’s life in November 2023. For treatment, Noorhan and 1,000 other cancer patients were evacuated from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates. She had … Read more

UAE welcomes Palestinian children and cancer patients for specialized treatment

UAE welcomes Palestinian children and cancer patients for specialized treatment

The UAE welcomes an eighth group of injured Palestinian children and cancer patients. The UAE praised for its unique model in meeting Palestinian humanitarian needs. The UAE establishes a 150-bed field hospital in Gaza and conducts over 100 essential surgeries. In accordance with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s orders, the eighth … Read more

Palestinian woman with cancer passes away in UAE

Palestinian woman with cancer passes away in UAE

A Palestinian woman with severe breast cancer passed away in UAE. Admitted for intensive care due to critical condition after arrival. The ministry expressed condolences to the family. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), a 49-year-old Palestinian patient who had just arrived from the Gaza Strip passed away in the United Arab … Read more

Red Sea tensions rise as Houthis threaten “hell” for US after deadly clash

Red Sea tensions rise as Houthis threaten "hell" for US after deadly clash

Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after the US Navy destroyed Houthi boats. Houthis vow retaliation, claiming US action is aiding Israel. Analysts warn of potential Houthi attacks on the US Navy. After US marines killed ten fighters on Sunday, the Houthis in Yemen threatened to make the Red Sea a “hell” for the US. … Read more

South Africa Takes Israel to ICJ over ‘Genocidal’ Actions in Gaza: Netanyahu Defends ‘Defensive War

South Africa Takes Israel to ICJ over 'Genocidal' Actions in Gaza: Netanyahu Defends 'Defensive War

South Africa has filed a case against Israel. Israel initiates an unrelenting military campaign. The health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza reports over 21,800 deaths. On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied South Africa’s accusation that Israel was carrying out “genocidal” crimes in the Palestinian territory and claimed that Israel has shown unmatched “morality” in the … Read more

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Aid Resolution for Gaza, Calls for End to Israeli “Violations”

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Aid Resolution for Gaza, Calls for End to Israeli "Violations"

Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Resolution 2720. Saudi Arabia sees it as a potential step. Saudi Arabia reiterates its condemnation. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it was pleased that UN Security Council Resolution 2720 had been adopted. In order to provide the conditions for a long-lasting truce … Read more

Arab League Chief Slams UN Inaction: Gaza Truce Delay Equals ‘License to Kill’

Arab League Chief Slams UN Inaction: Gaza Truce Delay Equals 'License to Kill'

Gheit says the UN’s failure on the Gaza truce gives Israel a “license to kill.” He acknowledges the increase in aid but calls for genuine action. The death toll has reached 20,000 in the Gaza-Israel war. As stated by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the UN Security Council’s inability to reach a durable truce … Read more

UN Security Council Grapples with Gaza Crisis: Ceasefire Resolution in Limbo

UN Security Council Grapples with Gaza Crisis: Ceasefire Resolution in Limbo

A vote will be held on a resolution to increase aid to Palestinian territories. Separate diplomatic initiatives are underway. Other countries are urging a call for a ceasefire. Ahead of this Friday’s anticipated Security Council vote on a resolution to provide supplies to the Palestinian territory but not to demand a truce, the UN cautioned … Read more

Hamas Leader in Cairo: Seeking Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchanges

Hamas Leader in Cairo: Seeking Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchanges

The Hamas leader reached Cairo to discuss a ceasefire. He would talk about aggression on the Gaza strip. Both factions released recordings of captives. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, who is based in Qatar, traveled to Cairo on Wednesday to discuss prisoner exchanges and a ceasefire in the group’s conflict with Israel in Gaza. … Read more

Israel’s next phase in Gaza involves targeting Hamas leadership: White House

Israel's next phase in Gaza involves targeting Hamas leadership: White House

Israel will target Hamas leaders next. Nearly 19,000 lives have been lost. Israel needs time to achieve its war goals. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated in Israel on Friday that the battle in Gaza will move into a new phase that will be centered on intelligence-driven operations and pinpoint targeting of the Hamas … Read more

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Gaza ceasefire, puts pressure on Israel and US

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Gaza ceasefire, puts pressure on Israel and US

Resolution passes with 153 votes, exceeding even support for Ukraine resolutions. US and Israel among 10 nations opposing the non-binding resolution. Vote seen as a “historic day” and “powerful message” for peace. Following the lead of the stalled Security Council, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a non-binding resolution on Tuesday calling for a ceasefire in … Read more

Houthis broaden conflict, warn cargo ships to avoid Israel amidst Gaza-Hamas clashes

Houthis broaden conflict, warn cargo ships to avoid Israel amidst Gaza-Hamas clashes

Houthi official warns cargo ships in Red Sea to avoid Israel. Houthis claim missile attack on Norwegian tanker. Cargo ships urged to keep radios on. Following claims of an attack on a commercial tanker earlier in the day, a top Houthi official in Yemen issued a warning to cargo ships sailing in the Red Sea … Read more

Aus cricket captain confirms Khawaja will not sport pro-Palestine shoes for Pakistan Test

Aus cricket captain confirms Khawaja will not sport pro-Palestine shoes for Pakistan Test

Australia’s Usman Khawaja will not wear pro-Palestine shoes. Khawaja faces potential penalties like a ban or fine. ICC rules prohibit personal messages on uniforms. In light of the Gaza-Israel crisis, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that first-choice player Usman Khawaja will not wear shoes with pro-Palestinian slogans during the first Test match against … Read more

EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine

EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine

EU Foreign Ministers discussed middle east crisis. Ukraine aid remains top priority, but EU attention shifts to Mideast conflict. France and Belgium announce their own restrictions on settlers. On Monday, the foreign ministers of the European Union deliberated over potential measures to address the crisis in the Middle East. These measures included a financial crackdown … Read more

UN General Assembly to gather on Tuesday on Gaza matter

UN General Assembly to gather on Tuesday on Gaza matter

The US vetoed a Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called an emergency meeting. Guterres criticized the Security Council’s delay. Following the US veto of a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire last week, officials and diplomats announced on Sunday that the UN General Assembly will convene on … Read more

Arab, Turkish FMs call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza during Canada visit

Arab, Turkish FMs call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza during Canada visit

Foreign ministers from Turkiye and Arab world urged a ceasefire in Gaza. The FMs met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Concerns over Israeli military action and civilian casualties. During a visit to the Canadian capital on Saturday, a group of foreign ministers from Turkiye and the Arab world emphasized the necessity of an urgent … Read more

Arab fury: Foreign Ministers slam US veto on Gaza ceasefire

Arab fury: Foreign Ministers slam US veto on Gaza ceasefire

Arab and Islamic nations condemn the US veto on Gaza ceasefire. Ministers urge the US to pressure Israel for a swift ceasefire. Strong opposition to Israel’s aggression against Palestinians. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries expressed disapproval of the US veto, which prevented international calls for the … Read more

Foreign Ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Foreign ministers urge the US and international community to do more. Humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians is desperately needed. The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia stated on Friday in Washington that there needs to be a viable roadmap for the establishment of a … Read more

Gaza Strip: Urban density amidst devastating bombardmen

Gaza Strip: Urban density amidst devastating bombardmen

The Gaza Strip faces extensive damage from Israel’s bombardment. Gaza’s population density results from urban development. Urban centers like Gaza City and Khan Younis have even higher population densities. Large portions of the Gaza Strip have been leveled by Israel’s heavy bombardment during the conflict with Hamas. There have been hundreds of thousands of displaced … Read more

Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli shelling, Hezbollah responds

Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli shelling, Hezbollah responds

Israeli shelling killed a Lebanese soldier and injured three others. Israel expresses regret and claims the Lebanese army was not the target. The incident is under investigation. In apparent reference to Israeli shelling that left a Lebanese soldier dead and three others wounded the day before, the Israeli army stated on Wednesday that it was … Read more

US urges Israel to increase aid flow to Gaza amid escalating conflict

US urges Israel to increase aid flow to Gaza amid escalating conflict

The US presses Israel for increased aid to Gaza amid intensified conflict. Blinken urges Israel to boost aid and reduce civilian casualties. WHO in Gaza warns of a worsening situation. As Israel’s offensive against Hamas in the southern sections of the Palestinian enclave intensified, the United States said on Tuesday that Israel had to do … Read more

Ratio of two Palestinian civilians killed to one Hamas militant is “tremendously positive”

Ratio of two Palestinian civilians killed to one Hamas militant is "tremendously positive"

The IDF claimed a positive ratio of 2 Palestinian civilians to 1 Hamas militant killed. Over 15,000 Palestinians have been reported dead. U.S. official suggests casualty numbers could be higher. A representative for the Israeli military told an international media outlet on Monday that the ratio of two Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza for one … Read more

Prominent Palestinian scientist martyred in Israeli attack

Prominent Palestinian scientist martyred

Hamas and Israel ended a temporary truce in Gaza. Once again, Israel has started aggression in Gaza. Scientist Sufyan Tayeh was martyred in an attack. Sufyan Tayeh, a prominent scientist from Gaza, was also martyred in the Israeli attack. According to the Arab media, after a week of temporary ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli army, … Read more

US Vice President Kamala Harris saddened by Gaza losses

Kamala Harris surpasses $1bn in funds for her presidential campaign

US Vice President Kamala Devi Harris has pressed the media during the ongoing COP 28 conference. She said that Israel should take care of international humanitarian law in its right to defend itself. 16 thousand Palestinians have been genocided so far. US Vice President Kamala Devi Harris says that if Israel continues its military objectives in Gaza, it should … Read more