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UK, EU reviewing ties with Israel amid Gaza aid crisis

UK, EU Reviewing Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Aid Crisis

Israel’s humanitarian blockade of Gaza continues, leading to several countries considering or imposing sanctions. According to a foreign news agency, Britain has suspended negotiations on a free trade agreement with Israel. The European Union has also decided to review its free trade agreement with Israel. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the 11-week aid … Read more

Jewish praying inside Al Aqsa; Israeli court’s ruling calls for controversial

Al-Aqsa

Jewish praying inside Al Aqsa; Israeli court’s ruling calls for controversial  Israeli Magistrate’s Court Judge Zion Sahrai decided Sunday that three Jewish adolescents were not disregarding security conditions when they recounted a Jewish supplication at the challenged blessed region referred to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram Al-Sharif. Police had accused … Read more

Israel’s UK envoy defiant after student demo

LONDON – Israel’s ambassador to Britain said Wednesday she “will not be intimidated” following raucous protests outside a contentious London university students’ union debate she attended on Middle East peace. Tzipi Hotovely faced loud jeers, boos and shouts of “shame on you” from demonstrators as she left the Tuesday evening event at the London School … Read more

Iran warns against Israel’s rising threats against nuke program: media

iran nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iran has raised concerns about Israel’s rising threats and “adventurism” against Tehran’s nuclear program, state TV reported on Thursday. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi warned that Israel’s “provocative and adventurous” threats have steadily increased over the past months and reached an … Read more

Four Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers in West Bank 

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RAMALLAH: Four Palestinians were killed on Monday in clashes with Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, the Palestinian local authority said. Akram Rajoub, governor of Jenin, said that Israeli soldiers killed four Palestinian men early in the day after the soldiers stormed the city and clashed with dozens of Palestinians. He … Read more

Israeli army kills Palestinian boy in west bank: Palestinian health ministry

Israeli army

According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian man amid clashes that erupted on Thursday during the funeral of a 12-year-old Palestinian child who had been assassinated by soldiers the day before. Shawkat Khalid Awad, 20, was killed in Beit Ummar by gunshot wounds to the head and stomach, according … Read more

President Alvi expresses acrimony over Israel’s ‘barbaric bombing’

President Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi has on Saturday expressed extreme displeasure over the ongoing brutal situation in Palestine as Israeli airstrikes continue to intensify claiming more than 100 Palestinian lives. In a tweet today, President Alvi termed the ongoing atrocities by Israel against Palestine as a ‘barbaric bombing’. Sharing a ‘New York Times’ link President Alvi wrote in … Read more

Gaza media building owner to approach ICC

Israeli Violence in Gaza enters 5th day, more than 100 killed

The owner of a Gaza building housing international media, such as Al Jazeera and AP that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike stated that he will approach the International Criminal Court over the illegal bombing. “The owner of this building, who is a Palestinian, has instructed his lawyers to file a war crime complaint with the International Criminal … Read more

Bella Hadid says she’s not condoning violence or hate against Jewish community

Bella Hadid

After the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, American model Bella Hadid called for the extension of the movement to end the ruthless blockade and colonization. The supermodel, who’s the daughter of Palestinian father Anwar Hadid, also condemned the people who are using the pro-Palestine movement as an excuse to be fierce or hateful towards Jewish people. … Read more

Kuwait Announces 10-Year Jail Term For Those Supporting Israel

Kuwait Israel Support

The Kuwaiti government has announced ten years of prison and a fine of 5000 Dirhams to those who support Israel amidst the brutal violence against the Palestinians.

According to the details, the globally acclaimed Investment Banker Mir Mohammad Alikhan shared the news via his Twitter saying: “My Salute to Kuwaiti Government: Kuwait announces a law where anyone supporting Israel in real life or the social media from within Kuwait will be imprisoned for 10 years and a fine of KD 5000.”

“As harsh it may sound PM @ImranKhanPTI you need to do this as well,” he suggested.

Earlier, the Kuwaiti prime minister had reaffirmed his country’s firm position in supporting the choices of the Palestinian civilians to achieve their legitimate rights.

“The Palestinian cause still occupies a central historical and pivotal position in Arab and Islamic worlds,” Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah told the 75th session of the UN General Assembly via video link.

Note that the first Israeli attack on media offices took place on May 12, when the 10-storey Al-Jawahar Tower in Gaza City was destroyed, according to an RSF report.

The next day, Israel demolished the Al-Shorouk Tower in Gaza City, a 14-story building that housed the offices of seven media outlets, including Al-Aqsa and TV.

It should be noted that on May 15, Israel targeted a multi-storey building in Gaza, where the offices of Al Jazeera and other international media, including the American news agency Associated Press (AP), were also destroyed.

According to foreign news agencies, the owner of Al-Jala Tower had already warned the media about the Israeli attack and the building had been evacuated.

The Israeli military operation was called a war crime by journalists around the world.

The destroyed building also housed the office of the Middle East Eye, which reported in a video that the owner of the building was talking to an Israeli army officer live on TV and told reporters to remove his belongings from the building before the bombing.

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Joe Biden Reiterates his support for Israel’s right to self-defence

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The United States (US) President Joe Biden has spoken to the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu as the violence in Palestine escalated after pressure mounts on the U.S. to call for a cease-fire.

Joe Biden said that he would have more to say about the unfolding violence after speaking with Netanyahu.

On Sunday, a group of 28 Democratic senators called for an immediate stop to the ongoing fight between Israel and Hamas.

Moreover, Netanyahu, after his call with Biden, suggested that Israel’s operation will continue until it achieves its goals.

“Our aim is to send Hamas a message that it’s not worth sending rockets next time they want,” he said. “We will deal with them and no one should take the law into their own hands.”

During a phone call with Netanyahu, Biden reiterated his support for Israel’s right to self-defence against airstrikes from the militant group Hamas in Gaza.

He had also condemned attacks in towns and cities in Israel.

“The President noted that this current period of conflict has tragically claimed the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children,” the readout said.

“He raised concerns about the safety and security of journalists and reinforced the need to ensure their protection.”

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel “is doing everything to avoid harming”.

The president also spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

“The President also underscored his strong commitment to a negotiated two-state solution as the best path to reach a just and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” according to a readout from that call.

Earlier, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wept and expressed displeasure over the ongoing brutalities in Palestine by Israel´s strike on a building containing international media outlets.

The UN chief Antonio Guterres was “dismayed” by civilian killed in Gaza and “deeply disturbed” by the brutal acts of terrorism, killing more than 200 innocent Palestinians.

“The Secretary-General reminds all sides that any indiscriminate targeting of civilians and media structures violates international law and must be avoided at all costs,” he said.

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Pakistani celebrities raise voice for Palestine

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The whole world has once again united for Palestine as Israel is martyring several innocent Palestinians every day. Many countries have staged pro-Palestine protests to raise their voices against Israel’s brutality and barbarism. For this purpose, many Pakistani celebrities have used social media to raise their voices in support of Palestine and many of them … Read more

Twitterati Mock Indian Right Wing As Netanyahu Did Not Thank India

Twitterati Mock Indian Right Wing As Netanyahu Did Not Thank India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the 25 countries that supported Israel in a tweet on Sunday, but did not name India. Leaders of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and right-wing ideologues are constantly patting Israel on the back and defending its actions on social media. Netanyahu tweeted flags of 25 countries, including the … Read more

Boris Johnson Extends Support For British Jews After London Car Video Incident

The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, showcasing his full support for the British Jews said that there was no place for anti-Semitism in society.

Boris Johnson referred to a video in his recent statement which circulated online showing anti-Semitic abuse being shouted from a car in north London.

“There is no place for anti-Semitism in our society,” Johnson said on Twitter. “Ahead of Shavuot, I stand with Britain’s Jews who should not have to endure the type of shameful racism we have seen today.”

His comments also referred to other incidents of anti-Semitism over the weekend amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence which has killed more than 200 innocent Palestinians.

“Whatever your view of the conflict in Israel and Gaza, there is no justification for inciting anti-Jewish or anti-Muslim hatred,” communities minister Robert Jenrick said in a statement.

Britain’s Metropolitan police said: “We are aware of a video appearing to show anti-Semitic language being shouted from a convoy of cars in the St John’s Wood area this afternoon.

“Officers are carrying out urgent enquiries to identify those responsible. This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.”

On the other hand, Israeli medics said the stands at a West Bank synagogue has collapsed, killing two people and injuring more than 150.

According to the reports, the stands were packed with Orthodox Jews, broke down at the beginning of the Jewish festival.

A spokeswoman for Megan David Adam told the international news channel that paramedics reported more than 157 injuries, including two deaths, including a 50-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy.

Rescue workers are at the scene treating the injured and transporting people to hospitals.

It should be noted that a few weeks ago, 45 extremist Orthodox Jews were killed in a stampede during a religious festival in northern Israel.

Israeli health workers say dozens have been injured as they stood in an incomplete synagogue in an area of ​​the West Bank near Jerusalem.

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Leicester City Players Raise Palestinian Flag To Show Support after FA cup victory

Leicester City Players support for Palestine

Following the grave situation going on in Palestine, Leicester players Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana showed support for the Palestinians after winning the FA Cup final on Saturday.

The renowned Leicester City players were seen carrying a Palestinian flag in front of thousands of people. Choudhury also had the flag draped over his shoulders as he collected his winner’s medal after beating Chelsea 1-0.

From around the world, hundreds and thousands of protesters took to the streets to express solidarity and demand justice for Palestine amidst the Israeli aggression.

On the other hand, a social media post from Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny also showing his support for the Palestinian people has received immense criticism from his Jewish fans.

The Egyptian posted on his Twitter account: “My heart and my soul and my support for you Palestine.”

“As with any employees of Arsenal, our players are entitled to express their views on their own platforms,” the club told.

Earlier, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently weeps and expressed displeasure over the ongoing brutalities in Palestine by Israel´s strike on a building containing international media outlets.

The UN chief Antonio Guterres was “dismayed” by civilian killed in Gaza and “deeply disturbed” by the brutal acts of terrorism, killing more than 200 innocent Palestinians.

The comments came as Israel hit the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, demolishing the 13-floor Gaza building housing Qatar-based Al Jazeera and The Associated Press news agency.

“The Secretary-General is dismayed by the increasing number of civilian casualties, including the death of ten members of the same family, including children, as a result of an Israeli airstrike last night in the al-Shati camp in Gaza, purportedly aimed at a Hamas leader,” his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said.

Guterres was “also deeply disturbed by the destruction by an Israeli airstrike today of a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed the offices of several international media organizations as well as residential apartments,” Dujarric continued.

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Pakistan will raise voice for oppressed Palestinians at every international forum: FM Qureshi

RSS ideology is an obstacle to peace in the region: FM Qureshi

After the virtual emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi requested the international community to take immediate action and stop Israeli attacks against the unarmed Palestinians.

“Israeli forces continuously targeting innocent civilians including children, women, and elders in Palestine. Pakistan will raise voice for oppressed Palestinians at every international forum,” Qureshi added.

“Ceasefire is our priority,” Qureshi said following the OIC summit on Palestine, reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people in their rightful battle for legitimate rights, notably their fundamental right to self-determination.

Qureshi, speaking at the OIC’s virtual emergency meeting today, asked the international community to defend Palestinians from Israel’s blatant use of force and flagrant violations of human rights

He asked the international community to intervene immediately to end Israeli atrocities against the civilian people in Gaza, saying that the bombardment of Gaza must be halted immediately.

Shah Mahmood stated that the Prime Minister has discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

He expressed support with the Palestinians, saying they are battling heroically for their fundamental rights.

According to the minister, Israel’s crimes against humanity should not go unpunished, and there should be no impunity for Israel’s violations of international law and numerous human rights accords.

It is worth noting that Israel maintained its murderous attacks on Sunday, bringing the death toll of Palestinians in Gaza to 170, with more than 30 children and scores of other women slain in the airstrikes.

A day earlier (Saturday), eleven members of a single extended family were killed in an Israeli air attack on the western Gaza Strip, medics in the Palestinian enclave said.

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“We Must Not Fail Palestinian People At This Critical Juncture”: FM Qureshi

Peace In Afghanistan Is Indispensable For Region: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Sunday voiced support for the Palestinian cause amidst the ongoing Israeli atrocities and airstrikes in Gaza, which has so far killed more than 200 innocent Palestinian Muslims.

During the important Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting, which took place as Al-Quds passes through one of its most difficult phases, FM Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Palestine.

The other points raised by the Foreign Minister include:

  1. Indiscriminate use of force by Israeli forces against defenceless Palestinians defies all international law.
  2. The tragedy of forced evictions of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of Al-Quds Al-Shareef is the latest manifestation of a systematic Israeli effort to change demographic structure, historical and legal status and Arab-Islamic / Christian character of Al-Quds Al-Shareef.
  3. Creating false equivalence between Israel, the aggressor and Palestinians, the victims, is inexcusable. Attempts to silence media through tyranny, unacceptable.
  4. OIC owes genesis to the Palestinian issue. Muslim Ummah must exhibit strong solidarity for the people of Palestine with action.

In another tweet, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that there comes a time in the history of  nations when decisions taken are remembered by posterity and it is important to be on the right side of history.

He also urged the entire Muslim community to not fail Palestinian people at this critical juncture.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephonic conversation with the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed the Palestinian issue, the peace process in Afghanistan, and Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

The Foreign Minister congratulated Chinese leadership and its people for the successful landing of the Chinese spacecraft at Mars and underlined that it was a historic milestone for China in the technological realm.

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UN Chief “Deeply Disturbed” By Israeli Brutal Violence In Gaza

UN Chief Gaza atrocities

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently weeps and expressed displeasure over the ongoing brutalities in Palestine by Israel´s strike on a building containing international media outlets.

The UN chief Antonio Guterres was “dismayed” by civilian killed in Gaza and “deeply disturbed” by the brutal acts of terrorism, killing more than 200 innocent Palestinians.

The comments came as Israel hit the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, demolishing the 13-floor Gaza building housing Qatar-based Al Jazeera and The Associated Press news agency.

“The Secretary-General is dismayed by the increasing number of civilian casualties, including the death of ten members of the same family, including children, as a result of an Israeli airstrike last night in the al-Shati camp in Gaza, purportedly aimed at a Hamas leader,” his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said.

Guterres was “also deeply disturbed by the destruction by an Israeli airstrike today of a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed the offices of several international media organizations as well as residential apartments,” Dujarric continued.

“The Secretary-General reminds all sides that any indiscriminate targeting of civilians and media structures violates international law and must be avoided at all costs,” he said.

Moreover, the UN Security Council was to meet Sunday to discuss the violent situation.

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Saudi FM Stresses Need To Stop Israel’s Terrorism Acts in call with Palestinian Counterpart

Saudi FM Israel brutalities against Palestine

Saudi Foreign Minister (FM) Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed the deep condemnation by the kingdom over the brutal acts of terrorism by Israel during a phone call with Palestine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad al-Maliki.

According to media reports, the Saudi FM also emphasised the need to stop Israel’s actions that violate international laws.

Prince Faisal also called for “complete efforts” aimed at finding a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian conflict.

He further added that the state would have East Jerusalem as its capital, “in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,” reports added.

Earlier, during a phone call with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud had expressed “Pakistan’s serious concerns” on the “grave situation” in Palestine.

“FM Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s serious concerns on the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque and grave human rights violations.

“He condemned the continued attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces against the Palestinians, in particular innocent civilians and children, adding that the Israeli acts defied all norms of humanity and international law,” said the statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO).

It added that Qureshi also dismissed the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia joint statement issued during PM Imran Khan’s recent visit to KSA.

“The foreign minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, especially their right to self-determination and establishment of their independent state with pre-1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions.”

However, the Saudi foreign minister also declared his reservations on the “serious developments in Palestine” and briefed FM Qureshi on the initiatives being taken to address the situation.

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President Alvi Terms Israeli Bombardment Against Palestine a “One-sided murderous assault”

President Israeli Bombardment

President Dr Arif Alvi has on Saturday expressed extreme displeasure over the ongoing brutal situation in Palestine as Israeli airstrikes continue to intensify claiming more than 100 Palestinian lives.

In a tweet today, President Alvi termed the ongoing atrocities by Israel against Palestine a mere “murderous assault”.

“Bad headline. Israel pounds Gaza as deadly conflict intensifies” This is NOT a conflict Sir! This is a one-sided brutal, murderous assault. A massacre of people who are fighting to live on THEIR land stolen from them. A free Palestine shall emerge,” he wrote.

On Friday, Israel continued to bombard the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and shells, shutting eyes to international condemnation, killing more than 100 people.

According to the media reports, the latest fatalities bring to 113 the official death toll, including at least 31 children.

Residents of northern Gaza, near the Israeli frontier, said they had seen no sign of Israeli ground forces inside the enclave but reported heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes.

Israeli security forces have also been scrambled to contain deadly riots between Jews and Arabs, and projectiles have been fired from Lebanon.

Images early Friday showed large balls of flame turning the night sky orange in densely packed Gaza, while rockets were seen tracing through the air towards Israel.

Videos doing rounds on social media also showed several alleged Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian homes in the city of Hebron in the West Bank early on Friday.

The United Nations said the Security Council would meet on Sunday to address the conflict as the world body’s Secretary-General called for “an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities”. “Too many innocent civilians have already died,” Antonio Guterres tweeted.

“This conflict can only increase radicalization and extremism in the whole region.”

On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on Friday said the Israeli military operation against Palestinian militants in Gaza would continue for as long as necessary. He said Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza, would pay a heavy price.

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Israeli Violence in Gaza enters 5th day, more than 100 killed

Israeli Violence in Gaza enters 5th day, more than 100 killed

Israel on Friday continued to bombard the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and shells, shutting eyes to international condemnation, killing more than 100 people.

According to the media reports, the latest fatalities bring to 113 the official death toll, including at least 31 children.

Residents of northern Gaza, near the Israeli frontier, said they had seen no sign of Israeli ground forces inside the enclave but reported heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes.

Israeli security forces have also been scrambled to contain deadly riots between Jews and Arabs, and projectiles have been fired from Lebanon.

Images early Friday showed large balls of flame turning the night sky orange in densely packed Gaza, while rockets were seen tracing through the air towards Israel.

Videos doing rounds on social media also showed several alleged Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian homes in the city of Hebron in the West Bank early on Friday.

The United Nations said the Security Council would meet on Sunday to address the conflict as the world body’s Secretary-General called for “an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities”. “Too many innocent civilians have already died,” Antonio Guterres tweeted.

“This conflict can only increase radicalization and extremism in the whole region.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on Friday said the Israeli military operation against Palestinian militants in Gaza would continue for as long as necessary. He said Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza, would pay a heavy price.

Moreover, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington was “deeply concerned about the violence in the streets of Israel”, and the State Department urged citizens to “reconsider travel to Israel”.

Meanwhile, several international airlines — including KLM, British Airways, Virgin, Lufthansa, and Iberia — canceled flights amid the aerial onslaught.

The heavy bombardments coincided with the start of Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, and saw the faithful pray at mosques and amid the rubble of Gaza’s collapsed buildings.

Israel’s air force launched multiple airstrikes, targeting locations linked to Hamas, with the air force saying jets had struck a “military compound” of the group’s “intelligence headquarters”.

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