Gaza

The Israeli military has conducted strikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 50 Palestinians throughout Gaza, intensifying their operations around Jabalia in the northern region. This development follows ongoing and fierce confrontations with fighters affiliated with Hamas. According to Palestinian health officials, Israeli fire claimed the lives of at least 17 individuals near Al-Falouja, which is the largest among Gaza's eight historical refugee camps. Additionally, in a separate incident in Bani Suhaila, located in…

In northern Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their operations around the enclave of Jabalia, tragically resulting in the loss of at least ten lives as food-seekers stood in line, according to reports from Palestinian medical personnel. Moreover, the military has issued evacuation orders while advancing against Hamas combatants. For nearly ten days, Jabalia has been under heavy Israeli bombardment. The military has encircled the camp, deploying tanks into adjacent towns like Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun with the overt…

According to investigators from the United Nations, Israel is intentionally targeting medical facilities in Gaza, leading to the deaths and torture of healthcare workers, which they describe as "crimes against humanity." In a recent statement, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry claimed, "Israel has enacted a coordinated strategy aimed at dismantling Gaza's healthcare infrastructure as part of a more extensive campaign against the region." The report alleged that Israel is "engaging in war…

An investigation has accused Israel of committing war crimes, claiming its attacks on hospitals are intentional acts threatening humanity. Following an Israeli assault on Gaza City’s Remal clinic, Palestinians grapple with the aftermath as the clinic, once a sanctuary for the displaced, lies in ruins . United Nations investigators have accused Israel of targeting health facilities in Gaza, leading to the deaths of medical personnel amidst ongoing conflict in the besieged region. Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner…

On the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict that has reverberated across the Middle East, rockets fired by Hezbollah struck Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city. Local police reported that ten individuals suffered injuries in the northern region, while Israeli media provided details of the attack. Hezbollah, allied with Hamas—Palestinian militants engaged in ongoing skirmishes with Israel—claimed they targeted a military installation situated south of Haifa, launching a volley of "Fadi 1" missiles. Reports indicated that…

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

The skies may appear serene over New York this week, yet a foreboding atmosphere envelops the city as global leaders convene for the annual United Nations General Assembly. Despite the bright blue above, a heavy cloud of tension and strife shadows the proceedings. With violent conflicts erupting in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and other regions, the sentiment among the delegates is undeniably grim. Richard Gowan, the UN Director for the Crisis Group, remarked, "It's crucial to recognize that this high-level week unfolds after…

President Erdoğan is set to deliver his 14th speech at the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. His focus will be on the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, alongside his persistent calls for reform within the international body.

Left to right: Elia Toledano, Cpl. Nik Beizer, Sgt. Ron Sherman. Their remains were found on December 15, 2023. (Courtesy Photo) After months of denials, the Israeli military admits there’s a "high probability" that an airstrike they carried out led to the deaths of three Israeli captives in Gaza this past November. On Sunday, the military said they were unaware that the captives were in a tunnel in the Palestinian territory when the attack happened on November 10, 2023. The bodies of Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron…

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that Pretoria will steadfastly pursue its genocide case against Israel for alleged atrocities in Gaza. He announced that fresh evidence will be submitted to the World Court next month. This case, lodged by South Africa in December, accuses Israel of violating the 1948 U.N. Genocide Convention through attacks in Gaza. These attacks are claimed to indiscriminately hit schools, refugee shelters, hospitals, soup kitchens, aid workers, and designated safe zones. "We are…