Israel's bombing of Gaza clinics 'manifestation of genocide'
A report by the Euro-Med reveals the Israeli military's destruction of more public sectors is an 'additional manifestation of genocide'.
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Israel vows to 'intensify' raids on Rafah amid Gaza bombing
Israeli officials said additional forces will enter Rafah and 'activity will intensify', despite warnings not to launch an offensive from the US.
The students who camped for Palestine
The paranoid backlash to US campus protests is a reminder that direct action works, writes Vijay Prashad. And this time the students won't be deterred.
US professor praised for Gaza student protest backing
A UC Irvine professor was among pro-Palestine protesters arrested- who was filmed being escorted off campus by police as protests took a tense turn.
Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel
Hezbollah said it launched "more than 60" rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on Thursday.
Afghans and Tajiks mix in rare but vital border bazaar
For Afghans living under Taliban rule, a Saturday market is a rare chance to cross the border into neighbouring Tajikistan and pick up food and household goods. The popular bazaar in the small town of Kalai-Khumb -- about six hours' drive east from the Tajik capital Dushanbe --
'Fight of the century': Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a historic clash billed as the fight of a generation on Saturday with the first undisputed heavyweight bout in 25 years. The mercurial Briton and the relentless Ukrainian have both arrived undefeated in the Saudi capital Riyadh,
Israeli military censored over 600 articles in 2023: report
An Israeli report revealed there has been a sharp increase in the monitoring of journalists’ work, particularly regarding Israel’s war on Hamas.
The New Arab Weekly: Sudan clashes, Gaza, and Kuwaiti tumult
This week, we look at the fighting in Sudan's Darfur region, a spat between Gallant and Netanyahu about Gaza's future, and upheaval in Kuwaiti politics.
US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via pier
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Lebanon state media reports fresh Israeli strikes in south
Israeli air strikes hit on Friday an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese official media said, following days of escalating clashes between Israel and armed group Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with Israeli forces
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill three, says source close to Hezbollah
Israeli air strikes on Friday hit an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese official media said, with a source close to Hezbollah reporting three dead including two Syrian nationals. The Iran-backed armed group, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill Hezbollah fighter, two children: group, official media
Israeli air strikes on Friday hit an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, with Hezbollah announcing one dead fighter and official media saying two Syrian children were killed. Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with Israeli forces almost daily since
Gaza fighting rages after Israel vows to intensify Rafah offensive
Fighting raged Friday in Gaza after Israel vowed to intensify its ground offensive in Rafah despite international concerns for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the southern city. With Gazans facing hunger, the US military said "trucks carrying humanitarian
First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier
The first trucks began supplying aid to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip via a temporary pier on Friday, the US military said, as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. With Gazans facing hunger, the US military said "trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore"
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Tulkarm
The killing of three Palestinians in an Israeli raid in Tulkarm means 502 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank since 7 October.
Iraq pledges US$25 million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
The announcement comes hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani met with the UN delegation visiting Iraq.
US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier
The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up emergency humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "Today at approximately 9 a.m. (Gaza time), trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore
ICJ hearing on Gaza case resumes, as Hezbollah hits Israel
The ICJ is holding hearings this week following South Africa's claim against Israel of crimes of genocide in Gaza as Hezbollah strikes northern Israel.
ICJ orders end to Rafah assault, as Hezbollah hits Israel
The ICJ is holding hearings this week following South Africa's claim against Israel of crimes of genocide in Gaza as Hezbollah strikes northern Israel.
Israel to hit back at 'genocide' claims at UN top court
Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah. Pretoria has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order a stop to the Israeli
Israel says S.Africa 'genocide' case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts
Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza. A top lawyer for Israel painted the South Africa case as a "mockery" of the UN Genocide Convention
Gaza: 'Our supplies will not last', doctor warns
Hospitals across Gaza, particularly at Al-Mawasi in the south, are struggling to contain the number of incoming patients amid a dire lack of resources.
U.S. ambassador: We've been saying for months Israel needs a plan for post-Hamas Gaza
Ambassador Jack Lew tells Haaretz that Israel must address the question of who runs Gaza after the war. He adds that the Israeli military operation in Rafah has so far not crossed the line drawn by U.S. President Joe Biden
South Africa: Israel 'genocide' hit 'new and horrific stage'
South Africa said that Israel's genocide in Gaza has 'continued apace and has just reached a new and horrific stage', while urging the ICJ to order a ceasefire.
Israel to end Turkey free trade deal in retaliatory move
Israel said it will also impose a 100% tariff on other imports from Turkey in retaliation for Ankara's decision to put an end to exports over the Gaza war.
Spain refuses ship carrying arms to Israel to dock at port
Spain has refused to allow a ship carrying 27 tonnes worth of explosive material destined for Israel in one of its ports.
'I'm ready': Fury to pray for Usyk before heavyweight clash
Tyson Fury declared himself ready to face Oleksandr Usyk and said he'd pray for his Ukrainian rival before Saturday's undisputed heavyweight clash. The sometimes madcap Mancunian kept his comments brief in a subdued press appearance on Thursday, two days before what is being
Tunisia: Kais Saied blasts foreign criticism of arrests
Autocratic President Saied said said the arrests took place 'in full respect for Tunisian law, which guarantees equality and the right to a fair trial'.
Israel's Smotrich will abolish free trade deal with Turkey, slap 100% tariff
As Israel becomes increasingly isolated internationally, the army stated that two Thai workers, presumed kidnapped by Hamas, were actually killed by the group on Oct. 7.
Anger, clashes in Yemen’s Aden over electricity cuts
The city, which is run by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, is reeling from power cuts amid scorching temperatures.
Turkey hands Kurdish leaders heavy sentences, dimming hopes of democratic change
Selahattin Demirtas, co-leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), and others were sentenced to a combined 375 years in Turkish prisons. Demirtas has remained in prison since 2016.
Turkey expects removal from global money laundering ‘grey list’: VP
The Turkish vice president said that if the watchdog doesn’t remove the country from its grey list, it would be “due to political reasons."
Israel at war, day 223: Arab League calls for international force in Gaza, West Bank
U.S. shares Israeli Defense Minister Gallant's concerns that Israel has no plans for 'day after' war, senior U.S. official says ■ More forces will join Israeli op in Rafah, Gallant says ■ U.S. anchors temporary floating pier for aid delivery to Gaza beach ■ IDF probing incident
Syria: HTS chief issues warning as Idlib protests continue
HTS security forces are on high alert in and around the Syrian city of Idlib amid continued protests against the hardline Islamist group's rule
Palestinian teacher suspended for attending Nakba Day march
Masarwa was summoned to a meeting after students and parents identified her in photos at the march and called for the school to dismiss her.
Turkey jails Kurdish leader for 42 years over 2014 unrest
A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced an ex-leader of the pro-Kurdish HDP party to 42 years in prison for his alleged role in deadly 2014 protests.
House passes bill to force Biden to lift bomb shipment pause to Israel
A bill that would mandate to send military aid to Israel passed with the support of 16 Democrats but Biden is expected to veto it.
Arab League calls for peacekeepers in occupied Palestinian territories
The Arab League during a summit on Thursday called for UN peacekeeping forces to be deployed in occupied Palestinian territories.
'Our supplies will not last', warns doctor at Gaza trauma centre
At a field hospital that has become one of Gaza's main trauma centres, a doctor who has worked in a dozen war zones described the situation as the most "catastrophic" he had ever seen. "It is devastating," said Javed Ali, International Medical Corps's head of emergency response
Meta restores Facebook posts PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas
Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Facebook restores posts of Malaysian PM's meeting with Hamas
Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Australian state parliament bans MPs from wearing keffiyehs
Victoria's parliament has become one of the few in the world to prevent its MPs from showing solidarity with the Palestinian cause by banning keffiyehs.
Yuval Noah Harari's odyssey into a parallel Zionist universe
Pseudo-intellectual idol to the masses, Yuval Noah Harari's imaginary Zionism is so far-fetched he may as well be living on another planet, writes Yoav Litvin.
South Africa calls on ICJ to end 'Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza'
South Africa claims that Israel did not fulfill provisional measures issued by the ICJ to prevent genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza.
As Gaza faces famine, US touts sea corridor
On Wednesday, the State Department held a briefing to share details and answer questions about the new sea corridor to facilitate food aid to Gaza.
Tension before Arab summit as UAE refuses Palestinian budget
The UAE has refused to back the Palestinian Authority's budget ahead of the Arab Summit, calling for a new Palestinian government.
Saudis cautious as Iran looks to make gains from Putin’s China visit
As Putin was making his way to Beijing, Alexie Miller, chair of Russia’s Gazprom, was in Tehran, where he met First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Oil Minister Javad Owji, the company said.
Saudi cautious as Iran looks to make gains from Putin’s China visit
As Putin was making his way to Beijing, Alexie Miller, chair of Russia’s Gazprom, was in Tehran, where he met First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Oil Minister Javad Owji, the company said.
Syrian refugee in Jordan on hunger strike to end deportation
Atia Mohamad Abu Salem, a 24-year old Syrian refugee and university student, began a hunger strike on Tuesday to protest his impending deportation from Jordan.