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How Zohran Mamdani reached a multilingual, multicultural New York online

Mamdani surged from one percent in polls in February to 56 percent by July, fuelled in no small part by social media.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Israel kills three in Gaza Catholic church sheltering elderly, children

At least three people were killed and 10 others wounded, including a priest, in Israel’s attack on the church.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza

While some UK politicians refuse to speak against Israel’s war on Gaza, many artists are using their platforms.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

‘The love he gave’: Family vows to keep Sayfollah Musallet’s memory alive

Musallet, a US citizen who ran an ice cream shop in Florida, was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda

Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous ‘escalation’ following days of unrest in Suwayda.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Israel presses ahead with Gaza ‘concentration camp’ plans despite criticism

Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Israel bombards Syria’s Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence

Syria begins withdrawing army from Suwayda, but Israel vows to continue to ‘operate vigorously’ in Druze-majority city.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre

Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Sectarian tension, Israeli intervention: What led to the violence in Syria?

Israel continues to bomb Syria, ostensibly to support Druze forces in the southwest, even after ceasefire is declared.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Israeli Defense Minister Vows To Keep Striking Syria To Protect Druze Population: 'Painful Blows To Come'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to inflict "painful blows" to the new Syrian government to protect the Druze community in the country

Latin Times · Jul 16, 2025