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Pope Pledges to Release Israeli Captives Held by Hamas

Pope Francis met in Rome on Wednesday with the families of Israelis being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The meeting was held at the initiative of the Israeli Embassy in Rome. Pope Francis vowed before the Israeli delegation to work toward bringing home two Israeli civilians and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Israel to Hold Remains of Deceased Palestinian Prisoner

Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that the remains of a Palestinian prisoner who died a day earlier from lung cancer would not be released for burial. Benny Gantz’s office said the body of Nasser Abu Hamid, one of the founders of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, would be held as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Mass Funeral in Gaza Draws Tears, Rare Criticism of Hamas

Thousands of people on Sunday joined the funerals of eight young Palestinian men who drowned off the coast of Tunisia nearly two months ago as they tried to sail to new lives in Europe. The drownings have reverberated across Gaza, drawing attention to the dire conditions in the territory after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022

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Mass funeral in Gaza draws tears, rare criticism of Hamas

Thousands of people have joined the funerals of eight young Palestinian men who drowned off the coast of Tunisia nearly two months ago as they tried to sail to new lives in Europe

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Hopes of sailing free of war and poverty dashed for Gazans as bodies return in coffins

Months ago, Talal Al-Shaer bid his two sons safe travels as they set off from the Gaza Strip on a tortuous route that they prayed would bring them new lives in Europe, free of poverty and war.

Reuters · Dec 18, 2022

Israel veers into far-right extremism

If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon

Salon · Dec 17, 2022

Hamas Marks Anniversary, Predicts Confrontation with Israel

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians on Wednesday thronged a rally in downtown Gaza to mark the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Hamas movement, as leaders predicted a year of “open confrontation” with the hardline Israeli government expected to take office in the coming days. Hamas, an armed group…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022

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Hamas marks anniversary, predicts confrontation with Israel

Hundreds of Thousands of Palestinians have thronged a rally in downtown Gaza City to mark the 35th founding anniversary of militant Hamas group

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Hamas defiant as hardline Israeli coalition takes shape

Leaders of the Islamist movement Hamas swore defiance in a choreographed display of force on Wednesday as one of the most hardline right-wing governments in Israel's history looks set to take office later this month.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

Israel’s Army Kicks Off Drills on Borders with Lebanon, Gaza

The Israeli army launched military drills on Saturday on the borders with Gaza Strip and the northern borders with Lebanon. According to the army spokesman, dubbed “Hot Winter 2,” the drills on Gaza borders were carried out by the Gaza Division, during which explosions were heard and the army forces…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022

More than 60 ancient Roman-era graves were discovered in Gaza

Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era.

WEKU · Dec 12, 2022

The Loop: Ronaldo says World Cup dream 'ended', King Charles reveals first Christmas card, and major rescue underway at frozen lake — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

Gaza Authorities Discover over 60 Roman Era Graves

Hamas authorities in Gaza on Sunday announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era. Work crews have been excavating the site since it was discovered last January during preparations for an Egyptian-funded housing project. Hiyam al-Bitar, a researcher from the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Gaza authorities discover over 60 Roman era graves

Hamas authorities in Gaza have announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Israel dismantles unused Gaza crossing to extend barrier

Bulldozers are dismantling a commercial crossing point on the eastern side of Gaza City after Israel decided to extend a security barrier at the location of the long-defunct terminal

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

Abbas Asserts Palestinians Won’t Surrender

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinian people would not surrender and would remain steadfast in the face of the Israeli occupation. Abbas asserted that Palestinians would expand the scope of their peaceful popular resistance. The President was speaking during a televised speech broadcast by Palestine TV at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022

Israel Strikes Gaza after Rocket Fired from Enclave

The Israeli air force said it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian enclave towards Israeli territory. The Israeli army reported on Saturday evening a rocket had been fired from the Gaza Strip…

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022

Israeli warplanes attack Gaza as EU calls for ‘accountability’

Air raids on Gaza come in a week where 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

Laila Shawa obituary

Palestinian pop artist whose work reflected the harsh political realities of her homeland

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Israel rescinds 200 Gaza work permits, citing bomb worries

Israel has cancelled 200 out of some 15,500 permits issued to Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to work in its territory after a labourer was accused of planning to carry out a bombing, the Shin Bet security agency said on Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Gaza beekeepers who survived blockade struggle with unstable climate

This time, it wasn't the bulldozers or the bullets, but the rain and the wind. Weather kept the bees confined to their hives in the spring, when they should have been out foraging for nectar.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Official claims deadly Gaza house fire caused by party stunt

A Palestinian official says last week’s massive apartment fire in the Gaza Strip was ignited accidentally by a man using gasoline in a party stunt, but did not explain how investigators reached that conclusion

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022

Thousands Mourn Palestinian Fire Victims in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians turned out Friday for the funeral of 21 people who died in a Gaza Strip apartment building fire. At least seven children were among the dead in the blaze at Jabalia Palestinian refugee camp on Thursday night, said the head of the Indonesian Hospital there, Saleh Abu…

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

Neighbours mourn deaths of 21 family members in Gaza home fire

Hamas authorities governing the Gaza Strip said an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire.

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