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Israeli inquiry into Shireen Abu Akleh killing draws condemnation

Palestinian officials, human rights advocates, and the family of Al Jazeera journalist slam findings of Israeli inquiry.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2022

Hamas authorities execute five Palestinians in Gaza

Gaza's ruling Hamas Islamists executed five Palestinians on Sunday, two of them on charges of espionage for Israel that dated back to 2015 and 2009, the enclave's Hamas-run Interior Ministry said.

Reuters · Sep 4, 2022

Hamas Says Executed 5 Palestinians, Including 2 for 'Collaboration'

Hamas movement, which rules the Gaza Strip, announced on Sunday that it executed five Palestinians, including two for "collaboration" with Israel. "On Sunday morning, the death sentence was carried out against two condemned over collaboration with the occupation (Israel), and three others in criminal cases," Hamas said in a statement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 4, 2022

Israel sentences convicted Gaza aid worker to six more years in jail

An Israeli court on Tuesday sentenced a Palestinian aid worker convicted of funnelling funds to Gaza militant group Hamas to six more years in jail on top of the six years he has already spent in detention.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

Gaza aid worker sentenced to 12 years over terror charges

An Israeli court has sentenced a Gaza aid worker to 12 years in prison after he was found guilty earlier this year of several terrorism charges in a high-profile case in which independent probes found no evidence of wrongdoing

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Israel Wants Türkiye to Shut Down ‘Hamas’ Office

The Israeli charge d'affaires in Türkiye said on Friday the re-appointment of an ambassador to Ankara could happen within weeks, while repeating Israel's expectation that the Hamas office in Istanbul be closed down. Lillian said the process of re-appointing an ambassador to Türkiye was only a matter of "when and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

Palestinians grow frustrated with militants in Gaza, and a rift could be forming

Most Gazans support resistance against Israel and Hamas and Islamic Jihad still do have a following, though some Gazans are frustrated with the groups. Analysts see a rift forming between them.

WEKU · Aug 26, 2022

Israeli diplomat in Turkey expects ambassador appointment "within weeks"

The Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey said on Friday the re-appointment of an ambassador to Ankara could happen within weeks, while repeating Israel's expectation that the Hamas office in Istanbul be closed down.

Reuters · Aug 26, 2022

Work permits are a lifeline for Gaza, and a lever for Israel

Israel has issued over 15,000 permits since last year, allowing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to work in Israel

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Israel Indicts Militant Whose Arrest Fueled Gaza Tensions

The Israeli military said Thursday it has filed terror charges against a senior member of the Islamic Jihad militant group whose arrest in the occupied West Bank helped spark three days of heavy fighting in Gaza earlier this month. Islamic Jihad had demanded the release of Bassam al-Saadi and another…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022