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Israeli settlers call for UN agency’s closure in Jerusalem protest

Rightwing activists demonstrate outside Unrwa office for third week over claims of links between staff members and Hamas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

First Thing: Russia seeks to blame Ukraine for massacre despite evidence it was Islamic State

Russia tells US to rethink its assertion that IS was responsible for the attack, despite group claiming responsibility and sharing new footage. Plus, Donald Trump gets the band back together

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: US says it will ‘find ways’ to warn Israel against Rafah attack despite cancellation of visit – as it happened

Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

As Gaza's communication blackout grinds on, some fear it is imperiling lives

For days, much of the Gaza Strip has been without cellphone and internet access. The laws of war were written well before the World Wide Web, but some see communication as a fundamental right.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2024

The latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal drops details of future governance of Gaza

The updated plan, crafted by Egypt and obtained by NPR, is the most recent draft in a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days aimed at ending Israel's devastating air-and-ground campaign in Gaza.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2023

Israel-Gaza war live: at least 70 killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp – as it happened

Spokesperson says attack on the Maghazi camp in central Gaza is a ‘massacre’ and warns that death toll is likely to rise further

The Guardian - AU · Dec 24, 2023

UK working at UN Security Council for 'sustainable' Gaza ceasefire, PM says

Pressure mounts as rebel Tories demand Rishi Sunak get tough with Israel

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Delivering aid in a war zone is always difficult. In Gaza, it's proving even harder

Aid organizations say they aren't getting enough food, water and medicine into Gaza. Overcrowding and a lack of physical security for relief workers are also major concerns, they say.

WEKU · Dec 9, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza — and stepped up attacks there

Satellite imagery shows a steady increase in the number of buildings destroyed in middle and southern Gaza. Most damage appeared after Oct. 13, when Israel's military urged evacuation from the north.

WEKU · Nov 17, 2023