The Latest Breaking News from Youmna ElSayed

Remembering Mariam Abu Daqqa, my strong, beautiful friend killed by Israel

Youmna ElSayed writes about the disbelief and shock of losing her friend, killed in Israeli air strikes on a hospital.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025

Israeli air strikes kill 28 Palestinians in southern Gaza

Dozens of people remain under the rubble after attacks on two residential areas in Khan Younis.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023

What is a ‘human shield’ and why is Israel using the term in Gaza?

Experts discuss the legal implications of the term as Israel has used it to justify attacks on hospitals and civilians.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Death toll soars to 1,300 as fighting between Hamas and Israel rages

More than 1,300 people killed as Israel pummels Gaza and battles continue between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win

Morocco’s historic 1-0 victory over Portugal sparks celebrations from Casablanca to Baghdad.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

Fire rips through Gaza residential building, killing 21 people

A fire erupted during birthday celebrations in a home in Jabalia, spreading quickly through a four-storey building.

Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022

Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas meet in Algeria to heal rift

Algiers is the latest to broker an agreement between rival factions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022

Israeli jets pound Gaza in second day of attacks

More homes are flattened, and Gaza’s sole power plant shuts down after running out of fuel.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022