2023 Israel–Hamas war
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Over 9,400 Dead in Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Intensifies Military Operations and Airstrikes; Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the death toll among Palestinians has surpassed 8,000, with the majority being women and minors. This marks an unprecedented number in the history of Israeli-Palestinian confrontations. On the Israeli side, over 1,400 people, primarily civilians, have lost their lives since the onset of the conflict. 
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the death toll among Palestinians has surpassed 8,000, with the majority being women and minors. This marks an unprecedented number in the history of Israeli-Palestinian confrontations. On the Israeli side, over 1,400 people, primarily civilians, have lost their lives since the onset of the conflict. -
Gaza's Dark Nights: Israeli Forces Amplify Operations Amid Communication Blackout
Israeli forces intensified their ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, with a concentrated effort observed in the northern region around Beit Hanoun. Journalists stationed in Sderot, an Israeli border town near Gaza, reported frequent heavy artillery fire and a near-constant bombardment, painting a grim picture of the conflict. 
Israeli forces intensified their ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, with a concentrated effort observed in the northern region around Beit Hanoun. Journalists stationed in Sderot, an Israeli border town near Gaza, reported frequent heavy artillery fire and a near-constant bombardment, painting a grim picture of the conflict. -
EU Summit Divided Over Gaza Ceasefire Call
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, the European Union (EU) has been embroiled in internal debates over supporting Israel's right to self-defense versus advocating for the protection of civilians. 
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, the European Union (EU) has been embroiled in internal debates over supporting Israel's right to self-defense versus advocating for the protection of civilians. -
Civilian Casualties Are the 'Price of Waging War': Biden's Remarks Spark Criticism
Amid the intensifying crisis in Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden candidly addressed the human cost of conflict, underscoring that civilian casualties are the "price of waging war." The comments made during a press conference at the White House's Rose Garden have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the Gaza crisis. 
Amid the intensifying crisis in Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden candidly addressed the human cost of conflict, underscoring that civilian casualties are the "price of waging war." The comments made during a press conference at the White House's Rose Garden have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the Gaza crisis. -
Arab Nations Condemn Israel Amid Regional Tensions; Oil Prices Fluctuate
On October 26, nine Arab countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco, issued a joint statement condemning Israel for implementing "collective punishment" on Palestinians. They called for the UN Security Council to immediately pass a resolution draft for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The countries criticized Israel for causing displacement among Palestinians, emphasizing that "self-defense cannot be a reason to violate international law and deliberately ignore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." 
On October 26, nine Arab countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco, issued a joint statement condemning Israel for implementing "collective punishment" on Palestinians. They called for the UN Security Council to immediately pass a resolution draft for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The countries criticized Israel for causing displacement among Palestinians, emphasizing that "self-defense cannot be a reason to violate international law and deliberately ignore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." -
Gaza Experiences Its Deadliest Airstrikes; Israel's Sovereign Credit Outlook Downgraded
While Israel postponed its ground assault on the Gaza Strip, it intensified its aerial bombardment, resulting in the deadliest airstrikes since the beginning of the current Israel-Palestine conflict. 
While Israel postponed its ground assault on the Gaza Strip, it intensified its aerial bombardment, resulting in the deadliest airstrikes since the beginning of the current Israel-Palestine conflict. -
George Washington University Students Project Pro-Hamas Messages: Campus and Community React
In a recent incident that has sparked widespread controversy, a group of students from George Washington University (GWU) projected pro-Hamas messages onto the Gelman Library, located less than a mile from the White House. The act has ignited a firestorm of reactions from various quarters, including calls for the expulsion of the students involved. 
In a recent incident that has sparked widespread controversy, a group of students from George Washington University (GWU) projected pro-Hamas messages onto the Gelman Library, located less than a mile from the White House. The act has ignited a firestorm of reactions from various quarters, including calls for the expulsion of the students involved. -
Fact Check: Smallpox Outbreak in Gaza and Other Misinformation Debunked
Recent allegations of a smallpox outbreak in the Gaza Strip have been debunked as misinformation, but health experts warn that the territory's deteriorating conditions make the spread of other diseases imminent. Meanwhile, diplomatic tempers flare at the UN as calls for a ceasefire grow louder amid reports of escalating casualties, particularly among children. 
Recent allegations of a smallpox outbreak in the Gaza Strip have been debunked as misinformation, but health experts warn that the territory's deteriorating conditions make the spread of other diseases imminent. Meanwhile, diplomatic tempers flare at the UN as calls for a ceasefire grow louder amid reports of escalating casualties, particularly among children. -
UN Secretary-General António Guterres Faces Backlash Over Ceasefire Call in Israel-Hamas War
In a recent turn of events, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has called for the resignation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This comes in the wake of Guterres's speech advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. 
In a recent turn of events, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has called for the resignation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. This comes in the wake of Guterres's speech advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. -
Obama Voices Concerns on Israeli Strategies Amid Gaza Crisis
Former U.S. President Barack Obama voiced deep concerns about Israel's approach towards Gaza, warning that their military strategy, particularly cutting off food, water, and electricity, risks alienating global support and "could ultimately backfire." 
Former U.S. President Barack Obama voiced deep concerns about Israel's approach towards Gaza, warning that their military strategy, particularly cutting off food, water, and electricity, risks alienating global support and "could ultimately backfire."
