An Israeli rights group, Peace Now, says the occupied West Bank is experiencing some of the biggest land grabs by Israel since 1967. Two popular and historically significant sites are under threat from Israel’s army that’s blocking access and aiding illegal settlement expansion. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Sebastia and Battir in the north…
Israel is pushing ahead with its indiscriminate bombardment of southern Gaza. At least four Palestinians have been killed in attacks on Khan Younis. The attacks come just hours after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take measures to stop genocidal actions in the strip. More than 170 Palestinians were killed in the 24…
In Mexico, the war has inspired an artist to show solidarity through embroidery. Here’s the story of Rosa Borres who’s using intricate needlework to thread together victims’ memories. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE…
Winter brings more suffering for Palestinians in Gaza: Aid group coordinator Riham Jaffari, communications and advocacy coordinator for Action Aid in the occupied Palestinian territories has told Al Jazeera that winter has brought “additional suffering for Palestinians in Gaza”. “More than 1,300,000 people are now living in the open with weak tents. More than 20…
The killing of more than a dozen women in Kenya this month is causing an outcry. Protesters have marched in major cities calling for more protection for women and girls. Al Jazeera’s Fintan Monaghan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check…
Despite the limited food supplies in Gaza, one chef is managing to provide the hungry with some of his favourite dishes. Hamada Ghanim used to work in one of the Gaza’s largest restaurants before it was destroyed by Israeli forces. Now he’s set up a make-shift stall in Rafah and it’s proving popular. Subscribe to…
Doctors at the largest partially functioning medical facility, Nasser Hospital, in Gaza are warning of its imminent collapse. More than 350 patients and thousands of displaced people are sheltering inside. Even though the International Court of Justice handed down a ruling on Friday that Israel must do all it can to prevent genocidal acts, the…
Officials of the International Criminal Court are visiting a town on Chad’s eastern border with Sudan, to document allegations of abuse. More than 600,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad from Darfur, since violence broke out there seven months ago. Victims and survivors say rape, torture and enforced disappearances have been carried out. Al Jazeera’s…
Heavy rain and cold weather in Gaza are making living conditions even worse, for Palestinians whose homes have been destroyed by Israel’s war. 85 percent of the population have lost their houses. They’re having to find safety in other parts of the Strip. They’re also running short of food, clean water and medicine. Al Jazeera’s…
The United Nation’s top court has ordered Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in Gaza and allow in humanitarian aid. The International Court of Justice issued the ruling on Friday in a case filed by South Africa. Judges voted overwhelmingly in favour of six emergency measures that included asking Israel to punish those inciting…