According to leaks in Israeli media, there is talk about a two-month ceasefire. During that period, you would have a staggered release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli captives held in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Hoda Abdel-Hamid joins the live from Tel Aviv. Also speaking with Al Jazeera, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense Lawrence…
Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO), has told Al Jazeera that “relentless bombardment” has pushed Palestinian civilians further south, while medical assistance remains out of reach amid Israeli restrictions and fighting. “Many hospitals are not working, there is no specialised staff, there is no medicine, and in many instances, it is…
At least 20 people were killed and 150 wounded as Israeli tanks fired shells and live rounds at people in northern Gaza City who were in line to receive much-needed humanitarian supplies. 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…
Israel is being accused of establishing a kilometre-wide buffer zone inside the borders of Gaza. Its commanders have previously suggested creating such an area would protect Israeli civilians. The US has said it opposes any plans to change Palestine’s borders. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig has more Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter…
Despite economies stagnating in many countries, the European Central Bank has announced that it is too soon to lower interest rates. Inflation rates have fallen after soaring a year ago. But the war in Gaza and tensions disrupting shipping in the Red Sea are expected to drive prices up again this year. Al Jazeera’s Step…
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Osama Hamdan, a Hamas leader based in Lebanon, lauded continued fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza and said schisms within the Israeli government demonstrate weakness. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "delusional" and denounced Israeli political divisions. Hamdan accused Washington of supporting Israeli military actions and condemned…
When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only grown more dire and they feel more alone and desperate than…
Israel has intensified its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip as civilian death toll mounts. At least 20 people have been killed in Gaza city. UN says heavy fighting has “encircled” two hospitals in Khan Younis – Nasser and Al-Amal – leaving thousands of “terrified staff, patients and displaced people trapped inside”. Gaza’s health ministry…
The US has carried out airstrikes in Iraq against Kataib Hezbollah. Who are Kataib Hezbollah? 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 Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Israel is driving ahead with its genocidal war on Gaza. Yet while it is massacring Palestinians, it is failing to destroy Hamas. As the world watches, Israel’s military continues its slaughter without restraint using western-supplied weapons. So is this a pivotal point in history for both the Palestinian people and Israel? Presenter: Neave Barker Guests:…