Middle East
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UN’s top court opens hearings on Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah
Date: 2024-05-16 14:52:07 GMT - Netherlands - Middle East - SN:56 - ID:10708329
THE HAGUE, May 16 (MENA) - South Africa told the United Nations’ top court on Thursday the situation in Gaza has reached “a new and horrific stage” as it sought emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of ....
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US says floating pier for aid anchored to Gaza beach
Date: 2024-05-16 14:50:12 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:55 - ID:10708321
WASHINGTON, May 16 (MENA) - A temporary floating pier designed to increase the amount of aid getting into Gaza has been anchored to a beach there, the US military has said. Lorries carrying humanitarian assistance are expected to begin moving ....
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5 Israeli soldiers killed, others hurt in ‘friendly fire’ incident in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya
Date: 2024-05-16 10:43:11 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:27 - ID:10707508
RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed and another seven were wounded, including three seriously, in an incident of so-called friendly fire in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli military ....
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Lebanon's Hezbollah says launched rocket barrage at Israeli positions
Date: 2024-05-16 10:33:51 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:25 - ID:10707629
RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Lebanon's Hezbollah group said it launched on Thursday "more than 60" rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on the country's east, Israeli media sources said. Hezbollah fighters ....
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Israeli soldier injured in stabbing operation in northern WB
Date: 2024-05-16 08:58:25 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:14 - ID:10707493
RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - An Israeli soldier was injured in a stabbing operation in the West Bank city of Huwara on Thursday. The wounded man suffering from a chest wound, drove himself to a near by military post at the entrance to Nablus, where ....
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Israeli settlers storm into Aqsa Mosque
Date: 2024-05-16 08:38:56 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:13 - ID:10707530
RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Israeli settlers stormed the holy mosque of Al Aqsa in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday under police protection. The settlers entered the mosque from the Magharibah Gate, and conducted provocative tours. They ....
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Blinken, Turkish FM review efforts to cease fire in Gaza
Date: 2024-05-16 06:17:15 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:5 - ID:10707297
WASHINGTON, May 16 (MENA) - US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire that would secure the release of hostages and help alleviate the suffering of ....
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Israeli war minister threatens to resign over post-war plans for Gaza
Date: 2024-05-15 22:02:44 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:74 - ID:10707176
RAMALLAH, May 15 (MENA) - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu evening to declare that Israel will not establish civilian control over the Gaza Strip after the war. Gallant emphasized the strategic, ....
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No more food or tents for nearly 2 million people in Gaza - UN
Date: 2024-05-15 20:54:37 GMT - United Kingdom - Middle East - SN:70 - ID:10707112
LONDON, May 15 (MENA) - The UN has run out of tents and food to distribute to almost 2 million people in Gaza, the majority displaced from their homes and dependent on aid to stave off looming famine, UN officials said. Speaking to the Guardian ....
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Saudi plane carrying aid to Gaza arrives at Arish airport
Date: 2024-05-15 20:53:03 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:68 - ID:10707116
EL ARISH, Egypt, May 15 (MENA) - A Saudi plane laden with 8,346 tons of foodstuffs arrived at El Arish International Airport Wednesday to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said the aid is offered by the King Salman ....