Mukesh Kapila, a former UN humanitarian agency coordinator, says he has spent 30 years working in numerous conflicts around the world but describes Israel’s ongoing attack on Gaza as “unique”. He says that is because the most modern weapons are being used in one of the most densely populated areas on the planet. Kapila also denounced Israel’s repeated attacks on emergency services workers and overwhelmed medical facilities. “What we’re seeing now is that all rules have broken down and there are no norms because this is a war on a whole society. There are really no rules at all. What we need to happen, therefore, is a rescue from outside,” […]
Caroline Gennez, the Belgian minister of development cooperation and major cities, says her government is considering the recognition of the state of Palestine. Speaking to Al Jazeera, she said this was necessary for achieving peace in the long term. Gennez also called on the Israeli government to the Beit Hanoon border crossing, called Erez by Israel, and the Karem Abu Salem crossing, called Kerem Shalom by Israel, with Gaza to allow in more humanitarian aid. “On a usual day before October 7, there were 500 trucks necessary to supply what [people in Gaza] need,” she said, noting that “only 600 trucks” have come in through the Rafah crossing with Egypt […]
In an interview with Al Jazeera, a Spanish minister has called on the international community to sanction Israel, which she accused of a “planned genocide” of Palestinians in Gaza. Ione Belarra, the Spanish minister for social rights and leader of the far-left Podemos party, also condemned world leaders for an apparent double standard – saying while human rights abuses in Ukraine have been decried, there is a “deafening silence” on the victims of Israeli bombardment. “The Israeli state must end this planned genocide against the Palestine people,” Belarra said on Wednesday. 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/ […]
On Friday, the Israeli government ordered tens of thousands of people to leave their homes near the Lebanese border. That brings the number of displaced to 100-thousand. Hotels and guesthouses say they’re running out of space. Al Jazeera’s Willem Marx reports from Tel Aviv. 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 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaCity #GazaAttack #GazaHospitalBombing #GazaHospitalAttack #GazaHospitalMassacre #AhliHospital #AhliBaptistHospital #GazaGenocide ##GazaHospitals #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #GazaDoctors #GazaBombardment #prayforgaza
A violent Israeli crackdown is expanding in the Occupied West Bank. All while international attention is focused on the bloodshed in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the Nur al Shams Refugee camp. 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 #Gaza #MiddleEast #Palestine #solidarity #protests #MuslimWorld #collectivepunishment #US #WesternAllies #Qatar #diplomacy #violence #conflict
The military wing of Hamas has released two U.S citizens taken captive during its attack on Israel on October 7th. The mother and daughter are now with Israeli authorities. The Qassam Brigades says they were released following mediation efforts by Qatar. Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rittansi has more. 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 #Gaza #MiddleEast #Palestine #solidarity #protests #MuslimWorld #collectivepunishment #US #WesternAllies #Qatar #diplomacy #violence #conflict
An Israeli air attack has killed and injured a “large number” of displaced people sheltering at a church compound in Gaza, according to the besieged Palestinian enclave’s interior ministry. AL Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko looks at the history of the church – which dates back to the fifth century. 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 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaCity #GazaAttack #GazaHospitalBombing #GazaHospitalAttack #GazaHospitalMassacre #AhliHospital #AhliBaptistHospital #GazaGenocide ##GazaHospitals #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #GazaDoctors #GazaBombardment #prayforgaza
Urban combat is one of the most intense forms of warfare. The Israeli army could face many obstacles against Hamas fighters who may be well prepared and dug in. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos examines the challenges both sides face in the latest episode of Project Force. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App : https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaBombing #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #AlAqsaFlood #AlAqsaStorm
South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress has long supported the Palestinians. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that Israel’s action in Gaza amounted to almost genocide. His comments come as international pressure for a humanitarian corridor into Gaza grows. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Johannesburg, South Africa. 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 #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #CapeTownProtests #Palestine #Gaza #SolidarityWithGaza #SolidarityWithPalestine #GazaAttack #GazaHospitalBombing #GazaHospitalAttack #GazaHospitalMassacre #AhliHospital #AhliBaptistHospital #GazaGenocide #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #GazaBombardment #prayforgaza
Protests are taking place in Lebanon against Israel. Hezbollah has called for large-scale demonstrations on Wednesday in what it’s calling a day of ‘unprecedented rage’. And in Beirut there are angry protests outside the US embassy. Authorities have used water cannons and fired tear gas to try and disperse crowds. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr has this update from Beirut. 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 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaCity #GazaAttack #GazaHospitalBombing #GazaHospitalAttack #GazaHospitalMassacre #AhliHospital #AhliBaptistHospital #GazaGenocide ##GazaHospitals #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #GazaDoctors […]
