Archive List for Israel Hamas war

Explainer: What is Hamas?

A closer look at who Hamas are and what they stand for and their several offers of negotiations and truce that were either rejected or ignored by Israel. Al Jazeera’s Priyanka Gupta explains. 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 #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #AlQassamBrigades #alaqsaflood

UN observes minute’s silence, lowers flags for 101 staff killed in Gaza

The United Nations has paid tribute to 101 staff who have been killed in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. No other conflict has killed as many UN employees. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands 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 out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedNations #UNRWA #UNHCR #UNGazaStaff #UNRWAStaff #Gaza #GazaHumanitarianAid #Israel #GazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHumanitarianCrisis

‘No rules at all’: Ex-UN official denounces Israeli lawlessness

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,” […]

Cornel West speaks to Al Jazeera on war in Gaza

Cornel West, the prominent philosopher, political activist, and independent candidate in the 2024 US presidential election, spoke to Al Jazeera about his support for Palestinian rights. He emphasized the need to differentiate between criticizing Israeli policies and harbouring anti-Jewish sentiment, pointing out the suffering and oppression experienced by both African Americans and Jews throughout history. West strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli assault in Gaza, describing it as a barbaric and genocidal attack on the dignity and humanity of the Palestinian people. He highlighted the importance of advocating for Palestinian rights without being unfairly accused of being anti-Jewish. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on […]

Ice cream vendor provides some respite from the misery of war

An ice cream shop in Khan Younis in southern Gaza is bringing children a little joy in the middle of war. It’s running on solar panels, after Israel cut electricity and fuel supplies. Only a limited number of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed into the territory, leaving many Palestinians desperate for food. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan 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 out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Palestine #Gaza #WarOnGaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaIndonesianHospital #GazaQudsHospital #GazaShifaHospital #GazaHospitals #GazaShortages #Hamas #KhanYounis […]

‘No place safe for children in Gaza’: UNICEF

The situation inside hospitals across the Gaza strip is a tragedy, said Toby Fricker, UNICEF’s spokesperson. Speaking to Al Jazeera from Amman, Jordan, he noted how premature babies inside al-Shifa Hospital are struggling to stay alive due to the lack of electricity, power and water. “Imagine being a father or mother of those children and sort of watching helplessly. So it’s really catastrophic right now,” he said. “There is no safe place for children anywhere across the strip right now,” he added, highlighting the need for international actors to ensure children in Gaza are protected as the ferocious bombardment continues. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish […]

Belgian MP joins solidarity protest for Palestinians: ‘We need to sanction to end this occupation’

Across the world, rallies are being held in solidarity with Palestinians. Tens of thousands took to the streets of London on Saturday. A similar protest took place in the Belgian capital. Al Jazeera spoke to Simon Moutquin, A Belgian MP who attended that rally in Brussels, and called for sanctions against Israel. 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 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHospitals #KhanYounis #GazaBombardment #GazaBlackout #GazaInternet #prayforgaza

Gaza workers stranded: Thousands stuck after Israel cancels work permits

Thousands of Palestinians from Gaza are stranded in the occupied West Bank. And despite the Israeli air strikes in Gaza, they want to return home. Israeli authorities cancelled their work permits after October the 7th, when Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel. 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 #WarOnGaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaIndonesianHospital #GazaQudsHospital #GazaShifaHospital #GazaHospitals #GazaShortages #Hamas #KhanYounis #GazaBombardment #GazaMinistryOfHealth #prayforgaza

Gaza devastation: Unprecedented scale of destruction by Israeli forces

The scale of destruction inflicted on Gaza by Israeli forces over the past month is unprecedented. A new analysis by two US-based researchers, James Van Den Hoek and Corey Scher, and AJ Labs shows the extent of the devastation. Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker explains. 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 #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #GazaDestruction #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHospitals #GazaRefugeeCamps #GazaBombardment #prayforgaza

Belgium considering state of Palestine recognition

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 […]