Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned Wednesday that President Donald Trump is pushing the United States toward authoritarian rule. The group said democracy worldwide is now at its lowest point in 40 years. HRW called the U.S. a growing threat to human rights and the international order. According to HRW, Trump’s return to office has intensified […]
Israel Palestine conflict
Israeli strikes kill 17 after soldier wounded
At least 17 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air and ground strikes in Gaza, hospitals reported. The strikes followed an attack by gunmen who wounded an Israeli soldier near the Yellow Line. The military said the operation targeted those violating a three-month-old ceasefire with Hamas. Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City received 13 bodies, including five […]
Israeli forces wound five at Birzeit University in West Bank confrontation
BIRZEIT: Israeli forces shot and wounded five people on Tuesday at Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, while the Israeli military said its forces responded to a violent confrontation. Military vehicles entered the university campus late in the morning. Witnesses and the university’s president, Talal Shahwan, confirmed the […]
Hamas confirms death of spokesman Abu Ubaida, reveals identity
Hamas has confirmed the death of Abu Ubaida, the long-time masked spokesman of its armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, and revealed his identity for the first time, announcing the appointment of a new spokesperson. In a video statement released on Monday, the al-Qassam Brigades said Abu Ubaida was killed during the ongoing Gaza war. The […]
Israel approves new West Bank settlements amid criticism
Israel security cabinet has approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that has drawn strong international criticism and renewed concerns over prospects for a Palestinian state. The decision was confirmed by Israel’s far-right finance minister, who said the step was intended to block Palestinian statehood. Read More: Israel approves […]
Hamas signals red line on arms in ongoing Gaza truce discussions
DOHA, Dec 15 – Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya on Sunday said the group’s possession of weapons was a “legitimate right” that must be respected in any discussions on the next stages of the Gaza truce. Read More: Hamas says Israel’s killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire Speaking on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, Hayya said the issue of […]
Israeli forces kill 4 more Palestinians amid Gaza crisis
Israeli forces have killed four more Palestinians as violations of the Gaza ceasefire continue. Since the October 10 agreement, Israel has reportedly breached the ceasefire over 500 times. Despite the truce, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire. UNRWA, the United Nations relief agency, warned that more than 90 percent of Gaza’s population depends on aid. […]
Gazans face severe cash shortage despite ceasefire relief
GAZA/CAIRO – The fragile ceasefire in Gaza has brought temporary relief from Israeli air strikes, but a severe cash shortage is crippling daily life for Palestinians struggling to survive amid war devastation. Banks across Gaza, many damaged or destroyed during two years of conflict, reopened on October 16, six days after the ceasefire. However, residents […]
No plan to recognize Israel, says Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has firmly stated that Pakistan has no plans to recognize Israel. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s strong support for the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He said Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories must end immediately for peace to be […]
Fans say new Superman film echoes Israel-Palestine conflict
The recently released Superman movie, launched in early July 2025, has stirred global debate, with viewers claiming it features strong political allegory resembling the Israel-Palestine conflict. While the film presents its setting as purely fictional, fans and observers say the imagery, dialogue, and storyline send a powerful message about real-world oppression and injustice. According to […]