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Pro-Palestinian student protesters at U.S. colleges demand divestment from Israel, claiming investments support Gaza conflict. Campuses nationwide witness growing demonstrations urging universities to sever ties with Israel over alleged involvement in the conflict.
Israel and Iran engage in direct strikes this month, showcasing the capabilities of both militaries. This series of confrontations provides new insights into their strategic operations.
Iran retaliates with an attack on Saturday, following a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian consular building in Damascus two weeks prior, which resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals.
Israel initiates a new crossing for aid trucks into northern Gaza, enhancing humanitarian aid delivery to the region.
The Israeli military admits to critical errors in drone strikes that resulted in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers.
A Polish aid worker’s death in Gaza sparks a diplomatic clash between Poland and Israel. The incident has escalated tensions, leading to a fresh diplomatic crisis.
The United Nations’ highest court demands Israel to increase land crossings into Gaza, aiming to alleviate severe shortages of food, water, and fuel in the conflict-stricken region.
The United Nations’ highest court mandates Israel to increase the number of land crossings into Gaza for essential supplies. This legally binding order calls for more access points for food, water, fuel, and other necessities.
The leader of a Lebanese Sunni militant group, previously at odds with the Shiite group Hezbollah, admits that their shared hostility towards Israel has fostered an unlikely alliance. This development raises concerns about increasing unity among anti-Israel factions on Lebanon’s border.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns from the Middle East without achieving his objectives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disregards American requests to halt a planned ground invasion of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
Approximately 60,000 Israelis, forced to evacuate their homes near the Lebanese border, are left uncertain about when they can return.
The US slaps sanctions on three Israeli West Bank settlers, accusing them of pressuring Palestinians into leaving their land through harassment and attacks. The settlers are labeled as extremists in the official statement.
President Joe Biden openly criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the Gaza crisis, suggesting it’s causing harm to Israel. Biden also reveals having serious discussions with Netanyahu about the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Haley’s withdrawal from the GOP race delays the possibility of a female president in America. Despite her political ascent, the presidency remains elusive.
Turkey aligns with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan in criticizing Israel for firing on Palestinians awaiting aid. The Turkish foreign ministry labels the incident as a “crime against humanity”.
President Joe Biden is set to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House. The agenda includes discussions on emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel, along with strategies to prevent a government shutdown next month.
In a first, the White House honors living former President Jimmy Carter with an official Christmas ornament. At 99 years old, Carter adds this unique distinction to his legacy.
Israeli forces continue operations in Gaza, resulting in 18 casualties overnight. Meanwhile, the US, a staunch ally of Israel, announces it will veto any UN cease-fire resolution. Instead of a UN resolution, the US aims to negotiate a cease-fire agreement directly.
Mshauri wa sera kutoka Idara ya Elimu anajiuzulu, akitoa mfano wa kutokubaliana na utawala wa Israel katika mzozo wa Gaza na usimamizi wake wa athari za ndani na kimataifa.
Raia wa Israel anakabiliwa na mashtaka ya kujifanya mwanajeshi na kupata silaha za kijeshi kinyume cha sheria. Alijipenyeza katika kitengo cha jeshi na kushiriki katika mapambano dhidi ya Hamas, licha ya kuwa hajawahi kutumika katika jeshi.
Mwanamke wa Kiisraeli, aliyeachiliwa hivi majuzi kutoka utumwani Gaza, anaripoti kuvumilia wiki za woga na kuguswa kusikofaa na mtekaji wake wa Kipalestina.
Maafisa wa afya wa Gaza, chini ya udhibiti wa Hamas, waliripoti siku ya Ijumaa kwamba vifo vya Wapalestina sasa vimezidi 20,000.
Mzozo unaoendelea kati ya Israel na Hamas unaashiria mzozo mbaya na mbaya zaidi tangu 2007, wakati Hamas ilipochukua udhibiti wa Ukanda wa Gaza.
Raia wa Israeli walikusanyika, wakishinikiza serikali yao kufungua tena mazungumzo na viongozi wa Hamas wa Gaza, licha ya msimamo thabiti wa Israeli dhidi ya kundi hilo.
Jeshi la Israel lafichua shimo kubwa la handaki huko Gaza, karibu sana na kivuko muhimu cha Israel.
Israel na Marekani zinakabiliwa na mzozo mkubwa zaidi wa umma kuhusu mzozo unaoendelea na Hamas, huku shinikizo la kimataifa la kusitisha mapigano likiongezeka.
Rais wa Uturuki Recep Tayyip Erdogan atumia hotuba ya haki za binadamu kushambulia nchi za Magharibi. Anazitaja nchi za Magharibi kama "za kishenzi" kwa msimamo wao juu ya mzozo wa Israel-Hamas na madai ya kukubali Uislamu.
Mahakama Kuu ya Uingereza inakabiliwa na changamoto ya kisheria kutoka kwa mashirika ya kutetea haki za binadamu. Wanadai kukomeshwa kwa mazoea ya U.K. ya kutoa leseni za usafirishaji wa silaha kwa Israeli.
Jeshi la Israel linapanua operesheni zake hadi Khan Younis, mji wa pili kwa ukubwa wa Gaza, katika kuwasaka viongozi waliojificha wa Hamas. Hatua hii ya kimkakati inahimiza amri za uhamishaji katika maeneo yanayozunguka, ikionyesha juhudi zinazoendelea za Israeli kupunguza tishio.
Makubaliano ya kusitisha mapigano ya siku saba yamekamilika, bila ya kusema juu ya kuongeza muda kutoka kwa mpatanishi wa Qatar. Jeshi la Israel limethibitisha kuwa limerejea katika mapigano makali.
Huku mzozo kati ya Israel na Hamas ukiongezeka, chuki dhidi ya Wayahudi barani Ulaya inaongezeka, na kusababisha wasiwasi miongoni mwa jumuiya za Wayahudi. Wakati huo huo, Hamas imetoa kundi la tatu la mateka, wakiwemo Waisraeli 14 na Mmarekani mmoja. Haya yanajiri kama sehemu ya mapatano ya siku nne ambayo Marekani inatarajia kurefusha.
Mazungumzo ya kuachiliwa kwa mateka yamegonga kizuizi barabarani huku Hamas ikithibitisha kutokuwa na ushirikiano, hata wakati Israel inaendelea na operesheni zake za kimkakati huko Gaza.
Ukanda wa Gaza unakabiliwa na tatizo kubwa la mafuta, na kusababisha kuzimwa kabisa kwa mitandao yote ya intaneti na simu. Taarifa hizi hutoka moja kwa moja kutoka kwa mtoa huduma mkuu wa Palestina.
Jeshi la Israel linaendesha operesheni kali dhidi ya wanamgambo wa Hamas katika sehemu maalum ya hospitali ya Shifa, kituo kikubwa zaidi cha matibabu Gaza. Jeshi linasisitiza kuwa vitendo vyake ni sahihi na vinalengwa.
Katika kuonyesha mshikamano, makumi ya maelfu hukusanyika Washington kuiunga mkono Israel. Umati wa watu, ukitoa mwangwi wa msemo "kamwe tena", unasimama kwa umoja dhidi ya Hamas. Mkutano huu mkubwa unasisitiza uhusiano mkubwa kati ya raia wa Amerika na Israeli.
Maafisa wa afya wanaripoti kwamba wagonjwa waliojeruhiwa vibaya, wakiwemo watoto wachanga, pamoja na walezi wao wamekwama na vifaa vichache na hawana nguvu.
Huduma ya mtandao ya Yemen ilipungua ghafla siku ya Ijumaa, na kuacha taifa hilo linalokumbwa na migogoro bila muunganisho kwa saa nyingi. Maafisa baadaye walihusisha kukatika kwa "kazi ya matengenezo" isiyotarajiwa.
Maandamano makubwa ya wafuasi wa Palestina yamekumba Washington, Paris, Berlin na miji mingine ya Ulaya. Waandamanaji hao wanataka kukomesha mwitikio wa Israel huko Gaza. Idadi yao inaripotiwa kuwa katika makumi ya maelfu.
House Republicans changamoto IRS, na kusisitiza kwamba misaada ya dharura kwa Israel lazima uwiano na kupunguzwa kwa bajeti katika maeneo mengine.
Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia wakimbizi wa Kipalestina limetoa tahadhari kuhusu uwezekano wa kupunguzwa kwa shughuli za misaada katika Ukanda wa Gaza kutokana na uhaba wa mafuta. Wanalaumu vizuizi, lakini wanashindwa kutaja milipuko inayoongezeka katika eneo hilo.
Mazungumzo ya kuachiliwa kwa mateka yanaendelea, na Hamas ikitoa "jibu chanya" wakati wa mazungumzo ya kuwaachilia mateka takriban 50 kwa kubadilishana na usitishaji mapigano.
Mlipuko katika Hospitali ya Ahli Baptist huko Gaza umeua karibu watu 500 na kujeruhi zaidi ya 300. Baadhi ya vyanzo vya habari vilikimbilia hukumu kwa kulaumu shambulio la anga la Israel. Hata hivyo, ripoti nyingi sasa zinahitimisha kuwa ilikuwa roketi iliyorushwa vibaya na Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Uchunguzi unaendelea.
chanzo: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-hospital-explosion-in-gaza/Israel yatangaza hali ya vita kwa mara ya kwanza baada ya miaka 50 na kuwaamuru wakaazi wa Ukanda wa Gaza kuhama.
Magaidi wa Hamas kutoka Ukanda wa Gaza walivamia Israeli, na kuwaua watu 260 waliokuwa wakifurahia tamasha la muziki la Supernova techno. Wanamgambo hao pia walichukua idadi ambayo haijathibitishwa ya mateka.
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