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A number of countries recently joined the ranks of those suspending financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This decision comes in the wake of allegations that 12 UNRWA staff members were implicated in the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023. The countries that have halted funding …

The Hamas-run Ministry of Health in southern Gaza reported on Saturday that Nasser Hospital is experiencing critical shortages of blood, anesthesia, and other essential medications. Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, a spokesperson for the ministry, described the blood shortage as severe and hazardous. Nasser Hospital, located in Khan Younis, is the primary healthcare facility in the area, which has been a focal …

Intense conflict continues for the seventh consecutive day near the Nasser and Al-Amal hospitals in Khan Younis, Gaza, as confirmed by both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The IDF has reiterated its commitment to conducting targeted operations against Hamas in the southern city. They assert that Hamas members are active within and around the …

Sara Khreis and her family, residing in Gaza City’s al-Rimal neighborhood, faced a harrowing decision about whether to evacuate as Israeli forces intensified their operations in the area. After enduring two nights of relentless bombardment that made them fear for their house’s integrity, they concluded that leaving was imperative. Sara, aged 18, recounted to CNN the unforgettable events of November …

Following serious allegations regarding the involvement of 12 staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the deadly Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, nine of these individuals have been dismissed, one has died, and the status of two others is still being clarified, as stated by UN …

Numerous Arab American and Muslim voters who have communicated with CNN have expressed their reluctance to support President Joe Biden’s reelection, citing his staunch support for Israel and his lack of initiative in advocating for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. In the previous presidential election, Biden garnered support from various Muslim American leaders and community figures. However, this time, there’s …

The chief of the UN agency in Gaza, facing accusations that its staff were involved in Hamas attacks against Israel, has expressed deep concern over the suspension of funds by several countries. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), described these decisions as “shocking” and called for a …

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has made history at the 2024 Australian Open by clinching the men’s doubles title at the Rod Laver Arena with his Australian partner, Matthew Ebden, on Saturday, January 27. The duo triumphed over the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori with a score of 7-6, 7-5, marking Bopanna’s first men’s doubles Grand Slam …