Tag: Gaza Conflict
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Like Hell: Soldiers Reflect on the Emotional Toll of Recovering Ran Gvili’s Body in Gaza
In the Heart of Gaza, a Grim Mission In the heart of Gaza, a cemetery becomes a place of memory, endurance, and a profound emotional test for soldiers tasked with recovering the body of Ran Gvili, a Yasam police officer killed on October 7 whose remains were abducted into Gaza. The mission, described by one…
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UAE-U.S. Ties on Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Speaks with Marco Rubio
Strong Ties and Strategic Dialogue The United Arab Emirates and the United States reaffirmed their deep and multifaceted strategic partnership in a recent phone conversation between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The call highlighted the ongoing…
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UAE and US Deepen Ties: Sheikh Abdullah and Marco Rubio Discuss Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen
Strong Ties Under a Shared Regional Agenda The United Arab Emirates and the United States continue to emphasize a robust strategic partnership built on shared security interests, regional stability, and humanitarian considerations. In a recent phone conversation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with US Secretary…
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Abu Dhabi and Washington Hold High-Level Talks on Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen
Overview of the Call In a high-level exchange, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review the trajectory of bilateral and regional issues. The conversation underscored the strong strategic relations between Abu Dhabi and Washington and focused on critical…
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Freed Captive Sasha Troufanov Details Harassment During Gaza captivity
Harassment Allegations Surface From a Long Captivity The release of Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli hostage held for almost 500 days in Gaza, has brought new testimonies about the brutal conditions of captivity. In a BBC interview, Troufanov disclosed that he experienced sexual harassment during his time in captivity. The disclosure adds to a broader discussion…
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Ex-Mossad Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is a Fantasy, Not a Realistic Goal
Introduction: A Warning from Experience In a candid Tuesday interview, Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, warned that the idea of disarming Hamas is a fantasy that should not guide Israeli strategic planning. Drawing on decades of field experience, Ailam suggested that while diplomacy and pressure are essential, a complete, enduring seizure…
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The Dark Toll: Palestinians Suspected of Aiding Israel Face Harsh Fates
Background: A fragile ceasefire and the haunting accusation of collaboration The Gaza conflict, punctuated by cycles of violence and fragile truces, has long carried a volatile undercurrent: the fear that Palestinians accused of helping Israel could pay with their lives or freedom. As the US-brokered ceasefire exchange unfolded on 14 October, Hamas handed over four…
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‘I can’t forget the horror’: A mother’s double birth during Gaza’s war
Summary of a life upturned In the early days of October 2023, as missiles rained down over Gaza, a young mother, Hadeel Al Gherbawi, faced a reality no one should endure: giving birth not once, but twice, amidst the chaos of war. She was seven months pregnant when the conflict erupted and had spent months…
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Israeli Fire Kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza, Including Baby
Overview Fighting erupted along the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, with hospital officials reporting the deaths of at least five Palestinians, including a baby. The incident underscores the fragile nature of the pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas and raises questions about protection for civilians in the area. What Happened…
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IDF Says Forces Killed Palestinian Who Crossed Yellow Line in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Tensions
Overview of the Incident The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its troops shot and killed a Palestinian individual who crossed a designated yellow line in the northern Gaza Strip. The incident occurred during heightened security operations in a region long marked by intermittent clashes and strict border controls. Officials said the line is intended…