Tag: Palestine
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Gaza: Famine Over, Hunger Remains Critical, UN Warns Amid Ongoing Aid Efforts
Famine Declared Over, Hunger Still Holds Gaza in Its Grasp The United Nations announced a pivotal shift in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis: the region has moved out of famine, thanks largely to intensified international aid and relief deliveries. Yet help arriving at the doorstep of millions has not translated into a swift recovery for the territory’s…
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US Travel Ban Expanded: 7 Countries Prohibited, 15 Restricted
Overview: A New Chapter in the US Travel Ban framework The Trump administration issued a proclamation expanding the United States’ travel restrictions, announcing a complete ban on seven additional countries and Palestinians, while imposing entry limits on 15 others. Officials say the measures are designed to address perceived gaps in security, public safety, and visa…
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Union Government Blocks 19 Films at IFFK 2025, Including Palestine Titles and Potemkin
Overview: A decision that rattles a major film festival The 2025 International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has been disrupted by a government decision that blocks screening permissions for 19 films, according to official notices from the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Among the blocked titles are films centered on Palestinian stories and the…
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 22 Palestinians Across the Territory
Overview of the Latest Strikes In a wave of air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Israeli forces have killed at least 22 Palestinians, according to Hamas medical and civil defense officials. The strikes targeted several sites, including residential homes, and were described by hospital and emergency responders as heavy and sudden. The violence marks…
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How One Israeli-French Activist Helped Shape France’s Palestinian State Recognition
Background: A Shift in French Diplomacy France’s surprise move to recognize a Palestinian state marked a significant shift in European diplomacy and the broader push for Palestinian self-determination. While many debates framed the decision as a geopolitical gambit, a quieter, human-centric story lies behind the policy: the persistence of activists who translate advocacy into tangible…
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25 Palestinians Killed as Gaza Strikes Violate Cease-Fire: A Renewed Crisis
Overview: A Cease-Fire Breach and a New Wave of Tragedy In what authorities described as a violation of a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, Israeli strikes on Gaza have left at least 25 Palestinians dead and 77 injured, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The toll, issued amid ongoing fighting and a tightly controlled humanitarian corridor, underscores the fragility…
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Shadowy Network Arranges Gaza Palestinians’ Flight to South Africa: A Closer Look
Overview: A Controversial Flight Draws Global Attention In a development that has captured international headlines, 153 Palestinians from Gaza were flown to South Africa on a charter from Israel’s Ramon Airport. The event drew intense scrutiny because the operation reportedly involved a shadowy organization, raising pressing questions about accountability, human rights, and the complex dynamics…
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Shadowy Group Evacuates Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa
Overview: A clandestine evacuation draws global scrutiny A recent evacuation event drew international attention when a charter flight carried 153 Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa, departing from the Ramon airport in Israel. The operation was notable not only for the number of evacuees but also for the secrecy surrounding the organizers and the routes…
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Palestine vs Basque Country Friendly in Bilbao Draws 50,000
Overview: A high-profile friendly in Bilbao In Bilbao, a capacity crowd gathered for a football friendly that paired representatives from Palestine with players from the Basque Country. The match, staged amid ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s actions in Gaza, drew approximately 50,000 spectators to a city with a rich footballing tradition and a history of political…
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Palestine Faces Basque Country in Preseason Showdown Amid Gaza Crisis
High-Stakes Friendly Draws 50,000 Fans A crowd of about 50,000 spectators gathered in Bilbao on Saturday to watch a unique football friendly that paired a Palestinian selection against a team from the Basque Country. The match, played in front of a sold-out stadium, delivered more than just competition on the pitch; it carried political weight…