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  • 5 Israeli soldiers killed, others hurt in ‘friendly fire’ incident in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya

    Date: 2024-05-16 10:43:11 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:27 - ID:10707508

    RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed and another seven were wounded, including three seriously, in an incident of so-called friendly fire in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli military ....

  • Lebanon's Hezbollah says launched rocket barrage at Israeli positions

    Date: 2024-05-16 10:33:51 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:25 - ID:10707629

    RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Lebanon's Hezbollah group said it launched on Thursday "more than 60" rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on the country's east, Israeli media sources said. Hezbollah fighters ....

  • Israeli soldier injured in stabbing operation in northern WB

    Date: 2024-05-16 08:58:25 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:14 - ID:10707493

    RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - An Israeli soldier was injured in a stabbing operation in the West Bank city of Huwara on Thursday. The wounded man suffering from a chest wound, drove himself to a near by military post at the entrance to Nablus, where ....

  • Israeli settlers storm into Aqsa Mosque

    Date: 2024-05-16 08:38:56 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:13 - ID:10707530

    RAMALLAH, May 16 (MENA) - Israeli settlers stormed the holy mosque of Al Aqsa in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday under police protection. The settlers entered the mosque from the Magharibah Gate, and conducted provocative tours. They ....

  • Blinken, Turkish FM review efforts to cease fire in Gaza

    Date: 2024-05-16 06:17:15 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:5 - ID:10707297

    WASHINGTON, May 16 (MENA) - US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire that would secure the release of hostages and help alleviate the suffering of ....

  • Israeli war minister threatens to resign over post-war plans for Gaza

    Date: 2024-05-15 22:02:44 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:74 - ID:10707176

    RAMALLAH, May 15 (MENA) - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu evening to declare that Israel will not establish civilian control over the Gaza Strip after the war. Gallant emphasized the strategic, ....

  • No more food or tents for nearly 2 million people in Gaza - UN

    Date: 2024-05-15 20:54:37 GMT - United Kingdom - Middle East - SN:70 - ID:10707112

    LONDON, May 15 (MENA) - The UN has run out of tents and food to distribute to almost 2 million people in Gaza, the majority displaced from their homes and dependent on aid to stave off looming famine, UN officials said. Speaking to the Guardian ....

  • Saudi plane carrying aid to Gaza arrives at Arish airport

    Date: 2024-05-15 20:53:03 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:68 - ID:10707116

    EL ARISH, Egypt, May 15 (MENA) - A Saudi plane laden with 8,346 tons of foodstuffs arrived at El Arish International Airport Wednesday to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said the aid is offered by the King Salman ....

  • High-level source says Israel responsible for closing crossings with Gaza

    Date: 2024-05-15 14:12:59 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:40 - ID:10706622

    CAIRO, May 15 (MENA) - A high-level source said Wednesday that Israel is responsible for the closure of all crossings with the Gaza Strip. Israel bears full responsibility for the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Al Qahera ....

  • Fatah spokesman: Israel solely responsible for Rafah closure

    Date: 2024-05-15 12:17:56 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:29 - ID:10706352

    BERLIN/CAIRO, May 15 (MENA) - Fatah Spokesman and Revolutionary Council member Dr. Jamal Nazzal said Israel is solely responsible for closing of Rafah crossing and hampering the arrival of international assistance. In statements via phone to Al ....

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