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One in three Palestinians in Gaza going days without food, UNICEF says
St. Kitts Gazette
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August 2, 2025
Gaza faces a grave risk of famine, with one in three people going days without food, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. UNICEF on Friday urged the international community to act swiftly as conditions continue to deteriorate due to...
Seven more Palestinians, including a child, die from starvation in Gaza amid Israel's aid blockade
The New Indian Express
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Most of the air-dropped packets are damaged when they crash on landing, forcing desperate Palestinians to sift through sand for bits of food and scrape whatever they can off the ground, an experience they find humiliating, according to Al Jazeera....
Video of emaciated Israeli captive stirs divisions in israel
The New Arab
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August 2, 2025
The Qassam Brigades released a video of an Israeli captive showing signs of severe weight loss and malnutrition [Screengrab/Telegram] Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released a video on Friday of an Israeli captive showing signs of...
Hamas: Mediators Relayed ‘Discouraging’ Israeli Response to Truce Proposal
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 2, 2025
A Hamas official said on Friday that Israel’s response to the group’s latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza was “discouraging,” casting further doubt on the prospect of a breakthrough in long-stalled truce talks. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, the...
"Stop the Madness": Israelis demand immediate hostage deal after shocking Gaza footage
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA - On Saturday, hundreds of Israelis gathered in the middle of Tel Aviv to demand that the government make a deal right away to free the prisoners being held in Gaza. Newly leaked films from Palestinian resistance groups showed prisoners...
Bridge of fire and hope—Why Azerbaijan’s gas supply to Syria marks turning point
AzerNews
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August 2, 2025
On 2 August 2025, i.e, today, in the Turkish city of Kilis, a moment of quiet historic significance unfolded: Azerbaijani natural gas began flowing to war-scarred Syria via Turkish territory. It was not merely the start of a commercial...
New chapter in Iran’s economic diplomacy with Pakistan
Press TV
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President Masoud Pezeshkian began his official visit to Pakistan on Saturday, marking a significant step in Iran’s efforts to deepen political and economic ties with its eastern neighbor. The visit, the first high-level bilateral engagement...
US activist returns home after being detained by Israeli forces
The New Arab
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Smalls was one of the last two passengers of the boat to remain in Israeli custody before being deported [GETTY] US activist Chris Smalls, who was one of the 21 activists onboard the Handala Freedom Flotilla, has returned to New York after being...
Hamas says it won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state established - as it condemns 'staged' US Gaza visit
Sky News
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August 2, 2025
Hamas has said it will not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is established with Jerusalem as its capital. The militant group said it was issuing a statement "in response to media reports quoting US envoy Steve Witkoff, claiming...
Top Israeli general says no pause in Gaza fighting without hostage deal
Malay Mail
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August 2, 2025
JERUSALEM, Aug 2 — Israel’s top general has warned that there will be no respite in fighting in Gaza if negotiations fail to quickly secure the release of hostages held in the Palestinian territory. “I estimate that in the coming days we will know...
Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip as Israeli fire reportedly kills at least 18
Euronews
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August 2, 2025
Published on 02/08/2025 - 14:06 GMT+2 Planes dropped aid from European countries and beyond into Gaza on Saturday, though both aid groups and Palestinians say changes have been only incremental. The aid comes from a coalition of Jordan-led...
Azerbaijani Embassy: Gas pipeline to Syria reflects Azerbaijan’s desire to support economic development
SANA
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August 2, 2025
Damascus, SANA-The Azerbaijani Embassy in Damascus highlighted that the inauguration of the Azerbaijani gas pipeline through Turkish territory to Syria today reflects the political desire of the Azerbaijani leadership to support the reconstruction...
Eight people seeking food among at least 12 killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
Express & Star
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August 2, 2025
Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of more than a dozen people, eight of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for food amid airdrops and restrictions on overland aid delivery. Near...
Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time
The Guardian
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August 2, 2025
John Swinney has described for the first time Israel’s actions in Gaza as a “genocide”, with the Scottish first minister saying it was indisputable. Swinney became the second leader of a UK nation to use the term “genocide’” in relation to the...
Tiny European Country Becomes First In EU To Impose Arms Embargo On Israel
Zero Hedge
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Tiny Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to completely halt arms trade with Israel over its ongoing military operations in Gaza. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob following a government meeting on...
Too many Christians are turning a blind eye to the suffering of innocent Palestinians
LifeSite
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August 2, 2025
Opinion Christ is found amongst the Gazans stripped of their homes, their possessions, their lives, and now even their food. (The American Conservative) — The whole world is witnessing the horror of the intentional starvation and killing of...
Pro-Israel UKFLI under investigation following report from NGO
The New Arab
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August 2, 2025
The UK Charity Commission confirmed that it is currently probing the UKLFI Charitable Trust’s relationship with UK Lawyers for Israel [Getty] The fundraising arm for UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) is under investigation for breaching charity laws...
Salinas Palestine Solidarity group continues their weekly anti-Israel protests as Gaza faces growing hunger
KION - California
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August 2, 2025
Almost two years into the bombardment and blockade of Gaza, people in Salinas are continuing to protest each week, Showing support for the Palestinian people, as things continue to grow more dire. Ata Shaheen heard from folks with Salinas...
How CIA-backed tech giant Palantir aids Israeli genocide in Gaza with AI, surveillance
Press TV
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By Ivan Kesic Palantir Technologies, the controversial US data analytics firm founded by CIA-backed Trump supporter Peter Thiel, has embedded itself deeply within American military and intelligence systems, including the Israeli war machine...
Major Israeli sports websites targeted in large-scale cyberattack
Press TV
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Several Israeli sports websites have been subjected to a large-scale cyberattack launched by pro-Palestinian hackers, Israeli media outlets reported. The coordinated cyberattack on Friday substituted sports news with messages condemning the...