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Israel recovers remains of final deceased hostage in Gaza

(Photo credit: Maya Levin/AP Photo) The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the final deceased Israeli hostage held in Gaza. Gvili, an Israeli police officer, was killed while fighting Hamas-led militants during the 7 October 2023 attacks. His body was taken to Gaza and later used as leverage in negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Gvili’s return as an extraordinary achievement, calling him a hero. His […]

today27 January, 2026

World

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian communities in latest West Bank violence

Two Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank were attacked by young Israeli settlers in the latest episode of violence in the region, according to local reports. Witnesses said groups of settlers entered the communities overnight, damaging property and confronting residents before Israeli security forces intervened. No casualties have been confirmed so far, but several homes and vehicles were reportedly vandalised. The attacks come amid rising tensions in the West […]

today13 November, 2025

World

UN scales up humanitarian aid in Gaza

(Salahaldin Road, Gaza (Photo: Human Rights Watch) The United Nations says lifesaving relief supplies are now entering Gaza “at scale” following a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at stabilizing conditions after weeks of conflict. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported improved access for aid workers across the enclave, allowing food, medical supplies, and fuel to reach communities that had been cut off from assistance. “Our teams are […]

today14 October, 2025

World

Trump declares Gaza war ‘over’ as Hamas releases hostages

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday, declaring that the war in Gaza “is over” after Hamas released the first group of Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington. Under the deal, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 20 surviving hostages held in Gaza. The agreement is a diplomatic breakthrough after months of intense fighting that have devastated the […]

today13 October, 2025

World

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN report

Photo: Reuters Residents of Gaza City reported heavy overnight strikes as Israeli ground forces entered the city, marking the first phase of the military’s takeover plan. The escalation comes as a United Nations inquiry has concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, a landmark finding after nearly two years of conflict. Navi Pillay, chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, announced the […]

today16 September, 2025

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Omaso go cholera muuyuni ogiindjipala okuyeleka nomumvo 2023-WHO

Ehangano lyuuundjolowele muuyuni olyati omaso gopauyuni okuza ko Cholera ogiindjipala noo % 50 mo 2024 ,okuyeleka nomumvo gwa tetekele. Iipotha ya thika 560 000 oya lopotwa miilongo 60,noku etitha omaso ga konda 6 000. Africa,Middle east,na Asia oya kalelapo oo % 98 dhomaso ,nondjele yomaso mu Africa ya londa noo % 2. Ehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni olya londodha kutya iikolokkosha,elunduluko lyonkalo yombepo,omatulululo nuuyogoki wa nkundipala otayi nana oshikele, Momumvo gonuumvo,iilongo 31 […]

today15 September, 2025

World

Israel warns of overseas action against Hamas leaders

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Israeli leaders have renewed threats to target Hamas leaders abroad following widespread international condemnation of the attack that struck a meeting of Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Officials in Tel Aviv said that any continued hostile activity by Hamas will prompt decisive responses beyond Israel’s borders. Analysts warn that such threats could escalate tensions in the region and strain diplomatic relations with countries […]

today10 September, 2025

World

Israeli military approves plans to seize Gaza City

Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press via New York Times The Israeli military has approved plans for the seizure of Gaza City, intensifying preparations for a potential offensive despite growing public opposition. The move signals Israel’s intent to escalate its operations, even as international and domestic voices urge restraint over concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Observers warn that a full military takeover of the city could have far-reaching consequences […]

today18 August, 2025

World

NGOs accuse Israel of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza

Aid trucks have been allowed to enter Rafah from Egypt after a months-long blockade. (Photo: Ahmed Sayed/Anadolu/picture alliance) More than 100 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a joint statement accusing Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza through what they describe as a restrictive registration process for aid agencies. The groups argue that these measures are severely limiting the delivery of food, medicine, and other essential supplies to civilians […]

today14 August, 2025