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Gaza: Collapses Claim Lives Amidst Severe Weather
Tragedy struck the Gaza Strip as seven Palestinians died due to structural collapses exacerbated by the ongoing severe weather conditions. The region is grappling with a critical shortage of resources and aid, compounding the suffering of displaced populations. According to emergency serv…
Saladin’s Strategy: Dismantling the Fatimid Caliphate
As Saladin’s military and political successes mounted, following his victory against the Crusaders at Damietta, historical circumstances aligned to pave the way for the end of Fatimid rule and the rise of the Ayyubid dynasty. This transition marked a pivotal moment in the region’s history, settin…
Al-Aqsa Mosque Braces for Potential Incursions During Hanukkah
As the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah approaches, concerns are mounting regarding potential incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, is set to begin this Sunday, December 15th, and there are indications that groups of settlers may attempt to ente…
Israel Prepares Plan for Large-Scale Hezbollah Attack
DZWatch Exclusive: The Israeli military has reportedly finalized a plan for a large-scale offensive against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, according to sources within the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation. The plan will be activated if the Lebanese government and military fail to…
Netanyahu’s Grip Tightens on Israeli Politics Amid Gaza Concerns
Benjamin Netanyahu’s dominance over the Israeli political landscape is increasingly pronounced, transforming nearly every political dispute and debate into a battle centered squarely on him. This intense focus occurs even as the situation in Gaza continues to demand attention. Netanyahu’s…
Global Leaders & Shifting Power Dynamics: Key Figures Examined
Faces of Power: A DZWatch AnalysisFrom embattled presidents to influential diplomats, DZWatch examines the individuals shaping our world. We delve into the complexities of leadership and the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.Maduro’s Stand: In a…
South Sudan Assumes Security Control of Heglig Oil Field
Following the recent seizure of the Heglig oil field by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the government of South Sudan has entered into a tripartite agreement to assume security responsibilities for the strategic area. Heglig, located on the border between Sudan and South Sudan, is Sudan’s largest…
Washington Proposes Mladenov for Gaza Council Amid Transition Push
Washington has reportedly proposed former UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nikolai Mladenov, as its representative to the Gaza Council, according to sources familiar with the matter. This development comes amid growing discussions surrounding a potential transition to the…
Trump-Backed Council Proposed for Gaza Reconstruction
A new international body, tentatively named the Peace Council, is being proposed as a mechanism to oversee the reconstruction and administration of the Gaza Strip. This initiative, reportedly championed by former US President Donald Trump, envisions a transitional administrative authority with re…
US Urges Gaza Reconstruction, Presses Israel on Costs
Washington is intensifying its efforts to move forward with the next phase of ceasefire agreements in Gaza, while simultaneously advocating for a comprehensive reconstruction plan. White House Spokesperson Caroline Levitt affirmed ongoing efforts to recover the remains of the final Israeli captiv…
Trump’s Revised Ukraine Plan Faces Key Hurdles
Washington has reportedly unveiled a modified plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, following extensive discussions with Kyiv and its European allies. The proposed framework seeks to establish a path towards de-escalation, but significant obstacles remain. The revised p…
Israeli Hubris: Weaponizing Outrage in Gaza
The brazen actions of Israeli soldiers, particularly their documentation of destruction in Gaza, have sparked widespread condemnation and raised profound questions about the underlying motivations driving such behavior. Why, for instance, would a soldier film the demolition of buildings and infra…
US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Tensions Surge
The United States has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the coast, marking the largest operation of its kind since 2019. The move has significantly escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas, adding to the existing geopolitical pressures in the region. Former President Donald Trump…
Iranian FM to Visit Beirut After Lebanese Counterpart Declines Tehran Trip
Beirut – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to visit Beirut following an official invitation from his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raji. The invitation comes just a day after Minister Raji declined an invitation to visit Tehran for direct talks. Araqchi announced his acc…
OIC Condemns New Israeli Settlement Plans in West Bank
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the recent approval by Israel to construct 764 new settlement units and its announcement of a plan to establish 17 new settlements in the occupied West Bank over the next five years.…
Hundreds of Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
Occupied Jerusalem – A total of 348 settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Thursday, according to reports from the ground. The entry occurred through the Mughrabi Gate under the protection of Israeli police. The settlers’ presence within the Al-Aqsa compound is a…
Moroccan Forces Suppress Peaceful Protest in El Aaiún
El Aaiún, Western Sahara – Moroccan security forces violently dispersed a peaceful demonstration in the occupied city of El Aaiún on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The protest was organized by Sahrawi human rights defenders to commemorate International Human Rights Day, observed an…
UN Rapporteur: No Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Pursuing Ethnic Cleansing
Gaza City – Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, has asserted that there is no effective ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, citing Israel’s continued killing of civilians. Albanese further sta…
Israeli Forces Raid Nablus, Settlement Expansion Condemned
Nablus Under Siege: Israeli forces conducted a raid in the Old City of Nablus in the West Bank early Thursday morning. Reports indicate that Israeli special forces infiltrated the Al-Qaisariya neighborhood, surrounding a house before additional military vehicles entered the area….
Gaza Woman, 50s, Used as Human Shield by Israeli Forces
Khan Younis, Gaza – A Palestinian woman has recounted a harrowing experience of being used as a human shield by Israeli soldiers during the recent conflict. The incident occurred after she was detained, injured, in the Abbassan Al-Kabira area, east of Khan Younis in the southern…
