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UN Expert: Gaza Devastation Erases Decades of Development
A new United Nations report reveals the staggering impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, effectively wiping out 69 years of human development. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Palestine, highlighted the report’s findings, pointing to the destruction of vital sys…
UN Expert: Gaza Home Demolitions May Constitute Genocide
A United Nations Special Rapporteur has stated that the ongoing demolition of homes in Gaza by Israeli forces, often justified with flimsy excuses, could constitute a part of the crime of genocide. Balakrishnan Rajagopal, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, described the s…
Gaza: Casualties Soar Amid Escalating Conflict
Gaza City – The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has resulted in a staggering number of casualties, with the latest figures indicating a dramatic rise in both fatalities and injuries. According to Palestinian health authorities, the death toll has now reached 69,775, while the…
West Bank Barrier Breached After Heavy Rains Cause Partial Collapse
Heavy rainfall in the West Bank on Tuesday led to a partial collapse of the Israeli separation barrier south of Hebron, alongside landslides and disruptions to major roadways. Witnesses reported that torrential downpours resulting from a recent weather system caused significant damage to a sectio…
Palestinian Killed in Khan Younis as Israel Continues Operations
A Palestinian civilian was killed earlier today, Tuesday, after being targeted by Israeli forces east of Khan Younis. This incident occurred amidst ongoing Israeli military operations involving the demolition of remaining residential structures within the so-called “Yellow Line” area in the easte…
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian in Nablus After Year-Long Manhunt
Israeli occupation forces announced early Tuesday the killing of a Palestinian man in the Nablus area of the occupied West Bank. The targeted killing of Abd al-Raouf Ishtayeh comes after a year and a half long pursuit.According to a joint statement from Israeli security agencies, Ishtayeh…
US Government Orders Review of 200,000 Refugee Cases
The Trump administration has ordered a comprehensive review of approximately 200,000 refugee cases, according to an internal government memo obtained by DZWatch. The review targets refugees who entered the United States during the previous administration of President Joe Biden. The memo,…
Armed Clashes Erupt Between Resistance and Israeli Forces in Nablus
Nablus, West Bank – Heavy exchanges of gunfire erupted earlier today between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli occupation forces during an operation in the eastern part of Nablus, according to reports. The Israeli military and internal security agency (Shin Bet) confirm…
HRW Urges Tunisia to Drop Charges Against Civil Society Members
DZWatch Exclusive: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Tunisian authorities to drop what it describes as “baseless charges” against detained civil society members and to cease the criminalization of legitimate work by independent organizations. The organization issued its stat…
UN Official: Gaza Situation Remains Dire Despite Truce
A senior United Nations official warned the Security Council yesterday that the situation in the Gaza Strip remains “dire,” despite the ongoing ceasefire. Ramez Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the UN Peace Process, delivered the briefing via video link, highlighting persistent challenge…
Gaza: Rescue Teams Recover Bodies from Maghazi Camp
Gaza Strip – Palestinian rescue teams recovered the bodies of eight individuals from under the rubble of a house in the Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on Monday. The house was reportedly struck in a previous incident. According to local sources, all eight…
Ukraine War: Negotiations Intensify Amid Revised Peace Plan
Efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have gained significant momentum in recent hours, marked by increased international engagement surrounding a revised version of a proposed peace plan. Diplomatic activity suggests a renewed push for a negotiated settlement. Kyiv officials…
Algeria Urges Decisive Action to Preserve Gaza Ceasefire
The Algerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, addressed the Security Council on Monday regarding the situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Palestinian question. Bendjama emphasized the urgent need for concrete measures to uphold the ceasefire a…
Israeli Forces Issue, Renew Administrative Detention Orders for 51 Palestinians
Israeli authorities have issued and renewed administrative detention orders against 51 Palestinian detainees, according to a joint statement released Monday by the Palestinian Authority’s Commission of Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society. The organizations assert tha…
Turkey and South Korea Forge Defense and Nuclear Alliance
Ankara – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a new era of cooperation with South Korea, focusing on defense industries and nuclear energy, during a joint press conference with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Ankara. The announcement signals a deepening of strategic ties betwe…
UK Activists Defy Arrest in Support of Palestine Action
London, UK – Over fifty protestors staged a demonstration in front of the British Home Office today, challenging the government’s designation of Palestine Action as a ‘terrorist’ organization. The activists knowingly risked arrest under counter-terrorism laws by publicly displayi…
Algeria Condemns Repeated Violations of Gaza Ceasefire
New York (United Nations) – Algeria has strongly condemned the repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza by the Zionist entity. The condemnation was issued today, Monday, from New York, with Algeria calling on mediators to take “immediate and decisive” action to upho…
Israel Conducts Surprise Military Drills on Northern Borders
The Israeli military has initiated surprise drills along its northern borders, specifically in the Galilee region and the occupied Golan Heights. The exercises, codenamed “Shield and Resolve,” commenced with a focus on testing the preparedness of the high command. The drills are designed t…
“Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” Ends Controversial Mission
The “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation,” an organization with alleged US and Israeli ties, has announced the conclusion of its emergency mission in the Gaza Strip. This decision comes after months of controversy and international criticism surrounding its operations and perceived humanitarian impact.<...
UNRWA: Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Persists Despite Ceasefire
Gaza City – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains catastrophic, despite the declared ceasefire. The agency cites ongoing restrictions on the entry of internat…
