Daily Updates: November 2023
Daily Updates: November 2023
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Hamas claims responsibility for the shooting in West Jerusalem which killed at least three civilians and wounded several others. Unconfirmed reports say Israeli tanks have opened fire in northern Gaza, that’s as the truce is on its last day – with talks on an extension ongoing. As the WHO documents over 400 attacks by Israel on medical institutions in Gaza, with the director of Al- Shifa Hospital still under arrest, we spoke to his cousin to get the details of the medical staff’s ordeal. The end of a era as Henry Kissinger – the iconic US diplomat, who orchestrated and manipulated some international conflicts – dies aged 100. — Back to top
Israel and Hamas confirm an extension of their temporary truce, paving the way for an additional prisoner swap and more respite for embattled Gaza. The end of an era as Henry Kissinger – the iconic US diplomat, who ended some conflicts but also orchestrated others – dies aged 100. Twenty Iranian individuals and companies with ties to the country’s oil sector are slapped with another round of U.S. sanctions for allegedly funding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah – which Tehran has previously denied. — Back to top
It’s the final day of the truce between Hamas and Israel and talks to extend the temporary ceasefire are in full swing, as 180 Palestinians and 61 Israeli hostages return home to their families. As the freed Palestinians celebrate their return home, the Israeli hostages released by Hamas have remained largely silent. We hear from the journalist who first interviewed an Israeli soldier held by Hamas and exchanged for over a thousand Palestinians back in 2011. After more than 50 days of bombing, 15 thousand Palestinian civilians in Gaza have been killed – with most buildings flattened. That’s as Turkish president Recep Erdogan lashes out at the Israeli Prime Minister. — Back to top
As 30 more Palestinians are released by Israel in exchange for 12 people held by Hamas, a human rights lawyer says the IDF has been seizing more civilians outside of Gaza in order to strengthen its negotiating power. We report from the scene of a collapsed tunnel in India, as a group of construction workers are rescued after a 17-day ordeal. Ukraine reportedly ramps up efforts to replenish its army with fresh conscripts, amid massive losses on the frontlines. That’s after a top Ukrainian negotiator admits the war could’ve ended in March last year – a statement confirmed by the Russian envoy who led those failed peace talks. — Back to top
The Palestine Red Crescent Society calls on the international community for help as the heads of the two biggest hospitals in Gaza are detained. Their spokesperson says Israel needs to be held accountable. Palestinians and Israelis celebrate the return of their loved ones, as hope grows for a lasting ceasefire. However some Western states stand in the way. We hear from the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman in an exclusive interview with RT. And, the UN says that Palestinians are enduring what it calls ‘one of the darkest chapters of their history’. It comes amid people finding shelter wherever they can, without proper medical care and essentials for living. — Back to top
Palestinians celebrate the return of those just released from Israeli custody as hopes grow for a long-lasting ceasefire. Rescue operations continue at a collapsed tunnel in northern India, where dozens of workers have been trapped for more than two weeks. We report from the scene. Ukrainian shelling targets a residential neighborhood in the city of Donetsk, leaving two wounded, including a 15-year-old girl. — Back to top
As time ticks on the last day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, calls from around the world demand an extension to the truce as the destruction throughout Gaza leaves it barely recognizable. The story of a Palestinian prisoner who was released from Israeli custody in the swap deal among the 117 Palestinian women and children set free so far. A nine-year-old girl who’s dad on Israeli and Western media said she was killed by Hamas has turned up alive and well and is back with her family. The BBC finds its reporting fact checked once again as it covers the Gaza conflict. A language expert says the media outlet changed the words of a Palestinian prisoner in its reporting to falsely show support for Hamas. — Back to top
West Bank residents flood the streets in joy as Israel releases a third group of 39 Palestinians. Some of the freed detainees describe life while in custody. Emotional reunions and tears of happiness in Israel as hostages freed by Hamas are reunited with their families. A nine-year-old girl buried by Israeli and Western media as a victim of Hamas brutality has turned up alive and well, safely delivered to her family. Three Palestinian students are shot and wounded near a university in the US. Palestine’s envoy to the UK calls it a hate crime. We report from the site of a collapsed Indian tunnel, where more than 40 people remain trapped inside as rescue efforts continue. — Back to top
Celebrations on West Bank streets as jailed Palestinians are released by Israel and reunite with loved ones as a second round of exchanges is completed. Hamas sets free 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis who return to families in Tel Aviv late Saturday. As anticipation mounts ahead of a third exchange expected to take place this Sunday, there are concerns the delay experienced overnight may affect the timing. Israel’s defense minister says time is nearly up for attacks on Gaza to proceed once again, with any future talks accompanied by an IDF bombing campaign. Demonstrations in support of Palestine erupt across the globe with a unified message that a temporary truce is not enough. — Back to top
Tears of joy flow in Gaza on Sunday as families reunite with their loved ones after a second round of detainee and hostage exchanges with Israel. Moreover, 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis are released by Hamas and have already returned to Tel Aviv. Israel’s defense minister warns that they’ll go straight back to bombing Hamas once the truce expires in a few days’ time. — Back to top
The first group of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrive in the West Bank on Friday, 42 more are expected see freedom in the coming hours as part of the four-day truce deal. Hamas releases 24 hostages, with the young and old now reunited with families. The BBC faces backlash from its Jewish staff who were barred from attending a march against anti-Semitism. A top Ukrainian official confirms that a peace deal with Russia could have been reached as early as March last year, but the West told Kiev to reject it and continue fighting. — Back to top
As the Israel-Hamas truce enters its second day, Palestinians in the West Bank celebrate the release of 39 detainees from Israeli custody. Simultaneously, Hamas releases 24 hostages, with more expected to return to Israel in the coming days. With fighting paused, some Palestinians try to return to their homes in the north. Only to come under Israeli fire, with deaths reported. Moreover, western pressure on Ukraine to negotiate an end to the conflict grows a top Kiev official says a peace deal could have been achieved last year. — Back to top
A Minibus carrying Palestinians enters the the Ofer Military Prison in the West Bank as Israel and Hamas start the exchange of captives. Palestinians try to return to their homes in the North of Gaza, but the IDF blocks their route sparking anger among locals. Israeli’s wait in anticipation, hoping their loved ones are on the list of the captives set to be released tonight. — Back to top
A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas comes into effect following the deaths of dozens in IDF assaults overnight. Prior to the truce taking effect, plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the skies above Gaza. In Israel, families eagerly await the implementation of the deal, which will see dozens of hostages released by Hamas. Protesters take to the streets of Ireland and clash with police after three young children are injured in a knife attack reportedly by a foreign national. — Back to top
Gaza’s Health Ministry tells RT that the head of the Al-Shifa hospital has been arrested by the Israeli military. The Ministry director also explained the dire situation at the Indonesian Hospital. A relentless IDF assault, after Israel delays an agreed-upon four-day truce with Hamas. That’s as Qatar announces the exact timing of the limited ceasefire will be revealed soon. Locals in Gaza say they’re sceptical of the deal. We hear from a halal food cart worker in New York who was harassed by a former US administration official. The person who filmed the video says he is now frightened for what might happen to him. — Back to top
No ceasefire for Gaza, yet, as Israel says a prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday. Some locals in the embattled enclave say they’re not optimistic about the deal. The IDF publishes footage alleging to show proof of Hamas tunnels beneath Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital – an accusation medical officials there deny. A former Obama administration official is arrested on hate crime charges after footage of him using Islamophobic language against a worker of a halal food cart, appears online. — Back to top
Israeli troops press on with their invasion of Gaza, on the eve of a 4-day truce with Hamas that includes a prisoner swap. UNICEF cries foul over the imminent danger of lethal epidemics in Gaza, as the humanitarian group calls for access to water and sanitation for children. A local doctor shares some distressing details with us. Relatives of hostages still held by Hamas take to the streets of Tel Aviv expressing mixed feelings over the truce, as only 50 out of more than 200 captives are expected to return home. — Back to top
Israel approves a four-day truce with Hamas to secure a limited prisoner swap, but Prime Minister Netanyahu stresses the war is far from over. The South African Parliament votes to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel until it ends the war and agrees to bring lasting peace to Gaza. In Tehran, top generals say Israel’s claims of victory in Gaza are false, as Iranian military leaders gather to support the Palestinian resistance. — Back to top
A truce agreement between Israel and Hamas is within reach, according to Qatar which is mediating the talks. A prisoner swap is expected to be part of the upcoming deal, which was earlier confirmed by the Gaza-based militants, according to an RT source. Russia and the world’s Muslim countries call for a ceasefire and the protection of civilians in Gaza as Moscow hosts Arab League and Islamic officials for talks. Amid the ongoing diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian crisis at Gazan hospitals remains a ‘recipe for epidemics’, says the World Health Organization. — Back to top
More than two-dozen premature Palestinian babies are evacuated to Egypt from Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital, after its seizure by Israeli forces. A World Health Organization spokesperson shares the details with us. Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas slam their government for mulling a law to execute Palestinian prisoners, instead of bringing their loved ones home. Israel recalls its ambassador from South Africa as several countries from the Global South demand an international war crimes probe and accountability for Israeli officials. As Argentina’s president-elect riles critics with lashings of inflammatory rhetoric, we delve into Javier Milei’s controversial political career. The Pentagon chief touches down in Kiev with a pledge of 100-million dollars in fresh support. That’s as Washington insists that Ukraine’s economy depends on American taxpayers’ money. — Back to top
At least 12 people are killed as the IDF shells the Indonesian hospital in Gaza, according to local officials. Israel claims Hamas has infrastructure there, but the humanitarian group that manages the facility says that that’s a false narrative to justify the attacks. As the UN Children’s Emergency Fund cries foul over the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, we hear exclusively from the world body’s spokesman for the Middle East. As the Gaza war rages on, Western leaders hold back from calling the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians a war crime, claiming they are not the ‘judge’ or ‘jury’. — Back to top
At least two doctors are reportedly killed by an Israeli air strike on the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza. 31 surviving infants are evacuated from Gaza city’s Al-Shifa hospital, but medics warn their young lives remain in jeopardy. Benjamin Netanyahu lashes out at Palestinian officials after they point to an Israeli media report questioning if the IDF had accidentally killed a number of civilians at the music festival that was attacked by Hamas on October 7th. As Israel casts doubt on the reported 13-thousand death toll in Gaza, doctors at a local morgue tell us how they’re dealing with the bodies. — Back to top
The IDF intensifies its deadly strikes on targets in schools and hospitals across Gaza as Israel’s Prime Minister hails what he calls the high moral standards of his military. Israel’s National Security Minister pushes for the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners he brands terrorists, with thousands set to be potentially affected. Crowds of protesters vent their fury at the Israeli government in Tel Aviv after Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a prisoner swap deal with Hamas. Some relatives of the hostages blame the Defense Minister for failing to free them. — Back to top
At least 50 people are reportedly killed in northern Gaza by an Israeli attack on a UN-affiliated school where thousands are sheltering, as Israel’s Prime Minister praises what he calls the high moral standards of the IDF. Israel’s National Security Minister pushes for the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners he brands terrorists, with thousands set to be potentially affected. Crowds of protesters vent fury at the Israeli government in Tel Aviv after Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a prisoner swap deal with Hamas. — Back to top
Reports are coming in saying that between 50 to 200 people are reportedly killed in an IDF strike on the Al-Fakhura school in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, a shelter for hundreds fleeing the violence. 26 people are killed overnight in Israeli air strikes on the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis, with children bearing the brunt of the casualty toll, as the carnage in Palestine has now killed more than twelve thousand. — Back to top
At least 26 people are killed, mostly children, in Israeli air strikes on the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis overnight. IDF drones strike for the first time since the war broke out over a month ago. At least seven people are killed in the attack on the Balata refugee camp. As the death toll in Palestine surpasses twelve thousand, an Israeli Parliament member wonders if perhaps the country’s approach to Gaza is too humane. We debate the limits of self-defense with experts from the region. Russian troops repel Ukrainian suicide drone attacks while fighting on the front lines of the Donetsk region. — Back to top
Blood spills on the streets in Southern Gaza, as an Israeli air strike reportedly kills seven and wounds dozens more in Rafah. In the north of the enclave, hospitals are overwhelmed — those wounded find the last spots left for treatment on the floors of the medical facilities that remain, with children paying a price. The Palestinian ambassador to Russia tells RT in an exclusive interview that his people are paying the price for years of failure to implement key UN resolutions. — Back to top
In the West bank city of Jenin, three Palestinians are killed and several others injured in overnight IDF raids. A local hospital also found itself a target. As Israel attacks Gaza’s north and south, wounded Palestinians are transported to one of the enclave’s few operational medical facilities. South Africa’s ruling party says it supports a motion to close the Israeli embassy in the country, as well as a plan to cut all ties with Tel Aviv until it agrees to a ceasefire. The Palestinian ambassador to Russia exclusively tells RT that his people are paying the price for years of failure to implement key UN resolutions. — Back to top
Israel’s raid of the Al-Shifa hospital enters its second day. The humanitarian crisis spirals in northern Gaza as the IDF reportedly strikes a target near the Indonesian Hospital. Khan Yunis, a southern Gaza city, previously considered a safe haven for refugees, receives an evacuation order from the IDF as overnight air strikes hit the city. — Back to top
Despite a strong push in Washington to deepen co-operation with Beijing, just moments after talks, Biden calls the Chinese leader a dictator. Israel attacks the city of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, including the grounds of a local hospital, and then urges residents there to leave, even though it seems to be the last safe place left. Moscow slams Washington for ignoring calls for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as the UN Security Council adopts its first resolution on the issue since the start of the war. — Back to top
Israeli bombs fall around the Al-Shifa hospital in Northern Gaza, as the IDF claims it is helping the facility with much-needed medical supplies. In a hope to save the lives of the youngest, medical personnel at the Al-Shifa hospital say newborn babies must be transported to safety. Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov, in an exclusive interview to RT, says Washington gives Israel carte blanche as the conflict continues to spiral. Demonstrators fill the roads in Israel and head to Jerusalem as part of a five-day march urging the government to take action to bring the hostages home. Their families keep faith in hopes for their safe return. — Back to top
Israel’s troops enter one of Gaza’s largest hospitals to conduct a ‘targeted’ military operation. Hamas claims Washington gave Tel Aviv the green light to strike Al-Shifa hospital, despite medical facilities already being in dire straits throughout the Palestinian enclave. Protesters take to the streets of San Francisco ahead of the APEC summit, in opposition to America’s backing Israeli actions in Gaza. But there’s a different take in Washington – there we heard the US House Speaker slamming a potential ceasefire as “outrageous” despite the call from hundreds of American officials for an immediate truce. — Back to top
As disturbing images come in from Gaza with people suffering burns amid IDF attacks, the Palestinian Health Ministry says the enclave’s hospitals may be forced to shut down within 48 hours amid dire fuel shortages. As rain falls on Gaza, the humanitarian crises deepens as Israeli strikes pound the Palestinian enclave, forcing tens of thousands of displaced residents to find shelter. And in an exclusive interview with RT: Nelson Mandela’s great grandson discusses the parallels between the history of South Africa and Palestine, while calling out the ICC for its hypocritical approach to conflicts in the world. — Back to top
At least 31 Palestinian refugees are reportedly killed in a major air strike on northern Gaza. The search for victims trapped beneath the rubble continues. ‘A new Nakba’ – Israel admits to the forced mass exodus of Palestinians, an echo of what was done in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. We hear from uprooted Gazans in search of a safe haven. As pressure on reporters covering the crisis mounts, with some caught in the crossfire and others detained, we hear from the family of a Palestinian journalist and pregnant mother of three arrested by Israeli police. — Back to top
Hospitals in Gaza are shutting down one by one amid severe fuel and medicine shortages and intense Israeli shelling. A local doctor says that the healthcare system can barely stand under this pressure. Israeli troops attempt to force their way deeper into Gaza City but face fierce resistance from Palestinian militants who say they’d rather die than give up this territory. Thousands gather at the Texas State Capitol in solidarity with Palestine while the US Administration and Congress pledge their full support to Netanyahu. — Back to top
Israeli troops attempt to force their way deeper into Gaza City but face fierce resistance from Palestinian militants who say they’d rather die than give up the territory. Gazan officials state five babies have died due to power cuts at Gaza’s largest hospital, and more lives are on the line. Israel has sent some fuel to the facility, but the director says it’s nowhere near enough. In southern Gaza, at least 13 people are reported killed by the latest Israeli air strikes on the city of Khan Younis. We hear from one of the survivors. Israel’s Prime Minister suggests his troops will have to occupy Gaza for a long time, citing security reasons. — Back to top
The lives of two Palestinian babies are lost due to a power outage at Gaza’s largest hospital according to local officials, as Israel steps up its bombardment and ground invasion. The IDF and Hamas release footage of their forces battling it out inside northern Gaza among the ruins of residential buildings. Massive rallies for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held across the globe from the US, where protesters are gathering outside Joe Biden’s residence to Türkiye, with demonstrators holding hands and taking to the streets to show their support for Gaza. — Back to top
The lives of two Palestinian babies are lost due to a power outage at Gaza’s largest hospital according to local officials, as Israel steps up its bombardment and ground invasion. The leaders of Muslim countries gather in Saudi Arabia to condemn the war with some long-time rivals speaking as part of a newly-unified front against Western support for Israel. Massive rallies for a ceasefire in Gaza are held worldwide, with London drawing some of the largest crowds. — Back to top
Civilians sheltering in hospitals in northern Gaza are caught in the crossfire, amid the Israeli offensive with hundreds of critical patients facing death, with power cuts said to be imminent. Tens of thousands of civilians flee to southern Gaza, amid a humanitarian crisis following Israel’s bombardment of the enclave’s north. We hear from a local journalist who is among the displaced. Violence intensifies in the West Bank, as Israeli settlers ramp up attacks on Palestinians, following the deadliest IDF raid in years. — Back to top
Civilians sheltering in northern Gazan hospitals are caught in the crossfire, amid the Israeli offensive with hundreds of critical patients facing death, as electricity cuts are expected to kick in. Tens of thousands of civilians flee to southern Gaza, amid the humanitarian disaster caused by Israel’s bombardment of the enclave’s north. Violence intensifies in the West Bank, as Israeli settlers ramp up attacks on Palestinians, following the deadliest IDF raid in years. — Back to top
Israel bombs three hospitals where thousands of civilians were seeking shelter, killing at least 20. RT reporter on the ground witnessed one of the attacks. Israel threatens to eliminate those who filmed the October 7th attacks equating them with militants. Israel arrests a Palestinian woman over her social media post in the first case of an alleged violation of a new law that criminalizes the quote ‘consumption of terrorist materials’. — Back to top
Israel bombs three hospitals where thousands of civilians are sheltering in northern Gaza, killing at least 20. Protesters storm into the headquarters of the New York Times, accusing the outlet of supporting Israeli war crimes of the Palestinians as thousands of New Yorkers rally for the people of Gaza. Israel arrests a Palestinian woman, in the first case of an alleged violation of a new law that criminalizes the, quote, “consumption of terrorist materials”. We discuss the controversy with our panel of experts. — Back to top
An Israeli air strike in central Gaza kills 12 people and wounds dozens more, according to Palestine’s Interior Ministry. Meanwhile, this comes as dozens are reportedly killed by an Israeli strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, bringing the Palestinian death toll to more than 10,800. Republican presidential hopefuls from Israel’s most important ally, the US, raise eyebrows in their response on how to end the bloody conflict in Gaza. We investigate the shady stories of mercenary groups that have switched to working with Israel, after failing to find fame and fortune on the frontlines in Ukraine. — Back to top
Dozens are reportedly killed by an Israeli strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, bringing the Palestinian death toll to more than 10,500. As Israel’s ground invasion unfolds, the IDF says its troops are now targeting the underground tunnels notoriously used by Hamas. We investigate the shady stories of mercenary groups that have switched to working with Israel, after failing to find fame and fortune on the frontlines in Ukraine. Russia’s UN Ambassador slams Ukraine’s latest strikes on the Donetsk Republic that left at least 3 dead and 23 wounded, as he pins the blame on Kiev’s western backers. — Back to top
The Israeli military says its forces are now fighting in the quote ‘very heart of Gaza’ after Prime Minister Netanyahu states Israel will take over control of security there ‘indefinitely’. Those remarks contradict the country’s closest ally, with the US having declared neither Washington nor Israel was seeking control over the Palestinian enclave. Israel strikes an area near the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza, saying it’s targeting Hamas tunnels underneath. We spoke to one of the builders of the hospital, who says there’s no safe place left to go. South Africa’s foreign minister condemns Israel’s assault on Gaza, drawing a direct comparison with the history of apartheid in her nation. — Back to top
Israeli forces say they are now fighting in the quote ‘very heart of Gaza’ after Prime Minister Netanyahu states Israel will retain control of security in the enclave ‘indefinitely’ after the war. South Africa’s foreign minister condemns what she calls ‘Israeli war crimes’ in Gaza, drawing a direct comparison with the history of apartheid in her nation. The US is accused of turning a blind eye to atrocities against people in Gaza, as Washington again pledges to provide all necessary support to Israel. Israel accuses Hamas of using locals as human shields. As the death toll mounts in Gaza, we look at the stories of how the conflict has devastated the Palestinian enclave. — Back to top
Israeli forces bombard the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis, as the IDF’s ground invasion of the enclave is paired with airstrikes across other parts of the region. Russia says goodbye to a key Cold War-era security treaty on conventional armed forces in Europe. Moscow says there’s no point in maintaining it as it’s been marred by NATO. Washington reportedly deploys the nuclear-powered USS Florida attack submarine to the Persian Gulf in an apparent bid to deter Iran. The democracy-cherishing West appears to be turning a blind eye to Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky’s cancellation of the 2024 presidential elections in Ukraine, stating, ‘now is not the time’. — Back to top
The sky lit up over Gaza – as the IDF’s ground incursion into the enclave comes alongside airstrikes across the region. The UN Secretary General sounds the alarm that the grim death toll in Gaza is burying future generations, as the number of Palestinians killed, is reported to have surpassed ten thousand people. One month ago Hamas attacked, Israel displays the wreckage from the Nova festival as the relatives of those taken hostage demand the government do more to bring them home. In Türkiye crowds protest the US Secretary of State’s visit to Ankara, accusing the United States of complicity in the thousands killed in Gaza. — Back to top
There’s no letup in the Israeli onslaught on Gaza, as the army announced it has split the enclave in two and has Gaza City itself completely surrounded. A grim milestone is reached in the four-week conflict, as local officials claim the number of Palestinians killed, has now passed the ten thousand mark. Some of the survivors share their stories. The US Secretary of State gives a clear warning, as he visits Iraq as part of a whistle-stop diplomacy tour of the Middle East. But he doesn’t receive the warmest of welcomes as thousands of protesters hit the streets of Baghdad. — Back to top
Israel bombards Gaza with some of the heaviest strikes in a month as communication networks in the enclave stop operating ahead of the assault. Three children are among those killed in an IDF strike on southern Lebanon as fears mount of the conflict spreading wider. As tensions in the region escalate, the US Secretary of State visits Baghdad as part of a Middle East diplomatic tour, urging other states to follow Washington’s lead – or else. — Back to top
Israeli forces bombard Northern Gaza overnight, raising the Palestinian death toll – reportedly nearing ten thousand people. Thousands of demonstrators make their feelings felt across the world, calling on the international community to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. What was once a lively community, now only has a few souls remaining – RT travels to a once-vibrant Israeli border town whose inhabitants fled after rocket attacks by Hamas. — Back to top
Heavy overnight bombardment of Northern Gaza by Israeli forces as the grim Palestinian death toll reportedly approaches nine and a half thousand people. Thousands of demonstrators make their feelings felt across the world, calling on the international community to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiate peace. Once a lively town, now just a few souls remain. In the Israeli border-town of Sderot, its inhabitants fled after they were attacked by Hamas. — Back to top
The largest hospital in Gaza is on the brink of completely running out of fuel. It follows a deadly Israeli strike near the facility, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying none of the crucial energy supplies will be allowed in. The so-called National Day of the fight against Global Arrogance brings thousands out to streets of Iran to mark the takeover of the US embassy in 1979, as locals mark the occasion with solidarity of those in Palestine. In light of the British King’s trip to Kenya this week, a member of the African country’s parliament demands compensation for what’s being called colonial crimes. We hear from locals who experienced them firsthand. — Back to top
The largest hospital in Gaza is on the brink of completely running out of fuel, with the local health ministry saying a fully-fledged catastrophe is ahead. It comes after a deadly Israeli strike near the facility, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying none of the crucial power supplies will be allowed in. The US secretary of State expresses sympathy for Palestinians during his trip to Israel before once again fully supporting the IDF’s actions in Gaza. Protesters in Tel Aviv call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas with over 200 people still held by the militants in Gaza – now almost a month in captivity. — Back to top
Refugee camps are flattened in central Gaza, and eleven reported killed in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza. The IDF forces advance into the enclave, saying peace is not an option. The Palestinian death toll tops nine-thousand, Gazans are struggling to find their relatives among the survivors. We hear the story of displaced civilians taking care of a wounded girl, whose parents have not been found. An Israeli strike kills Palestinian journalist Mohammad Abu Hattab along with 10 of his family members, with media claiming he was the direct target of the attack. — Back to top
Eleven people are reported killed in an Israeli strike in the south of Gaza as IDF forces advance into the enclave, saying peace is not an option. As the Palestinian death toll tops nine-thousand, Gazans are struggling to find their surviving relatives. We hear the story of displaced civilians taking care of a wounded girl, whose parents have not been found. And, as the Gaza and Ukraine conflicts continue to rage, double standards among western media and politicians become evident. We explain how coverage shapes narrative. — Back to top
Almost 200 killed and 700 more wounded in an Israeli double air strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, while the IDF says they were targeting only two Hamas leaders who were killed in the attacks. Amnesty International accuses Israel again of using illegal white phosphorus bombs in Gaza and along Lebanon’s southern border. The IDF says it has broken through Hamas’ front line of defense and reached the gates of Gaza City. Later in the program, we’ll hear from a former commander in Israel’s security services. — Back to top
An IDF double strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza reportedly kills almost 200 people, wounding over 700 others. Gaza doctors carry out operations in corridors with limited equipment and few painkillers, as hospitals are overwhelmed by the flow of those wounded in Israeli bombings. The US will not investigate Israeli war crime allegations. Meanwhile in Gaza, US Palestinian citizens and their relatives are also killed. We speak to a man, who lost 19 members of his family. The IDF says it has broken through Hamas’ front line of defense and reached the gates of Gaza City. Later in the program, we’ll hear from a former commander in Israel’s security services. — Back to top
Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza is reportedly bombed by Israel for the second time. This follows a similar strike that killed and injured hundreds there yesterday. South American countries condemn Israel’s attack on a Gaza refugee camp, and Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv. An Iranian Jewish community leader slams Israel’s leadership and calls on the country to stop its military operation in Gaza, adding that it does not represent all Jews. — Back to top
Shocking images from northern Gaza, as a refugee camp is hit by an Israeli air strike, with hundreds killed and injured. The IDF claims it was targeting a Hamas commander. UNICEF expresses concern for children in Gaza, as the Palestinian death toll surpasses 85-hundred nearly half are children. Arab League member states, as well as Colombia, Chile and Bolivia, condemn Israel’s strike on a Gaza refugee camp with the latter even severing diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv. As the UN Security Council meets to discuss the Ukraine conflict, Russia calls out the US and its allies for their different approach to the Gaza and Ukraine conflicts. — Back to top