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Stripped of our human dignity: What it means to be hungry in Gaza

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  Khan Younis Gaza What does it mean to be hungry for months In Gaza, where more than 43,000 of us have been killed by Israel's bombardment and ground invasions and many more thousands are lost, feared dead, under the rubble we have been punished with hunger now for more than a year. Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers death toll passes 40  Israel attacks north Gaza hospital treating starving children elderly Betrayal Palestinian Canadians demand action as Gaza visa scheme falters  understanding Ireland's solidarity with Palestine In war, survival becomes the only focus, and hunger is a constant reminder of that. We have been forced to be hungry we did not choose this. We're struggling to survive under Israeli bombardment, but we're failing. It has become clear to us that the Israeli army's goal is to spread famine across the entire Gaza Strip, from north to south. The fear of hunger has been a constant since the beginning. At the moment, we live on one me...

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?

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 While pro Israel views are common in US politics, Trump's picks signal support for far right Israeli aspirations. Israeli settlers hold a protest march from Tapuach Junction to the Israeli setter outpost of Evyatar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 10, 2023 During the final weeks of the 2024 United States presidential race, former President Donald Trump spoke with sympathy to Arab American and Muslim voters enraged by the country's support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Trump visited Dearborn, Michigan, known as the "capital" of Arab America. And he spoke directly to Lebanese Americans fearing for their families overseas. Who are Trump's picks for his cabinet and administration? Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation The view from Gaza : What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like During my Administration, we had peace in the Middle East , and we will have peace again very soon Trump wrote on social m...

Hong Kong jails 45 pro- democracy activists in city's largest security case

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  Legal scholar benny Tai is sentenced to 10 years, while dozens of others receive years-long jail terms. Supporters hold up placards among people queueing up at the West Kowloon Magistrates Courts for a hearing of 47 pro democracy activists in Hong Kong on July 8, 2021  A Hong Kong court has sentenced a leading pro democracy advocate to 10 years in prison and handed dozens of other activists years-long jail terms in the Chinese territory's largest national security case. benny Tai, a 60-year-old legal scholar who played a prominent role in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests in 2014 and 2019, was handed the lengthy sentence on Tuesday after prosecutors cast him as the "organizer" of a con-spiracy by activists and politicians dating back to July 2020. Israeli strikes hit component of Iran's nuclear programmed: Netanyahu Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term  The take: What's next for the war in Lebanon? Tai and 44 others either pleaded...

Iran sent a message to the USA, revealing its plan to kill Trump. Talks about a secret meeting with Elon Musk are also making news.

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Iran sent a message to the USA, revealing its plan to kill Trump. Talks about a secret meeting with Elon Musk are also making news. The USA has accused Iran of planning to kill Donald Trump . In response, Iran sent message saying it has no intention of harming Trump . Meanwhile, reports say Elon Musk met with Iran's ambassador in the USA . Iran claims it is working to reduce tensions with the USA. Highlights   Iran accused of planning Trump's assassination. Iran sent a message, says - on such intention. USA warns - any harm will be seen as war. Digital Desk, New Delhi : Iran has sent a message to the USA , clearly stating that it has no intention of killing Donald Trump . This message was sent to the USA through a mediator. Iran also said it is trying to reduce tension with the USA . Reports suggest the message was sent in October. In September, the Biden administration warned Iran that any attempt to kill Donald Trump would be seen as an act of war. According to US...

Trump's election campaign played a key role, now 27-ywar-old woman becomes White House Press Secretary.

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Trump's election campaign played a key role, now Year-old woman becomes White House Press Secretary. Who is Karoline Leavitt? After winning the election, Donald Trump has appointed many key people to top position in his cabinet. Event famous businessman Elon Musk has been given an important role by Trump. Meanwhile, a 27-Year-old woman who played an important role in his election campaign has been chosen by Trump as the White House Press Secretary. Highlights Trump has chosen 27-Year-old Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary. Agency, Washington : Who is Karoline Leavitt? After winning the presidential election, Donald Trump has selected many key members for top positions in his cabinet. He has even given an important responsibility to famous businessman Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Trump has appointed a 27-year-old woman, who played a key role in his election campaign, as the White House Press Secretary.   Karoline Leavitt becomes White House Press Secretary. Trump has chosen his campa...