US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood | Israel War on Gaza News

US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood | Israel War on Gaza News

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, where the two leaders discussed post-war plans for Gaza, including steps towards the establishment of a Palestinian state. The visit on Wednesday came as part of the US top…

WHO facing ‘near insurmountable challenges’ in Gaza aid delivery | Israel War on Gaza News

WHO facing ‘near insurmountable challenges’ in Gaza aid delivery | Israel War on Gaza News

The UN health agency has deplored the lack of access to Gaza for the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance, amid intense bombardment in the southern part of the besieged Palestinian enclave. “Delivering aid to Gaza continues to face near insurmountable challenges,” the World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said during…

‘Threatened with rape’: Lama Khater recalls horrors while in Israeli jails | Israel War on Gaza

‘Threatened with rape’: Lama Khater recalls horrors while in Israeli jails | Israel War on Gaza

Hebron, occupied West Bank – Lama Khater sits quietly, ready to talk but seemingly exhausted. The mother of five’s face is pale and her lips dry, but an air of relief hangs around her. The 47-year-old had just been released from prison at the end of November, part of the…

Some companies want to bet on US elections. Not everyone agrees. | Business and Economy

Some companies want to bet on US elections. Not everyone agrees. | Business and Economy

Tarek Mansour spent several years working in finance at firms like Goldman Sachs and Citadel before launching the groundbreaking fintech startup Kalshi. Using his background in finance, he built the first regulated exchange, running what are called “event contracts” or ways to trade on current affairs like national elections. With…

Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia | Al-Shabab News

Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia | Al-Shabab News

BREAKINGBREAKING, This is a breaking news story, more details to follow. A helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission in Somalia has been captured by al-Shabab after accidentally landing on Wednesday afternoon in territory held by the armed group, according to multiple local reports. At least six aid workers who…

Family of woman shot dead on Gaza ‘safe route’ calls for justice | Israel War on Gaza

Family of woman shot dead on Gaza ‘safe route’ calls for justice | Israel War on Gaza

NewsFeed The family of a Palestinian woman shot dead while fleeing on a designated ‘safe route’ in Gaza has told Al Jazeera they want help getting justice. Video shows Hala Khreis walking with her grandson, who was holding a white flag. Published On 10 Jan 202410 Jan 2024 Check out…

‘Devastated, heartbroken’: Against the odds, Gaza aid providers keep going | Israel War on Gaza

‘Devastated, heartbroken’: Against the odds, Gaza aid providers keep going | Israel War on Gaza

When Hussam Okal sought shelter with his family at a training centre in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis in October, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) staffer found the place full with an estimated 22,000 people searching — like him — for safety…