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Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Israel Finance Minister calls for building a Jewish temple
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the rebuilding of a Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and for the expansion of Israel's borders and Jewish settlements in Gaza. In speech addressing crowds at a Jerusalem Day rally on Monday, which celebrates Israel's occupation of the old city of Jerusalem, Smotrich also called for 'complete redemption' and reconstruction of 'the Temple here,' referring to Al-Aqsa Mosque, which settlers had raided earlier. 'We are conquering the Land of Israel, liberating Gaza, settling Gaza and defeating the enemy,' Smotrich said to crowds that had chanted 'death to Arabs' as they marched through Jerusalem's Old City and attacked Palestinians. 'With God's help, we will expand Israel's borders, bring about complete redemption, and rebuild the Temple here,' he said. Smotrich also reiterated his calls for Jewish settlement in Gaza, declaring that 'Israel is not afraid of the word occupation'. 'Some people are afraid of victory. We are not afraid of victory,' he said. 'Lets give strength to our brave and heroic fighters'. Several attacks and brawls were caught on film during Jerusalem Day marches… Right-wing Israelis storm Al-Aqsa compound in occupied East Jerusalem, attacking Palestinians and chanting anti-Muslim slogans on 'Jerusalem Day,' which marks Israel's 1967 occupation of the city. — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 26, 2025 'Are we afraid of victory? Are we afraid of the word occupation?' Smotrich demanded, to which the crowd responded with a resounding 'no'. Smotrich has long advocated for extending Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and Gaza, and across the Middle East as part of his vision of a 'Greater Israel'. Earlier this month, Smotrich vowed that 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed' and its Palestinian population will 'leave in great numbers to third countries'. He also declared that Israel would 'apply sovereignty' in the occupied West Bank before the next Israeli general elections in October 2026. On Jerusalem Day, Israeli women chanted 'May your village burn!' as they marched through the Armenian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem. — Kegham Balian (@kbalian90) May 28, 2025 'Within a few months, we will be able to declare that we have won. Gaza will be totally destroyed,' Smotrich said. 'In another six months, Hamas won't exist as a functioning entity.' Also read: British Airways Extends Suspension of Israel Flights as More Houthi Missiles Target Airport
The Journal
6 days ago
- The Journal
'There is no safe place': Relatives recount Israeli strike that killed nine children of Gaza doctor
ALAA AL-NAJJAR WAS tending to wounded children at a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip when the news came through: the home where her own 10 children were staying had been bombed in an Israeli air strike. The paediatrician, with no means of transport, ran from the Nasser Hospital to the family house in the city of Khan Yunis, a relative told AFP, only to be met with every parent's worst nightmare. Al Jazeera English / YouTube 'When she saw the charred bodies, she started screaming and crying,' said Ali al-Najjar, the brother of Alaa's husband. Nine of her children were killed, their bodies burned beyond recognition, according to relatives. The tenth, 10-year-old Adam, survived the strike but remains in critical condition, as does his father, Hamdi al-Najjar, also a doctor, who was also at home when the strike hit. Both are in intensive care at Nasser Hospital. These are the children of Dr. Alaa and Dr. Hamdi Al Najjar. 9 of their 10 children were killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza. Gaza's Civil Defence teams published video showing their charred bodies getting recovered from the under the rubble. — Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) May 24, 2025 When the body of her daughter Nibal was pulled from the rubble, Alaa screamed her name, her brother-in-law recounted. The following day, under a tent set up near the destroyed home, the well-respected paediatric specialist sat in stunned silence, still in shock. Around her, women wept as the sounds of explosions echoed across the Palestinian territory, battered by more than a year and a half of war. Advertisement 'Their features were gone' The air strike on Friday afternoon was carried out without warning, relatives said. Asked about the incident, the Israeli military said it had 'struck a number of suspects who were identified operating from a structure' near its troops, adding that claims of civilian harm were under review. 'I couldn't recognise the children in the shrouds,' Alaa's sister, Sahar al-Najjar, said through tears. 'Their features were gone.' 'It's a huge loss. Alaa is broken,' said Mohammed, another close family member. According to medical sources, Hamdi al-Najjar underwent several operations at the Jordanian field hospital. Doctors had to remove a large portion of his right lung and gave him 17 blood transfusions. Adam had one hand amputated and suffers from severe burns across his body. 'I found my brother's house like a broken biscuit, reduced to ruins, and my loved ones were underneath,' Ali al-Najjar said, recalling how he dug through the rubble with his bare hands alongside paramedics to recover the children's bodies. Now, he dreads the moment his brother regains consciousness. 'I don't know how to tell him. Should I tell him his children are dead? I buried them in two graves.' 'There is no safe place in Gaza,' he added with a weary sigh. 'Death is sometimes kinder than this torture.' - © AFP 2025
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Al Jazeera English named ‘Broadcaster of the Year' at 2025 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for 9th year in a row
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera English was named the 'Broadcaster of the Year' at the 2025 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards for the ninth consecutive year. The Broadcaster of the Year accolade, considered the premier prize by the organisers, goes to the media organisation providing consistent excellence in covering international issues and a diverse array of themes. This is reflected in the channel's seven gold, nine silver and eight bronze awards for its news and programmes screened during the festival's virtual ceremony on May 22. Commenting on the recognition, Issa Ali, acting managing director of Al Jazeera English, said: 'This accolade serves as a profound affirmation from our industry peers of the professionalism and significance of the work we do at Al Jazeera English. Our journalists work tirelessly around the world to inform and empower audiences with in-depth and accurate reporting. 'This is no easy task, especially given the rising challenges posed by increasing attacks on journalists and media organisations. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our journalists for their unwavering commitment, particularly our colleagues in Gaza, whose efforts have been crucial in helping the world grasp the realities of the war on Gaza and its devastating effects on civilian populations.' Fault Lines' harrowing and powerful documentary 'The Night Won't End', which looks at the human cost of war, won two gold awards in the International Affairs and Investigative Journalism programme categories. This brings the film's international awards tally to six thus far this year. The Fault Lines' investigative team won another two gold medals with 'All that Remains' (Human Concerns) and 'Children of the Darien Gap' (Human Rights), which has also won two other international awards. Al Jazeera English's other gold winners are 101 East's India's Disappearing Mountains (Social Issues), the Dying Earth's series documentary 'Beyond the Oil Age' (Environment and Ecology), and People and Power's 'Myanmar Army on the Ropes'. In addition, Al Jazeera Digital won a number of awards, showcasing its commitment to outstanding journalism and storytelling. This includes 'True Crime Reports', securing a gold in the Mystery Podcast category in the Narrative/Documentary Podcast section, two silver awards for 'Mexico's Migrant Crackdown – Start Here' in the categories of Streaming Documentary and Documentary: Current Affairs, as well as bronze awards for 'Start Here', 'The Take', and 'Sports Social Justice' coverage. The Al Jazeera Arabic channel was also recognised for its outstanding programmes. The awards featured entries from over 50 countries, covering content screened on US and international broadcasters, including ITV, BBC, NBC and CBC. All contents were screened and judged by the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Grand Jury of over 200 producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe. For over 60 years, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards have honoured exceptional and innovative content created on all continents and seen across all platforms. Since launching in 2006, Al Jazeera English has garnered international praise for its impartial and fact-based reporting, winning prestigious awards from journalism's most respected institutions. Today, the Al Jazeera Media Network with 70 bureaus around the world, it reaches more than 440 million households in over 150 countries.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bucha massacre documentary wins gold at New York Festivals 2025
A documentary by the Ukrainian service of Radio Liberty about the massacres in Bucha during the Russian occupation has won a gold award at the New York Festivals 2025 television awards. It took the prize in the Human Rights category. Source: Radio Liberty Details: The documentary, How Russian Forces Hunted Down A Ukrainian Shopkeeper In Bucha Bloodbath, is the second part of an investigation by journalist Dmytro Dzhulai into the massacres in Bucha during the Russian occupation in March 2022. It examines the circumstances of the executions and names Russian military personnel who may be involved in the killing of local self-defence member Oleksii Pobihay. The winners were announced on the evening of 22 May in New York during the virtual Storytellers gala. Other laureates this year included Al Jazeera English, Voice of America, ABCTV, PBS, BBC and Deutsche Welle, among others. Background: In March 2025, a documentary by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, won an award at the CPH:DOX documentary film festival in Denmark. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Juliette Binoche Dodges Question About Cinema Figures' Gaza Open Letter At Cannes Press Conference
When Cannes Film Festival Jury President Juliette Binoche was asked today why she didn't sign a global film industry open letter condemning the 'silence' over the deadly impact of Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza; The English Patient Oscar winner told a reporter 'I cannot answer you.' 'You will maybe understand it a little later,' the actress said. More from Deadline Cannes Jury President Juliette Binoche On Trump's Movie & TV Tariffs: "He's Fighting To Save America And To Save His Ass" 'Jigsaw', 'Winchester' & 'Daybreakers' Duo The Spierig Brothers Line Up Genre Movie 'Headless'; Altitude Launching For Cannes Market 'Sons Of The Neon Night' Clip: A Family Empire Falls Into Chaos In Snow-Covered Hong Kong In Cannes Midnight Screenings Feature Binoche at this afternoon's Cannes jury press conference was asked by Al Jazeera English about the open letter that was released on the eve of the festival with signatures from more than 350 cinema world figures including Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Javier Bardem. 'In Cannes, the horror Gaza must not be silenced,' read the letter. Binoche was questioned on why she did not sign the letter herself, despite being 'well-known for speaking out about a variety of causes.' After a long hesitation, she refused to answer but insisted that there was a reason for her decision. The letter, published on the website of France's Libération newspaper on Monday evening, was addressed 'For Fatem', in memory of 25-year-old Gaza artist and photojournalist Fatima Hassouna. The young woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in mid-April just 24 hours after it was announced that Sepideh Farsi's documentary Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk, exploring Hassouna's life in the Gaza Strip, would world premiere in the parallel Cannes section ACID. Ten of her relatives, including her pregnant sister, were killed in same strike. Politics, particularly on the global scale, have always found a place here at Cannes, and today Binoche also fielded queries about Donald Trump's possible film and TV import tariffs as well as the latest guilty verdict dispensed in a Paris court to her Let the Sunshine In co-star Gérard Depardieu for sexual assault on the set of Jean Becker's The Green Shutters in 2021. Binoche's jury members at the 78th Cannes include Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas and Jeremy Strong. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
