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Sinar Daily
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Former US President Obama pushes for end to Gaza starvation
Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza for 18 years, and since March 2 has shut down all crossings, worsening humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave. 28 Jul 2025 01:41pm A military transport aircraft drops humanitarian aid over the northern Gaza Strip, on July 27, 2025. Jordanian and Emirati planes dropped food into Gaza on July 27, as Israel began a limited "tactical pause" in military operations to allow the UN and aid agencies to tackle a deepening hunger crisis. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) WASHINGTON - Former United States (US) President Barack Obama called for swift action to prevent starvation in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. "While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must involve a return of all hostages and a cessation of Israel's military operations, these articles underscore the immediate need for action to be taken to prevent the travesty of innocent people dying of preventable starvation," Obama said Sunday on X, linking to two New York Times articles. A military transport aircraft drops humanitarian aid over the northern Gaza Strip, on July 27, 2025. Jordanian and Emirati planes dropped food into Gaza on July 27, as Israel began a limited "tactical pause" in military operations to allow the UN and aid agencies to tackle a deepening hunger crisis. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) "Aid must be permitted to reach people in Gaza. There is no justification for keeping food and water away from civilian families," he added. Israel announced plans Sunday for localised temporary pauses in fighting to allow aid deliveries through designated safe corridors after scores of Palestinians died of starvation in the blockaded enclave. Gaza's hunger crisis has spiralled into a humanitarian catastrophe. Harrowing footage shows severely emaciated residents, some reduced to skin and bone, collapsing from exhaustion, dehydration and prolonged starvation. Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza for 18 years, and since March 2 has shut down all crossings, worsening humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave. The Israeli army, rejecting international calls for a ceasefire, has pursued an offensive on Gaza since Oct 7, 2023, killing nearly 60,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
New Video Shows How Israel is Dividing up Gaza
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Israeli army has announced the establishment of a new corridor in Gaza — the third such axis Israel has carved across the war-torn strip as part of its strategy to tighten pressure on Hamas. In a new video it shows what this will mean. Newsweek has reached out to Hamas officials for comment. Why It Matters The establishment of a third corridor demonstrates Israel's strategy to weaken Hamas and shape Gaza's post-war political geography, through an intensified military expansion into Gaza after nearly 21 months of an offensive that has badly damaged Hamas but failed to eliminate it or force it release remaining Israeli hostages. The United States has been increasing its push for a ceasefire amid a deepening humanitarian crisis—including mounting deaths near aid distribution points. This picture taken from western Jabalia in the central Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing east of Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip following Israeli strikes on July 13, 2025. Delegations from Israel and the... This picture taken from western Jabalia in the central Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing east of Gaza City, in the central Gaza Strip following Israeli strikes on July 13, 2025. Delegations from Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group have now spent a week trying to agree on a temporary truce to halt 21 months of devastating fighting in the Gaza Strip. More BASHAR TALEB/AFP/Getty Images What To Know The "Magen Oz" is a new nearly 10 mile long route that divides Gaza's Khan Younis in two and is "is a central part of exerting pressure on Hamas and defeating the Khan Yunis Brigade," the IDF said Wednesday. במבצע מיוחד של אוגדה 36: כוחות 188 וגולני השלימו את פתיחת ציר ׳מגן עוז׳ במרחב חאן יונס לכל הפרטים: — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) July 16, 2025 In April, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Morag corridor to separate Rafah from the rest of Gaza, especially Khan Younis. "Because we are now dividing the Strip and increasing the pressure step by step, so that they will give us our hostages. And as long as they do not give them to us, the pressure will increase until they do," Netanyahu had stated. Israeli forces completed the Netzarim Corridor in 2024, splitting Gaza south of Gaza City and blocking displaced Palestinians from returning north—though limited crossings were allowed during a temporary ceasefire this year. The corridor and its surrounding military zone allow Israel to target Hamas and control aid flows into northern Gaza under tight restrictions, according to the Times of Israel. This followed Israel's establishment of control over the Philadelphi Corridor on the border between Rafah and Egypt. Israel's offensive began in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, in which some 1,200 Israelis were killed and around 250 taken hostage. Since then, more than 58,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to local authorities. Israel's moves to divide the territory have intensified Palestinian suspicions for plans floated to displace Gaza's population once the fighting ends. Arab governments have rejected proposals of displacement or resettlement, endorsing reconstruction plans that keep Gazans in their homes. Hamas has rejected the splitting of Gaza with sources telling Al-Arabiya television that a ceasefire deal may be hindered by the implementation of the Morag Corridor on the grounds that it prevents nearly 400,000 displaced Palestinians from returning to homes in Rafah in the south of the strip. What People Are Saying Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X: "The Southern Command continues to expand and strengthen control over this central axis and to work on ensuring the security of the citizens of the State of Israel—particularly residents of the Gaza envelope." Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian politician and Leader of the Palestinian National Initiative, wrote on X: "In addition to Morag corridor that separates Khan Younes from Rafah the Israeli government is creating Magan Oz corridor to separate the Eastern part of Khan Younes from the Western part . An act that could destroy the ceasefire negotiations and would consolidate the Israeli plans of creating a concentration camp in Rafah to enforce ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza." What Happens Next Discussions continue on a ceasefire but so far with little progress. A major sticking point has been that Hamas seeks a complete end to the war that would leave it with a foothold in Gaza, while Israel has said it will keep fighting until Hamas no longer poses a threat.
Toronto Sun
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
5 Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza and 18 Palestinians dead in Israeli strikes
Published Jul 08, 2025 • 4 minute read People check the site on an Israeli strike next to a tent housing displaced Palestinians, in Gaza City, on July 8, 2025. Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — Five Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday, while health officials in the Palestinian territory said 18 people were killed in Israeli strikes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The bloodshed came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the White House for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump about a ceasefire plan to pause the Gaza fighting. While there was no announcement of a breakthrough, there were signs of progress toward a deal. The killings of the soldiers could add to the pressure on Netanyahu to strike a deal in Israel, where polls have shown widespread support for ending the war. Soldiers attacked with explosive devices An Israeli security official said explosive devices were detonated against the soldiers during an operation in the Beit Hanoun area in northern Gaza, which was an early target of the war and an area where Israel has repeatedly fought regrouping militants. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Militants also opened fire on the forces who were evacuating the wounded soldiers, the official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss the incident with the media. The military said 14 soldiers were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously. It brings the toll of soldiers killed to 888 since the war against Hamas began in 2023. Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, said on Telegram that its fighters' operation in Beit Hanoun was an 'additional blow' against what he described as a 'weak' army in an area he said the Israeli military thought was safe. He added that 'the most foolish decision Netanyahu could make would be to keep his forces inside the Gaza Strip.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The soldiers were killed roughly two weeks after Israel reported one of its deadliest days in months in Gaza, when seven soldiers were killed after a Palestinian attacker attached a bomb to their armored vehicle. In a statement, Netanyahu sent his condolences for the deaths, saying the soldiers fell 'in a campaign to defeat Hamas and to free all of our hostages.' Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza Health officials at the Nasser Hospital, where victims of the Israeli strikes were taken, said one of the strikes targeted tents sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing four people. A separate strike in Khan Younis killed four people, including a mother, father, and their two children, officials said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In central Gaza, Israeli strikes hit a group of people, killing 10 people and injuring 72 others, according to a statement by Awda Hospital in Nuseirat. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the strikes, but it blames Hamas for any harm to civilians, saying the militant group operates out of populated areas. The fighting has pushed the health care system in Gaza close to collapse. On Tuesday, the Palestine Red Crescent said the Al-Zaytoun Medical Clinic in Gaza City ceased operations after shelling in the surrounding area. It said the closure would force thousands of civilians to walk long distances to get medical care or obtain vaccinations for children. Hopes for a ceasefire agreement soon Trump has made clear that, following last month's 12-day war between Israel and Iran, he would like to see the 21-month Gaza conflict end soon. Netanyahu's visit to Washington may give new urgency to the ceasefire proposal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. White House officials are urging both sides to quickly seal an agreement that would bring about a 60-day pause in the fighting, send aid flooding into Gaza and free at least some of the remaining 50 hostages held in the territory, 20 of whom are believed to be living. A senior Israeli official said that 80-90% of the details had been ironed out and that a final agreement could be days away. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the sensitive negotiations with the media. A sticking point has been whether the ceasefire will end the war altogether. Hamas has said it is willing to free all the hostages in exchange for an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Netanyahu says the war will end once Hamas surrenders, disarms and goes into exile — something it refuses to do. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. Most have been released in earlier ceasefires. Israel responded with an offensive that has killed over 57,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry, which is under Gaza's Hamas government, does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The UN and other international organizations see its figures as the most reliable statistics on war casualties. — Khaled reported from Cairo and Shurafa from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Canada Sunshine Girls Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Canada
Sinar Daily
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Channel 4 to broadcast Gaza documentary dropped by BBC
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack was originally commissioned by the BBC more than a year ago from the independent production company Basement Films. 30 Jun 2025 10:04am An ambulance arrives to help a man injured after a Israeli quadcopter fired on civilians in the Saftawi neighborhood, west of Jabalia on June 27, 2025. - (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) LONDON - Britain's Channel 4 will air a documentary about the experiences of medics in Gaza after the BBC opted not to broadcast it due to concerns over impartiality, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Gaza: Doctors Under Attack was originally commissioned by the BBC more than a year ago from the independent production company Basement Films. It features first-hand accounts from Palestinian health workers on the frontline and examines alleged attacks on hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza. Despite commissioning the film, the BBC delayed its broadcast, citing an ongoing internal review into another programme about the region. The corporation ultimately decided not to proceed with the broadcast, stating the film could give rise to "a perception of partiality that would not meet the high standards that the public rightly expect." The one-off documentary will now be shown on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Wednesday, July 2. Channel 4 announced that the film has been "fact-checked and compiled by Channel 4 to ensure it meets Channel 4 editorial standards and the Ofcom broadcasting code." Palestinian civil defence firefighters extinguish a fire with a hose following an Israeli strike at the UNRWA's Osama bin Zaid school in the Saftawi district in western Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on June 27, 2025. - (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) Louisa Compton, Channel 4's Head of News and Current Affairs and Specialist Factual and Sport, said: "This is a meticulously reported and important film examining evidence which supports allegations of grave breaches of international law by Israeli forces that deserves to be widely seen and exemplifies Channel 4's commitment to brave and fearless journalism." Basement Films, which has produced two previous documentaries on the war in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023, described the making of this third instalment as their "most difficult." In a statement, the company said: "This is the third film we have made about the assault on Gaza since Oct 7 at Basement Films, and whilst none of them has been easy, this one has by far been the most difficult. "As ever, we owe everything to our Palestinian colleagues on the ground; over 200 of whom have been killed by Israel, and the doctors and medics who trusted us with their stories. "We want to apologise to the contributors and team for the long delay, and thank Channel 4 for enabling it to be seen." - BERNAMA
The Star
01-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
30 killed, over 150 injured as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers in Southern Gaza
Smoke billows following an Israeli strike on a house west of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Saturday, June 1, 2025, amid the war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant movement. -- Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP ANKARA, June 1 (Bernama-Anadolu): At least 30 Palestinians were killed and more than 150 others wounded on Sunday after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians seeking aid in Al-Mawasi, west of Rafah in southern Gaza, Anadolu Ajansi reported. According to eyewitnesses, large crowds had assembled early in the morning at the aid distribution centre of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation'. As people approached the site, Israeli military vehicles opened fire and drones dropped explosives, resulting in mass casualties, they added. Medical sources confirmed that the bodies of at least 30 people and dozens of injured were transported to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis and to the International Committee of the Red Cross field hospital in the city. In a preliminary report, the Gaza Health Ministry stated that a total of 179 people were brought to local hospitals, including 21 confirmed dead, five in a state of clinical death, and 30 in critical condition, after Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd gathered at an aid distribution point in the Al-Alam area of Rafah. A medical official described the situation around the distribution centre as "extremely dangerous,' noting that ambulances had difficulty reaching the wounded due to ongoing gunfire. Some victims were evacuated using carts. Simultaneously, Israeli forces also opened fire on civilians approaching another American aid centre near the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza. According to medical sources at Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat camp, at least one Palestinian was killed and 20 others were injured when Israeli forces fired on crowds near the entrance to Al-Bureij camp. The Government Media Office in Gaza said on Sunday that Israel is "using humanitarian aid systematically and maliciously as a weapon of war to blackmail starving civilians and forcibly gather them in exposed killing zones.' Sunday's deaths bring the number of Palestinians killed near aid distribution sites to 39 in less than a week, with over 220 injured during the same period, according to an Anadolu tally based on Palestinian sources. The American aid initiative, launched under the name "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation' about a week ago, has faced widespread criticism and rejection from Palestinian communities and international humanitarian organisations. Many have questioned the motives behind the project, which operates outside the UN aid framework and fails to meet international humanitarian standards. Since March 2, Israel has kept all border crossings shut, cutting off the entry of food, medicine, fuel, and other essential supplies for Gaza's 2.4 million residents. Israel has pursued a devastating offensive in Gaza since October 2023, killing nearly 54,400 Palestinians, most of them women and children. Aid agencies have warned about the risk of famine among the enclave's more than 2 million population. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU
