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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
- General
- Al Jazeera
Week in Pictures: From Israeli strikes in Damascus to floods in Mexico
A roundup of some of last week's events. Zainab Abu Haleeb, a five-month-old Palestinian girl diagnosed with malnutrition, receives treatment at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Amid the ongoing Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid, child hunger has surged across the territory. According to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, one in every 10 children screened at their Gaza clinics is now suffering from malnutrition. [Hussam Al-Masri/Reuters] Published On 20 Jul 2025 20 Jul 2025 From a devastating overnight fire at a major shopping centre in Kut, Iraq, to deadly clashes in Bangladesh, here is a look at the week in photos. Security personnel evacuate belongings from the Syrian Defence Ministry building in Damascus, which was severely damaged by multiple Israeli air raids. [Ghaith Alsayed/AP Photo] A group of individuals gathers on the beach at Petit-Fort-Philippe in Gravelines, near Calais, France, awaiting their chance to board an inflatable dinghy. Their goal: to cross the English Channel and reach the United Kingdom, even as authorities announce stricter migration controls. [Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters] A wounded Palestinian Christian woman arrives at al-Ahli Arab Hospital following an Israeli attack on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed that Israel's attack on the church resulted in at least three deaths. The assault left 10 others injured. The patriarchate has urged international leaders to intervene and bring an end to the war on Gaza. [Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters] Vendors wait for customers next to the boot of their car, stuffed with homemade crisps and bread, in Havana, Cuba. [Jorge Luis Banos/AP Photo] Mourners gathered in Najaf, Iraq, to pay their last respects at the funeral of victims who perished in a devastating overnight fire at a major shopping centre in Kut city. Officials report that at least 61 people lost their lives in the massive blaze that engulfed the hypermarket in Kut. [Alaa Al-Marjani/Reuters] Soldiers atop an armoured vehicle after deadly clashes at a National Citizen Party rally in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. Four people were killed and more than 50 injured in violence between security forces and backers of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. [Anik Rahman/Reuters] A man observes a car following flooding in the aftermath of heavy rains in Zapopan, Mexico. [Michelle Freyria/Reuters] Palestinian landlord Saber Asaleyeh, 74, examines his scrapyard where vehicles were burned during an overnight Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank village of Burqa, east of Ramallah. Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian land and vehicles in the village shortly after diplomats and church leaders urged an end to settler violence. [Nasser Nasser/AP Photo] Revellers run alongside La Palmosilla's fighting bulls during the seventh running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain. Daring runners clad in traditional red and white sprint mere inches from the bulls' horns, willingly embracing danger in Pamplona's legendary celebration. Thousands of spectators crowd balconies and line wooden barricades along the course, while millions more witness this visceral spectacle via live television broadcasts. [Miguel Oses/AP Photo]
LBCI
6 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Gaza civil defense says two killed in Israeli strike on church
Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike on a Gaza City church killed two people on Thursday, while Israel said it "never targets" religious sites and was investigating the incident. "Two citizens from the Christian community were killed as a result of injuries sustained in an Israeli strike on the Church of the Latin Monastery in the Old City, east of Gaza City, this morning," civil defense spokesman Mahud Bassal told AFP. The Latin Patriarchate confirmed the two deaths. AFP
The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Israeli strike hits Catholic church in Gaza that Pope Francis called nightly
An Israeli air strike has killed two people at a Catholic church in Gaza city that Pope Francis used to call every night for updates on the conflict. Several were also injured in the attack on the Holy Family Church, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said two people died and that the church sustained "extensive damage". Official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that seven were wounded. "Targeting a holy site currently sheltering approximately 600 displaced persons, the majority of whom are children and 54 people with special needs, is a flagrant violation of human dignity and a blatant violation of the sanctity of life and the sanctity of religious sites," the Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. "The bombing destroyed large parts of the complex, and those with special needs were forced to evacuate the area, some of whom were unable to receive the respirators they rely on for survival." The Israeli military said it was "aware of reports regarding damage caused to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City and casualties at the scene". "The circumstances of the incident are under review," it added. "The IDF makes every feasible effort to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian structures, including religious sites, and regrets any damage caused to them." Sister Nabila Saleh, who led the Rosary Sisters School in the church compound before poor health forced her to leave the territory last year, said the Israelis "bombarded the church directly". 'There was an attack this morning and four people are hurt,' she told The National from Jordan. She spoke to a parish priest in Gaza on Thursday morning, who confirmed the strike and injuries. In the wake of the strike, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said: "Attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months are unacceptable. No military action can justify such behaviour.' Italy's Ansa news agency reported that six people were seriously injured, while Father Romanelli, who used to update the late pope on the war, suffered minor leg injuries. Earlier, Sister Nabila told The National that Francis used to call the church every day. On most days, Father Romanelli told CNN, the call lasted about 15 minutes, during which the pontiff would speak to church leaders and Palestinians sheltering at the church. The gesture, for Palestinians, became a daily reminder that Gaza was not forgotten. Pope Francis was unwavering in his stance on the Gaza war. He was one of the most consistent global voices calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted access for aid. The attack is the second time the church compound has been hit in Israeli attacks since the war began. 'It is a very terrible situation,' Sister Saleh told The National. 'I know the situation is bad because they don't have the possibility to respond because of the bombing.' She recalled fear among parishioners in 2023 when she lived in the church compound as Israeli snipers shot dead two women walking from the church to a convent building. 'I'm very scared and anxious,' she said. 'Every day we pray for the people in the church.' The Roman Catholic Church condemned the December 2023 attack that killed two parishioners. The Israeli army denied its snipers were involved. The Roman Catholic Church has often called for an end to the Gaza war. At least 17 people were killed in a separate incident in October 2023 when Israeli bombs hit the nearby historic Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius.
The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Israeli strike hits Catholic church in Gaza city that Pope Francis called for war updates
An Israeli air strike has hit a Catholic church in Gaza city that the late Pope Francis used to call every night for updates on the conflict. Sources said there were several injuries in the attack on the Holy Family Church, including Parish Priest Father Gabriel Romanelli. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said there were no fatalities but that the church sustained damage. Official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that seven were wounded in the attack on the church, which had been sheltering displaced people. The Israeli army did not immediately comment. 'There was an attack this morning and four people are hurt,' Sister Nabila Saleh told The National from Jordan. 'This time the [Israelis] bombarded the church directly.' Sister Saleh led the Rosary Sisters School in Gaza located in the church compound before poor health forced her to leave the territory last year. She spoke to a parish priest in Gaza on Thursday morning who confirmed the attack and four injuries. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on X that 'Israeli strikes on Gaza also hit the Holy Family Church'. 'The attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months are unacceptable. No military action can justify such behaviour,' Ms Meloni wrote. Italy's Ansa news agency earlier reported that six people were seriously injured, while parish priest Romanelli, who used to regularly update the late pope on the war, suffered light leg injuries. Father Romanelli had earlier told CNN that Francis used to call the church about 8pm every day. On most days, he said, the call lasted about 15 minutes, during which the pope would speak with the church leaders and Palestinians sheltering at the church. The gesture, for Palestinians, became a daily reminder that Gaza was not forgotten. Francis was unwavering in his stance on the Gaza war. He was one of the most consistent global voices calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted access for aid. The attack marks the second time the church compound, which had been sheltering about 400 Christians, has been hit in Israeli attacks since the war began. 'They bombarded the church. It is a very terrible situation,' Sister Saleh told The National. 'I know the situation is bad because they don't have the possibility to respond because of the bombing.' Sister Saleh recalled fear among parishioners in 2023 when she lived in the church compound as Israeli snipers shot dead two women walking from the church to a convent building. 'I'm very scared and anxious,' she said. 'Every day we pray for the people in the church.' The Roman Catholic Church condemned the December 2023 attack that killed two parishioners. The Israeli army denied its snipers were involved. The Roman Catholic Church has often called for an end to the Gaza war. At least 17 people were killed in a separate incident in October 2023 when Israeli bombs hit the nearby historic Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius.
