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The story must live – Inside Gaza’s war on truth
More journalists have been killed in Gaza in less than two years than in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam combined. This is how the war has become a systematic assault on truth
Academy Award
Palestinian-Israeli documentary ‘No Other Land’ wins first Oscar for Best Documentary
Filmed between 2019 and 2023, ‘No Other Land’ captures the struggles of residents in Masafer Yatta, a region experiencing frequent demolitions
Gaza ceasefire
‘Bittersweet’ relief for Palestinian diaspora in UAE as expats voice cautious optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages – including all women, children, and men over 50 – will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Gaza ceasefire
World leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, call for lasting peace
From Washington to Riyadh, leaders welcome watershed Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, as mediators race to halt hostilities before implementing the Gaza deal on Sunday
Benjamin Netanyahu
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The charges include the war crime of using starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts
Boris Johnson
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson ‘uncomfortable’ with ‘pain and suffering’ caused by Israel
Reiterated that ‘Palestinian state is the only solution’ to the ongoing conflict
Donald Trump
Harris and Trump clash over Israel policy in 2024 US presidential debate
Harris urges an immediate Gaza ceasefire, while Trump claims the conflict wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership and accuses her of harbouring hatred for both Israel and Arabs
Palestine
From Dubai to New York, this startup digitises UNESCO-listed Palestinian embroidery for global workshops and collaborations
The startup, serving as a pioneering digital archive, ensures accessibility to the traditional Palestinian embroidery patterns to enthusiasts from various corners of the world
Gaza
UAE establishes 150-bed field hospital in Gaza
The temporary medical facility will be located near the Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Gaza
UAE condemns Israel minister statement, orders more humanitarian aid to Gaza
In a clear violation of international law, these statements not only incite grave violations of International Humanitarian Law such as war crimes but also raise serious concerns about a potential intent to commit genocide
Gaza
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed directs medical treatment for Palestinian children
The children, accompanied by their families, will undergo treatment at UAE hospitals
Gaza
UAE ‘strongly condemns’ deadly attack on Gaza refugee camp
The UAE renews plea for ceasefire in Gaza as it strongly condemned the deadly attack in the Jabalia refugee camp that killed at least 50 Palestinians
ceasefire
UAE calls emergency UN Security Council meeting as Israel expands ground operations in Gaza
On Friday, about an hour after Israel escalated its military operations in Gaza, the UN General Assembly, comprising 193 member states, approved a humanitarian pause with 120 countries in favor, 14 against, and 55 abstentions
Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps meet in Abu Dhabi
The UK Defence Secretary is in the Middle East to work with some of the country’s most valued defence partners to prevent escalation and protect all civilians
Dubai
Saudi AlUla train; Egypt economy freefalls; Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan pays tribute to Palestine – 5 trending stories to read today
Here are five trending stories you missed yesterday
geopolitics
Crude, gold prices jump as Middle East tensions escalate
Gold prices rose more than 1% in early trading hours on Monday as the sudden flare up boosted demand for safe-haven assets like bullion
