Israel targeted displaced Palestinians in a civilian tent encampment in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis. Eight children and six adults were burned alive.
Dr. Ramzy Baroud’s powerfully touching story of his older sister, Dr. Soma Baroud, a trailblazing physician whose life ended when Israel bombed the taxi she was in: “For us, Soma was a larger-than-life figure. This is precisely why her sudden absence has shocked us to the point of disbelief…” Israel has killed 986 medical workers, including 165 doctors, in the past year.
The current situation in Gaza and Israel is not what mainstream media reports portray. Here is the factual context and chronology, including videos…
Israel’s bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip continues, killing at least 4 more children and 4 adults. At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in 2 days (8 of them youth) in Gaza and the West Bank.
Women, children, and seniors are among the injured and dead in Gaza, as Israel continues its bombardment of the blockaded population.
Israeli airstrikes have killed 15 Palestinians; at least 140 Palestinians – more than half children, and many women – have been injured, including some who suffered life-threatening wounds. In only two days, Israel has targeted 650 homes and buildings. This is a developing story.
Israel initiated airstrikes on Gaza residential neighborhoods Friday, with deadly results. This is a developing story.
Within hours after a ceasefire with Gaza begins, Israeli security forces raided the al Aqsa mosque after Friday prayers, claiming they were responding to stone-throwing. Meanwhile, Gaza digs out of the rubble left after 11 days of Israeli airstrikes.
After claiming “great accomplishments,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announces ceasefire in Gaza operation. This follows 11 days of airstrikes on the people of Gaza, leaving at least 232 Gazans dead. 12 Israelis were also killed. Both sides claim victory.
We can do more than shake our heads and wring our hands over the situation in Gaza. We can contact those who send our money to Israel and tell them NO MORE.