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Gaza war death toll surges to 40,972; over 94,761 wounded

Date: 2024-09-08 17:32:27 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:56 - ID:10861978

GAZA CITY, Sept 8 (MENA) - Israeli occupation forces committed three massacres against families in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, resulting in the killing of at least 33 Palestinians and the injury of 145 others, Palestinian news agency ....

AP: Chased away by Israeli settlers, Palestinian residents return to village in ruins

Date: 2024-09-08 11:08:49 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:30 - ID:10861475

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (MENA) - An entire Palestinian community fled their tiny West Bank village last fall after repeated threats from Israeli settlers with a history of violence. Then, in a rare endorsement of Palestinian land rights, Israel’s highest ....

As talks stall, Israel gears up for escalation on all fronts: Ynet

Date: 2024-09-08 10:41:45 GMT - Israel - Middle East - SN:26 - ID:10861440

GAZA CITY, Sept 8 (MENA) - The current situation heading into the weekend offers little in the way of good news. The U.S. proposal on a hostage deal and a cease-fire remains stalled, likely due to new demands from Hamas, according to Y Net ....

Israeli occupation forces detain 35 Palestinians in West Bank

Date: 2024-09-08 10:12:59 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:22 - ID:10861438

RAMALLAH, Sept 8 (MENA) - Over the past two days, Israeli occupation forces have detained at least 35 Palestinians from the West Bank, including former prisoners, and have summoned one woman for questioning, said WAFA news agency. A joint ....

Karamah Crossing closed in both directions

Date: 2024-09-08 09:55:03 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:20 - ID:10861400

RAMALLAH, Sept 8 (MENA) - The Karamah Crossing, situated east of Jericho, has been shut in both directions as of Sunday. The closure affects all movement between Jordan and the Palestinian territories. Director General of the Palestinian ....

Jordan closes King Hussein bridge crossing until further notice

Date: 2024-09-08 09:54:24 GMT - Jordan - Middle East - SN:19 - ID:10861380

AMMAN, Sept 8 (MENA) - Jordan has closed the King Hussein bridge crossing with the occupied West Bank as it investigates a shooting incident in which three Israelis were killed. Earlier Sunday, three Israeli men were shot and killed at the ....

Israeli army announces strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Date: 2024-09-08 08:18:43 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:12 - ID:10861192

BEIRUT, Sept 8 (MENA) - The Israeli occupation army announced it had carried out a series of air strikes on "Hezbollah military structures" and intercepted projectiles launched from Lebanon during the night. In a statement, the Israeli army said ....

Ceasefire in Gaza 'key' to address tragic humanitarian situation: Washington Post

Date: 2024-09-08 08:02:50 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:11 - ID:10861161

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (MENA) - White House officials, lawmakers and diplomats said a ceasefire is key not only to addressing the tragic humanitarian situation in Gaza and releasing the remaining hostages but also to avoiding a broader regional war, ....

3 Israelis killed in attack at Allenby crossing between West Bank, Jordan

Date: 2024-09-08 08:01:11 GMT - Israel - Middle East - SN:10 - ID:10861201

RAMALLAH, Sept 8 (MENA) - Three Israeli men were shot and killed Sunday at the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said it treated the men in their 50s at the scene, before being forced ....

UNICEF starts Monday 3rd phase of polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza

Date: 2024-09-08 06:29:19 GMT - United Nations - Middle East - SN:7 - ID:10861080

NEW YORK, Sept 8 (MENA) - The UNICEF announced that the third phase of polio vaccination campaign will be implemented in northern Gaza as of Monday for three days. The UNICEF's medical teams had vaccinated more than 160,000 children, according ....