Gaza City has been in the news recently due to ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in the region. Social media users have criticized celebrities for perceived inaction, leading to a "blockout" campaign to pressure them to take a stand. Additionally, protests in solidarity with Gaza have faced challenges, including abuse and police intervention. Furthermore, a university cutting ties with Israeli companies operating in the occupied Palestinian Territory and expedited hearings at the International Court of Justice regarding the Rafah operation have raised international attention.
Gaza City, located in the Gaza Strip, is a Palestinian city with a population of around 590,481 as of 2017. It is a significant cultural and economic center in the region, but has faced numerous challenges, including political unrest, conflict, and economic hardship. The city has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been a focal point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gaza City is known for its vibrant markets, historical sites, and resilient population that has endured years of conflict and hardship.
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The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to make sure Israel halts its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
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Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand
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A US$320 million pier is intended to boost humanitarian access to war-torn Gaza via sea. Dangers and uncertainties lie head for aid delivery teams as fighting surges.
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Protesters leave voluntarily as cops move in; school publishes examples of over 1,000 complaints about pro-Palestinian protests, including antisemitic harassment of students
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Protesters say they will demand disclosure of investments in Israel, divestment from the country, and creation of a center for Palestinian studies
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Army says it retrieved bodies of Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila and Shani Louk, who were killed at Nova music festival.
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Named Sofia, the ‘humanoid robot’ did not read prepared remarks, but responded to questions from D’Youville student body president John Rizk at the event on Saturday
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Finance minister says he'll submit plan for cabinet approval; trade can be resumed if Turkey's next leader ‘is sane and not a hater of Israel'
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Older folks’ objections to protests and encampments may not be as reasoned as they claim.
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Act was forced to change song from ‘October Rain’ to ‘Hurricane’
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Senior US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham cites Hiroshima and Nagasaki as examples of why Israel must be allowed to do whatever it takes in the already devastated Palestinian territory.
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Yolande Zauberman’s documentary The Belle from Gaza follows a population under permanent threat, recording their courage and surprising faith
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She has been under scrutiny for her response to student protests.
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Some students could be heard booing as they waved Palestinian flags
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After weeks of tumult over protests, many college administrators prepared themselves for disruptions. But several ceremonies unfolded without major incident.
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100 members of the group blocked a convoy of lorries heading from Jordan to Gaza, before dumping out vital aid.
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The overall count of those killed has not declined, but incomplete information about many of them has prompted the United Nations to use more conservative figures for children and women.
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The U.S. has "credible and reliable" assurances from Israel, allowing U.S. military assistance, per the report.
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Middle East veteran Chang Hua makes the move after Beijing brokered a deal between the two countries to restore diplomatic relations last year.
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Police clashed with Gaza protesters at the University of California Irvine campus on Wednesday, 15 May. Students were detained after officers dismantled an encampment and pro-Palestine demonstrators briefly took over a lecture hall. Officers were called t