Recent news has highlighted the escalating tensions in the Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza, where Israel's military has ordered evacuations and launched operations aimed at pressuring Hamas. The conflict has led to casualties, including gunmen killed and tunnels discovered. Additionally, protests have erupted globally, with students calling for universities to divest from Israel and disruptions occurring at commencement ceremonies.
Palestinians are an Arab people native to the land of Palestine, which includes the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem. They have a long history of conflict with Israel over territorial disputes and self-determination. The Palestinian people have faced challenges such as occupation, displacement, and limited access to resources and services. The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has drawn international attention and efforts to find a peaceful resolution. The recent events underscore the complex and volatile nature of the situation in the region.
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Israel’s military has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to begin evacuating, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion could be imminent
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Students and other protesters have called for universities to divest their financial ties to Israel.
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Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah as it prepared to expand its operation saying it was also moving into an area in northern Gaza where Hamas has regrouped
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Campaigners have unsuccessfully urged the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Eden Golan because of her country’s war in Gaza. “I won’t let anything break me,” she said.
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No trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since Sunday, according to the U.N.
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Washington felt its concerns over major offensive weren't getting through to Israel and took unprecedented step to ensure its heavy explosives weren't used in southern Gaza city
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Police have arrested about 125 activists as they broke up a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam
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As part of genocide case, Pretoria urges ICJ to force Israel to allow unimpeded access for international officials, aid workers and journalists, amid expanding military op
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A number of people were arrested or unlawful entry and assault on a police officer, police say
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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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After weeks of tumult over protests, many college administrators prepared themselves for disruptions. But several ceremonies unfolded without major incident.
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Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.
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Prof Ghassan Abu-Sitta says Schengen-wide ban imposed by Germany appears to be attempt to silence witness testimony
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Almost entirely white group made ‘offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable’ statements with ‘racist overtones’, school says
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The university will continue with smaller school-level graduation ceremonies during period it calls 'incredibly difficult for our community'
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The vote comes after the United States vetoed a Security Council measure granting full U.N. membership last month to a Palestinian state.
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Police assess 6,000-8,000 take part in demonstration as 2024's controversial contest comes to an end
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Job seekers often fear applicant-tracking systems, but a big reason why your résumé gets rejected might not be technology, but people.
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Portguese-flagged container vessel, commandeered in Strait of Hormuz three weeks ago, remains under ‘judicial detention’