Israel's bloodbath in Gaza soars Palestinian death toll
Israel resumes ground invasion in Gaza's Rafah
Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv
Gaza nears famine
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March 21, 2025
Israel expands Gaza ground invasion after deadly air strikes
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March 21, 2025
Several Palestinians suffer from suffocation as Israeli forces raid town in BethlehemSeveral Palestinians suffered from suffocation due to tear gas after Israeli forces raided the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem, in occupied West Bank.
Local sources told Palestinian WAFA News Agency that Israeli forces stormed multiple neighbourhoods, including Al-Muthalath and Al-Samaqah, firing tear gas and stun grenades at residential homes, causing dozens to suffer from suffocation.
March 21, 2025
Israeli government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chiefThe head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, was dismissed, according to a statement from the prime minister's office.
"The Government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to end ISA Director Ronen Bar's term of office," the statement said.
March 21, 2025
Amnesty International slams EU's 'shameful' stance on Gaza carnageAmnesty International condemned the European Council's conclusions on the Middle East, calling them a "shameful attempt" to justify Israel's actions in besieged Gaza while failing to explicitly condemn air strikes and a blockade of humanitarian aid.
"After 17 months of Israel's genocide in Gaza, the fact that the EU refuses to name Israel, condemn air strikes wiping out entire families, or denounce Israel's blocking of vital humanitarian aid is extraordinary," said Eve Geddie, the director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office.
She accused EU leaders of "selective compassion towards victims, particularly when they are Palestinian," and called for immediate action to prevent complicity in "genocide, apartheid and unlawful occupation."
March 21, 2025
Trump says 'fully supports' Israel as US ally kills 700 in 3 days, including 200 Gaza childrenWhite House says Trump supports ongoing "actions" of Israel and its military in Gaza, where indiscriminate bombardment on displaced Palestinians has left hundreds dead and resumed Israel's genocidal war — now in its 531st day.
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March 21, 2025
Houthis claim responsibility for Israel's strikeYemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for Thursday's missile strike on Israel.
March 21, 2025
Smotrich says approval of new settler housing units in West Bank prevents danger of 'Palestinian state'Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hails the approval of a record number of settler housing units, saying they are preventing "the danger of the Palestinian state."
"We are leading a revolution in Judea and Samaria (the occupied West Bank) - to strengthen our sovereignty and prevent the danger of the Palestinian state. And this is just the beginning," the far-right minister said on X.
March 21, 2025
Yemen's Houthis report fresh US air strikes on Hudaida, SadaaUS warplanes carried out new air strikes in Yemen's coastal province of Hudaida and the northern province of Sadaa, the Houthi group said.
The Houthi-run Al-Masirah television said that four strikes targeted the Al-Kathib area in the Al-Mina district in the Hudaida province.
March 21, 2025
Canada announces over $99M to support organisations in delivering aid to Gaza, West BankCanada announced more than $99 million in funding in a demonstration of its commitment to support the humanitarian response in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as the Israeli carnage continues.
"Today, the Honorable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, announced more than $99 million in funding to support the UN, World Bank, Red Cross and NGO partners in delivering international assistance to Gaza and the West Bank," Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.
March 21, 2025
US judge bars Trump admin from deporting pro-Palestine Georgetown University studentBadar Khan Suri's attorney said in a court filing that authorities didn't provide evidence he committed any crime and that his detention violates his free speech.
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March 20, 2025
Israeli president says it's 'unthinkable to resume fighting' while trying to return captivesIsrael's President Isaac Herzog expressed concern over steps being taken by the government, hours before the cabinet was due to fire the domestic security chief in an unprecedented move.
"It is impossible not to be deeply troubled by the harsh reality unfolding before our eyes," Herzog said in a video statement, stopping short of mentioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by name.
"It is unthinkable to resume fighting while still pursuing the sacred mission of bringing our hostages home," said Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial.