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Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

November 29, 2023

Senior official says negotiations on how to handle the exchange of captives are continuing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/23/israel-says-truce-captives-release-will-not-start-before-friday?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian killed after Israel prevents medics from helping him

November 28, 2023

A mother recalls her son’s killing after Israeli forces raided their home and prevented an ambulance from reaching him. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/27/palestinian-killed-after-israel-prevents-medics-from-helping-him?traffic_source=rss

Tears and joy as second batch of 39 Palestinians freed from Israeli prisons

November 27, 2023

Palestinian prisoners were freed late on Saturday after 13 Israelis were released from Gaza as part of truce agreement. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/26/tears-and-joy-as-second-batch-of-39-palestinians-freed-from-israeli-prisons?traffic_source=rss

Could Israel’s war on Gaza provoke regional instability?

November 26, 2023

Palestinians suffer daily horrors while the US stands by its ally Israel, along with the UK and the EU. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/11/19/could-israels-war-on-gaza-provoke-regional-instability?traffic_source=rss

Cartoons that kill: The art and imagery of genocide

November 23, 2023

Why did The Washington Post publish a caricature dehumanising Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza? https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/11/16/cartoons-that-kill-the-art-and-imagery-of-genocide?traffic_source=rss

“A genocidal war” Surgeon says Israel strategically destroying Gaza health

November 22, 2023

Surgeoon tells Al Jazeera he believes the destruction of the health sector is part of an Israeli military strategy. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/11/20/a-genocidal-war-surgeon-says-israel-strategically-destroying-gaza-health?traffic_source=rss

Will Israel’s ‘humanitarian pauses’ mean much for Gaza? No, say experts

November 19, 2023

Analysts say the temporary cease in fighting is not only glaringly inadequate but a PR move led by US interests. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/10/will-israels-humanitarian-pauses-mean-much-for-gaza-no-say-experts?traffic_source=rss

Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office

November 19, 2023

Family, friends and supporters of Hamas captives marched from Tel Aviv to demand immediate release, government action. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/march-from-tel-aviv-arrives-in-jerusalem-calling-the-release-of-captives?traffic_source=rss

In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination

November 19, 2023

The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/11/8/in-india-transgender-beggars-use-digital-apps-to-avoid-discrimination?traffic_source=rss

Middle East Roundup: Heading for tunnels – is Israeli assault faltering?

November 17, 2023

Hamas pushes back, and looking at Gaza from the rest of the Arab World – here's the Middle East this week. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/middle-east-roundup?traffic_source=rss

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden

November 17, 2023

Xi is on his first visit to the US in six years as Washington looks to cool tensions with Beijing. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/chinas-xi-jinping-arrives-in-us-ahead-of-summit-with-joe-biden?traffic_source=rss

Israel sends thousands of cross-border Palestinian workers back to Gaza

November 16, 2023

The workers returned through the Karem Abu Salem crossing after being detained and ill-treated in Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/11/3/photos-israel-sends-thousands-of-palestinian-workers-back-to-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault

November 16, 2023

Founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands is convicted of charges linked to incidents between 1988 and 2005. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/12/canadian-fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-guilty-of-four-counts-of-sexual-assault?traffic_source=rss

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 33

November 15, 2023

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 33rd day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/israel-hamas-war-list-of-key-events-day-33?traffic_source=rss

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match

November 15, 2023

Afghanistan play a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled fixtures over the Taliban's policies on women. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/7/australia-afghanistan-icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-womens-rights?traffic_source=rss

Ethiopia troops force armed group out of Orthodox holy site of Lalibela

November 13, 2023

Ethiopian defence forces have pushed out Fano fighters to regain control of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/ethiopia-troops-force-armed-group-out-of-orthodox-holy-site-of-lalibela?traffic_source=rss

‘We saw death’: Egyptian nationals trying to leave Gaza stuck at Rafah

November 13, 2023

Hundreds of foreign nationals have exited Gaza through the Rafah crossing, but some Palestinian Egyptians are stranded. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/9/we-saw-death-egyptian-nationals-trying-to-leave-gaza-stuck-at-rafah?traffic_source=rss

Red Cross ‘deeply troubled’ as aid convoy attacked in Gaza City

November 12, 2023

A convoy carrying “lifesaving medical supplies” has come under fire in Gaza City. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/red-cross-deeply-troubled-as-its-aid-convoy-comes-under-fire-in-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan vs England: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

November 11, 2023

Babar Azam hits back at criticism of his captaincy of Pakistan before the crunch Cricket World Cup match with England. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/10/pakistan-vs-england-icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-match-preview?traffic_source=rss

Pro-Palestine crowd storms Russia’s Dagestan to protest flight from Israel

November 10, 2023

All flights to and from Makhachkala airport in Russia were suspended after groups of protesters entered the facility. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/29/pro-palestinian-crowd-enters-dagestan-airport-to-protest-israel-flight?traffic_source=rss

Three rights groups file ICC lawsuit against Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

November 10, 2023

The lawsuit urges the ICC to include 'genocide' in Gaza war crimes probe and issue arrest warrants for Israel's leaders. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/three-rights-groups-file-icc-lawsuit-against-israel-over-gaza-genocide?traffic_source=rss

Analysis: How would Israel fare in Gaza’s tunnels?

November 9, 2023

More Israeli soldiers might die as the invading troops take the battle underground, into the feared Hamas tunnels. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/8/analysis-how-israel-would-fare-in-gazas-tunnels-part-i?traffic_source=rss

Japan sanctions individuals, company over links to Hamas

November 9, 2023

Tokyo's measures follow announcement of similar sanctions by the United States earlier this month. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/31/japan-sanctions-individuals-company-over-links-to-hamas?traffic_source=rss

Family, including three children, killed by Israeli attack in south Lebanon

November 7, 2023

Israeli was also killed in a retaliatory strike launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah across the southern border. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/woman-three-children-killed-by-israeli-air-strike-in-southern-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s military claims it has cut Gaza in half, surrounded Gaza City

November 6, 2023

With Gaza under a total communications outage, it is difficult to confirm the Israeli army's announcement. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/israels-military-claims-it-has-cut-gaza-in-half-surrounded-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

‘Intense bombings’ by Israeli forces around Gaza hospitals amid blackout

November 6, 2023

Third total communications outage in Gaza since start of war as Israel says it has divided the besieged strip into two. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/intense-bombings-by-israeli-forces-around-gaza-hospitals-amid-blackout?traffic_source=rss

Biden announces ‘strongest’ regulations yet to ensure safety of AI

November 5, 2023

Developers of powerful AI will have to share test results and critical information with the US government. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/31/biden-announces-strongest-regulations-yet-to-ensure-safety-of-ai?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s army meets fierce resistance ‘at the gates of Gaza City’

November 3, 2023

The death toll exceeds 9,000 as Israeli troops battle Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters for the enclave's biggest city. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/israels-army-meets-fierce-resistance-at-the-gates-of-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report

October 29, 2023

Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China's arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/china-says-us-exaggerates-its-military-threat-in-new-report?traffic_source=rss

The Gaza Strip: Under siege, at war

October 29, 2023

Palestinians in the besieged enclave have had to endure decades of violence and oppression — and now it’s even worse. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/10/27/the-gaza-strip-under-siege-at-war?traffic_source=rss