Famine strikes Gaza City – Middle East Monitor

Iran's southeast has experienced escalating clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists advocating for increased rights and autonomy. In a recent incident, Iranian forces reportedly killed six militants following an attack that left police officers dead, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has raised over $1 million in recent weeks, significantly outpacing incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo in campaign funds. Following his victory in the Democratic primary, Mamdani is positioned to potentially become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of the largest U.S. city. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 62,622 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict in Gaza since October 2023, with recent reports indicating 61 new deaths and 308 injuries in just 24 hours. The situation is exacerbated by a humanitarian crisis, with many victims trapped under rubble and 281 famine-related deaths, including 114 children, as Israel maintains a blockade and resumed military attacks. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage announced plans for "mass deportations" of migrants crossing the English Channel if his Reform UK party gains power, proposing withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights and repatriation agreements with countries like Afghanistan and Eritrea. He aims to eliminate asylum rights for small boat arrivals, create holding facilities for 24,000 migrants, and operate multiple deportation flights daily, citing public safety concerns and rising immigration as a national emergency. Want...

Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters protested outside Israel’s Embassy in London, condemning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli policies leading to famine and civilian deaths. The demonstration featured remarks from Ben Jamal of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, criticizing UK leaders for their inaction and highlighting the ongoing military devastation, which has resulted in over 62,300 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

Ahmad Alzoubi, a Palestinian scholar and director of MEMO Brazil, conducted lectures in Chile addressing the inadequate media coverage of Palestine and the need to label the violence as genocide. He emphasized the importance of supporting Palestinian journalists and urged students to include Palestinian narratives in their research, highlighting the lack of Latin American perspectives in mainstream media discussions about the region.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNbBHpUXICw Want More Context? 🔎