Anas Baba, a Palestinian journalist working for NPR, is reporting from Gaza, where international journalists are banned from independent access. The region has been devastated by a conflict between Hamas and Israel, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 48,000 people killed by Israeli fire, with more than 90% of homes damaged or destroyed. The situation is dire, with people living in makeshift shelters without basic necessities.
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Syria’s foreign minister to attend EU conference in Brussels
Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani will participate in an annual EU conference in Brussels on March 17, 2025, focusing on Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction post-al-Assad regime. The EU plans to reveal additional funding, potentially involving the European Investment Bank, to support Syria’s transition and address humanitarian needs, amid concerns of a US aid freeze exacerbating the crisis. The EU is expected to increase financial commitments towards Syria’s reconstruction, aiming for a contribution similar to...
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