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A Palestinian paramedic, Assad al-Nsasrah, has been confirmed to be detained in Israel following an attack by Israeli troops in Gaza on March 23, which resulted in the deaths of fifteen medics and rescue workers. Witnesses reported al-Nsasrah was taken alive by Israeli soldiers during the incident, and the International Committee of the Red Cross has called for access to him, as they have been denied visitation rights since October 2023. The Israeli Defense Forces...

SummaryEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi embarked on a Gulf tour starting with a visit to Qatar to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues, particularly mediation for a Gaza ceasefire, as reported by Anadolu news agency. During his visit, he is expected to meet Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and engage with the Qatari business community to explore economic collaboration. Sisi's tour will also take him to Kuwait for discussions with Emir Sheikh Mishal...

SummaryOn March 23, Mr. al-Nasasra was part of a Red Crescent and Gaza Civil Defense convoy searching for a previously attacked ambulance, which resulted in two crew members killed and one detained. Upon arrival, the convoy was fired upon by Israeli soldiers, leading to Mr. al-Nasasra's detention alongside survivor Munther Abed, who later recounted that al-Nasasra was blindfolded and handcuffed. Throughout the incident, eight Red Crescent paramedics, six Civil Defense responders, and a UN worker...

Demonstrators gathered in Times Square, New York City, to protest against Israeli policies and demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Columbia University graduate student. Despite inclement weather, supporters chanted slogans like "Free Mahmoud Khalil Now!" and "Hands Off Our Students," with activist Linda Sarsour addressing the crowd in support of Khalil. A recent ruling by a US immigration judge allows for Khalil's deportation under a rarely invoked federal law, citing foreign policy concerns....

The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, has concluded, with talks set to resume next week, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The discussions, led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, were described as constructive and based on mutual respect, focusing on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and the lifting of unlawful sanctions. The next round of negotiations will continue under the...

On 22 October 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah killed 21 family members of journalist and activist Ahmed Alnaouq, who was in London at the time. Stricken by survivor's guilt, he aims to share their story, having co-founded the We Are Not Numbers platform in 2015 to help young Palestinians express their experiences to the world. The initiative has since empowered over 1,500 writers to share their narratives, challenging stereotypes about Gaza and highlighting...