Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

SummaryUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini criticized Israel's ban on international media in Gaza, stating it promotes disinformation and dehumanization amid ongoing conflict. Since the war's escalation 1.5 years ago, the ban has hindered independent reporting, with Lazzarini highlighting the importance of accurate information for accountability. He noted that at least 210 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, amidst a brutal Israeli assault that has claimed over 51,000 Palestinian lives, predominantly women and children....

The US has introduced a new policy towards the Syrian government, easing sanctions under specific conditions, including the expulsion of Palestinian terrorists and addressing chemical weapons. The policy applies to President Ahmed al-Sharaa's administration, although the US does not recognize it as the legitimate government of Syria. Additionally, reports suggest a planned reduction of US troops in Syria, alongside increased military support in the region, including the deployment of aircraft and naval assets. Full Article

The US military has destroyed a fuel terminal in Yemen during strikes aimed at the Iranian-backed Houthis, specifically targeting the Red Sea port of Ras Isa to disrupt their supplies and funding. The Houthis reported at least 38 casualties, including paramedics, from the attack, which follows a recent escalation in US military actions against them. Additionally, since the onset of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023, the Houthis have attacked commercial ships in the Red...

After nearly two years of war in Sudan, journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali returned briefly to his devastated neighborhood in Khartoum, witnessing destruction and abandonment caused by the fighting between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Displaced multiple times, he ultimately sent his family to safety while he worked from Port Sudan, enduring personal loss and trauma as they fled violence and destruction. Despite recent military recaptures, millions remain uprooted,...

Abu Fares, a 77-year-old, waits exhausted outside a bank in Damascus for his pension amid a liquidity crisis following the overthrow of President Assad, which has left 90% of Syrians in poverty. Long queues, under-stocked ATMs, and strict withdrawal limits of about 200,000 Syrian pounds, equivalent to $20, force many to spend days just to access meager sums, complicating daily life for civil servants. The local currency has plummeted since the civil war, and cash...

US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels reportedly killed 33 and injured 80, marking one of the deadliest days since the campaign's initiation under President Trump. Targeting the Ras Isa oil port, the strikes aimed to disrupt Houthi funding, though the US Central Command stated they were not intended to harm Yemeni civilians. Following threats from the Houthis against ships linked to Israel, the US campaign has intensified, with strikes now focusing on leadership and urban...