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Mark Ruffalo Describes Gaza Famine as “Man-Made Disaster”
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) American actor Mark Ruffalo has issued a strong condemnation of the famine currently gripping Gaza, labeling it a "man-made disaster" and imploring international authorities to step in and help bring an end to Israel’s ongoing military...
UNICEF: Gaza Famine Fueled by Restricted Aid Deliveries
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Gaza’s escalating famine emergency stems from severe restrictions on aid deliveries rather than an absence of food, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell declared Sunday, amid ongoing child deaths from starvation. “Children have...
Officials Say Relocation to Southern Gaza "Almost Impossible"
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Gaza issued a serious warning on Sunday, stating that moving 1.3 million civilians from the northern part of the enclave to the southern region is “almost impossible.” In an official release, the government media office...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to Resist U.S. Pressure
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei declared on Sunday that the United States challenges Iran because it seeks an "obedient" nation, a demand he described as "offensive," pledging that Iran will resist such pressure. Speaking in Tehran,...
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Egregious Attacks Kill Over 62,250 Palestinians
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 62,263 Palestinians have been killed since Israel resumed its egregious campaign against the Gaza Strip in October 2023, the Health Ministry in Gaza reported on Friday. The ministry's latest statement confirmed 71 new deaths and...
WHO Chief Demands Protection for Gaza Health Workers
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday reiterated urgent calls to safeguard WHO personnel, along with health and humanitarian workers, following the release of one detained staff member in...
SNP Calls on UK to Act on Dire Gaza Catastrophe
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) Middle East spokesperson has urgently called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to break his silence and escalate action regarding the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. “Your Labour...
Microsoft Sacks Two Employees for Protesting Israel Ties
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft announced on Thursday that it had dismissed two employees following an unauthorized entry into President Brad Smith’s office earlier this week amid protests against the company’s alleged connections to Israel, according to media...
UNRWA Chief Demands Israel’s Responsibility for Gaza Famine
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called on Israel to acknowledge its role in causing a severe famine in the Gaza Strip. In a statement released Saturday, Philippe Lazzarini...
Netanyahu wins in Gaza, loses West
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) This week, the Israeli army launched a major ground operation to capture Gaza City, calling up 60,000 reservists and extending the service of another 20,000 troops. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the operation is essential for...
Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump in letter to extend compassion in Gaza
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan on Saturday wrote to US First Lady Melania Trump, calling on her to extend the empathy she demonstrated for Ukraine to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the letter, Erdogan warmly recalled their meeting...
Israel murders ex-Palestinian basketball player while seeking food
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A former Palestinian basketball player was killed by Israeli gunfire while trying to find food in the Gaza Strip, local media reported late Tuesday. Mohammed Shaalan, 40, a leading figure on the Palestinian national basketball team, was...
International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements
South African Government
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August 28, 2025
Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...
Palestine Presses UNESCO to Stop Israel from Looting Cultural Heritage
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian authorities on Thursday pressed UNESCO to intervene in what they described as the systematic looting of their cultural heritage, following an Israeli move to reclassify dozens of historical sites in the occupied West Bank as...
Netanyahu declares Israel wants all of Gaza even if Hamas accepts deal
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel intends to take complete control of Gaza, even if Hamas agrees to a hostage release deal. His comments came after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched the first phase of...
UN Humanitarian Chief Slams Israel for Exacerbating Gaza Famine
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the UN’s top humanitarian official denounced the famine currently gripping the Gaza Governorate, calling it a "predictable and preventable" disaster exacerbated by Israel's obstruction of aid. "It is a famine that we could have...
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Barbaric Attacks Kill 33 Civilians
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Since early Wednesday, Israeli military offensive in Gaza have claimed the lives of 33 civilians, including children, medical sources report, as fighting escalates in Gaza City. According to a medical source cited by media, an Israeli...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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August 28, 2025
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Atrocious Strikes Kill 26 More Palestinians
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of Israeli military assaults across the Gaza Strip has left at least 26 Palestinians dead and injured dozens more since the early hours of Tuesday, according to Palestinian media. The most recent wave of violence targeted...
Sweden allocates SEK 9 million to Egyptian Red Crescent operations in Gaza
Government Offices of Sweden
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August 20, 2025
SWEDEN, August 20 - The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be catastrophic. In light of this, the Government has decided to allocate funds to the Egyptian Red Crescent’s work for Gaza. Sweden’s support is aimed at operations related to...