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"Lufthansa Suspends Tehran Flights Amid Heightened Middle East Alert"
Lufthansa has suspended flights to Tehran due to heightened tensions in the Middle East following a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. The region is on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation, with the United States and its allies preparing for possible attacks. Iran's supreme leader has vowed to punish Israel for the strike, while Israeli officials have stated that they will respond to any attacks from Iran. The situation has raised concerns about the possibility of imminent missile or drone strikes, prompting diplomatic efforts to lower tensions.
"Israeli Strike Kills 7 World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza: Latest Updates"
Seven workers from the NGO World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, where the organization had been providing food aid. The Israeli military described the attack as "unintended" and "tragic," while WCK CEO Erin Gore called it an "attack on humanitarian organizations." WCK had coordinated its movements with the Israeli military and had been involved in distributing food aid in Gaza, where the UN has warned of an imminent famine. The incident has prompted calls for accountability and protection of humanitarian workers, and WCK has announced a pause in its Gaza operations.
"Deadly Overnight Air Strike Hits Shelter for Displaced Gazans"
More than 30 people were killed in an Israeli air strike that hit a house sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, while Israel's security cabinet is set to discuss a truce in Gaza. The Spanish aid vessel Open Arms delivered 200 tonnes of food aid to Gaza, and a second cargo of food aid was ready to depart from Cyprus. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved a military operation in Rafah, the last major population center yet to be subjected to a ground assault, and casualty figures from Gaza's health ministry have been a point of contention.
"Deadly Israeli Strike Claims Lives in South Gaza Residential Area"
At least 29 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike in a residential area of Rafah in southern Gaza, while a hospital was raided in north Gaza and 13 people were killed in an attack on a refugee camp. Israeli forces detained over 240 people, including hospital staff and patients, and turned al-Awda Hospital into barracks. The Kamal Adwan Hospital has stopped functioning, and about 4,000 displaced people in Khan Younis are at risk. Talks for another truce between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with progress made towards a potential prisoner exchange deal. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 19,667 Palestinians have been killed and 52,586 wounded since the conflict began on October 7.
"USAID Contractor's Death in Gaza Air Strike Sparks Outcry"
A contractor for USAID in Gaza, along with his wife and two young daughters, was killed in an Israeli air strike in November, according to his employer, non-profit organization Global Communities. The family had sought safety in the residence of the contractor's in-laws after fleeing air strikes in their own neighborhood. The incident has led to calls for accountability from Israel, and the United States is raising concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers and access to assistance. The Israeli Defense Forces did not confirm or deny responsibility but stated that they follow international law and take precautions to mitigate civilian harm.
Remembering Palestinian Poet Refaat Alareer: A Life Cut Short by Israeli Forces
Renowned Palestinian poet and academic Refaat Alareer was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, along with several family members. Alareer, a prominent professor at the Islamic University of Gaza, was known for humanizing the struggles of people in Gaza through his poetry and writings. He co-founded the We Are Not Numbers project, which provided writing workshops for young Palestinians in Gaza. While he was mourned by many, Alareer also stirred controversy for comparing Hamas's attacks on Israel to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. His regular interviews describing the situation in Gaza to Western audiences may have contributed to the Israeli army's desire to silence him.
"Deadly Israeli Air Strike Claims 50 Lives in North Gaza, Palestinian Media Reports"
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike that hit two schools sheltering displaced people in the north of the Gaza Strip, according to the official Palestinian news agency. Israeli bombs also targeted southern areas of the enclave as Israeli troops and tanks continued their ground campaign against Hamas militants. The strike hit the Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City, and the Israeli army is looking into the report. Gaza's health ministry stated that over 15,899 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli air and artillery strikes since October 7.
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Prominent Palestinian Scientist in Gaza
A prominent Palestinian scientist, Sufyan Tayeh, and his family were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting the town of Al-Faluja in Gaza. Tayeh, who served as the president of the Islamic University of Gaza and was a leading researcher in physics and applied mathematics, was among the casualties. The Palestinian Higher Education ministry confirmed the incident.
Hamas Claims Israeli Air Strike Killed Youngest Hostage and Relatives
The armed wing of Hamas, Al Qassam Brigades, has claimed that a 10-month-old child, his 4-year-old brother, and their mother were killed in a previous Israeli air strike on the Gaza strip. The Israeli army is currently investigating the claim.
Israeli Air Strikes Claim Lives in Gaza: Schools and Hospitals Targeted
Om Ahmed Jendiya, a 35-year-old Palestinian woman seeking shelter from Israeli bombardment in Gaza, was killed by shrapnel from an Israeli missile while inside a UN school bathroom. Jendiya had taken refuge in the school with her four children, believing it to be the safest place in Gaza. The attack highlights the dangers faced by civilians in densely populated areas during the ongoing conflict, with dozens of UN schools located in neighborhoods surrounded by residential buildings and healthcare facilities. The blackout imposed on Gaza has made communication and access to emergency services difficult, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Hospitals and medical facilities have also been targeted, leaving many without access to healthcare.
"Tragic Loss and Urgent Ceasefire: Gaza's Children Suffer Amidst Intensifying Conflict"
A mother expresses her raw grief after losing her son in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, where more than 3,600 Palestinian children have been killed in the past month, surpassing the annual number of children killed in all conflict zones since 2019.
Israeli Air Strikes Leave Devastation and Death in Gaza Refugee Camps
Israeli forces continue their ground offensive in Gaza, targeting Hamas militants in their tunnel network. The director of Gaza's Indonesian Hospital reported that over 50 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp. Aid officials warn of a public health catastrophe as hospitals struggle to cope with mounting casualties and shortages of essential supplies. The UN and other countries call for a pause in fighting to allow for humanitarian aid, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the calls and vows to continue the offensive.
"Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Gaza Church, Leaving Palestinian Father Grieving"
A Palestinian father mourns the loss of his three children who sought shelter in Gaza's oldest church, which was bombed by an Israeli air strike during the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Former U.S. Congressman's Family Among Victims in Gaza Church Air Strike
Former U.S. Representative Justin Amash, a Palestinian-American, revealed that several of his relatives were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip. The church had been providing shelter to around 500 Muslims and Christians fleeing Israeli bombardments. The Israeli military claimed that the strike targeted a nearby militant command center, causing damage to the church. Amash expressed his condolences and called for protection of all Christians in Gaza, as well as Israelis and Palestinians suffering from the conflict.