Gaza

Protesters in Gaza Rally Against Israel’s Planned Annexation of the West Bank

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Protesters gathered in Gaza on July 1 against Israel’s planned annexation of sections of the West Bank. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, meanwhile, urged Israel to abandon the plan, in an article published in the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, as well as by the British government. Discussion of the proposed annexation had been due to begin … Read more Protesters in Gaza Rally Against Israel’s Planned Annexation of the West Bank

Gaza ice cream shop beats unemployment

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Meet Fatima al Zatema who is supporting her family of four with her own ice cream shop Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters … Read more Gaza ice cream shop beats unemployment

Nile dam dispute: Ethiopians urge their government not to make compromises

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#Nil #water #dam « Today in 2020 there are different realities, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is facing a hard time in #Ethiopia and in #Egypt there is a lot of distress because of problems in the region, coming from Libya or Gaza. Both countries are cornered because of domestic and foreign policy priorities. That is having … Read more Nile dam dispute: Ethiopians urge their government not to make compromises

UN chief slams Israel’s West Bank annexation plan

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A watershed moment that will cause the most serious violation of international law. That is how UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described Israel’s plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Members of the UN Security Council and the Arab League have been meeting to discuss Israel’s move – which could be put in … Read more UN chief slams Israel’s West Bank annexation plan

Schools in lockdown: 13-year-old takes on role of teacher in Gaza

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Millions of children around the world have missed school for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In Gaza, a teenage girl has overcome the restrictions by becoming a teacher herself. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check … Read more Schools in lockdown: 13-year-old takes on role of teacher in Gaza

Gaza humanitarian crisis: fishing industry devastated by Covid-19 pandemic

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Gaza’s fishing sector is the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. 2020 is shaping up to be the worst fishing season there in many years. Report by Maha Abu Alkass and Wassim Cornet. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe … Read more Gaza humanitarian crisis: fishing industry devastated by Covid-19 pandemic

‘Israel is weaponising anti-Semitism in order to stifle debate about Palestine’ – Prof. Ilan Pappe

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Prof. Ilan Pappe, author of ‘The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine’, spoke to Going Underground after Nakba Day. He discusses the historical significance of Nakba Day & the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Zionist pro-Israel forces in 1948, the conflation of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, whether Israel is using #coronavirus as an opportunity to further its attempts … Read more ‘Israel is weaponising anti-Semitism in order to stifle debate about Palestine’ – Prof. Ilan Pappe

Palestinian children celebrate over the rubble of refugee camp using handmade fireworks

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Some Palestinians in Rafah camp have been making fireworks from metal wires to entertain children and celebrate Ramadan in southern Gaza Strip, amid fears of the spread of COVID-19. Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow … Read more Palestinian children celebrate over the rubble of refugee camp using handmade fireworks

How Can Refugee Camps Cope With Covid-19?

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Doctors Without Borders’ Dr. Tonia Marquardt discusses how refugee camps can cope with the coronavirus pandemic. “When our population is really living quite day to day, they can’t really, you know, just stay inside for days on end,” says Marquardt. “But it doesn’t mean don’t do anything. I think there’s still things you can do … Read more How Can Refugee Camps Cope With Covid-19?

Gaza artists decorate masks to raise coronavirus awareness

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In the densely populated Gaza Strip, a widespread outbreak of coronavirus would be devastating. But not everyone is taking the risk seriously. Some young artists have started drawing on protective face masks to encourage people to wear them. So far, there are 17 known cases. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports. – Subscribe to our channel: … Read more Gaza artists decorate masks to raise coronavirus awareness

Ramadan creates challenges for many in Gaza Strip during Covid-19 crisis

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is a time for giving, with mosques and charities feeding thousands, but coronavirus has left many in the Gaza Strip wondering how they will manage this year. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe … Read more Ramadan creates challenges for many in Gaza Strip during Covid-19 crisis

Charging rhino, a giant rhododendron, rooftop karate: World in Photos, April 23

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ABC News produced another of their “World in Photos” items, for April 23 2020. A look at the top photos from around the globe. ABC News YouTube Channel In the Video Charging Rhino Steven Busulwa runs away from a charging rhino at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center. Heart Shaped Lawn, New York City A … Read more Charging rhino, a giant rhododendron, rooftop karate: World in Photos, April 23

COVID-19 crisis fuels Gaza farmers’ economic woes

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Gaza appears to have kept the new coronavirus under control, confirming just 12 cases so far. But it has put an extra strain on the economy which was already struggling because of the strict blockade by Israel. And as Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports, farmers there are becoming desperate. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe … Read more COVID-19 crisis fuels Gaza farmers’ economic woes

Gaza coronavirus lockdown makes things worse for its farmers

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Gaza, blockaded for over a decade by Israel and Egypt, seems to have been able to keep the coronavirus out, with just 13 confirmed cases. But its economy, already struggling before the pandemic, is now suffering even more, and the situation for farmers is getting desperate. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports. – Subscribe to our … Read more Gaza coronavirus lockdown makes things worse for its farmers