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How the sick and injured fled as Israel bombed Gaza’s al-Ahli Hospital

Two patients recount their harrowing escapes, moments before Israeli bombs slammed into the medical facility.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

WHO chief says strike on Gaza hospital caused child's death

WHO chief says strike on Gaza hospital caused child's death The head of the World Health Organisation said that a child died because of an Israeli air strike on aGazahospital. "A child died due to disruption of care," WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. "The emergency room, laboratory, emergency room X-ray machines and the pharmacy were destroyed," he added, quoting information from the...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli air strike destroys part of last fully functional hospital in Gaza City

The Israel Defense Forces said the hospital contained a "command and control center used by Hamas".

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israeli air strike kills six Palestinians in Jabalia

Israeli air strike kills six Palestinians in Jabalia An Israeli strike on the home of the Manoun family in Jabalia in northern Gaza killedsix Palestinians and wounded many, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The casualties were taken to the Indonesian Hospital.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bangladesh reintroduces 'except Israel' phrase on passports

Bangladesh reintroduces 'except Israel' phrase on passports Bangladesh has restored an "except Israel" inscription on passports, local media reported Sunday, effectively barring its citizens from travelling to that country. The phrase "valid for all countries except Israel," which was printed on Bangladeshi passports for decades, was removed during the later years of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's tenure. Nilima...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli attacks kill at least 37 people across Gaza

Israeli attacks kill at least 37 people across Gaza At least 37 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources. Of those, 25 werekilled in areas in the central and southern Gaza Strip. In a separate report, Al Jazeera said three Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Shujayea neighbourhood, east of Gaza City. A Palestinian man rushes off carrying...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Convalescing Pope Francis greets Palm Sunday crowds in person

The head of the Catholic Church has appeared publicly for the second time since being discharged from hospital.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK foreign minister says Israel must end its 'deplorable' Gaza hospital attacks

UK foreign minister says Israel must end its 'deplorable' Gaza hospital attacks British foreign minister David Lammy on Sunday urged Israel to end its "deplorable attacks" on hospitals inGazaafter an Israeli strike on one of the territory's few functioning medical facilities. "Al-Ahli Hospital has been attacked repeatedly since the conflict began," Lammy posted on X. "These deplorable attacks must end. Diplomacy, not...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Air raid sirens heard in Jerusalem

Air raid sirens heard in Jerusalem The Israeli military said on Sunday it had attempted to intercept missiles launched fromYemen, triggering air raid sirens in several areas. It was not immediately clear if the missiles were successfully intercepted. The military said that two missiles had apparently been launched fromYemen, adding that a review was underway. Air raid sirens could be heard in Jerusalem around 6.16pm...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Myanmar military government defends rule minutes before deadly quake hits

Moments before Myanmar’s deadliest quake in a century, General Zaw Min Tun defended military rule, dismissed war crimes

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Namibia’s first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on rising to power as Namibia’s first woman leader and whether real change is possible.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China says US tariff exemptions β€˜small step in correcting wrong practice’

Beijing calls on Washington to 'completely cancel' its reciprocal tariffs amid an escalating trade war.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

School children flee scene of Israeli military raid in Hebron

School children flee scene of Israeli military raid in Hebron A military raid inthe Al-Fawwar refugee camp in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, triggered panic amongst children returning home from school.The footage shows them rushing away from the incursions. Israeli raids have been reported across the occupied West Bank, with ongoing incursions especiallytargeting camps. Israeli forces stormed the Al-Fawwar refugee...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

The deaths are linked to antimicrobial resistance infections due to overuse or misuse of some medications.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Expulsion orders issued to Khan Younis residents

Expulsion orders issued to Khan Younis residents The Arabic spokesperson for the Israeli army,Avichay Adraee, has announced new expulsion orders for residents in Khan Younis. Adraeewarned those in the neighbourhoods ofQizan al-Najjar, Qizan Abu Rashwan, al-Salam, al-Manara, al-Qurain, Maan, al-Batn al-Sameen, Jurt al-Lot, al-Fakhari and the southern neighbourhoods of Bani Suhailathat the military "will attack with...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Settler attack injures two Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Settler attack injures two Palestinians in occupied West Bank Two Palestinian girls were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank, according to the Wafa news agency. Israeli soldiers arrested at least five others who tried to protect their children during the attacks, the report said.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Timeline: Israel’s attacks on hospitals throughout its war on Gaza

List of some of the severest Israeli attacks on the healthcare system in Gaza since October 23, 2023.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas condemns Israel's restrictions on Palestinian Christians

Hamas condemns Israel's restrictions on Palestinian Christians Hamas has released a statement condemning Israel over what it described as "criminal measures against Palestinian Christians and all of our Palestinian people". On Sunday, thousands ofChristians were prevented from attending Palm Sunday services in occupiedJerusalem.Only a limited number of Christians - mostly residents of Jerusalem and Palestinian citizens...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli forces put Gaza’s Christian hospital out of service on Palm Sunday

Israel has bombed al-Ahli Hospital, putting northern Gaza’s last functioning medical facility out of service.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Fighting Alcaraz claims maiden Monte Carlo title before French Open

Spanish star comes back from set down to beat Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 as he gears up to defend his title at Roland Garros,

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian schoolchildren flee Israeli military raid in occupied West Bank

Video shows Palestinian schoolchildren running in fear as Israeli military vehicles storm Al-Fawar refugee camp.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel prevents thousands of Palestinian Christians from attending Palm Sunday service in Jerusalem

Israel prevents thousands of Palestinian Christians from attending Palm Sunday service in Jerusalem Israeli authorities prevented thousands of Christians from the West Bank from attending Palm Sunday services in Jerusalem. According to Wafa news agency, Israeli forces blocked thousands of worshippers travelling from the West Bankfromentering Jerusalem. Regulations require Palestiniansto obtain special permits to enter...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Polls close in Ecuador for tight presidential run-off election

It's the second presidential run-off in under two years in the South American country plagued by drugs-related violence.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy kills dozens of people

Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine, in the northeastern city of Sumy.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sudan: Dozens killed by RSF on 'ethnic basis' in Darfur

Sudan: Dozens killed by RSF on 'ethnic basis' in Darfur Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 04/13/2025 - 12:31 Sudanese paramilitaries have been accused of carrying out massacres as they tighten their grip on Darfur A displaced Sudanese woman, accompanied by children, walks through a camp near the town of Tawila in North Darfur on 11 February 2025, amid the ongoing war between the army and paramilitary forces (AFP) Off...

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli air strike kills and injures several Palestinians in Deir el-Balah

Video shows the terrifying aftermath of an Israeli air strike on central Gaza that hit a building in Deir el-Balah.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 30 killed across Gaza Strip since dawn

At least 30 killed across Gaza Strip since dawn More than 30 people have been killed in Israeli shelling across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, medical sources told Al Jazeera. Nearly 51,000 have been killed in the besieged enclave since 7 October 2023, according to estimates from the Palestinian health ministry.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What’s behind Trump’s U-turn on tariffs?

Donald Trump has backed down on his tariff plan that threatened to upend the global trading system.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

France can and must do more than recognising Palestinian statehood

The French government has the moral and legal obligation to act against the genocide in Gaza and the Israeli occupation.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lebanese Civil War began 50 years ago. Here’s how one photographer saw it

Award-winning photojournalist Claude Salhani documented his country's war for nine years, until he had to turn away.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,144

These are the key events on day 1,144 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India deploys troops after deadly protests over Muslim endowment bill

West Bengal leader Mamata Banerjee appeals for calm, saying Waqf Amendment Act will not be β€˜applicable’ in state.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party barred from upcoming elections

A treason charge and the exclusion of the main opposition draw attention before October polls in Tanzania.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Report: Multiple US air strikes hit Yemen

Report: Multiple US air strikes hit Yemen US air strikes have targeted multiple locations in Yemen, including a vocational institute in the al-Sawma’ah district of al-Bayda governorate in central Yemen, according to a report by Al Masirah TV. Three strikes hit the al-Salheen area of Saada governorate in the west of the country, the report said.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Death toll from Israeli strike on Khan Younis rises to at least three

Death toll from Israeli strike on Khan Younis rises to at least three The death toll from the Israeli attack on Khan Younis in Gaza has risen to at least three, according to a report by Al Jazeera. A separate Israeli strike that hit another family home in eastern Khan Younis injured some people, the report said.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye