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Mufti Taqi Usmani and top Pakistani scholars say war on Israel 'obligatory'

Mufti Taqi Usmani and top Pakistani scholars say war on Israel 'obligatory' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:20 The National Palestine Conference in Islamabad urged Muslim governments to wage military 'jihad' against Israel Muhammad Taqi Usmani is one of Pakistan's most prominent Muslim scholars (Screengrab/X) Off Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, one of Pakistan's most prominent Islamic scholars and a former...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ahmad Manasra, Palestinian jailed as a child, freed after decade in Israeli prison

Ahmad Manasra, Palestinian jailed as a child, freed after decade in Israeli prison Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:44 Maltreatment, solitary confinement and abuse have left Manasra withsevere physicalandmental healthconditions Ahmed Manasra, then aged 13, escorted by Israeli security during a hearing at a Jerusalem court on 30 October 2015 (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli) Off After spending half of his life behind...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Turkey eyes $20bn military purchase from US if S-400 sanctions are lifted

Turkey eyes $20bn military purchase from US if S-400 sanctions are lifted Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:18 Israel has been a major advocate of preventing the sale of F-35 planes to Turkey Turkey was once a partner in the F-35 programme before being expelled (AFP) Off Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Ankara is ready to purchase billions of dollars worth of spare parts,...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK university drops case against students over shared Middle East Eye posts

UK university drops case against students over shared Middle East Eye posts Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 14:41 'Essex Six' faced threat of expulsion for sharing MEE Instagram posts after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh Students at the University of Essex protesting against the university's treatment of pro-Palestine student activists and its continued partnership with BAE systems (Supplied)...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Kenya’s former vice president calls for Ruto to be sanctioned over Sudan war

Kenya’s former vice president calls for Ruto to be sanctioned over Sudan war Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 15:59 Rigathi Gachagua says Kenyan leader is the 'real commander' of RSF, allowing paramilitary group to launder gold money through Nairobi Kenya's then deputy president William Ruto (right) and his then running mate Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi, Kenya, on 4 June 2022 (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba) Off The...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 21 people killed in the Gaza Strip

At least 21 people killed in the Gaza Strip At least 21 people in the Gaza Strip were killed on Thursday in Israeli raids, Al Jazeera reported. At least 13 of them were from Gaza City.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli army fired more than 100 shots in Gaza medics' killing, audio suggests

The analysis shows Israeli troops fired 100 shots during the attack which killed 15 people.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

β€˜Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure

Trump's new executive order declares showerheads will not be 'weak and worthless' any more. But what about water bills?

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

MP John McDonnell urges probe into antisemitism charity over smearing of lecturer

MP John McDonnell urges probe into antisemitism charity over smearing of lecturer Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 14:12 Goldsmiths College apologised to Ray Campbell for causing him 'distress' and suspending him over the CAA's allegations John McDonnell arrives at the BBC in central London on 16 October 2022 (AFP) Off Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has urged theUK’sCharity Commission to...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why is the New England Journal of Medicine promoting 'health bridges' while Gaza's hospitals burn?

Why is the New England Journal of Medicine promoting 'health bridges' while Gaza's hospitals burn? Submitted by Ghada Majadli on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 04:42 The journal promotes medical 'bridges to peace' while ignoring Israel's systematic destruction of Gaza’s health system as part of its genocidal assault on Palestinian life A medical staff member carries supplies through a destroyed section of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?

Trump's 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Our lives are wasted': Palestinians recall horrors of Israel's Shujaiya strikes

'Our lives are wasted': Palestinians recall horrors of Israel's Shujaiya strikes Malak Yahya was reading a book at home when the massiveIsraelibombing of Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood took place on Wednesday. β€œThe sound was frightening, the entire house shook, and the window fell on me,” she told Middle East Eye. She quickly went down to pick up her two younger brothers, who were outside when the strikes hit, as...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli forces release wild boars in Tulkarm as they expand offensive to Nablus

Israeli forces release wild boars in Tulkarm as they expand offensive to Nablus Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Thu, 04/10/2025 - 15:12 Meanwhile, settlers continue attacks against Palestinians at an alarming rate, including an assault on MEE contributor Israeli soldiers watch from a hill after army bulldozers demolished houses belonging to the Al-Hirsh family, in the village of Al-Rihaya, south the occupied West Bank...

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law

Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?

Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu backs dismissal of Israeli reservists calling for end to Gaza war

About 1,000 current and retired Israeli Air Force pilots sign letter, saying Gaza war only serves 'political interests'.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ecuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support

Indigenous voters likely hold the key to the April 13 election. But internal divisions may cost them their influence.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Could Donald Trump’s tariffs destroy globalisation?

Implications of US trade policies cause alarm far and wide.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size

Two analyses have captured Moscow's battlefield struggles amid US-mediated talks to end the war.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Stocks soar: Why Trump faces scrutiny over tariff pause timing

Trump's sudden 90-day tariff pause which caused stock index gains has prompted concerns about insider trading.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

The Evangelical Christian has long been a fervent supporter of Israel.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel's PM rejects criticism of Gaza war by air force reservists

The military says it will dismiss reservists who called for the hostages' return to be prioritised over fighting Hamas.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal

Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

France’s recognition of Palestinian state may distance β€˜peace', Saar says

France’s recognition of Palestinian state may distance β€˜peace', Saar says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that France’s recognition of a Palestinian state would distance β€œpeace, security and stability in our region”. Saar’s remarks were posted on X in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements that his country would recognise Palestine as a state next Juneduring a conference that is due to be...

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state

'We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,' French president says.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Francis meets King Charles, Queen Camilla during Vatican convalescence

Charles tells Italy's parliament that peace is 'never to be taken for granted' before a surprise visit to Pope Francis.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills 29, medics say

The Israeli military says it had struck a "senior Hamas terrorist" in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump shocks with tariff increase on China, β€˜pause’ for everyone else

Donald Trump announced a 90-day β€˜pause’ on individual tariffs for dozens of countries but increasing rates on China.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel will continue controlling buffer zone, Katz says

Israel will continue controlling buffer zone, Katz says Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that his country will keep controlling the buffer zone between Gaza and Egypt, including the Philadelphi Corridor, even if a deal is reached to end the war. Katz made the statements during a visit to the new "Morag Corridor" between the southern Gaza cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. β€œLarge areas are being...

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

She organised the screening of an anti-Zionist film. Then Emerson College fired her

She organised the screening of an anti-Zionist film. Then Emerson College fired her Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:30 Anna Feder is now suing Emerson, telling Middle East Eye her programme was most likely axed because of the film Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators face off after the Emerson College student encampment for Gaza was cleared by police in Boston, Massachusetts, on 25 April 2024 (Joseph...

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthi rebels claim downing of US drone over Yemen

Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf, with images showing flaming wreckage.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Part of us is still in Gaza': Freed Israeli hostages fight for a new ceasefire

Hostages released earlier this year are adding their powerful voices to calls for a deal to bring home those still held by Hamas.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

At least 35 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza residential block

Medical sources tell Al Jazeera at least 35 killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza City.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Mike Huckabee named US ambassador to Israel

Mike Huckabee named US ambassador to Israel The US Senate confirmed on Wednesday that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will be the Trump administration’s next ambassador to Israel. The move came after a vote of 53 to 46. Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. In 2017, he told CNN that β€œthere is no such thing as the West Bank”. β€œIt’s Judea and...

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye