Middle East

Syrians rally in Damascus against escalating Israeli attacks in Daraa
Rally organized at Umayyad Square in central Damascus, participants carry banners in Arabic, English denouncing Israeli aggression
Syrians rally in Damascus against escalating Israeli attacks in Daraa
Rally organized at Umayyad Square in central Damascus, participants carry banners in Arabic, English denouncing Israeli aggression

UN humanitarian office says Gaza violence bears 'hallmarks of atrocity crimes'
Spokesperson warns situation now 'worse' than before ceasefire, with mounting civilian deaths, mass displacement, and aid completely blocked

5 Palestinian Civil Defense members missing after Israeli attack in Rafah
‘Israeli forces directly targeted them before using bulldozers, heavy machinery to conceal bodies,’ says Palestinian Civil Defense

Israeli reserve soldiers unwilling to return to combat over political issues: Haaretz
Many have cited 'health, financial or family reasons for not reporting for duty, when in fact their decision is based on moral or political motives'

Gaza death toll tops 50,250 as Israel kills 43 more Palestinians
More than 114,000 injured in Israeli onslaught on Gaza since October 2023, Health Ministry says

75,000 Palestinians attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa despite Israeli restrictions
Number of worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque this Ramadan significantly lower due to strict restrictions, harassment