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Israeli Minister Calls for Resumption of ‘All-Out War’ on Gaza
DID Press: Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the military to resume full-scale combat operations in the Gaza Strip. Ben-Gvir’s remarks, widely covered due to their hardline tone, called on the…
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World Bank: Over 830 Million People Still Live in Extreme Poverty
DID Press: The World Bank, in a report marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, has revealed that more than 831 million people worldwide continue to live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than three US dollars a…
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Malaysia-Led Massive Flotilla to Challenge Gaza Naval Blockade
DID Press: A coalition of Islamic non-governmental organizations in Malaysia has announced plans to launch what it calls the “Fourth Global Freedom Flotilla,” a humanitarian convoy of nearly 1,000 ships set to sail for the Gaza Strip next month in…
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‘You Are Not Alone’: Taliban Express Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
DID Press: As a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza Strip, accounts affiliated with Afghanistan’s Taliban government have released a video message from Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. In the video, Haqqani assures Palestinians that “the…
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Historic Sharm el-Sheikh Deal Ends Hamas-Israel War in Gaza
DID Press: In a landmark development in the Middle East peace process, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The accord, also endorsed by leaders of Egypt, Turkey,…
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Netanyahu Cancels Sharm el-Sheikh Trip to Avoid Tense Meeting with Arab Leaders
DID Press: The office of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced the cancellation of his planned visit to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hebrew-language media reported that the decision was made to avoid cabinet disputes and potentially critical exchanges with Arab leaders. According…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Displays Palestinian Flag During Al-Nassr Match
DID Press: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese football star, displayed Palestinian flag on his forehead and arm during a recent match for Saudi club Al-Nassr. The gesture coincided with the anniversary of the October 7 events which was interpreted by observers as…
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Israeli Forces Attack Freedom Fleet in International Waters Near Gaza
DID Press: Israeli military forces reportedly attacked nine ships of the “Freedom Fleet” in international waters on Wednesday evening, according to early media reports. The fleet was attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. The ships, located about 120 nautical…
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Trump: 80% of Regional Countries Support Gaza Peace Plan
DID Press: US President Donald Trump claimed a “historic shift” in regional positions toward a Gaza peace agreement, saying that nearly all Arab and Muslim countries now support the initiative. “In the past, about 80 percent of the countries in…
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Israel Faces Allegations of Brutality against ‘Sumud Fleet’ Detainees
DID Press: Activists from “Sumud Fleet,” who were detained by Israeli forces during a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, have reported severe mistreatment, filthy cells, deprivation of food and water, and both psychological and physical torture while in Israeli custody.…
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