Category: Al Jazeera
Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Muslims in the Occupied Territories are marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Palestinians have been gathering for Eid prayers at [more…]
Retired US General says Israel’s war on Gaza is ‘about land’ | Quotable
Former Commanding General of the US Army Europe says that Israel’s planned offensive on Rafah will be a catastrophe and that it would be “almost [more…]
Iran’s Khamenei blasts Israel, West for ‘bloody’ Gaza war in Eid speech
Iran’s supreme leader has condemned Israel and the West over “crimes” in Gaza during Ramadan in an Eid al-Fitr speech that also promised retaliation for [more…]
Reviving Saudi heritage site: Jeddah’s old town undergoing restoration
Saudi Arabia is spending billions of dollars on developing tourism, while also investing in preserving its cultural heritage. One area that’s benefitting is the old [more…]
Argentina health crisis: Cancer patients struggle to find medication
Argentina’s President Javier Milei took office promising to end the welfare state he says has ruined the economy. But while he implements his plans people [more…]
Russia-US prisoner swap: US seeks Whelan and Gershkovich’s release
The US and Russia are said to be involved in talks to reach a prisoner exchange. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the [more…]
Is a ceasefire in Gaza possible? | Inside Story
The latest round of negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed in Cairo. An Israeli delegation is there — and Hamas has also sent [more…]
West Jerusalem protests: Demonstrators demand return of captives
Thousands of anti-government protesters in West Jerusalem are demanding the return of captives held in Gaza. Six months into Israel’s war on Gaza, demonstrators express [more…]
Palestinians return to their homes in Khan Younis to find widespread destruction
Some displaced Palestinians are venturing out of camps to visit what’s left of their homes after the Israeli troop withdrawal. Many areas have been razed [more…]
Hezbollah, Israel continue to intensify cross-border attacks
Dozens of rockets have been launched from Lebanon into the occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah fighters say they targeted an Israeli base and air defence post. [more…]