Mourners gathered in Gaza City today for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah, who was killed by an Israeli military strike. Attendees commemorated Wishah's work and the stories he aimed to share, with Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud remarking that "the stories he was trying to tell do not end here." Wishah's death adds to a series of Israeli attacks on Gaza, which have resulted in at least 107 fatalities and severely limited medical evacuations, with only eight percent permitted according to recent reports. The situation remains critical, as the Israeli military has conducted operations almost daily in... [Continue Reading]
The funeral for Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist killed in an Israeli drone strike, took place on Thursday in Gaza. Mourners gathered in central Gaza to pay their respects, with the service beginning at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. They carried his body to the Bureij refugee camp for burial, where funeral prayers were held at the Grand Mosque. Mourners placed Wishah’s body at the same spot where he had delivered live reports, highlighting the personal connection he had with his coverage. Wishah was reportedly killed in a targeted strike on Wednesday, contributing to the alarming death toll... [Continue Reading]
In a striking escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have reportedly killed more than 200 people, primarily targeting densely populated residential areas. This offensive occurred shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was announced. The unprecedented scale of the attacks, described as the largest against Hezbollah during the ongoing conflict, has drawn widespread condemnation from numerous international humanitarian organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strikes, asserting that Lebanon was not under the purview of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. He stated that the Israeli military would... [Continue Reading]
A Força de Defesa de Israel (FDI) assassinou três jornalistas em um dia, sendo um na Faixa de Gaza e dois no LÃbano. Com isso, chega a sete o número de jornalistas mortos por bombardeios israelenses no LÃbano desde o dÃa 2 de março, gerando crÃticas de entidades representantes dos jornalistas. A jornalista libanesa Ghada Daikh, da Rádio Sawt Al-Farah (Voz da Alegria), foi assassinada em Tiro, no sul do LÃbano. Outra jornalista morta no mesmo dia foi Suzan Al-Khalil, da emissora TV Al-Manar. Em Gaza, Israel assassinou o jornalista Muhammad Washah, da emissora árabe Al-Jazeera, que tem sede no... [Continue Reading]
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of its correspondent, Mohammed Wishah, in an drone strike in Gaza City, describing the incident as a "deliberate and targeted crime." The strike, which occurred on Wednesday, also claimed the life of another individual, according to local health officials and reports from the network. The Israeli military has alleged that Wishah was affiliated with Hamas and identified him as a "Hamas terrorist." Israeli authorities stated the strike was justified based on Wishah's purported threat to Israeli forces in the region. Both Al Jazeera and Hamas have denied any links between Wishah and the armed... [Continue Reading]
At least 326 humanitarians were killed in the line of duty in 21 countries during 2025, raising the three-year total to over 1,010 deaths. The majority of deaths occurred in Gaza and the West Bank with over 560 fatalities, followed by 130 in Sudan, 60 in South Sudan, 25 in Ukraine, and 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UN's top aid coordinator, Tom Fletcher, emphasized that these deaths occurred while humanitarians were performing their duties distributing food, water, shelter, and medicine, often in clearly marked convoys. Fletcher also reported increasing restrictions and delegitimization of humanitarian actions. #humanitariancrisis... [Continue Reading]
Israeli military operations in Lebanon have escalated sharply, with widespread strikes reported across the region that have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and considerable destruction. The latest offensive has seen Israeli forces targeting both southern Lebanon and the outskirts of Beirut, with sources indicating that the death toll has reached dozens as attacks continue to intensify. Recent reports indicate that Sunday marked a particularly deadly day, with Israeli strikes hitting areas previously considered safe, including regions inhabited predominantly by Christian communities. This development has caused widespread panic among local residents who have been shedding the regions' long-standing image as a... [Continue Reading]
A recent Israeli airstrike has left at least 10 individuals dead and several others wounded near a school that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. This incident underscores the continuing violence in Gaza, coinciding with a fragile US-backed ceasefire that has struggled to maintain stability in the region. Health officials confirmed the casualties, attributing them to missile strikes carried out by Israeli drones in the densely populated area east of the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. Eyewitness reports indicate that the airstrike followed clashes between Palestinians and members of an Israeli-backed militia, who allegedly attempted to abduct individuals from the school... [Continue Reading]
The conflict in Gaza has seen a surge in violence, with the devastating impact on civilian lives brought to light by individuals like Azza Odwan. In a recent account, Odwan described the harrowing experience of living under relentless Israeli bombardment, which has resulted in significant loss, including the tragic death of her loved ones. Her story underscores the human cost of ongoing hostilities, highlighting not only the trauma experienced by those in Gaza but also the intricate web of humanitarian challenges that continue to unfold. Odwan, who sought medical assistance for her grandson, has become a symbol of resilience amidst... [Continue Reading]
The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalates further as Hamas's armed wing has firmly rejected disarmament while Israeli forces intensify their military operations in the region. This development comes amidst a background of severe humanitarian conditions for Gazans, exacerbated by continued air strikes and limited access to vital supplies. The latest Israeli air attacks have resulted in multiple injuries, with reports confirming that further lives have been lost in a worsening situation. In a recent statement, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida declared that disarmament demands from Israel and its allies are unacceptable and merely serve as an attempt to continue what he... [Continue Reading]
The situation in Gaza continues to escalate as an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in central Gaza, igniting a fierce fire that resulted in visible chaos as Palestinians scrambled to extinguish the flames. This incident adds to the already troubling atmosphere in the region, which has seen a significant increase in violence following the October ceasefire. According to local reports, the strike occurred in az-Zawayda, where a vehicle was set ablaze by an Israeli drone. The damage was severe, capturing attention through videos showing frantic individuals attempting to control the fire that engulfed the vehicle. This drone strike is... [Continue Reading]
On Saturday, an international aid effort gained momentum as approximately 20 boats departed from Marseille, France, to join a larger flotilla aimed at breaching the Israeli blockade on Gaza. The flotilla, now referred to as the "Global Sumud Flotilla," is composed of around 100 vessels in total, with a significant number set to depart from Barcelona on April 12. These ships are scheduled to converge towards Gaza around April 20, with engagement planned for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Witnesses at the docks reported a vibrant scene as about a thousand supporters cheered on the departing vessels shortly... [Continue Reading]
The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran has recently escalated, with President Donald Trump announcing in a national address that military objectives are expected to be achieved "shortly, very shortly." This statement comes as part of the administration's ongoing efforts to assert a timeline for the conflict, which began in late February. During his remarks, Trump conveyed confidence in the expected success of the military campaign, promising that their actions would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong." The implications of this conflict extend beyond military strategies, affecting economic stability and geopolitical dynamics in the region. The conflict,... [Continue Reading]
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]