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KSA Delays Talks with Israel for Palestinian Territories Withdrawal
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KSA Delays Talks with Israel for Palestinian Territories Withdrawal

Saudi Arabia has said that it will no longer engage in normalization dialogues with Israel until the latter withdraws from all Palestinian territories and allows for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud announced that KSA would suspend any dialogues aimed at normalizing relations with Israel until Israel fully withdraws from all Palestinian territories. The condition also includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital. Al Saud emphasized Saudi Arabia's longstanding stance, stating, "We have consistently maintained that normalization with Israel is contingent on its complete withdrawal from Palestinian territories...
Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting
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Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting

Deadly clashes erupted between Israeli and Palestinian forces, resulting in over 400 deaths, including numerous civilians. It all started with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, triggered by rocket attacks from Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused extensive damage to Gaza's infrastructure. Israel and Palestinian forces have clashed in the deadliest fighting since 2014, with over 400 people killed, including many civilians. The violence began after a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which were in response to rocket attacks by Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure in Gaza. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire, but both sides have so far refused to comply. The international community has expressed deep concern over the violenc...
Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital
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Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital

Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. The change in government policy around Jerusalem, which occurred during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, is said. The Israeli government called the decision "extremely disappointing" and summoned the Australian ambassador. In a statement, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said: "In light of the way this decision was made in Australia, we can only hope that the Australian government will handle other matters more seriously and professionally." Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: 'The city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, not through unilateral decisions.' "We will not...
There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website
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There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website

It was recently discovered by Israeli world cup goers that Winterhill Hospitality is authorized by FIFA to sell and distribute FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets through their online store, but instead shows "Occupied Palestinian Territories" when they search for their country. Prior to being changed to "Palestine", the listing displayed "Palestinian Territory, Occupied". Social media users have had mixed reactions to the change, with pro-Palestine and Palestinian activists appreciating the move while Israelis and Zionists condemned the move as "disgraceful" or "anti-Semitic."". As reported by the Jewish Chronicle, a spokesperson for MATCH Hospitality said: "Our sales agent in Palestine is Winterhill Hospitality, based in Hong Kong. The company, along with BH Hospitality, has been ap...
Gaza trauma continues to be ignored by the world
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Gaza trauma continues to be ignored by the world

Gaza besieged citizens have been subjected to yet another devastating, deadly Israeli attack, but the world ignores the trauma it continues to endure. A chilling operation called Truthful Dawn was carried out this week by the Israeli regime against the Gaza Strip, which is besieged.  At least 44 Palestinians, including 15 children, were killed and hundreds were injured during the three-day bombardment. The coastal strip has suffered 15 years of crippling siege, but if that were not enough, it has been subjected to horrific "operations" year after year in which thousands of people have been killed, hundreds of thousands have been injured, and essential infrastructure has been totally destroyed for 15 years. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza According to Israeli officials, Israel'...