62 h. ago Gaza school children return to class after 2 years of deadly Israeli war: report

GAZA CITY: After two years of Israeli war that kept them out of classrooms, Gaza’s children are finally returning to the classroom, surrounded by devastation – but determined to learn, according to a UN report. “What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, said one young Palestinian […]

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64 h. ago Hope returns as Gaza children rebuild lives through education

After two years of brutal war and destruction, the children of Gaza have finally returned to school, stepping into classrooms that still bear the scars of conflict. Despite shattered walls and makeshift furniture, their determination to learn remains unbroken, bringing a glimmer of hope to the war-torn region. Young students expressed excitement and relief at […]

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2 w. ago Hamas Returns One More Hostage’s Body as Ceasefire Holds in Gaza

Hamas returned the remains of one more Israeli hostage to the Red Cross on Friday night, saying it remains committed to handing over all bodies still trapped under Gaza’s rubble after two years of war. Israel confirmed it received the coffin and said the body will be identified at a medical center. The exchange took […]

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2 w. ago Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire

BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]

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3 w. ago Hamas frees last Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war over

Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages on Monday under a ceasefire deal, a major step towards ending two years of ruinous war in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s parliament urging the country to turn military success into peace. The Israeli military said it had received all hostages confirmed to be alive […]

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4 w. ago Two years of war: Gaza loses 3% of its people and nearly all its homes

Gaza has suffered devastating losses as the Israeli war enters its second year. Since October 7, 2023, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, including at least 20,000 children. This means nearly one child has died every hour for two years. Gaza’s pre-war population was around 2.2 million, so 3% of its people are now dead. […]

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