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After Rejecting Another Deal For A Ceasefire, Israel Has Begun Its Full-Blown Invasion Of Rafah
Israel says Rafah, where it had ordered more than 1.4 million Palestinians to evacuate, is home to the last Hamas battalions it needs to destroy.
Cherry Mohamed
Cherry Mohamed is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in Cairo. Contact this reporter at cherry@almostmag.co.
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Hamas Accepted Deal For A Ceasefire Deal In Gaza, But Israel Rejected It And Started Attacking Rafah
The ceasefire deal mediated by Egypt and Qatar would have lead to the release of all hostages and Israel’s complete withdrawal from Gaza.
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Israel Has Forced Al Jazeera To Shut Down In The Country For “Endangering National Security”
Since Oct. 7, the Qatar-owned outlet has been critical of Israel’s war on Gaza and has been providing crucial coverage on the ground.
Women
Saudi Arabia Sentenced This Woman Activist To 11 Years In Prison For "Supporting Women’s Rights" On Social Media
29-year-old fitness instructor and women's rights activist, Manahel al-Otaibi, was arrested for advocating for women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
Women
This Iraqi Woman TikToker Has Been Shot Dead In Front Of Her Home
Om Fahad was known for her videos posing and dancing to pop music but she still sparked controversy in Iraq because of her tight clothing.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Called The Pro-Palestine Protests At US Colleges "Anti-Semitic" And "Horrific”
Netanyahu went so far as to draw parallels between the current protests and the rise of Nazism in 1930s Germany.
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Three Young Palestinian Couples Decided To Get Married Despite Being Displaced By Israel's War On Gaza
Three young displaced Palestinian couples decided to celebrate their wedding despite the continuing war in Gaza.
Activism
This Anchor Asked USC’s Valedictorian If She Endorses Completely Abolishing Israel And Her Answer Was Iconic
Asna Tabassum said she stands “for human rights, for equality and unequivocal and unconditional right to life for all people, including Palestinians.”
Politics
The US Has Blocked A Draft Resolution To Allow Palestine To Become A Permanent UN Member
Palestine was granted the status of a non-member observer state by the UN General Assembly in 2012, which is a de facto recognition of statehood.
Activism
The University Of Southern California Has Canceled This Muslim Woman Valedictorian’s Speech After She Showed Her Support For Palestine On Social Media
Asna Tabassum was accused of being anti-semitic because she had liked Instagram posts from a student group supporting Palestine.
Politics
After Israel Bombed Iran’s Consulate In Syria, Iran Fired Hundreds Of Missiles At Israel
After Israel bombed Iran’s consulate in Syria, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel.
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Families In Gaza Are Breaking Their Ramadan Fasts In The Rubble With Little Food Due To Israel’s War
The Abu Rizek family in Gaza has had to mark Ramadan with little food and alone as many of their relatives were killed.