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Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war

JERUSALEM/CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza — Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing the normally festive Muslim holy month as talks to secure a ceasefire stalled. Thousands of police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerMar 11th, 2024

Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza

The first day of Ramadan on Monday arrived like others for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza: stalked by famine and disease, shivering in tents and threatened by bombs more than five months into fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. As the Muslim world welcomed the holy month and its customary daytime fast, many Gazans faced bombardment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan

Dapat isulong ng gobyerno ang pagsalba sa mga overseas Filipino worker na nasa death row dahil tuwing Ramadan isinasaisip ng mga Muslim ang pagpapatawad sa nagkasala, ayon sa isang kongresista. The post Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 11

GAZA -- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombing of a house in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. (Gaza-Israel-Bombing) - - - - LIMA -- The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday for at least 96 districts in 15 regions of the country due to damage caused by heavy rains in recent weeks. Th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 11

GAZA -- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombing of a house in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. (Gaza-Israel-Bombing) - - - - LIMA -- The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday for at least 96 districts in 15 regions of the country due to damage caused by heavy rains in recent weeks. Th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Palestinians fleeing Gaza for Egypt pay thousands to broker

Cross-Border Fleeing from Gaza Becoming More Difficult With rising death toll and the threat of a ground operation by Israel, escaping from Gaza has become.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

5 essentials for Cebuano commuters during the summer season

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer may be the perfect time to have our vacation, but also the season when we prepare and protect ourselves from the scorching heat of the sun in Cebu. Here are 5 essentials for Cebuano commuters to prepare for the day. 1. Sunscreen Let’s slay the day and prepare ourselves to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace

International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

‘This cannot be our reality’: De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary

'Injustice continues to cast a long shadow over our nation, its darkness deepened by the countless Filipinos who perished in the brutal war on drugs. Their stories cry out for justice, yet accountability remains an elusive dream,' says Leila de Lima.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Fighting, fuel shortages knock out Gaza’s second-largest hospital

The Nasser Hospital in Gaza still sheltered scores of patients suffering from war wounds and Gaza's worsening health crisis, but there was no power and not enough staff to treat them all.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Israel-Gaza conflict: Over 100 casualties reported near Gaza aid convoy

The Daily Guardian- In a tragic turn of events, at least 112 Palestinians were killed and 760 injured as they attempted to access aid in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Biden says Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal

The draft proposal, which would allow hospitals and bakeries in Gaza to be repaired and 500 aid trucks to enter the battered enclave every day, is the most serious attempt in weeks to end the conflict.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Killing of journalists as war crime in Gaza

Yesterday the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest tribunal that adjudicates cases between nations, was expected to issue an interim ruling or provisional measures on the genocide claim filed last month by South Africa against Israel in its war in the Gaza Strip......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Palestinians cling to life in Rafah

Palestinians cling to life in Rafah.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Gaza aid: Ships with a second round of food, supplies departed Cyprus

JERUSALEM — A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried enough to prepare more than 1 million meals from items like rice, pasta,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

CSC: Adopt flexible work arrangements for Ramadan

All state agencies should allow flexible work arrangements for Muslim officials and employees during the fasting period of Ramadan, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

216 personnel deployed for Ramadan security

AFTER a month-long celebration of Ramadan, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has deployed 216 personnel across 54 mosques in the jurisdiction starting March 12, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in Islam, begins this week, and asks Muslims to give thanks to God for the sustenance the Earth provides.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024