South African authorities initially blocked, but later allowed, 130 Palestinian travelers to enter O.R. Tambo International Airport this week after humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations addressed documentation irregularities. The group of 153 Palestinians arrived on a chartered Global Airways flight from Nairobi on Wednesday. Border Management Authority (BMA) officials…
In Gaza, where years of conflict have displaced millions, some families now find themselves living among the dead. Cemeteries across the besieged enclave have become unlikely shelters for those with nowhere else to go. For Maisa Brikah and her children, gravestones in a dusty cemetery in Khan Younis have served…
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza City and across the Gaza Strip escalated over the weekend, with reports of at least 60 Palestinians killed on Saturday alone, according to Gazan health authorities. The operation has focused on dismantling underground Hamas infrastructure and demolishing residential high-rises, with the Israeli military claiming to…
In a historic move, Canada has officially recognized the State of Palestine, joining a growing number of Western nations calling for an end to the war in Gaza and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision on Sunday via social media, stating: “Canada recognizes…
Pope Leo issued a strong moral appeal on Sunday against the ongoing forced displacement of civilians in Gaza, as Israel ramps up its military operations in the region’s main city. Speaking during his weekly Angelus prayer, the pontiff emphasized that lasting peace cannot be built on violence, exile, or revenge.…