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London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza
Reuters Videos17 hours agoSTORY: :: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through London marking 11 months of war :: September 7, 2024 :: London, England :: Mubasher Malik, Protester "The hypocrisy of the West is all I can say— the hypocrisy has been far more clear now to me than it has ever been, in terms of how we treat certain types of people. How we treat one type of people to another type of people. The demonstration took place 11 months to the day from the outbreak of fighting, which began with Hamas' incursion from Gaza into southern Israel. According to Israeli tallies, 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage in the October 7 attacks. Over 40,900 Palestinians have died in the ensuing conflict according to Gaza health officials.
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- 0:45London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in GazaReuters VideosSTORY: :: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through London marking 11 months of war :: September 7, 2024 :: London, England :: Mubasher Malik, Protester "The hypocrisy of the West is all I can say— the hypocrisy has been far more clear now to me than it has ever been, in terms of how we treat certain types of people. How we treat one type of people to another type of people. The demonstration took place 11 months to the day from the outbreak of fighting, which began with Hamas' incursion from Gaza into southern Israel. According to Israeli tallies, 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage in the October 7 attacks. Over 40,900 Palestinians have died in the ensuing conflict according to Gaza health officials.17 hours ago
- 2:13Israeli forces pull out of Jenin leaving a trail of destructionReuters VideosSTORY: Palestinian residents of Jenin surveyed the destruction after Israeli forces pulled out of the city on Friday (September 6). The nine-day raid was one of the largest in the occupied West Bank in months, involving hundreds of troops and police backed by helicopters and drones. Streets were littered with rubble and debris and water and electricity remained cut. Samaher Abu Nassa scoffed at the idea that the operation targeted terrorists. "Terrorists? No, we are not terrorists, we are peaceful. They are the terrorists, killing our children." For the past nine days, she said, they had been "living in terror and fear". :: September 3, 2024 Israeli forces fought running gun battles with militant factions including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Fatah. :: September 2, 2024 During the incursion Israel deployed armored bulldozers to tear up the streets... :: September 1, 2024 ... in what the military said was a measure to neutralize roadside bombs. It has, however, ripped up much of the city center. A statement from the military said 30 explosives planted under the roads had been dismantled. Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank, has long been a stronghold of Palestinian armed factions. :: September 5, 2024 The Israeli military said the operation was aimed at thwarting Iranian-backed militant groups planning attacks on Israeli civilians. It said troops had killed 14 militant fighters during the operation, including the local commander of Hamas in Jenin. On Friday, thousands joined funeral processions for people killed during the fighting. Many of the bodies were wrapped either in Palestinian flags or the green, black and yellow flags of Hamas, Islamic Jihad or Fatah. In all 21 people were killed in Jenin during the operation. Many were claimed as members by the armed factions. :: September 4, 2024 But a number were uninvolved civilians, including a 16-year-old girl. Osama Musleh told Reuters his daughter was killed when she peeked out a window. He found her shot through the forehead. While the Israeli military's main focus over most of the past year has been in Gaza, the West Bank has seen a surge in violence. More than 680 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian health ministry.2 days ago
- 2:10Israel's Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza's border with Egypt - AP explainsAssociated Press VideosA narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel must maintain control over the so-called Philadelphi corridor to prevent Hamas from replenishing its arsenal through what Israel says is a network of smuggling tunnels. (AP Video: Alon Bernstein)3 days ago
- 0:40Polio vaccination drive begins in Gaza's Khan YounisReuters VideosSTORY: :: Crowds of Palestinians gather in war-torn Gaza to have their children vaccinated against polio :: So far 187,000 children have been inoculated while Hamas and Israel pause their fighting :: Khan Younis, Gaza :: September 5, 2024 :: Osama Brika, Palestinian :: "My message to the world is that just as you provided us with vaccination so that our children would be safe, you must provide us with a ceasefire and a stop to this war, as this war is the real catastrophe for us." Health officials aim to reach 640,000 Gaza children for vaccinations in a campaign launched after the discovery of a case in which a one-year-old baby was partially paralysed. This was the first known case of the disease in Gaza - one of the world's most densely populated places - in 25 years. It re-emerged as Gaza's health system has virtually collapsed and many hospitals have been knocked out of action due to the war.3 days ago
- 2:13Netanyahu resolved to maintain Israeli military presence in GazaCBS News VideosDespite growing calls from within Israel for a cease-fire and hostage release deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Wednesday the Israeli military must remain in Gaza in order to seal the southern Gaza border, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, in order to stop Hamas from smuggling in weapons. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Israel.3 days ago
- 1:15Gaza families brace for end of polio drive that paused fightingReuters VideosSTORY: :: Central Gaza families brace for the end of a polio drive that paused fighting :: September 4, 2024 :: Deir Al-Balah, Gaza :: Huda Sheikh Ali, Gaza mother :: "They are currently vaccinating our children from polio, a simple disease to treat, but every day they are killing them. There is no protection for them, in just a short few hours the ceasefire will end and we will return to seeing children bombed and killed. There is no protection from these things, what protection are they offering to us exactly during these six hours?" :: "We wish for a permanent ceasefire. We managed to take a breather for a few hours, for our kid - imagine what it would be like with a permanent ceasefire. The children are dying every single day. They are giving us some vaccines for polio? They pretend to worry about them dying? They're killing them every day. So we hope we get a permanent ceasefire." Parents said they were relieved to get a brief pause in fighting but urged for a permanent ceasefire to help save the lives of Gaza's children from deadly aerial bombardments. The main United Nations agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said on Wednesday it was making good progress in rolling out the polio vaccine, but called for a permanent ceasefire in the 11-month war to ease humanitarian suffering. UNRWA said that three days into the campaign in areas of central Gaza around 187,000 children have received the vaccine. The campaign will move to other areas of the enclave in the second stage. The campaign was triggered by the discovery of a case of polio in a baby boy last month, the first in Gaza in 25 years. Israel and Hamas militants agreed to daily pauses of eight hours in the fighting in pre-specified areas to allow the vaccination program. No violations have been reported.4 days ago
- 2:38Gazan teenage oud player uses music to offer hope amid warReuters VideosSTORY: In the middle of the war-shattered Gazan city of Jabalia, one teenager is turning his dreams of becoming a musician into a sense of hope and resilience for his fellow Palestinians. Fifteen-year-old Youssef Saad was training as an oud player at the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Gaza. The institute was destroyed in the ongoing war, which has left much of the enclave in ruins, including his family home. "As you can see the destruction here, I'm now on the rubble of our home. Our house used to be a sort of city of dreams. All my hopes and dreams used to be in it." But now, the teenager has found a new use for his training. Braving the constant threat of airstrikes and bombings, he cycles through ruined streets with his instrument strapped to his back, to play music for children living through the daily horrors of the war. "We try to improve their mental health even if it comes at the expense of putting myself at risk of danger, and despite the long distances. This is my duty toward the children." The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered by Hamas' attack on southern Israel last October, with 1,200 people killed and about 250 hostages taken, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's following assault on Gaza has since killed over 40,800 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Here at the Jabalia services center, Saad says, every child is living through tragedy, whether it be lost parents, neighbors, or friends. Most Gazans have been made homeless at least once already, adding to the trauma of growing up in the enclave. Saad says he's happy to be able to give the children some joy through his oud playing, and insists he won't give up on his dreams. "I hope that the war will end and that life will return to how it used to be. My message to the whole world is - we, the children of Palestine, are always trying to stay resilient despite the genocide taking place against us." One of five siblings whose futures have all been upended, Saad says this Palestinian quote carries him through the darkest days: "If you live, live free. Or die like the trees, standing up."4 days ago
- 4:26Why Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor Is Obstructing an Israel-Hamas Cease-FireWSJThe Philadelphi Corridor has emerged as a major sticking point in hostage negotiations. WSJ’s Dov Lieber, who traveled through the border route in July, explains why it’s become so contentious.4 days ago
- 2:44Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza boosts Muslim countries' own sodasReuters VideosSTORY: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, which have spent years and millions of dollars building up demand for their drinks in Muslim-majority countries, are now facing a challenge. As the war rages in Gaza, more active consumers in these countries are boycotting brands that represent the United States - a strong supporter of Israel. In Egypt, local cola brand V7 exported three times as many bottles as last year - while sales of Coke plummeted. In Bangladesh, an outcry forced Coca-Cola to cancel an ad campaign against the boycott. And for Pepsi, rapid growth across the Middle East evaporated after the Gaza war began. V7 company founder Mohamed Nour said the company has expanded around 40% in the local market and exports have tripled. In Jordan, a sign reads “Attention: This is a boycotted product, the choice is yours.” It’s prompted Waleed al-Seoudi to shop differently. "The boycott played a major role in making me think again about local and Arab products. We are able to develop these local products through our purchases and support. We are capable of making better products than the boycotted products.” Fawaz Idriss is the Senior Vice President at Abu Issa Holding, which distributes soft drink Kinza across Qatar. He believes the boycott will have long-term effects. "Mainly because this boycott is happening by young people, and they have very, very strong beliefs. In my opinion, they will not kind of let go of these beliefs very easily. Second reason, it's habitual. Once people switch, it's very, sometimes very difficult for them to go back to their old habits.” In the six months following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel that triggered the invasion of Gaza, Pepsi said its drink volumes in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia division barely grew. That’s after notching up 8% and15% growth in the same quarters a year previous. Data showed that volumes of Coke sold in Egypt declined by double-digit percentage points in the six months ended June 28. In the same time period last year, volumes were up in the high single digits. Coca-Cola has said it does not fund military operations in Israel or any country. PepsiCo said neither the company "nor any of our brands are affiliated with any government or military in the conflict."4 days ago
- 1:34Eye Opener: DOJ unseals charges against Hamas leaders for October 7 attackCBS News VideosAs unrest continues in Israel with a stalled cease-fire deal, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed charges against Hamas leaders for their involvement in the October 7 attack. Also, Vice President Harris outlines more of her economic plan on the campaign trail. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.4 days ago
- 1:28DOJ charges Hamas leader in Oct. 7 attackABC News VideosThe Department of Justice is charging the head of Hamas for his alleged role in the kidnapping and deadly attacks on American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7.4 days ago
- 0:59US charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in IsraelAssociated Press VideosThe Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other senior militants in connection with the Oct. 7, 2023, rampage in Israel. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)4 days ago
- 3:03DOJ charges senior Hamas leaders over involvement in Americans' deathsABC News VideosU.S. officials have unsealed charges targeting senior members of Hamas' leadership for their alleged involvement in kidnapping and murdering Americans during the terror group's attack on Israel.5 days ago
- 0:35Protesters in Israeli clash with police while demanding the release of hostagesUSA TODAYProtests continued in Israel as thousands took to the streets to pressure the government to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.5 days ago
- 2:19As Iran threatens Israel, danger of long-vaunted missile program remains in question; AP explainsAssociated Press VideosAs Iran threatens to attack Israel over the assassination of a Hamas leader in the Iranian capital, its long-vaunted missile program offers one of the few ways for Tehran to strike back directly, but questions loom over just how much of a danger it poses, AP's Jon Gambrell explains.5 days ago
- 2:28Gazan pupil longs for school as war hampers new academic yearReuters VideosSTORY: Twelve-year-old Rama Abu Seif should be starting seventh grade. But like hundreds of thousands of students in Gaza, she now finds herself sheltering in classrooms instead of studying in them. Her school bag, which was once full of textbooks and pens, is now stuffed with clothes. Most of her textbooks are long gone too - she tells us they were burnt to light fires in ovens and to keep warm. "Last year I was supposed to be in sixth grade, but we missed the whole year because of the war. This year, I am supposed to be in seventh grade, but I'm missing this year too. The class in which we used to study, learn, write, and read is now filled with displaced people. We used to stand in line with the girls and do sports and exercise, but now we are standing in line to get water or at charity kitchens." Rama is one of an estimated 625,000 school-age children whose education has been interrupted by the Israel-Hamas war. Since the conflict began 11 months ago, schools have been bombed or turned into shelters for displaced people, such as Rama and her family. "Instead of waking up and going to school with enthusiasm, now we wake up and wash our faces - it takes us an hour to wash our faces. Then we line up in a long queue for the bathroom. When we finish, we have to go get water, and the line for water is of course very, very long. We keep filling salty water then we go fill drinking water. After we finish, we also line up for the bathroom. Then, when it's time to eat, we line up in front of a charity kitchen like everyone else. The line there is very long, it's a struggle." There’s no end in sight for the conflict. The United States, Qatar and Egypt have failed to mediate a deal that would secure a ceasefire and the return of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered on October 7 when Palestinian Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's subsequent assault on the Hamas-governed enclave has since killed over 40,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.5 days ago
- 1:31Polio vaccinations for Gaza children surpass targets, says WHOReuters VideosSTORY: :: The WHO says it is ahead of its targets for children's polio vaccinations in Gaza :: September 3, 2024 :: Gaza :: Rik Peeperkorn, World Health Organization “So yesterday, the second day, 74 346 children were vaccinated, that's the second day of the polling campaign. The first day, 86 683 children were vaccinated. So the total number of the first two days, children under 10, reached 161,030 children. That actually surpassed the target we set. We had an estimate there would be like 156,500 children in these central zones.” :: The campaign relies on daily eight-hour pauses in fighting in specific areas of the besieged enclave “Until now, things are going well. Again, this is only the third day. So, these area-specific humanitarian pauses, until now, they work. “So we need to vaccinate 640,000 children all over Gaza. And this campaign, there are actually two campaigns. We started now the first round and the second round will be in four weeks' time. We need to cover a minimum of 90% of those children to stop the transmission within Gaza and to avoid polio spread, international spread of polio to surrounding countries.” :: Deir Al-Balah, Gaza :: September 2, 2024 The campaign, which was hastened after the discovery of the first polio case in a Gazan baby last month, relies on daily eight-hour pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in specific areas of the besieged enclave. The disease can cause paralysis and even death in young children. Health teams will move on to southern Gaza later this week, where they are aiming to reach some 340,000 children, he said, followed by northern Gaza. Peeperkorn said that some children in southern Gaza were thought to be outside the agreed zone for the pauses and that negotiations continued in order to reach them.5 days ago
- 4:08Protests planned over deaths of Hamas-held hostagesABC News VideosIshaan Tharoor, the international affairs columnist at The Washington Post, joins ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.5 days ago
- 1:16Biden ramps up pressure on Israel and HamasABC News VideosThe White House is continuing to strategize on how to move a cease-fire and hostage deal forward but President Joe Biden said Prime Minister Netanyahu is not doing enough to get a deal done.5 days ago
- 1:25Biden, Harris meet with team to discuss cease-fire deal and hostage releaseCBS News VideosPresident Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday met with their hostage negotiating team to try to come up with a new way forward to secure a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and free those still being held in Gaza. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.5 days ago
- 4:03Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza laid to restCBS News VideosA funeral was held for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American who was found dead in Gaza after being taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7. His and five other hostages' deaths have sparked a series of protests in Israel, with demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agree to a cease-fire deal to free the remaining hostages. Imtiaz Tyab reports.5 days ago
- 1:45Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage dealReuters VideosSTORY: REPORTER (OFF CAMERA): "Do you think he's doing enough?" BIDEN: "No." U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to get a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. :: Bring Them Home Now Over the weekend, Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Among them — 23-year-old American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Israel's military said they had been killed recently by Palestinian Hamas militants. The developments have sparked criticism of the Biden administration’s Gaza ceasefire strategy... Meanwhile, Israelis are also ramping up pressure on Netanyahu. Protesters took to the streets again on Monday… staying out late into the night in Tel Aviv. :: GPO NETANYAHU: “The pressure internationally must be directed at these killers, at Hamas, not at Israel.” Netanyahu appeared to push back when asked about Biden's comments. "We're asked to make concessions? What message does this send Hamas? It says kill more hostages, murder more hostages, you’ll get more concessions.” :: Khan Younis :: August 30, 2024 A senior Hamas official said Biden’s criticism was "American recognition that Netanyahu was responsible for undermining efforts to reach a deal." Netanyahu has accused Hamas of obstructing any agreement. Months of stop-start negotiations mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt have so far failed to reach an accord on a proposal laid out by Biden in May. On Monday he said the U.S. was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators. When asked if a deal would be successful, Biden said he was not giving up: "Hope springs eternal.”5 days ago
- 4:55Why Netanyahu is under fire in Israel after deaths of hostagesCBS News VideosThe deaths of six Hamas-held hostages have sparked protests across Israel, with people demanding a cease-fire deal. Much of the anger among protesters is being directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to commit to a deal to secure the release of hostages. CBS News contributor Robert Berger explains.5 days ago
- 4:51Biden says Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough on cease-fire, hostage dealCBS News VideosPresident Biden said Monday that he does not believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing enough to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.5 days ago
- 3:48Biden, Harris met in Situation Room on Israel-Hamas cease-fire dealCBS News VideosPresident Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team in the White House Situation Room Monday as protests are erupting in Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the cease-fire with Hamas. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.6 days ago