Barenboim, Awwad to be conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Thursday, 14 December 2023 Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad have been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for their efforts towards a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Barenboim, a distinguished classical pianist and conductor, is known for using music to foster harmony in West Asia. Awwad, a Palestinian peace activist, co-founded the initiative called Roots and the Palestinian non-violence movement called Taghyeer. "Taghyeer, a mass independent movement, is dedicated to the social development needs of the Palestinians and to forge a non-violent path to end the Occupation," the statement said.
Palestinian news agency Wafa released a video on Tuesday, 19 November, showing the efforts of families to rebuild their damaged and destroyed homes after more than 13 months of bombardment by the Israeli military.
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Palestinian resistance fighters clashed with Israeli forces in the Jenin refugee camp early Tuesday. The fighting involved detonating IEDs, which severely damaged Israeli bulldozers. This reflects ongoing tensions in the West Bank, where Palestinians continue to resist Israeli military and settler aggression. The incident is part of broader struggles in Jenin and surrounding areas, highlighting the intensifying violence in the region following Israeli operations in Gaza.
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Hezbollah launched missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv, escalating the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The attacks, part of the "Fire for Fire" strategy, targeted military and civilian areas, injuring five Israelis. Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily closed, and power outages were reported. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. This violence is part of the broader conflict, which has caused thousands of casualties across Lebanon and Palestine since October 2024.
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Right-wing groups in Udaipur disrupted the 9th Udaipur Film Festival, forcing organizers to relocate the event to a makeshift tent. Protesters objected to.. IndiaTimes
Israeli occupation forces launched a late-night raid on the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, but were met with fierce resistance from the Al-Quds Brigades and local Palestinian fighters. The operation quickly escalated as the fighters ambushed the Israeli troops near the al-Ain refugee camp, responding with heavy gunfire and detonating explosive devices. The incursion into Nablus was part of a broader wave of Israeli military operations targeting Palestinian areas, but the strong retaliation from local resistance groups highlighted the ongoing volatility and increasing clashes in the region.
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Arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence secretary Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court.. Sky News
Israeli forces conducted widespread raids in the West Bank, targeting multiple areas including Nablus, Qalqilya, and Jenin. Palestinian Resistance groups, including al-Quds Brigades, engaged in fierce confrontations, using gunfire and explosive devices against Israeli military units. The operations resulted in casualties, detentions, and continued resistance against Israeli incursions, with tensions escalating in multiple regions.
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The Islamic Resistance of Iraq has launched a series of drone strikes on Israeli military targets in the occupied territories, intensifying its operations in response to Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. The group has vowed to continue these strikes, targeting strategic military sites, and has condemned the ongoing civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. The resistance groups, united against Israeli and U.S. influence, warned that operations will escalate if Israeli attacks do not cease.
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem vows retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, promising to target Tel Aviv. He declares readiness for a prolonged conflict, stressing resistance to Israeli aggression. The group remains committed to defending Lebanon and supporting Gaza, while rejecting Israeli-imposed conditions on ceasefire negotiations.
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As world leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, large-scale pro-Palestinian protests erupted in the city, with demonstrators demanding an immediate end to the violence in Gaza and Lebanon. Chanting "Stop the Slaughter" and "No More Massacres," the protesters held banners and Palestinian flags, calling for a ceasefire and urging the Brazilian government to sever ties with Israel. The demonstrations coincide with critical climate discussions at the United Nations COP29 talks, with activists also calling for urgent climate action. Protesters voiced their frustrations, demanding global leaders prioritise human rights and the protection of civilians amid escalating conflicts
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In a fierce confrontation in the northern Gaza Strip, Al-Qassam Brigades fighters clashed with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that had infiltrated the Al-Mahkama Street and Al-Qasasib neighborhood in Jabalia. The battle saw intense urban warfare, with the Al-Qassam fighters successfully repelling the Israeli forces, causing significant casualties. The IDF's attempt to advance was thwarted as the fighters used precision tactics, targeting enemy snipers and fortified positions. The operation resulted in heavy losses for the Israeli soldiers, highlighting the resilience and strategic capabilities of the Palestinian resistance. The conflict continues to escalate as both sides dig in for further clashes in this volatile region.
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In a dramatic escalation of violence, the Israeli military launched a sweeping abduction campaign targeting Palestinians in the Dheisheh Refugee Camp, south of Bethlehem. At least 17 individuals were detained late Monday night, including relatives of Omar Manaa, a Palestinian killed in a previous raid, and several freed prisoners. Eyewitnesses reported detainees being bound and taken for interrogation as Israeli forces raided homes, including that of Raghad Shamroukh. The operation has sparked widespread fear, with continued raids reported across the West Bank, intensifying the crackdown amidst an escalating conflict with Gaza.
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