Monday, 11 December 2023 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem stage a general strike in solidarity with the ongoing war in Gaza. The strike covers businesses, public workers, and education. The protest aims to put pressure on Israel to stop the war and also expresses dissatisfaction with the US rejection of a ceasefire resolution. Meanwhile, Israeli air strikes continue in Khan Yunis and other areas of Gaza. The strike is observed in cities like Nablus and Hebron.
US Secretary of State Blinken criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, urging civilian protection. Biden emphasized safeguarding civilians in talks with Israel and Jordan. Over 17,000 Palestinians killed, 46,000 wounded. Ceasefire calls persist; US opposes UN resolution fearing Hamas favoritism. Efforts...
Palestinian rescuers mourn one of their fellow first responders killed in a strike near the Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah. Fighting between Israel and Hamas is raging in..
At least 70 people are killed in a single Israeli air strike on the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza according to local authorities. We hear from a survivor of the attack. Northern Gaza is..