Dispute over Israeli plan for one-way opening of Gaza’s Rafah Crossing
Israel says the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians leaving.

Israel says the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians leaving.


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In this episode of Centre Stage, political philosopher and historian Roy Casagranda delivers a sharp analysis of the US.
There is ‘no evidence’ that Israel’s genocidal intent has changed, says the rights group.
UN report warns attacks, restrictions have driven occupied territory’s economy into its worst contraction.

Young Palestinians in Gaza have used parts and fuel from abandoned Israeli military vehicles to create a water pump.

Children from the Nuseirat Choir in Gaza performed the Palestinian folk song “Shel Shel,” which recently went viral.

Israeli air strikes across Gaza marked the deadliest breach of the ceasefire, killing at least 30 Palestinians.