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Even if the war in the Palestinian Gaza Strip were to end immediately, it could take about 70 years for the region's economy to recover to pre-conflict levels, according to a report released Wednesday (Jan. 31) by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). After the attack by the Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas on October 7th last year, Israel responded by launching a military operation in Gaza. This has resulted in over 26,000 deaths and the destruction of livelihoods and infrastructure for 2.3 million residents. According to UNCTAD, the ongoing conflict has resulted in a 24% decrease in Gaza's local GDP, with a projected 26.1% decrease in per capita GDP for the entire year of 2023. If military action ends and immediate reconstruction begins, using an average economic growth rate of 0.4% from 2007 to 2022, Gaza's GDP could potentially recover to pre-conflict levels by 2092. In the best case scenario, assuming a yearly GDP growth of 10%, Gaza...

 On Wednesday (January 31), the Israeli Embassy in Sweden reported a suspicious explosive device to Swedish authorities. In response, the police immediately cordoned off a 100-meter radius around the embassy. A bomb squad safely detonated the device, which the Israeli ambassador described as an attempted terrorist attack. The police refused to disclose the nature of the suspicious object and did not reveal how it entered the embassy grounds. According to sources, the Swedish media reported that the object is believed to be a hand grenade, which was thrown over the fence and landed near the embassy. The Israeli ambassador to Sweden, Kurlman, released a statement stating that the embassy was targeted for a terror attack. He reassured that Israel will not be intimidated by terrorism and expressed gratitude for the swift response from Swedish authorities. Since last October, the outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinian militant Muslim organization Hamas has led to an increase...

ImageInsert into editor Image Chat with Chatsonic Image Image Infiltrating Jining Hospital as a Special Forces Soldier to Kill 3 Pakistani Patients On Tuesday (30th), the Israeli special forces disguised as medical personnel and civilians, entered a hospital in Jenin on the West Bank and killed three Palestinian men. The Israeli military accused the victims of planning a new wave of attacks inspired by last year's attacks on Israel, while the Palestinian Ministry of Health condemned the Israeli military for massacring civilians in a hospital. According to CCTV footage, several masked individuals dressed in a hurry passed through the corridors of Ibn Sina Hospital. They were carrying rifles slung over their shoulders, and some of them were cautiously moving forward while holding their guns. One man was seen kneeling on the ground with his hands behind his head, as another armed man took off his outer garment and covered his head. An inside source from the hospital revealed that arou...

 On Friday (26th), the United Nations International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, issued a ruling on South Africa's accusation of Israel for committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, ordering Israel to take all necessary measures within its power to prevent genocide and to urgently improve the humanitarian situation. The decision of the International Court of Justice was welcomed by Palestine, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared his intention to continue the war. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine, Maliki, stated in a television speech on Friday that Palestine welcomes the interim measures ordered by the International Court. He noted that the judges of the International Court evaluated the facts and the law, and made a decision that is beneficial to humanity and international law. After the verdict was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement declaring that Israel is engaged in an unprecedented war for justice. He re...

  The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced on Friday (26th) that they have immediately terminated the contracts of 12 of their employees in Israel, as they were suspected of being involved in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th last year. An investigation has also been initiated. The Engineering Department officer, Lazzarini, released a statement stating that he has received information from Israel regarding allegations, and in order to maintain the department's ability to provide humanitarian aid, he has decided to immediately terminate the contract of the staff member involved and conduct an investigation to clarify the facts. He emphasizes that any staff member involved in terrorist activities will be held accountable, including criminal prosecution. The United States has decided to suspend funding for the Near East Relief Agency. The State Department expressed deep concern over the allegations against Israel ...

 On Friday (19th), the Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that Israel launched an attack on the Khan Yunis Nasir Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the death of 29 people. According to witnesses, there were reports of ground battles and explosions throughout the day on Friday in the western part of Khan Younis. Fireballs were seen under some roofs in the afternoon, and smoke was seen in most areas of the city. Several residential buildings near Nasser Hospital were attacked, resulting in the death of an entire family of eight. Rescue workers found bodies of victims under the ruins of the houses and on the surrounding streets, with several refugees also being injured. The United Nations previously estimated that around 7,000 people are seeking refuge in the Nassir Hospital and nearby areas, with medical staff reporting frequent attacks within a few meters of the hospital in the past week. Since the conflict spread to the southern part of Gaza last month, the Na...

 The security situation in the Red Sea, the Strait of Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden is becoming increasingly severe, making it a "fire sea" for shipping companies traveling between Europe and Asia. According to a website that specializes in reporting on tanker movements, on Wednesday, nearly 50 commercial ships worldwide broadcasted "self-protection" messages through their automatic identification systems, claiming no affiliation with Israel to avoid being targeted by the Yemeni Houthi rebels. Some ships also reported having armed personnel on board. According to the global ship tracking map provided by TankerTrackers.com, on Wednesday, some commercial ships sailing in the Indian Ocean broadcasted messages on their automatic identification systems declaring their lack of affiliation with Israel, including "NO LINK ISRAEL," "NOTHING WITH ISRAEL," and "NO CONTACT ISRAEL." In addition, a merchant ship preparing to circumnavigate the souther...

 The Israeli army continues its airstrikes on Gaza. The ongoing conflict in Israel has been successfully mediated by Qatar and France on Tuesday (16th), allowing for an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic extremist group Hamas. This agreement permits the provision of medication and other humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza in exchange for the transportation of medication to approximately 45 Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. On Wednesday (17th), two Qatari military planes transported supplies from Doha to Egypt and then to Gaza through the Rafah crossing. This is the first agreement reached between the two sides since the 7-day temporary ceasefire implemented in November last year. However, the conflict has not subsided as the IDF and Hamas militants are still engaged in fighting in the northern and southern parts of Gaza. According to the Gaza Health Ministry on Tuesday, in the past 24 hours, hospitals have received 158 bodies of Palestinian people, bringing ...

 The Palestinian Islamic extremist group, Hamas, released three video clips on Sunday (14th) through its branch, the Qassam Brigade, urging Israel to stop the fighting. They also announced their plan to release new clips on Monday (15th). In the footage, 26-year-old Chinese-Israeli woman Algamani appeared, while the other two male hostages were reported to have died in Israeli airstrikes, but this was denied by the Israeli military. Algamani stated that he suffered a head injury and was injured by bomb fragments, reiterating his call for Israel to bring the hostages home. The segment ends with a display of the bodies of two male hostages, 53-year-old Sharabi (Yossi Sharabi) and 38-year-old Svirsky (Itay Svirsky). Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Haggari accused Hamas of lying and emphasized that the building where the hostages were hiding was not a target for the military. The Israeli Defense Minister, Galant, accuses Hamas of psychologically torturing the families of Israeli ho...

 On Monday (15th), two Palestinians in the northern outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel, stole a car and drove it into pedestrians, then proceeded to attack with knives, resulting in the death of one woman and injuring 12 others. Israeli media reports that the Palestinian Islamic extremist organization Hamas has claimed responsibility for the attack. The police have classified the incident as a terrorist attack, involving two suspects aged 24 and 44, from the same family in the city of Hebron on the West Bank. They had illegally entered Israel to work and during the attack, they stole multiple cars. The area where the incident took place was scattered with various personal belongings. Reports indicate that among the injured were several children, with one 16-year-old boy suffering a serious head injury. The French Foreign Ministry stated that two of the injured were French citizens. The local government has declared the closure of schools in the area after the attack, and has urged paren...

 Heavy fighting between the two sides continues in the Israeli-Palestinian area. The conflict between Israel and the radical Islamic group Hamas in Palestine has now reached its 100th day since it began on October 7th last year. On Sunday (14th), Israeli tanks and aircraft attacked targets in the southern and central areas of Gaza, resulting in intense gun battles in some areas. Local communication and internet services have been disrupted for the third consecutive day, making it even more difficult for rescue workers to operate in the affected areas. The clashes have been concentrated in the southern Han Younis area of the Gaza Strip. According to Hamas, they have also launched attacks on Israeli tanks in the central Bureij and Maghazi areas of Gaza, in addition to Han Younis. The Israeli military, on the other hand, has reported that Hamas has inflicted casualties on several soldiers. The military stated that several missile launchers belonging to Hamas were destroyed. Despite th...

 Image Source: Unsplash ## Introduction: The meeting between Abbas and Blinken In a crucial diplomatic meeting, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sat down to discuss the rights of Gaza residents and Palestine's firm stand against forced expulsion by Israel. The meeting, held in a time of escalating tensions in the region, aimed to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis and seek a resolution to the plight of the people living in Gaza. Both leaders expressed their deep concerns over the situation and emphasized the need for immediate action to protect the rights and dignity of the affected individuals. The context: Forced expulsion of Gaza residents by Israel The forced expulsion of Gaza residents by Israel has been a longstanding issue that has caused immense suffering and displacement. Over the years, thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly evicted from their homes and communities, often with little to no warning or compensation. The...