video Israel dismissed advance warning of Hamas attack: NYT

Israel dismissed advance warning of Hamas attack: NYT

  • The warnings did not suggest that Hamas was likely to carry out the plan imminently
  • A military assessment last year determined it was too soon to say the plan had been approved by Hamas
video By AFP ·

Israel intensifies its assault on southern Gaza, causing renewed concern about civilian deaths

Israel intensifies its assault on southern Gaza, causing renewed concern about civilian deaths

  • First aid trucks enter Rafah crossing to Gaza since truce collapses
  • Hamas said Saturday that 240 people had been killed in the Palestinian territory since a pause in the fighting expired on Friday
By AP ·

Analysis Renewed Gaza combat thrusts Palestinians between mortal danger and mass displacement

Renewed Gaza combat thrusts Palestinians between mortal danger and mass displacement

  • Nearly three-quarters of embattled enclave’s 2.2 million residents have been forcibly displaced since Oct. 7
  • Overcrowding in camps and shelters for the displaced could lead to spread of disease and shortage of aid
By ANAN TELLO ·

The United Nations headquarters building is seen from inside the General Assembly hall, on Sept. 21, 2021. (AP)

UN lifts arms embargo on Somali forces

  • “The lifting of the arms embargo enables us to confront security threats, including those posed by Al-Shabab,” he said
By AFP ·

Gaza’s Hamas rulers say 3 journalists killed in Israeli raids

Gaza’s Hamas rulers say 3 journalists killed in Israeli raids

  • Gaza’s deadliest war began when Hamas militants on October 7 launched a shock attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials
By AFP ·

Gaza’s Hamas rulers say 3 journalists killed in Israeli raids

Gaza’s Hamas rulers say 3 journalists killed in Israeli raids

  • Gaza’s deadliest war began when Hamas militants on October 7 launched a shock attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials
By AFP ·

‘Phenomenal’ Abu Dhabi infrastructure ideal for esports, says CEO of gaming platform BLAST

‘Phenomenal’ Abu Dhabi infrastructure ideal for esports, says CEO of gaming platform BLAST

  • Robbie Douek spoke to Arab News about development of gaming resources and culture in the UAE and wider region
  • World’s best Counter-Strike teams will take part in BLAST Premier World Final at Etihad Arena on Dec. 16-17
By Ali Khaled ·