#Gaza : a military operation in the heavily populated area of #Rafah would be devastating for 1.5 million Palestinians

Rules of war are clear: civilians must be safely evacuated & those unable to evacuate are still protected

Mina Aldroubi ⬇️

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British-Palestinian doctor denied entry into France after German authorities banned him from entering EU's Schengen area thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/0…

Corruption could undermine EU financial package, Lebanon's finance minister tells Nada Maucourant Atallah thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

Middle East region must focus on youth jobs for peace and security, IMF chief tells Mina Al-Oraibi thenationalnews.com/business/econo…

“You know, I hear some times that the law of armed conflict died in the rubble of #Gaza . I say, what's the alternative? Do you have something else? Do you have another reference?'

ICRC Middle East Chief Fabrizio Carboni on #IHL via Mina Aldroubi ⬇️
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In Nov ⁦UNICEF⁩ called #Gaza “a graveyard for children”.
This month I saw new graveyards in Rafah being constructed. And filled.
A military offensive in Rafah?!
Rafah: Home to Gaza’s largest remaining hospital & aid agencies’ main access point. Rafah: a city of children

'We have no better framework”

There is no alternative to international law in Gaza, says ICRC regional director in exclusive interview with The National thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

Excellent read by Nada Homsi on how a series of Israeli assassinations on Lebanese territory has revived memories of civil war-era espionage
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UAE delivers aid to Khan Younis as civilians begin to return to the devastated city following the withdrawal of Israeli troops
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Palestinians start new businesses despite threat of Israeli attack on #Rafah by our talented #Gaza reporter Nagham.. read more below: thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

Reuters photojournalist Mohammed Salem has now been named the winner of the prestigious World Press Photo of the Year Award for this heartbreaking image he took of a woman embracing the body of a Palestinian child killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Iran created 'new deterrent policy' with Israel attack, Iraqi National Security Advisor tells Sinan S. Mahmoud while attending American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) #suliforum24 thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

Today The National is 16 years young. So proud of all that The National has achieved.. April 17th marks 16 years of dedication to strong journalism, the stories that matter from our region and an incredible team.

Great to be in Slemani for #suliforum24 . Dr. Barham Salih delivers his opening speech, amidst complexities of politics and reminds us of critical juncture we're at, where escalating tensions not only imperil region's future but also pose a threat to international stability. #AUIS

🎙️Beyond the Headlines: Iran’s attack on Israel – what’s next for the Middle East?
⁦Hussein Ibish⁩ breaks everything down with host ⁦Nada AlTaher⁩ thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyon…

Israel's response will shape aftermath of Iran's first direct attack on its territory - Mohamad Ali Harisi and Mina Aldroubi report thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

Israeli military says warning sirens are sounding in the Jerusalem area and elsewhere across the country

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Leaked financial docs expose $8B FRAUD at Lebanon's central bank, 15% of the GDP at the time, which was described to me as unprecedented by experts. How did it happen? 1/
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