Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.

Israel's rape crisis centers report 81% of sex offense cases closed without indictment in 2023, with most victims being minors attacked by people they knew.

No injuries were reported for Irish peacekeepers in the incident.

Italy’s Nova news agency confirmed it let reporter Gabriele Nunziati go for asking a European official about Israel at a press conference.

Southern Gaza witnesses raids, intensive artillery shelling as Israel continues its attacks, violating the ceasefire.

Despite the ceasefire aid is still not getting in, with UNRWA telling the Canary that 6,000 of its trucks are held by Israel at the border

'Ceasefire' in Gaza sees even further intensification of oppression of occupied Palestinians and media - specifically Al Jazeera

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Canada has barred Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country ahead of its scheduled concerts next month, accusing the band of promoting hate and violence and supporting terrorist groups, a member of the Liberal government announced on Friday.

Mass expulsion continues from Gaza’s largest urban centre as hundreds of thousands endure incessant bombardment.