Israel

Parents of German-Israeli woman whose body found in Gaza thankful to have a grave

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Parents of German-Israeli woman whose body found in Gaza thankful to have a grave

Shani Louk, a 23-year-old tattoo artist, was killed in Hamas’ attack on southern Israel. Her body was recovered months later from Gaza and will finally be laid to rest, bringing comfort to her parents. Shani’s funeral will be held on her mother’s birthday, providing solace to her family. Shani was doing what she loved at the Nova music festival before the attack and likely did not suffer. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 250 abductions, leading to an Israeli military offensive against Hamas. The conflict has caused widespread destruction in Gaza, with thousands dead and many displaced. Shani’s parents express pain at the misinformation displayed at some U.S. campus protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza, emphasizing the personal impact of the tragedy.

Poland to spend around $2.5 bln on securing eastern border, says PM

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Poland to spend around $2.5 bln on securing eastern border, says PM

Poland is investing 10 billion zlotys in a program to secure its eastern border due to a perceived threat from Russia and Belarus. The program includes building fortifications and enhancing security measures to prevent unauthorized entry. Prime Minister Donald Tusk also plans to discuss financing for the European Sky Shield Initiative with the European Investment Bank.

One Palestinian killed, eight others wounded in an Israeli raid in the West Bank

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One Palestinian killed, eight others wounded in an Israeli raid in the West Bank

A Palestinian militant named Islam Hamaisa was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. Eight others were wounded and are being treated in stable condition. The Israeli army conducted the raid to eliminate a threat posed by Hamaisa, who was blamed for attacks against Israelis.

Donald Trump falsely tells supporters he won Minnesota in 2020

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Donald Trump falsely tells supporters he won Minnesota in 2020

Fact: Donald Trump falsely claimed that he won the 2020 presidential election in Minnesota and stated he would win this year in a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate in over 50 years.

Tourist arrivals, overseas travel down in April

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Tourist arrivals, overseas travel down in April

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus decreased by 2.7% in April, with a total of 333,563 arrivals. Overseas travel by Cyprus residents also decreased by 2.1% in April, with a total of 132,806 visits.

Man who murdered UK pensioner in revenge for Gaza jailed for at least 45 years

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Man who murdered UK pensioner in revenge for Gaza jailed for at least 45 years

Ahmed Alid, a Moroccan man seeking asylum in Britain, was sentenced to at least 45 years in prison for stabbing a passer-by to death on a British street as an act of terrorism, claiming it was revenge for Israeli actions in Gaza.

Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel faces World Court challenge

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Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel faces World Court challenge

Israeli forces engaged in fierce battles with Hamas fighters in Jabalia, Gaza, while militants attacked tanks in Rafah. The U.S. military started delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza. Residents reported destruction in Jabalia, with homes and shops being demolished. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed to have killed over 60 militants in recent days. The conflict has led to widespread hunger and a collapsed medical system in Gaza. Over 630,000 people have been displaced in Rafah since the military offensive started. Israel is facing accusations of violating the Genocide Convention in Gaza.

FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from competitions

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FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from competitions

FIFA has ordered a legal evaluation of a proposal by the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza. The Palestinian proposal accuses the Israel Football Association of complicity in violations of international law and discrimination against Arab players. The request for sanctions comes two years after FIFA suspended Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed shock over the situation and promised to address the issue at an extraordinary meeting in July.

Cyprus tourist arrivals up 1.7 per cent in first four months of 2024

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Cyprus tourist arrivals up 1.7 per cent in first four months of 2024

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus in April 2024 amounted to 333,563, marking a decline of 2.7 per cent from the previous year.

Cyprus , ‘not alone’ over migration

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Cyprus , ‘not alone’ over migration

Fact: Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis said that Cyprus is “not alone” on the matter of migration and that Greece supports the initiatives put forward by Cyprus.