Israel-Hamas war: Abbas blames US for bloodshed over ceasefire veto as death toll climbs
The health ministry in Gaza has announced that the death toll in the war-torn region has risen to at least 17,700.
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Britain abstains on UN vote over Gaza ceasefire
Britain abstained on a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on Friday.
Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
Vikings' Greg Joseph to wear 'I Stand With Israel' cleats during next game
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David Teeger to captain SA U19 at World Cup
David Teeger will captain the South African U19 side at their home World Cup to be staged in January and February next year.
USOPC says confident in Paris Games security measures
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is confident in the security measures planned for next year's Paris Games, the governing body's CEO Sarah Hirshland said.
Situation in Gaza is 'apocalyptic', UN human rights chief tells FRANCE 24
"If you have over 7,000 children who have been killed, if you have 70 percent of the victims women and children, there are very serious issues that arise from the perspective of whether or not this is proportional, whether the principle of distinction has been applied and whether or not precaution has been made," the UN human rights chief explained.
Fuel on the fire? West Bank settler violence draws international condemnation
The US calls it fuel on the fire and has now announced visa bans for extremists. How serious is Washington? Is Israel listening?