US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel, four days after Gaza ceasefire was announced. Blinken and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks and pledged to rebuilt Gaza together. Humanitarian aid and a long term peace deal are on their priority list.

Blinken pledges US support to rebuilt Gaza without helping Hamas

Israeli residents young and old rushed to shelters across Israel during the recent conflict between Israel and militants in Gaza, but they were not alone. Even animals took precautions.

Elephants gather to shield their young as rocket siren sounds in Israel

Blinken says US will tackle humanitarian crisis in Gaza without helping Hamas

US President Joe Biden called Egypt’s President Abdelfattah al-Sisi to discuss strengthening the Gaza ceasefire, urgent humanitarian aid to the strip and international reconstruction efforts. The two leaders also discussed ways to revive the peace process between Israel and Palestine.

US President Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt's Sisi

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam. But its location is also the holiest site in Judaism - known as the Temple Mount. While Al-Aqsa has been an Arab-Israeli fuse over the years, it has become a crucial flashpoint in the Israel-Palestine conflict this time.

Israel-Palestine clashes: Jews return to flashpoint site

Rotational Prime Ministership which was recently resigned by Naftali Bennett, a former Likud minister and Chairman of the anti-Netanyahu Yamina Party could still be possible. A report at the Jerusalem times says that both the leaders of Yamina and Yesh Atid party who had agreed to form a coalition to defeat Benjamin Netanyahu could finalize the Prime Ministership agreement by the end of week.

Rotational Prime Ministership still possible in Israel

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ab4ef3ff-1645-4759-aaa1-995accf9b769}{205}" paraid="1715324364" >Thousands are rallying in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, calling for coexistence between Jews and Arabs.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ab4ef3ff-1645-4759-aaa1-995accf9b769}{243}" paraid="454582857" >The demonstration on Saturday night was one of several held across Israel to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in the wake of 11 days of fighting in Gaza that ended with a cease-fire early on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ab4ef3ff-1645-4759-aaa1-995accf9b769}{250}" paraid="1523568414" >Demonstrators marched through the city and later gathered in the central&nbsp;Habima&nbsp;Square to hear from politicians and artists.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{55250d36-6449-433d-82f7-bd14b461a8b1}{2}" paraid="1931206690" >Ayman Odeh, the leader of the main Arab party in parliament, called for a Palestinian state to be established alongside Israel. Odeh said:&nbsp;"There are two peoples here. Both deserve the right to self-determination."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{55250d36-6449-433d-82f7-bd14b461a8b1}{9}" paraid="845787692" >Israeli author David Grossman said that the battle today is not between Arabs and Jews, but between those on both sides,&nbsp;who strive to live in peace and in a fair partnership, and those on both sides,&nbsp;who are fed by hatred and violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c2d5caa9-8718-4ac4-bbb5-7d3a4836b526}{100}" paraid="1556485298" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thousands are rallying in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, calling for coexistence between Jews and Arabs. The demonstration on Saturday night was one of several held across Israel to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in the wake of 11 days of fighting in Gaza that ended with a cease-fire early on Friday.

Thousands are rallying in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, calling for coexistence between Jews and Arabs. The demonstration on Saturday night was one of several held across Israel to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in the wake of 11 days of fighting in Gaza that ended with a cease-fire early on Friday. Demonstrators marched through the city and later gathered in the central Habima Square to hear from politicians and artists. Ayman Odeh, the leader of the main Arab party in parliament, called for a Palestinian state to be established alongside Israel. Odeh said: "There are two peoples here. Both deserve the right to self-determination." Israeli author David Grossman said that the battle today is not between Arabs and Jews, but between those on both sides, who strive to live in peace and in a fair partnership, and those on both sides, who are fed by hatred and violence. (With inputs from agencies)

Tel Aviv rally calls for Jewish-Arab coexistence 

<p>The United Nations Security Council on Saturday urged both Israel and Hamas to stick to the ceasefire, in the council’s first&nbsp;statement on the violence that erupted on May 10. In its statement, the UNSC called for “full adherence to the ceasefire” while stressing on "the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza”.</p>

<p>The United States delegation supported the statement this time after blocking previous drafts. A paragraph condemning the violence has been removed, for the question of blame could not be answered.</p>

<p>The earlier draft said the following - “Security Council members condemned all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror, as well as acts of provocation, incitement and destruction”.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry thanked the US for “continued support” for Israel’s “right to defend its citizens”. In addition, Israel placed “full blame” on Hamas for firing thousands of rockets at Israel.</p>

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<p>The US delegation has been a strong supporter of Israel at the United Nations. Earlier, it had rejected a French draft which demanded an end to violence while calling for distribution of humanitarian aid through Gaza.</p>

<p>In the final statement, which was proposed by China, Norway and Tunisia, the wording goes as follows - “[UN] mourned the loss of civilian lives resulting from the violence."</p>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the global community to develop a "robust package of support for a swift, sustainable reconstruction and recovery." The Council added how a comprehensive peace must be reached in the region where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace.</p>

<p>The statement also recognised “the important role” played by Egypt and other regional countries in maintaining peace.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/israel-hamas-conflict-now-the-narrative-war-begins-amid-ceasefire-386592" hreflang="en">Israel-Hamas conflict: Now, the narrative war begins amid ceasefire</a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United Nations Security Council on Saturday urged both Israel and Hamas to stick to the ceasefire, in the council’s first statement on the violence that erupted on May 10.

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday urged both Israel and Hamas to stick to the ceasefire, in the council’s first statement on the violence that erupted on May 10. In its statement, the UNSC called for “full adherence to the ceasefire” while stressing on "the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza”. The United States delegation supported the statement this time after blocking previous drafts. A paragraph condemning the violence has been removed, for the question of blame could not be answered. The earlier draft said the following - “Security Council members condemned all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror, as well as acts of provocation, incitement and destruction”. On Saturday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry thanked the US for “continued support” for Israel’s “right to defend its citizens”. In addition, Israel placed “full blame” on Hamas for firing thousands of rockets at Israel. Also read: Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza holds as Egyptian mediators eye long-term peace The US delegation has been a strong supporter of Israel at the United Nations. Earlier, it had rejected a French draft which demanded an end to violence while calling for distribution of humanitarian aid through Gaza. In the final statement, which was proposed by China, Norway and Tunisia, the wording goes as follows - “[UN] mourned the loss of civilian lives resulting from the violence." UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the global community to develop a "robust package of support for a swift, sustainable reconstruction and recovery." The Council added how a comprehensive peace must be reached in the region where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace. The statement also recognised “the important role” played by Egypt and other regional countries in maintaining peace. Also read: Israel-Hamas conflict: Now, the narrative war begins amid ceasefire (With inputs from agencies)

UNSC calls for 'full adherence' to Israel-Gaza ceasefire

<p>Israel reopened its borders to foreign tourists on Sunday after a fall in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> infections but said it would take time for visitors to start arriving and to revive the tourism industry.</p>

<p>Under an easing of coronavirus restrictions, the government went ahead with a plan to start letting in small groups of tourists from countries using vaccines it has approved.</p>

<p>Foreign airlines are also resuming flights they suspended when Palestinian militants began rocket attacks on Israel this month. A ceasefire has now halted the fighting, helping the government meet Sunday's target date for starting the plan.</p>

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<p>But registration for the Tourism Ministry's plan opened only last week, so the number of visitors will initially be limited.</p>

<p>"It is unlikely that the first groups will arrive before the beginning of June," a Tourism Ministry spokeswoman said.</p>

<p>Tourism in 2019 hit a record high of 4.55 million visitors, contributing 23 billion shekels ($7.1 billion) to Israel's economy, mainly via small and mid-sized businesses.</p>

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<p>Under a pilot programme due to continue until June 15, Israel gave the green light to visits by 20 groups of between 5 and 30 tourists from countries including the United States, Britain and Germany.</p>

<p>Another 20 groups were chosen to be on standby if any of the first 20 tour operators did not meet Israel's conditions.</p>

<p>Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen said the ministry was working to allow more tourists to enter to "rehabilitate the tourism industry and bring hundreds of thousands of people back into the workforce".</p>

<p>Israeli authorities believe that initially limiting tourism to small groups is the best way to monitor and contain the spread of COVID-19, especially new variants. The plan is to boost the number of groups in June and allow individual tourists to start visiting in July.</p>

<p>Visitors will need to show negative PCR tests before flying and to undergo further tests on arrival.</p>

<p>Israel has fully vaccinated about 55 per cent of its population and COVID-19 cases have dropped sharply.</p>

<p>El Al Israel Airlines Chairman David Brodet said separately on Sunday that he would step down. The government approved a $210 million bailout package for El Al this month that was conditional on steep spending cuts and the airline's owners injecting more cash.</p>


Israel reopened its borders to foreign tourists on Sunday after a fall in COVID-19 infections but said it would take time for visitors to start arriving and to revive the tourism industry.

Israel reopened its borders to foreign tourists on Sunday after a fall in COVID-19 infections but said it would take time for visitors to start arriving and to revive the tourism industry. Under an easing of coronavirus restrictions, the government went ahead with a plan to start letting in small groups of tourists from countries using vaccines it has approved. Foreign airlines are also resuming flights they suspended when Palestinian militants began rocket attacks on Israel this month. A ceasefire has now halted the fighting, helping the government meet Sunday's target date for starting the plan. Also Read | Israeli strike puts sole Gaza Covid lab out of action: Ministry But registration for the Tourism Ministry's plan opened only last week, so the number of visitors will initially be limited. "It is unlikely that the first groups will arrive before the beginning of June," a Tourism Ministry spokeswoman said. Tourism in 2019 hit a record high of 4.55 million visitors, contributing 23 billion shekels ($7.1 billion) to Israel's economy, mainly via small and mid-sized businesses. Also Read | Fauci expects COVID-19 vaccines for kids in late 2021, sees need for booster shot Under a pilot programme due to continue until June 15, Israel gave the green light to visits by 20 groups of between 5 and 30 tourists from countries including the United States, Britain and Germany. Another 20 groups were chosen to be on standby if any of the first 20 tour operators did not meet Israel's conditions. Tourism Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen said the ministry was working to allow more tourists to enter to "rehabilitate the tourism industry and bring hundreds of thousands of people back into the workforce". Israeli authorities believe that initially limiting tourism to small groups is the best way to monitor and contain the spread of COVID-19, especially new variants. The plan is to boost the number of groups in June and allow individual tourists to start visiting in July. Visitors will need to show negative PCR tests before flying and to undergo further tests on arrival. Israel has fully vaccinated about 55 per cent of its population and COVID-19 cases have dropped sharply. El Al Israel Airlines Chairman David Brodet said separately on Sunday that he would step down. The government approved a $210 million bailout package for El Al this month that was conditional on steep spending cuts and the airline's owners injecting more cash.

Israel reopens borders to small groups of foreign tourists

Clashes have once again broken out between Palestinians and Israeli forces at Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. Another war has begun between Israel and Gaza. This time, it is a war of narratives. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Clashes break out at Al Aqsa, again

<p>Thousands of demonstrators marched through London and other British cities on Saturday (May 22) to show support for Palestine. The demonstrators protested Israeli air strikes on Gaza during the conflict that raged for 11 days.</p>

<p>The protesters demanded sanctions on Israel during a&nbsp;march in London. Some of them were draped in Palestinian flags and lit red and green flares. Some others carried banners that said "Free Palestine", "Stop bombing Gaza" and "Sanctions on Israel".</p>

<p>A ceasefire on Friday (May 21), mediated by Egypt, ended 11 days of hostilities, during which the Israeli military pounded Gaza with air strikes which it said were a response to rockets fired at Israel by Palestinian militants.</p>

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<p>Gaza medical officials said 248 people were killed in the Palestinian enclave, and aid officials have expressed concern about the humanitarian situation there.</p>

<p>Health officials said 13 people were killed in Israel in the hostilities, during which the Israeli military said Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other militant groups fired around 4,350 rockets, many of which did not reach Israel or were intercepted.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thousands of demonstrators marched through London and other British cities on Saturday (May 22) to show support for Palestine. The demonstrators protested Israeli air strikes on Gaza during the conflict that raged for 11 days.

Thousands of demonstrators marched through London and other British cities on Saturday (May 22) to show support for Palestine. The demonstrators protested Israeli air strikes on Gaza during the conflict that raged for 11 days. The protesters demanded sanctions on Israel during a march in London. Some of them were draped in Palestinian flags and lit red and green flares. Some others carried banners that said "Free Palestine", "Stop bombing Gaza" and "Sanctions on Israel". A ceasefire on Friday (May 21), mediated by Egypt, ended 11 days of hostilities, during which the Israeli military pounded Gaza with air strikes which it said were a response to rockets fired at Israel by Palestinian militants. Also Read | Ahead of pro-Palestinian protests, Merkel warns on anti-Semitism Gaza medical officials said 248 people were killed in the Palestinian enclave, and aid officials have expressed concern about the humanitarian situation there. Health officials said 13 people were killed in Israel in the hostilities, during which the Israeli military said Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other militant groups fired around 4,350 rockets, many of which did not reach Israel or were intercepted. (With inputs from agencies)

Thousands march in Britain to show support for Palestine

Israel and Hamas brought to an end a violent 11 days of back-and-forth aerial warfare after the two sides agreed upon a mutual ceasefire brokered by Egypt.

Israel Palestine Conflict: Hamas chief claims victory after truce

Uneasy calm has taken place in Gaza after 11 days of bloodletting that left hundreds dead or wounded and upended the lives of tens of thousands of others. This after both Israel and Hamas agreed to an Egypt-brokered ceasefire.

Israel-Palestine Clashes: Focus turns to assessing damage & rebuilding Gaza

<p>Top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings observed situation in airstrike-hit Gaza and appealed both sides to observe ceasefire. Aid teams are currently assessing damage in rubble-strewn Gaza that has taken a lot of beating in the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire between both sides began early on Friday (May 21).</p>

<p>"Last night was calm, and we hope obviously that it is going to hold and everybody just needs to stand down and not to engage in any provocative moves," Lynn Hastings, U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories, said in Gaza City.</p>

<p>Hastings stopped to talk to survivors on heavily damaged Wehda Street (Unity Street), where Palestinian health officials said 42 people had been killed, including 22 members of one family, during the Israeli air strikes.</p>

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<p>"All my ideas and dreams have ended. I have no more hopes in life," Riyad Eshkuntana, who lost his wife and four of his five children, told Hastings. "Under the rubble, my children were screaming, and I heard them. Their voices stopped one after another."</p>

<p>Israel has maintained that its airstrike was targetting the Hamas underground tunnel network and civilians were not the target.</p>

<p>Standing by the rubble of residential buildings, Hastings said she had seen more than just damaged infrastructure.</p>

<p>"I have been speaking to the families here and what they all said is that they have no hope, they feel that they have no control of their lives and their situation is, one woman said, helpless," she told Reuters.</p>

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<p>US&nbsp;President Joe Biden has said Washington will work with U.N. agencies on expediting humanitarian aid for Gaza "in a manner that does not permit Hamas to simply restock its military arsenal".</p>

<p>Hastings said suitable mechanisms were already in place and had been active since a war in 2014.</p>

<p>She cited the "Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism" agreed among Israel, the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority under President Mahmoud Abbas, a Hamas rival who governs the occupied West Bank but has negligible influence within Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings observed situation in airstrike-hit Gaza and appealed both sides to observe ceasefire.

Top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings observed situation in airstrike-hit Gaza and appealed both sides to observe ceasefire. Aid teams are currently assessing damage in rubble-strewn Gaza that has taken a lot of beating in the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire between both sides began early on Friday (May 21). "Last night was calm, and we hope obviously that it is going to hold and everybody just needs to stand down and not to engage in any provocative moves," Lynn Hastings, U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories, said in Gaza City. Hastings stopped to talk to survivors on heavily damaged Wehda Street (Unity Street), where Palestinian health officials said 42 people had been killed, including 22 members of one family, during the Israeli air strikes. × "All my ideas and dreams have ended. I have no more hopes in life," Riyad Eshkuntana, who lost his wife and four of his five children, told Hastings. "Under the rubble, my children were screaming, and I heard them. Their voices stopped one after another." Israel has maintained that its airstrike was targetting the Hamas underground tunnel network and civilians were not the target. Standing by the rubble of residential buildings, Hastings said she had seen more than just damaged infrastructure. "I have been speaking to the families here and what they all said is that they have no hope, they feel that they have no control of their lives and their situation is, one woman said, helpless," she told Reuters. Also Read | Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza holds as Egyptian mediators eye long-term peace US President Joe Biden has said Washington will work with U.N. agencies on expediting humanitarian aid for Gaza "in a manner that does not permit Hamas to simply restock its military arsenal". Hastings said suitable mechanisms were already in place and had been active since a war in 2014. She cited the "Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism" agreed among Israel, the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority under President Mahmoud Abbas, a Hamas rival who governs the occupied West Bank but has negligible influence within Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

UN humanitarian aid chief tours Gaza to assess damage, presses both sides

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed measures to ensure that the recently established ceasefire with Israel holds. This comes after Israel and Hamas agreed to an Egypt-brokered ceasefire, after 11 days of rocket attacks and airstrikes that left hundreds dead.

Blinken, Palestinian Prez Abbas discuss ceasefire measures

Soumya, an Indian national was killed in a Hamas rocket attack in Israel's Ashkelon.

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<p>A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip held ground on Saturday. Officials said that Egyptian mediators are interacting with both the sides on establishing long-term peace.</p>

<p>The ceasefire came into force on Friday after 11 days of cross-border shelling which caused major destruction in Gaza and Israel. International players were worried that the fighting would escalate into a regional conflict.</p>

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<p>With US support, Egypt mediated the halt to the fighting. On Friday, Egypt sent a delegation to Israel to discuss ways of easing the ceasefire including aid for those affected in Gaza, Reuters cited Hamas officials as saying. The officials have been trying to facilitate talks between Israel and Gaza with the talks continuing on Saturday.</p>

<p>Even after the ceasefire, Israeli police and Palestinian protesters clashed in Jerusalem on Friday.&nbsp;But no rockets were launched from Gaza or Israel on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said that Washington would work with the United Nations to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.&nbsp;The agency also has safeguards against the money being used to arm Hamas.</p>

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<p>The Palestinian death toll has been put at 248, including 66 children according to medical officers in Gaza.</p>

<p>According to Israel, over 200 Hamas fighters and members of the allied faction Islamic Jihad were killed by its strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition, it claimed that 17 civilian fatalities in Gaza were a result of militants’ rockets malfunctioning.&nbsp; In Israel, attacks from Palestine have killed 13 people including two children, three foreign workers and a soldier.</p>


A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip held ground on Saturday. Officials said that Egyptian mediators are interacting with both the sides on establishing long-term peace.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip held ground on Saturday. Officials said that Egyptian mediators are interacting with both the sides on establishing long-term peace. The ceasefire came into force on Friday after 11 days of cross-border shelling which caused major destruction in Gaza and Israel. International players were worried that the fighting would escalate into a regional conflict. With US support, Egypt mediated the halt to the fighting. On Friday, Egypt sent a delegation to Israel to discuss ways of easing the ceasefire including aid for those affected in Gaza, Reuters cited Hamas officials as saying. The officials have been trying to facilitate talks between Israel and Gaza with the talks continuing on Saturday. Even after the ceasefire, Israeli police and Palestinian protesters clashed in Jerusalem on Friday. But no rockets were launched from Gaza or Israel on Saturday morning. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said that Washington would work with the United Nations to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The agency also has safeguards against the money being used to arm Hamas. Also read: Israel-Hamas conflict: Now, the narrative war begins amid ceasefire The Palestinian death toll has been put at 248, including 66 children according to medical officers in Gaza. According to Israel, over 200 Hamas fighters and members of the allied faction Islamic Jihad were killed by its strikes. In addition, it claimed that 17 civilian fatalities in Gaza were a result of militants’ rockets malfunctioning. In Israel, attacks from Palestine have killed 13 people including two children, three foreign workers and a soldier.

Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza holds as Egyptian mediators eye long-term peace

After 11 days of fighting, international pressure is growing for a ceasefire in Gaza. But, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "determined" to continue his operation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why efforts for a ceasefire are not bearing fruit.

Gravitas: Israel-Hamas clashes: No ceasefire yet

Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant groups, have agreed to a ceasefire that would end an 11-day conflict that has killed at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis. US President Joe Biden welcomed the ceasefire announcement calling it a 'genuine opportunity'.

Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire after 11 days of conflict

Israel and Gaza finally called truce and agreed to a ceasefire after 11 days of violence and bloodshed.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11 days of conflict

<p>As conflict broke between Israel and Palestine nearly a week ago with loss of hundreds of lives in Palestine, a 12-year-old boy who raps, struck a chord with his fans on the internet, over an emotional song.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With airstrikes from both sides, past week has been quite troublesome, especially with news of kids becoming homeless and losing parents. Amid this violence, Abdel Rahman al-Shantti can be seen rapping. He raps as a dilapidated building in the background stands as a reminder of what was before the conflict broke.</p>

<p>The 12-year-old boy goes by the name of MC Abdul and he sings, “Palestine’s been occupied for decades, but a home for centuries. This land has for generations been all my family’s memories. Looking at my baby sister, is this something she deserves? Growing up in a world where she is not treated the same. Denied the right to live free because of where she came."</p>

<p>The video has 2.4 million views already and has been shared by international artists such as actor Tyrese Gibson and Grammy-winning music producer DJ Khaled. Sharing the video, Khaled said in his caption, “Bless up the young world @mca.rap. Praying for Love and peace to the world and Unity! Praying for love and peace 🇵🇸 and the whole world everyone love and peace. LOVE IS THE ANSWER."</p>

<p>Watch the song here:</p>

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<p>Abdel first came under the spotlight last year through one of his rap videos that became viral.&nbsp;</p>


As conflict broke between Israel and Palestine nearly a week ago with loss of hundreds of lives in Palestine, a 12-year-old boy who raps, struck a chord with his fans on the internet, over an emotional song.

As conflict broke between Israel and Palestine nearly a week ago with loss of hundreds of lives in Palestine, a 12-year-old boy who raps, struck a chord with his fans on the internet, over an emotional song. With airstrikes from both sides, past week has been quite troublesome, especially with news of kids becoming homeless and losing parents. Amid this violence, Abdel Rahman al-Shantti can be seen rapping. He raps as a dilapidated building in the background stands as a reminder of what was before the conflict broke. The 12-year-old boy goes by the name of MC Abdul and he sings, “Palestine’s been occupied for decades, but a home for centuries. This land has for generations been all my family’s memories. Looking at my baby sister, is this something she deserves? Growing up in a world where she is not treated the same. Denied the right to live free because of where she came." The video has 2.4 million views already and has been shared by international artists such as actor Tyrese Gibson and Grammy-winning music producer DJ Khaled. Sharing the video, Khaled said in his caption, “Bless up the young world @mca.rap. Praying for Love and peace to the world and Unity! Praying for love and peace 🇵🇸 and the whole world everyone love and peace. LOVE IS THE ANSWER." Watch the song here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MC Abdul (@mca.rap) × Abdel first came under the spotlight last year through one of his rap videos that became viral.

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-ways-to-deal-with-hamas-conquer-or-deter-them-netanyahu-386037">Israel's</a> defence forces(IDF), four rockets were fired at northern Israel from <strong>Lebanon</strong> with&nbsp;one intercepted by the <strong>Iron Dome missile defence system </strong>and others hit open areas with no casualties reported.</p>

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<p>The IDF said artillery cannons struck a number of "targets in Lebanese territory” in retaliation as sirens rang out in Israel’s north area.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-palestine-conflict-france-jordan-egypt-hold-talks-seek-ceasefire-385927">Israeli</a> authorities sounded out citizens in the southern Galilee region including <strong>Haifa's Kiryat Bialik</strong> and Kiryat Motzkin region on Wednesday evening.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gal-gadot-to-rihanna-celebs-speak-on-the-israel-palestine-conflict-384797">Also read: Gal Gadot to Rihanna: Celebs speak on the Israel-Palestine conflict</a></p>

<p>Rockets were fired from Lebanon earlier with Israel reportedly indicating that the latest rocket attacks were launched by&nbsp;<strong>Palestinian</strong>&nbsp;militant groups.</p>

<p>The attacks occurred even as Israel continued its attack on<strong> Gaza</strong> with <strong>Hamas</strong> hitting back with more rocket attacks.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects "significant de-escalation". &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The president conveyed to the prime minister that he expected a significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire," the <strong>White House</strong> said.</p>

<p>Amid the fighting, German foreign minister <strong>Heiko Maas</strong> will travel to Israel including the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-israel-palestine-where-is-the-conflict-heading-385830"> Palestinian</a> territories&nbsp;in a bid to end the attacks which have escalated since May 10.</p>

<p>"The political talks will focus on the current escalation in the <strong>Middle East </strong>and the international efforts to end the violence," the German foreign ministry said.</p>

<p>Maas is expected to meet t Israel's foreign and defence minister including President Reuven Rivlin. The German foreign minister will also hold talks in<strong> Jerusalem</strong> and <strong>Ramallah</strong>, reports said.</p>


According to Israel's defence forces(IDF), four rockets were fired at northern Israel from Lebanon with one intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defence system and others hit open areas with no casualties reported.

According to Israel's defence forces(IDF), four rockets were fired at northern Israel from Lebanon with one intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defence system and others hit open areas with no casualties reported. Watch: The IDF said artillery cannons struck a number of "targets in Lebanese territory” in retaliation as sirens rang out in Israel’s north area. Israeli authorities sounded out citizens in the southern Galilee region including Haifa's Kiryat Bialik and Kiryat Motzkin region on Wednesday evening. Also read: Gal Gadot to Rihanna: Celebs speak on the Israel-Palestine conflict Rockets were fired from Lebanon earlier with Israel reportedly indicating that the latest rocket attacks were launched by Palestinian militant groups. The attacks occurred even as Israel continued its attack on Gaza with Hamas hitting back with more rocket attacks. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects "significant de-escalation". "The president conveyed to the prime minister that he expected a significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire," the White House said. Amid the fighting, German foreign minister Heiko Maas will travel to Israel including the Palestinian territories in a bid to end the attacks which have escalated since May 10. "The political talks will focus on the current escalation in the Middle East and the international efforts to end the violence," the German foreign ministry said. Maas is expected to meet t Israel's foreign and defence minister including President Reuven Rivlin. The German foreign minister will also hold talks in Jerusalem and Ramallah, reports said.

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