Israel-Palestine Conflict Highlights: Alarmed by escalating violence, says UAE's Foreign Minister

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Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | “Six of my relatives, three close friends and several colleagues have died in the three bloody wars and countless battles between Israel and Hamas. Each time the violence erupts and I report as a journalist on the people who lost their homes, their children or their lives, the memories creep back. I always think, "That could be me." When the thundering bombs, buzzing drones and pounding artillery refresh the pain and trigger the old fear, I seek refuge in work,” Fares Akram, The Associated Press’ Gaza correspondent writes.

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | Protesters march in Sydney, Melbourne against Israeli attacks on Gaza

Several thousand people marched in Sydney and hundreds in Melbourne today, protesting against Israeli attacks on Gaza amid days of conflict between the two sides.

In Sydney, protesters gathered at Town Hall to march through the streets, chanting slogans such as "Free, free Palestine" and "Free, free Gaza". In Melbourne, protesters gathered at the State Library of Victoria and then marched to Parliament House, many carrying "Free Palestine" posters.  (Input from Reuters)

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | Interfaith efforts strained by violence

The escalation of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is dismaying American Muslims and Jews who have been working to build bridges between their communities and are now struggling to quell fear and anger in their own circles.

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | West Bank Palestinians have begun gathering across West Bank to mark the anniversary of the displacement of hundreds of thousands of refugees from what is now Israel during the 1948 war surrounding its creation.

The main event today was held in West Bank city of Ramallah, where the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority is headquartered.

Some 700,000 Palestinians fled or were driven from their homes during the 1948 war. Today, they and their descendants number around 5.7 million and mostly reside in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. (Input from The Associated Press)

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | Alarmed by escalating spiral of violence in Israel, Palestine: UAE's Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has expressed his country’s concern over escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, and offered condolences to all victims of the recent fighting.

"The UAE is alarmed by the escalating spiral of violence in Israel and Palestine. We express our condolences to all victims of the recent fighting, and join others in calling for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities. The UAE calls on all parties to take immediate steps to commit to a ceasefire, initiate a political dialogue, and exercise maximum restraint," he said.

"The events of the past week have been a somber reminder of the urgent need for peaceful dialogue and reconciliation. We reflect on the promise that the Abraham Accords hold for current and future generations, to live with their neighbors in peace, dignity and prosperity," he added.

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | “Six of my relatives, three close friends and several colleagues have died in the three bloody wars and countless battles between Israel and Hamas. Each time the violence erupts and I report as a journalist on the people who lost their homes, their children or their lives, the memories creep back. I always think, "That could be me." When the thundering bombs, buzzing drones and pounding artillery refresh the pain and trigger the old fear, I seek refuge in work,” Fares Akram, The Associated Press’ Gaza correspondent writes.

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | Misinformation has flourished on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and other social media about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel-Palestine Conflict LIVE Updates | Israel Defense Forces on Twitter: “In response to the 2,000+ rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel, tonight we struck: a military intelligence site, rocket launch sites, surface-to-surface rocket launch sites and two terrorist squads. Hamas is paying the price for its terror.”