PALESTINE
Israeli strike kills 15 members of one Gaza family, including 9 children
At least nine children and two women were among the victims of the attack in the Gaza town of Al-Zawaida.
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PALESTINE
Hamas official dismisses Biden's truce optimism as ‘illusion’
Sami Abu Zuhri, a high-ranking member of the Hamas political bureau, has dismissed as “an illusion” Biden’s optimism that a ceasefire deal in Gaza is in sight.
#RESISTANCEOPS
Aug 16: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation
Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Friday, August 16.
PALESTINE
FB blocks NYC subway video that called for anti-Maersk protests over Gaza genocide
A video of pro-Palestinian activists speaking out against the US-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, recorded by a journalist inside a NYC subway, was blocked by Facebook.
CONVERSATIONS
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination shows Israel has ‘no intention of peace’: UK journalist
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, political bureau chief of Hamas and lead negotiator, shows Israel has “no intention of peace,” says a British journalist.
CONVERSATIONS
International law 'part of structures' that uphold US imperialism: Legal scholar
The effectiveness of the Geneva Conventions has been questioned over the years in the context of Western military aggressions and their colonial proxies, says a legal scholar.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahraini prisoners subjected to ‘psychological torture’: Report
Inmates kept at Bahrain’s Jau prison are subjected to “psychological torture”.
IN-DEPTH
Pro-Palestine activists remanded under UK Terrorism Act
Several members of the direct action group, Palestine Action, are facing the long arm of British law for raiding a site belonging to the UK-based Israeli arms company, Elbit Systems.
PALESTINE
Over 100 journalists urge US to impose arms embargo on Israel
More than 100 journalists have called on the administration of US President Joe Biden to impose a ban on weapons transfers to Israel.
PALESTINE
Senior British diplomat quits in protest at UK’s arms sales to Israel
A UK Foreign Office diplomat has resigned over the country’s continued arms sales to Israel.
IRAQ
Military action ‘necessary’ to expel US forces from Iraq: Resistance leader
The leader of the Iraqi Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group says military action is “obligatory and necessary” in order to expel American occupation forces from Iraq.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on August 17, 2024.
PALESTINE
In numbers: 315 days of Israeli-American genocidal war on Gaza Strip
Israeli genocidal war on Gaza has completed 315 days, claiming more than 40,000 lives, and there are still no signs of this murderous aggression ending.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK jails Muslim man for fighting back against far-right rioters
A UK judge has sentenced a Muslim man to 20 months in prison for fighting back against far-right rioters.
PALESTINE
Israeli doctor exposes shocking conditions at notorious prison
An Israeli military doctor has presented a horrendous testimony on the appalling and fairly inhumane conditions of sick Palestinian prisoners being held at a detention center in Israel.
INDIA
Indian doctors stage nationwide strike over colleague’s rape, murder
Medical workers in India are on strike over the rape and murder of a doctor.
POLITICS
Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament debates cabinet lineup
Iran’s Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration.
PALESTINE
Ten killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon building: Ministry
At least ten people have been killed and five others seriously wounded after an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building northwest of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
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