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the headlines of death tool from over five months of the israeli us genocide in gaza keeps rising now nearing 32,000. the palestine football association calls on fifa to impose sanctions against israeli team.
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over the genocide in gaza, and also in our headlines, israely forces kill nine palestinians across the occupied west bank in 24 hours. hello and welcome everybody, you're watching press tv's world news coming at you live from our headquarters here in the iranian capital tehran. our top story for this half hour, more than five months into israel's genocidal onslaught on the gaza strip, the regime strikes keep claiming more civilian lives across the territory. the latest israeli air strikes killed a dozen civilians including at least two children in northern and southern gaza, palestinian sources said another. air
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raid a house east of rafa city killed at least six civilians and israeli strike target house west of gaza city killing a mother under son israeli military drones also targeted a group of civilians east of jabalia northern gaza killing three civilians and wounding 10 others. the israeli genocide has so far killed nearly 32,00 civilians uh leaving over 74,00 injured, 7,00 more are unaccounted for and are feared to be dead under the... "the world bank says more than half of gaz's population, including children and the elderly is on the brink of famon calling for urgent action to save lives. well, the palestinian resistance moving hamas has released footage showing its fighters repelling an israeli attack neral shifa hospital in gaza. the video shows resistance fighters targeting invading troops and a tank with rockets. and hand grenades, israeli
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forces attacked the hospital over the weekends, killing and injuring number of people. palestinian media reported that the regime's military also blew up building used as critical care unit at the hospital. the israeli army has also warned the displaced people in shifa medical complex to leave immediately. hamasas time and again rejected allegations that its members use hospitals as command centers a pretext israel sites for its attacks on medical complex. says a stormed outshifa several times, neither resistance fighters nor israeli captives have been found in any of those hospitals, meanwile the regime's forces have maintained their siege on al-shifah, one of the few partially functioning hospitals in northern ghaza. well our correspondent motiabu musape is joining us now from der albala and central gaza to bring us up to speed on the continued israeli aggression, uh on palestinians in the
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besege gaza strip and also about the recent information that we have of the hamos resistance uh group repelling attack by the israeli regime against the elshifa hospital. what do you have to share with us? yes, actually let me begin with the latest update released by gaza's health ministry in terms of the death doll of the palestinian civilians who have been killed since. the beginning of this brutal aggression on gaza strip as it has risen to roughly 31,980 to 88 palestinian civilians while the injuries became 74,188 others. these numbers as you can see are rising dramatically and incrementally as the israeli accuvation forces continue their attacks against several areas of gaza strip. over the last hour the israeli war blanes actually targeted a
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civilian car in banila neighborhood located in the eastern part of khanuni city, at least nine palestinian civilians were reporttedly killed over that attack. they are civilian. uh were living in that area, while when it comes to gaza city, as you know the current situation is still hyper catastrophic for the palestinian civilians, particularly uh and the surrounding areas of ashifa medical complex and even the palestinian families who are stranded inside the complex as the israeli occupation forces are still circumventing the complex uh opening their gunfire continuously towards the buildings and the uh residental areas and the... the medical complex according to multiple sources, at least 150 palestinian civilians from the palestine and evacuees who were uh taking who were inside the complex taking shilter in the hospital executed by the israel incubation forces in addition to
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roughly 30 350 palestinan civilians were kidnapped and abducted by the israel incubation forces till this moment we are talking about catastrophic humanitarian conditions as the israel incubation. forces forced hundreds of the palestinian families to flee the complex under heavy attacks on the heavy gun fire of the israeli tanks. in the meantime the israeli war blands continue their air strikes against several areas, particularly in the western areas of gaza city. several horizontal buildings were destroyed by those attacks and the meantime the palestinan resistance maintained their attacks against the israeli tanks that are still surrounding the medical complex. several israeli tanks were... by the palestinian resistance particularly al-qassami brigade uh that released several that released several footage and scenes about uh those attacks and those counterattacks against those vehicles and those tanks so we are talking about catastrophic humanitarian conditions in addition to that the israeli incubation
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forces are still hitting several areas of gaza strip it's not about it's not only about the gaza city it's not it's not only about the ashif medical complex else where in gaza strip is under the heavy bomb. the of the israeli occupation forces and now as we speak, the israeli occupation forces are still hitting the eastern parts of their balah city, the israeli artillery maintain shelling those areas for for for the last night so far, so we are talking about rising attacks of the israel incubation forces, thanks joining us from dabala in central gaza, moving on the world health organization say: as it has documented 410 israeli attacks on gaza's healthcare sector since the regime launched its genocidal war early october. according to the who, such attacks left over 680 people dead and hundreds more injured. till march the 12th, it said that the israeli strikes damaged or destroyed nearly 100
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healthcare facilities and about uh a similar number of ambulances across gaza. it added the two fifths of israeli attacks took place in gaza city, a quarter of them in north. and another quarter in the southern city of konjunes. the world health organization emphasized that the healthcare sector should not be a target in armed conflicts, it urged the israeli regime to respect international law. washington is taking a u-turn after vetoing three gaysfire resolutions at the un security council, the u.s. secretary was a trip to west asia says his country has circulated. draft resolution in this regard. anthony blincan, speaking to the media, said the resolution calls for quote immediate cease fire linked to the release of hostages. in the gaza strip, he also expressed hope that all council members will support the us move, and it would send a strong message and a strong signal. lincan made the rev
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revelation on wednesday evening during visit to saudi arabia to discuss israely genocidal war against palestinians. uh, this is lincoln sixth visit to the region since the war began, the united states, israel's main backer, it previously used its veto to block three resolutions a gaza's ceasefire. well, the palestine football association is called on football's international governing body fifa to impose sanctions against israely teams over the regime's genocide in gaza. the palestinian association set six other member nations. have endorsed its proposal, asking fifa to put it on the agenda of its upcoming congress in may. it added that the regime's onslot has killed nearly 100 football players and destroyed or seriously damaged the entire football infrastructure and gas and clear violation of international law. palestinian
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officials said at least five football clubs based in israeli settlements in the occupied west bank are members of the regime's football association. they said such inclusion. implicitly recognizes israel's sovereignty over the settlements, which goes against international law and fifa's obligations. loriston's prestine nature with vast oak forests, gaping gorgeous and amazing waterfalls. it's where heaven and earth meat. to meet each other and stars frequent to welcome the visitors at nights. join us to
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watch the most wonderful place in the heart of. well. mac the israeli regime has conducted fresh raids on different areas across the west bank, four palestinians are killed in tolkaram and another killed in romano during the incursions bringing the death tool in the last 24 hours to nine. earlier we spoke to our ramala correspondent candial on the seemingly unending israeli violence in the occupied territories. last night was yet another bloody night here in the occupied westbank these? israeli forces killed two more palestinians in nur shams refugee camp
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during military raid and taking death in noor sham's refugee camp into karam 24 where the israeli military has already had already conducted earth strike at group of palestinians and they killed two palestinians there the israeli military claimed they were preparing to carry out anti-israeli operations. inside the lands occupied in 1948, later the israeli forces raided norsham's refugee camp, exchange of fire continued for several hours and only in less than half an hour the israeli forces left toim refugee camp after killing two more palestinians, you have to mention that in addition to those four palestinians who were killed in north sham's refugee camp, the israeli military had already had also conducted... another airstrike earlier, in general refugee camp and killed three
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palestinians, so it seems that we are speaking about nine palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours, in northern the occupied west bank, in the center of the occupied west bank and in southern the occupied west bank, the islamic resistance in iraq has announced a new operation. against an israeli target and solidarity with palestinian people in the gaza strip, the iraqi resistance said its latest operation targeted power plant in telaviv in the occupied palestinian territories using drones, the group said anti-israeli operations will continue in support of palestinians in gaza and in response to the israeli massacres of innocent civilians. the new attack came just today after iraq's islamic resistance at israel's ben guurion airport with drones from uh fora of the second time. iraqi resistance has carried out series of attacks against israeli targets in the occupied territories in recent months. it
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has also attacked us military bases in iraq and neighboring syria and retaliation for washington's role in the israeli genocide in gaza. will yemen's foreign ministry has centured the un security council for issuing a statement against the country's naval operations in the red sea the 15 member. also discussed the red sea this week despite repeated declarations by the eminy army that its operation is mainly on israel or israeli linked ships in a show of solidarity with palestinians and against the regime's bloodshed in gaza. press tv's abdul latif alwashali has filed this report from sano. yemen's foreign ministry has reacted strongly to a statement recently issued by the us security council deploring attacks on vessels linked to israel. as well as american and british assets and the red sea and demanded the authorities in sana to immediately hold
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such assaults. the ministry lambassed the 15 member council saying yemen's naval actions are only aimed at supporting palestinians, it said the unsc move reflects the body submission to america's interests and its support for the israeli genocide in gaza. the security council usually stands by american, british and zionist policies and implements their agenda, but at the same time fails to stop the israeli massacres of the people of palestine, therefore the republic of yemen considers any statesments from the security council non-existent. sana continues. is efforts to support palestinians in accordance with the will of the people in yemen. the armed forces are also targeting american, british and israeli ships as yemen stands alongside the axis of resistance in the fight against the axis of evil, and we will prevail, god willing. officials highlighted that yemen's operations in the rid and
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arabian seas are motivated by the dire humanitarian situation in gaza and enjoy support not only from yemanies but also. from the freedom-seeking people worldwide. the security council's statement is feudal and is part of american policy, meaning that the council tries to appease the united states and britain at the expense of the blood of innocent palestinians. we support palestinians, not only from the humanitarian angle, but there is a brotherly bond between yemenies and the people of palestine. our actions are in retaliation for the ongoing israeli genocide. meanwhile, the army spokes person and... announced assault on yet another american vessel madow in the red sea using multiple missiles, it also reported attacks on israeli targets and the occupied territories, including the one near ilat port that has also been confirmed by the israeli military. the yemini army launched its anti-israel operations in mid november, it has though repeatedly announced that all other ships are free and save sail through
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the strategic waterway. however, recently they have also targeted american and british ships and retaliation for the two countries. aggression against yemen. people here say that during us backed years long war on yemen, the un security council turned a blind eye to the war crimes committed against yemanies. therefore, they argue that the military action is the only way to deter the aggressors as western dijeman countries only understand the language of force, not dialogue. reporting for ab: the leader of iran's islamic revolution says the enemy.
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بقیه همراهان او در طول زمان احساس کردیم مقصودشون فروپاشی اقتصاد ایران است. مقصودشون به زانو درآوردن کشور از لحاظ اقتصادی است. البته با همت جوانان ما و تلاش های فراوانی که در این کشور از سوی مردم و مسئولین انجام گرفته دشمن موفق نشد و added that iran has witnessed outstanding improvements in various domains in the past year, despite efforts by the enemy stand still hopelessness among the people, he made
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the remarks on the occasion of the persian new year, the leader elaborated on this year's slogan that is surgeon production through people's. participation, he underlined the growth and production will be possible only with the participation of all people. further highlighted the great capacities iran enjoys, noting that such potential, if properly used will ensure further economic success elsewhere in his remarks, the leader touched on israel's genocidal war on gaza, calling it the most pressing issue before the world. اقتصادي
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by in the face of the massacre of palestinians, but has also been supporting israel financially and militarily also praised the resistance front saying the events happening in west asia have revealed the capacity and power of the resistance against zionism. he added the regional resistance groups have thorted the plots of the israeli regime and its western backers, especially the us. president charles michelle has called on the european union to prepare for war and enhance its military capabilities and escalating tensions with russia over the war in ukraine. press gorsman and max sheley reports from rome. the recent european council president charles michelle's warning that the european union needs to ramp up its
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military production and shift to a war economy mode in response to an alleged threat posed by russia has sparked international alarm and mixed reactions in europe. earlier this week michelle wrote an opinion editorial run by media specialized in eu affairs that if europe wants peace, it must prepare for war, arguing that although the eu's military manufacturing capacity has increased by 50% since the start of the ukraine russia war in 2022, far more was needed. our european awakening is just beginning to take shape, and i would like to tell you what i feel, the time has come to create a real union of defense coupled with a true defense single. michelle added that the european union must finally take responsibility for its own security. for decades, the european union has relied heavily on the united states and the
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western military alliance, nato for its security. analysts believed that the dependency on external powers by the 27 member block has resulted in a complete loss of its own geopolitical and strategic autonomy. at this point. in time, the eu cannot be militarily independent, it can't adopt autonomous strategies. today, europe must create its own defense system, so that in 30 years time, it can really be geopolitically autonomous. if we continue to put national interests ahead, all individual states, including italy, would lose geopolitical relevance. michelle's remarks come as ukrainian and international politicians and experts are. warning that ammunition shortages are resulting in the losses of territory to russia. michelle is trying to keep germany under the pressure, demanding together with the french government
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that berlin provide ukraine with long-range cruise missiles tours. german chancellor schulz as so far said no to this request to avoid the war escalation, adding that his country has already provided here with arms for 7 billion euros while france is struggling to pay for ukraine military aid. on wednesday, the italian former prime minister. giuseppe conte accused the current prime minister giorgia meloni of dragging asal into world war iii after having turned the country into irrelevant subjugated power. max chively press tv. rome. well, the president of the european parliament, roberto metsula has traveled to the austrian capitalist in three months before the u election. she delivered a speech at the university of vienna, but students there interrupted her speech by protesting against. the eu support for the us israel genocide in gaza. a correspondent reports from vienna. now, dear colleagues, on the morning of the
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80 days before the european elections on june the 9th, president of the european parliament, roberta metzola visits vienna. in addition to discussions with government and parliament representatives, she met with students at the faculty of law at the university of vienna. students could ask questions and rate them using an app among. the most repeated questions were, why isn't the eu stepping in to ensure that humanitarian aid is allowed to enter gaza. students also asked metsola, when will you call for an arms embargo to be imposed on israel, but the event's moderators deleted both questions from the app an act of censorship. nonetheless, the students ask questions concerning the us israel genocide in gaza. metzola answered, we are the only european institution calling for a permanent cease fire. however, this was followed by an other interventions from the audience in support of palestine, we don't need language, sola refused to comment the next question,
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instead the audience interrupted her, students held up banner and distributed leaflet informing about the genocide and demanding freedom for palestine. censoring the pro-palestinian voices, the students were escorted out of the hall and the live stream from the european parliament media center was interrupted during the protest. in a speech during their protest, activists said, instead of holding israel accountable, instead of instantiating an arm's embargo, and demanding for the genocide to stop, the eu is continuing its hypocritical humanitarian aid policy to deflect from the complicity in the murder of more than 30,00 palestinians. while metsola continue to promote the eu policy inside the hall, police held the pro palestinian students for an hour and formed them of legal action for public disobedience and unlawful assembly. the european parliament president roberta metzola met
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young. people at the law faculty at university of vienna, they promised to discuss the most critical questions of our times, however the organizers said that critical questions on the us-israeli genocidal war on gaza were not welcome. dita reinish, reporting for brest tv from vienna. that's r for now, but stick around, there's plenty more to come here on press tv. bye everybody. bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
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leader of the islam in his new year address congratulated the iranian nation on the occasion of narus, renewing emphasis on productivity and the people's participation in enhancing productivity. he noted how the enemy has failed in pursuing a policy economically...