Hamas militants fired barrages of rockets at Israel from multiple locations across the Palestinian territory, according to the accounts of many journalists from Gaza City. Palestinian militants have begun a "war" against Israel, the country's defense minister said, adding "troops are fighting against the enemy at every location."
Israeli assault: ICRC calls for protection of civilians in Jenin
Civilians and civilian objects must be respected and protected. The Israeli security forces must in particular ensure that the population of Jenin has unhindered access to health services, housing, food and water, the ICRC said. It added that paramedics and first aiders must have free access to the injured to...
Syria health workers launch cholera vaccine drive in rebel-held northwest
MAARET MASRIN, SYRIA - Syrian medics launched Tuesday the first cholera vaccination campaign in the rebel-held northwest since a deadly outbreak began last year, amid increased fears of contagion after last month's devastating earthquake. Health workers were going door to door to inoculate people in homes and displacement camps in the...
Palestinian killed by Israel army in West Bank: Medics
A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, Palestinian medical and security sources said. Bakir Hashash, 21, of the Balata refugee camp, was shot in the head after the Israeli army entered an area east of the northern city of Nablus to make arrests,...
Burns, tears as Beirut medics treat fuel blast victims
Health authorities acknowledge the official figures underestimate the country's real toll
