The head of Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital, the largest in the Palestinian territory, was arrested Thursday by Israeli forces who said it was over the facility's alleged use by Hamas.
This year's big post-Thanksgiving sales day -- a custom increasingly adopted in Europe and other markets -- comes amid lingering unease over the economy, despite still-low unemployment.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, the border between Lebanon and Israel has witnessed escalating exchanges of fire, primarily involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, along with Palestinian groups.
A double decker bus was burned to the ground in front of the Daniel O'Connell statue at the head of the street and windows were smashed at a nearby Holiday Inn hotel and McDonalds restaurant. A Footlocker store was looted.
Truce between Israel and Hamas begins Friday at 7 a.m.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson has made a comprehensive announcement regarding the impending ceasefire and hostage...