Gaza civil defense says 19 killed in Israeli strikes

Palestinians check the rubble of a building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike south of Gaza City on November 22, 2024, as the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
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Updated 23 November 2024
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Gaza civil defense says 19 killed in Israeli strikes

  • More than 40 others wounded in three massacres caused by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip

Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defense agency said that 19 people, some of them children, were killed in Israeli air strikes and tank fire on Saturday.
Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that “19 people were killed and more than 40 others wounded in three massacres caused by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip between midnight and this morning,” as well as by tank fire in Rafah in the territory’s south.


Qatari emir visits LNG exhibition in Doha

Updated 03 February 2026
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Qatari emir visits LNG exhibition in Doha

  • LNG2026 runs until Feb. 5 and features more than 300 companies from the global LNG value chain
  • Qatar plays a significant role in the LNG industry as one of the world’s leading producers

LONDON: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the launch of the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha this week.

LNG2026 runs until Feb. 5 and features more than 300 companies from the global LNG value chain, including production, processing, liquefaction, storage, transport, distribution and end-use applications.

It hosts a large 800 sq. meter QatarEnergy pavilion showcasing Qatar’s significant role in the LNG industry and its status as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters. Sheikh Tamim visited the exhibition pavilions, discussing innovations and technologies in the energy sector with senior officials from international companies, according to Qatar News Agency.

Digital technology plays a crucial role in the exhibition, highlighting companies that use AI, big data analytics and intelligent systems to improve LNG operations, QNA reported.