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Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid await permission on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip, to drive toward the besieged Palestinians territory on August 3, 2025. (File/AFP)
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. (File/AFP)
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Updated 07 August 2025
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Qatar, UK urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza

  • The Qatari Emir and British prime minister stressed the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
Updated 07 August 2025
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DUBAI: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call on Wednesday, according to Qatar News Agency.

They also called for the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged Strip. Both leaders voiced concern over the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. They emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and addressing the humanitarian crisis.

The call also touched on bilateral relations. Sheikh Tamim and Starmer discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and the United Kingdom across various sectors.

Topics: War on Gaza UK Qatar

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager near Bethlehem

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager near Bethlehem

  • The 17-year-old was taken to a local health center but died soon after
  • Over 1,000 Palestinians, including militants, have been killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the start of the Gaza war in late 2023
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LONDON: The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager in Tuqu town, southeast of Bethlehem, on Monday.

Tayseer Abu Mifreh, head of Tuqu’s council, said Israeli soldiers raided the village and fired indiscriminately, seriously injuring Ammar Yaser Sabbah with a live round to the chest. According to Wafa news agency, the 17-year-old was taken to a local health center for first aid, but he died from his injury soon after.

Over 1,000 Palestinians, including militants, have been killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the start of the Gaza war in late 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

During the same period, 43 Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed in Palestinian attacks in the West Bank, according to official Israeli figures.

Topics: Occupied West Bank Israeli occupation Bethlehem

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