Christopher Lockyear on war, racism allegations, and front-line aid workers.
Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, provides more than 16 million medical consultations every year, often in the world’s most dangerous places. But even this Nobel Peace Prize-winning organisation is sounding the alarm: the global humanitarian system is falling apart.
The Stream will be covering the repercussions of US President Trump’s plan for mass deportation this week.
Trump has taken a more obedient stance on immigration, increasing the pressure on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to significantly increase deportation rates since taking office. In this episode, we examine the criticism of these measures, how they are changing US immigration laws, and how they are impacting American society in general.
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Muslims are rejoicing the Eid al-Fitr holiday and bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Eid is typically marked by congregational prayers and celebrations, which typically include family gatherings, outings, and new clothing, and are typically greeted with joy and excitement.
Some people celebrate Eid as a result of significant community changes or challenges this year.
This will be the second Eid al-Fitr held in Gaza since the enclave’s first major conflict broke out.
Israel halted food, fuel, medicine, and other supplies to the enclave earlier this month. The military then resumed its ceasefire with Hamas, which resulted in more than a hundred casualties.
Palestinians who had begun observing Ramadan under a fragile ceasefire were changed by the return of the conflict. More than 50, 000 people have died as a result of Israel’s campaign in Gaza, according to the state’s health ministry.
Syrians are also observing their first Eid al-Fitr since the Assad family took control of the Middle East after more than 50 years.
In Indonesia, many people made homecoming trips to their hometowns to celebrate the holiday with loved ones in a custom known as “mudik.”
Muslims also have an Eid tradition in Malaysia. Prior to visiting loved ones’ graves and seeking forgiveness from family and friends, the first day typically begins with a morning prayer in the mosque.
Friends and families come together to celebrate Eid and sample traditional delicacies like rendang, a meat dish stewed in spices and braised in coconut milk, and ketupat, rice cooked in a palm leaf pouch.
Children and visitors to their homes are given money in green packets by older Muslims.
Families in Egypt perform Eid prayers amid a festive atmosphere. Many travel to vacation destinations, friends and family members, and some visit family members. Traditional cash presents known as “eidiya” are given to children who typically wear new Eid outfits.
Another popular holiday in the nation is making or purchasing powdered sugar Eid cookies.
As the military said it plans to intensify its renewed assault on the enclave, Israel has issued new forced evacuation orders for Rafah in southern Gaza.
Avichay Adraee, the military’s spokesperson in Arabic, announced on X on Monday morning that the army was “fighting with great force” in Rafah, one of Gaza’s largest cities, and surrounding areas.
He demanded that Palestinians find shelter in al-Mawasi on the coast right away. Despite being designated as a “safe zone,” the area frequently encountered Israeli fire during the Gaza war.
At least two people were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent that housed the area’s displaced people, according to Al Jazeera Arabic, shortly after the evacuation order.
Since Israel resumed its occupation of the enclave on March 18, breaking the fragile January ceasefire, 142, 000 people have been displaced, according to a report released by the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA).
More than 900 people have died as a result of the bombardment, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Since the start of the war in October 2023, more than 50 000 people have died, according to the statement.
1, 139 people were killed and about 250 were taken hostage as a result of the Hamas attack on southern Gaza on October 7. This set off an Israeli siege.
As Palestinians observe Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, Israeli attacks have continued to pour down on Gaza.
At least 64 Palestinians were killed on Eid’s first day on Sunday. At least nine people have died as a result of Israeli attacks, and the situation in Gaza is still grim as of Monday morning.
According to Hind Khoudary, a reporter for Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, Israeli forces have attacked “at least seven houses of different families” in Khan Younis, the other major city in southern Gaza.
According to her, “there has also been never-ending artillery shelling in the central areas of the Gaza Strip, in Nuseirat, and also in the area very close to the Netzarim Corridor,” adding that three farmers have been killed there as a result of explosions audible in Deir el-Balah.
Children who once celebrated Eid in Beit Hanoon, northern Gaza, are now frightened to spend the holiday.
We’re afraid to approach the beach in case Israeli shelling, Wissam Nassar told Al Jazeera.
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Real Madrid and Barcelona will temporarily veer from the LaLiga title race to concentrate on their respective Copa del Rey semifinal games in midweek.
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in the famous Bernabeu, while semifinal 2 pits rival rivals Atletico from across town at Metropolitano Stadium as they attempt to take the lead in the LaLiga title game at home against Barcelona.
What is the essential information for Copa del Rey semifinal matches:
Real Sociedad versus Real Real Madrid (1st leg – February 26):
Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg encounter was marred by further racist abuse of Brazilian international Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid won 1-0.
Endrick, a fellow Brazilian forward, scored the game’s only goal in the first half at San Sebastian’s Reale Arena (Anoeta Stadium).
Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid (1st leg – February 25):
In the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys (Barcelona Olympic Stadium), Barcelona and Atletico both came from two goals down to draw 4-4 in Barcelona, Spain.
In the final ten minutes, Atletico scored twice in the opening six minutes, including Alexander Sorloth’s equalizer three minutes into stoppage time, before conceding four unanswered goals.
Yes . Real Madrid and Barcelona both have plans to win a potential trophy treble in the 2024-2005 campaign, including LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League.
Possible starting XI for Real Madrid: Lunin, Vazquez, Asensio, Rudiger, F Garcia, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
With Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Fede Valverde likely to start following their country commitments during the FIFA window, manager Carlo Ancelotti may look to re-sign some of his household names for the Copa del Rey semifinal.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois may miss the Copa semifinal because he didn’t play against Leganes last Saturday.
Remiro, Traore, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Munoz, Sucic, Zubimendi, Marin, Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea, and others are starting in Real Sociedad.
Brais Mendez’s injury is unlikely to be a factor, but forward Ander Barrenetxea will start after being suspended.
Oblak, Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Azpilicueta, Simeone, Gallagher, Barrios, Lino, Alvarez, Griezmann, and other starting XIs at Atletico Madrid:
Julian Alvarez, an Argentinian striker, is likely to be a major problem for Barca upfront, according to manager Diego Simeone. The Copa del Rey leader in this year’s scoring position is Alvarez, who has five goals.
Szczesny, Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde, Gavi, Pedri, Yamal, de Jong, Raphinha, Lewandowski, and others could start for Barcelona.
Important midfielder Dani Olmo, who is currently expected to be out until late April, will still be without, according to Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
On April 26, the Copa del Rey final will take place in Seville.
Due to her embezzlement of EU funds, the party’s far-right leader in France, Marine Le Pen, will not be able to run for president until the next presidential election after serving four years in prison and prohibited from running for office for five years.