For Palestinian women, there are “many layers of violence that is being perpetuated against them” by Israel, according to Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. In an interview with Anadolu for International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8,...

Palestinian mothers in the Gaza Strip are experiencing exceptionally harsh life conditions under the ongoing devastating Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip, which has been taking place since Oct. 7. While women across the world celebrate International Women's Day, Palestinian women,...

Palestinian group Hamas confirmed Thursday that negotiations were still ongoing for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. A statement by the group said a Hamas delegation had left the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for consultations with its leadership. “Efforts are still ongoing to stop the...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Jordan Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed Thursday the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has entered its 153rd day, according to the State Department. Speaking over the phone, Blinken thanked Safadi for Jordan's "partnership" in...