The Latest: Protesters in Yemen denounce Israeli attacks
SANAA, Yemen- Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa on Monday to denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for the boycott of Israeli and American goods. They also chanted: “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!” Many protesters were seen carrying AK-47 assault rifles.
The protests are called by Houthi rebels, who are allied with Hamas. Both groups have close ties with Iran, the archenemy of Israel.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian witnesses say at least two people were killed in an Israeli airstrike at the upper floor of an apartment building in Gaza City.
The Latest: US blocks UN statement on end to Gaza crisis
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1of17Palestinians walk amid the rubble of a house that was hit by early morning Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.Khalil hamra/APShow MoreShow Less
2of17Palestinian rescue workers carry the remains of a man found next to a beachside cafe after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.Khalil Hamra/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of17Palestinian children sit among belongings salvaged from the rubble of their destroyed house following early morning Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.Khalil hamra/APShow MoreShow Less
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden has expressed “support” for a cease-fire during a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Macron cancels debt to help inspirational Sudan The French leader made clear the biggest priority for making progress would be to rid Sudan of its burden of debt, which amounts in total to some $60 billion, adding that he hoped other creditors would follow suit. French President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he takes part in the Act-A videoconference meeting with the African Union board at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on 3 March 2021. Picture: Yoan Valat/AFP
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PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said France would cancel almost $5 billion in debt owed by Sudan, hailing the African nation as an inspiration in its transition after years of authoritarian rule.
JERUSALEM â Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will âcontinue to strike terror targetsâ in the Gaza Strip after a week of fighting with Palestinian militants.
In an address after meeting with top defense officials, Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will âcontinue to operate as long as necessary in order to return calm and security to all Israeli citizens.â
The fighting broke out May 10, when Hamas fired long-range rockets at Jerusalem after weeks of clashes in the holy city between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police.
The protests were focused on the heavy-handed policing of a flashpoint sacred site during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the threatened eviction of dozens of Palestinian families by Jewish settlers.