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Protesters have gathered outside the White House in response to an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that killed at least 45 Palestinians, including women and children.
Demonstrators demanded an end to Israel's assault on Rafah as the attack draws an international outcry.
On Tuesday, Israel continued attacking Rafah, killing at least 21 Palestinians and wounding more than 60 despite global condemnation.
Mohammed Al Mugheir, the city's civil service official, told The National that 25 Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli strikes.
During Tuesday's White House rally, chants including “Hands off Gaza now,” and “Stop bombing Rafah now” were heard.
Calling for an immediate ceasefire, protesters shouted: “Biden, Biden, you're a liar. We demand a ceasefire.”
A moment of silence was held for victims of the attacks.
The Israeli strike on Sunday was aimed at Hamas officials but hit a camp for displaced Gazans in an area designated as a humanitarian safe zone.
“In the words of a Palestinian man whose family was murdered in the tent massacre: 'The army is a liar, there is no security in Gaza, there is no security, not for a child, an elderly man or a woman,'” said one protester.
The remarks came in a speech at the rally that included criticism of the US government over its response to the months-long Israel-Gaza war that has killed more than 36,100 Palestinians and wounded more than 80,000 others, local health authorities say.
The war was started after the Hamas-led assaults in southern Israel that killed 1,200 people on October 7.
“It has been almost eight months of this ridiculous clown show of our leaders pretending to do anything to help our people … when a massacre is unfolding within refugee camps … destroying every bit of remaining healthcare infrastructure and rendering Palestinians displaced,” the protester continued.
The Biden administration, along with many US officials, is facing a backlash over its response to the war.
Former US Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley came under heavy scrutiny on Tuesday after writing 'Finish them' on an Israeli bomb while visiting Israel.
While the situation in Gaza remains grim, with the Israeli invasion of Rafah showing no signs of stopping, a demonstrator highlighted the historic momentum the Palestinian cause has gained globally since the war started.
“We are seeing a shift in the narrative; countries that were traditionally supporting Israel trying to defend itself are now calling for sanctions,” the demonstrator told The National.
“You have all these new countries that are recognising the Palestinian state, you have the International Court of Justice that issued a ruling.
"We are still waiting to hear back from the US. I don't know how much longer they can keep up with it.”
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How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
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Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
