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One of the brave youth of Gaza, Ali al-Jafarawi, brother of late journalist Salah al-Jafarawi, released a song titled “Oh Eid”, filmed amid the rubble of Gaza. In the lyrics, a child asks: “Where is the happiness and security? … Oh Eid, how do you visit us while the wound in us still hurts?” The song reflects the grief and longing of Gaza’s youth as Eid arrives in the shadow of war. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Gaza-based artist Mohanad Abu Qamar shared an emotional message marking Eid after years of war and devastation. He said that for years people in Gaza had seen “body parts, martyrs, and blood”, but described the current moment as one of relief and gratitude. On Eid, he prayed that those who deprived Gaza of joy would be held to account, as scenes of celebration returned. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Palestinians in Qatar, including families of martyrs and those wounded in the war on Gaza, gathered after Eid prayers to sing Palestinian songs in remembrance and solidarity. Amid celebration and grief, voices of takbeerat blended with songs of الوطن, keeping Palestine alive in their hearts despite displacement. They prayed for mercy for those lost, and for a future Eid in a free and peaceful Palestine. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Eid takbeerat were heard near Al-Aqsa Mosque as Israeli occupation forces (IOF) blocked worshippers from accessing the mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers. IOF deployed stun grenades and dispersed gatherings as Palestinians attempted to pray at one of Islam’s holiest sites during the holiday. Al-Aqsa Mosque has now been shut for more than 20 days for the first time since Israel occupied East Jerusalem in 1967. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Palestinians in Gaza gathered to perform Eid prayers despite ongoing destruction and hardship. Scenes of worship and smiles reflected a sense of resilience, as communities marked the occasion amid the aftermath of war. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Israeli occupation forces prevented Palestinian worshippers from gathering at Bab al-Sahira, one of the closest points to Al-Aqsa Mosque, to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. Al-Aqsa Mosque has now been shut for 20+ days for the first time since 1967. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Palestinians in northern Gaza marked the end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid amid widespread destruction and displacement. With homes reduced to rubble and celebrations subdued, voices rose in national songs among the ruins — a message of resilience and survival despite the devastation. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Journalist Rahma Zein described an incident in the occupied West Bank in which Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian family. She said surviving children were stripped, and a 12-year-old boy was punched in the face after asking why his parents had been killed. Zein shared the account as part of wider reporting on abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank. #GazaGenocide #PalPulse

Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, residents have opened a zoo for Eid al-Fitr in an effort to bring moments of joy to children living through the Genocide. With much of Gaza’s infrastructure destroyed and daily life dominated by displacement and hardship, families and volunteers created the space so children could briefly escape the reality around them—interacting with animals, playing, and celebrating the holiday in a rare atmosphere of relief. The initiative highlights how, even under extreme Circumstances, communities continue to find ways to support children’s emotional wellbeing and preserve a sense of normalcy during one of the most difficult periods in Gaza’s history.

A demonstration took place at dawn outside a mosque at the University of Jordan in Amman, as participants gathered to condemn the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Protesters expressed solidarity with Palestinians and denounced restrictions on access to the holy site, chanting and holding signs during the early morning gathering.

Germany has said it will not intervene on behalf of Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The decision marks a shift from Berlin’s position in early 2024, when Germany had indicated it would support Israel after South Africa filed the case and strongly rejected accusations of genocide related to the war in the Gaza Strip.

As the world prepares for Eid al-Fitr, bombardment continues across the Gaza Strip. Two victims were brought to Al-Shifa Hospital after an Israeli drone strike targeted a group of civilians east of the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City. The attack comes as families in Gaza face yet another holiday under ongoing violence and loss.

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida were injured in an Israeli strike while filming in southern Lebanon. According to the crew, an Israeli aircraft fired a missile at their position near the Al-Qasmiya Bridge, close to a local military site. Rida said they were clearly identifiable as journalists, wearing uniforms marked with press credentials, and described the strike as deliberate. Footage from Rida’s camera reportedly captures the moment of impact, showing the missile striking less than ten meters behind Sweeney as he ducks for cover. The incident adds to growing concerns about the safety of journalists covering the conflict.

Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent said Israel “drove the decision” behind US military action on Iran. He argued the move was taken despite knowing it would trigger retaliation from Iran, raising questions over who is directing US foreign policy decisions.

Journalist Ana Kasparian reported that 13 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, including two young boys and a pregnant woman. She said the victims also included a 10-year-old child and nine Palestinian law enforcement officers, underscoring the ongoing civilian toll of the strikes. The incident comes amid growing concerns over repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement by Israel, with continued airstrikes and daily military activity. Since the ceasefire more then 631 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military operations.

Journalist Cenk Uygur criticises Israel’s ongoing Genocide in Gaza, arguing that initial justifications have collapsed and the violence continues regardless. He claims the war is being sustained despite shifting explanations and accuses Israeli leadership of pursuing broader aims beyond self-defence.

Actor Charithra Chandran spoke on the Oscars red carpet about wearing a red Artists4Ceasefire pin calling for an actual Ceasefire in Gaza. She said she could not accept “children and people dying”, adding that she wanted to use her platform to advocate for a better world.

Jewish children at a Satmar day camp in Williamsburg, New York City, held a small protest expressing opposition to Israel’s actions in Palestine. The demonstration reflects a strand of anti-Zionist sentiment within parts of the Jewish community, which has historically opposed Zionism on religious grounds.

Content creator Jellostello drew parallels between Ireland’s Great Famine and conditions in Gaza while speaking from the National Famine Way in Dublin. She described the forced starvation in Gaza, arguing that hunger is being used as a weapon under the ongoing blockade perpetrated by Israel. She also called for unrestricted aid access, urging that UNRWA convoys be allowed into Gaza.

US commentator Jordan Uhl criticised what he described as double standards in coverage of attacks on civilian areas in Israel and Gaza. Responding to claims about international law violations, he questioned whether the same standards are applied to Palestinian civilians, asking: “Does that only apply when Israel is the victim?”