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Mahmud Bassal

Mahmud Bassal
The latest news and updates on Mahmud Bassal, the prominent spokesman for Gaza’s Civil Defence agency, a key figure in communicating the humanitarian situation and detailing casualties during the ongoing conflict. His responsibilities include reporting on Israeli strikes, coordinating emergency response, and providing updates to international media. He is known for detailing civilian deaths and the impact on infrastructure. However, the Israeli military alleges Bassal is an active Hamas operative, using his position for propaganda, a claim he vehemently denies, asserting his work adheres to international humanitarian law. His expertise lies in emergency response communication and humanitarian reporting.
Israel-Gaza war

In major escalation, Israel begins new Gaza City offensive, amid ceasefire calls

Hamas has condemned the offensive as a ‘blatant disregard’ for mediation efforts, warning the move could scuttle the latest truce proposal.

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Israel mobilises 60,000 reservists to seize Gaza City, piling pressure on Hamas

Gaza’s starvation crisis in focus after young evacuee’s death in Italy

The 20-year-old woman, who was reportedly severely malnourished, had a heart attack and died before she could be treated.

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