Yonden Lhatoo
Israel-Gaza war

Opinion | Apocalypse now: hell on Earth for Palestinians trapped in Gaza

Post managing editor Yonden Lhatoo highlights the horrors of the Israel-Gaza war and the sheer scale of death and destruction among defenceless Palestinian civilians in particular.

October 20, 2023
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World leaders condemn killing of Hamas leader
August 1, 2024
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As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, the festivities in some corners of Asia have been tempered by political, economic and humanitarian concerns 06:04
Ramadan
Indonesian Muslims mark Eid amid economic worries
April 2, 2025
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The 5 Thai hostages released were among 31 abducted by Hamas, while 2 were confirmed dead in May and one is believed to be alive and still in captivity in Gaza03:14
Thailand
Freed Thai hostage from Gaza feels ‘reborn’
February 10, 2025
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United Nations
Trump again withdraws US from UN bodies
February 5, 2025
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Trump calls for US to take over Gaza
February 5, 2025
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The hostages were reported to be in fair health after they were admitted to an Israeli hospital02:31
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Hamas frees 5 Thai hostages under ceasefire deal
January 31, 2025
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According to the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages expected to be exchanged for 1,900 Palestinians  03:53
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First 3 Israeli hostages reunited with loved ones
January 20, 2025
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Mediators say they hope the agreement to pause the war from January 19 will pave the way for a permanent end to the fighting  05:26
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal
January 16, 2025
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But the imported workers still can’t fill the void left by 80,000 Palestinians banned from entering the country  02:34
Israel
Indians replace Palestinian construction workers in Israel
January 1, 2025
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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed by Israeli troops
October 18, 2024
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Lebanon
Protests across Asia mark year of Israel-Gaza conflict
October 7, 2024
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Mother of Thai hostage in Gaza waits 1 year on
October 7, 2024
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Iran
Iran strikes Israel, raising fears of ‘all-out war’
October 2, 2024
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Lebanon
With its leader dead, what’s next for Hezbollah?
September 30, 2024
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Diplomacy
China voices support for Lebanon as Israeli strikes kill hundreds
September 25, 2024
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Israel
Hundreds dead in Lebanon amid Israeli air strikes
September 24, 2024
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Israel
Hezbollah declares 'open-ended battle' with Israel
September 23, 2024
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Japanese-branded walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon
September 19, 2024
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Taiwan firm denies making pagers that detonated in Lebanon
September 18, 2024
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Israel-Gaza war
‘We failed you’: Israel mourns hostages killed in Gaza
September 3, 2024
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Mass protests in Israel after 6 Gaza hostages found dead
September 2, 2024
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Israel, Hezbollah trade heavy fire
August 26, 2024