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Dianne Woodward

@diannewoodward.bsky.social
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Tweeting at the interface of environmental & social justice. Unapologetically ProPalestinian & standing with Jews who deplore what Israel does in their name. Trolls are blocked immediately & lonely hearts ignored

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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 3h
Just imagine what it is doing to Palestinians. www.haaretz.com/science-and-...
haaretz.com
Three years since October 7 • Israeli soldiers ended up in a psych ward following this October 7 mission
Three years since October 7 | The Israeli army tasked them with determining which bodies believed to be terrorists were actually dead Israeli soldiers and civilians. For weeks, they lived among the de...
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 6h
This Filmmaker Exposed Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, He’s Taking On Elon Musk open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
open.substack.com
This Filmmaker Exposed Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, He’s Taking On Elon Musk
Alex Gibney sits down with Mehdi to discuss his nearly four-hour long exposé on the world’s richest man.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 23h
"What seems clear is that, in the first election of the post-7 October era, an Arab sacrifice is required as the price for allowing Arab parties to participate at all." www.newarab.com/opinion/zion...
newarab.com
The Zionist consensus behind Israel’s anti-Arab election bans
Opinion: Israel’s move to bar Sami Abu Shehadeh, Arab parties reflects a wider post-7 October assault on Palestinian political participation and free expression
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The government is looking increasingly ridiculous in pursuing action against those who dare to sit quietly holding a sign saying “I oppose genocide: I support Palestine Action”. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...
aljazeera.com
‘I’m rather proud’: Barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What a load of baloney. They should stop enabling the illegal war against Iran, and plan for a long term shortage www.gov.uk/government/n...
gov.uk
G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability
G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This video is excellent and well worth the half hour needed to watch it. It explains the oil crisis we are entering so well and makes a mockery of all those media outlets trying to pretend everything is fine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OETn...
youtube.com
The oil apocalypse is here
YouTube video by Max Fisher
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
".....as of late July, the costs of the war across military spending, higher interest rates, and higher costs for gas, groceries, and other transportation amounted to more than $1,200 per household." www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
americanprogress.org
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War
The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Even if all of 300 million barrels of European reserves are released, it will only cover around 10 to 11 days of the world's diesel demand". In other words, kicking the can down the road. www.euronews.com/video/2026/1...
euronews.com
Video. European diesel reserves cover 10 days of the world's demands - expert
Video. "Even if all of 300 million barrels of European reserves are released, it will only cover around 10 to 11 days of the world's diesel demand", energy expert, Osama Rizvi tells Euronews and Europ...
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The G7 action isn't a cure; it is a desperate financial cushion. They are gambling that 4 months of artificial supply will keep Western economies stable long enough for diplomatic or military operations to force a permanent resolution to the conflict www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/g...
euronews.com
G7 agrees 100 million-barrel emergency oil release amid US pressure
The G7, led by France, announced the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil after Trump threatened a ban of diesel exports. #EuropeNews
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Are these the ramblings of a sane man? Trump is definitely suffering from dementia and he is still POTUS time.com/article/2026...
time.com
Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Exposed: The Israeli Lie Machine Targeting Britain. When do we realise Israel is not an ally? open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
open.substack.com
Exposed: The Israeli Lie Machine Targeting Britain
Andy Burnham is to set up a centre to counter ‘poisonous’ disinformation, focused on Russia. But will it only challenge foreign interference based on whether the country responsible is friend or foe?
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Spectator called Palestinians "probably the worst migrant population on Earth", on the record of 321 people in 1992 Denmark, and got the refugee rules wrong. Complain to IPSO below. newscord.org/action/the-s...
newscord.org
The Spectator told readers Palestinians are "probably the worst migrant population on Earth". Its evidence was 321 people.
The Spectator called Palestinians the worst migrants based on just 321 people. Read our analysis of this dangerous and flawed claim.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Double Down News take on RAF Fairfield. with Lowkey www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBO7...
youtube.com
The RAF Fairford Video They Want To Ban — THIS EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!
YouTube video by Double Down News
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Updated list of companies involved in israeli illegal settlements www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
ohchr.org
UN Human Rights updates list of companies involved in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory
GENEVA – The UN Human Rights Office today issued an
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
‘NAZA’, and How It Feels To Be an Anti-Zionist Jew in the UK open.substack.com/pub/zeteouk/...
open.substack.com
‘NAZA’, and How It Feels To Be an Anti-Zionist Jew in the UK
The vicious response to this film about the genocide will only embolden young British Jews, increasing numbers of whom are turning their backs on Zionism to become a spanner in Israel’s war machine.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Hardly surprising www.timesofisrael.com/pew-poll-fin...
timesofisrael.com
Pew poll finds majority of Israelis and Palestinian say two-state coexistence impossible
New survey shows just 17% of Israelis and 21% of Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem see path to peaceful two-state outcome; respondents cite land, security and deep distrust
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Anything by Prof Avi Shlaim is always well worth a read. zeteo.uk/p/liberal-zi...
zeteo.uk
‘Liberal Zionism’ Is Dead, Says Leading Israeli Historian
The idea that Zionism is compatible with democracy, or even basic humanity, is absurd as the events of the last three years have proved, argues legendary Israeli author and academic Avi Shlaim.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Not clear how far China is prepared to go but one can rest assured it is a long strategic game they play www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
aljazeera.com
China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says
China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The costs and the losses are eye watering. Who profited? Only the arms companies www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
aljazeera.com
Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"The closeness of Israel’s arms industry with Britain’s military raises further questions not only about how difficult it would be to separate the two, but also the extent to which defence integration limits ......... meaningful diplomatic pressure on Israel." www.declassifieduk.org/how-israels-...
declassifieduk.org
How Israel's arms industry is integrated into Britain's military
Ed Miliband’s decision to leave the military relationship with Israel intact raises serious concerns about Britain’s compliance with international law.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Better start stocking up if you haven't already. The Houthis’ complete control of the Bab al-Mandeb corridor could worsen the ongoing global energy crisis as prices and supplies will increase, warn experts. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
aljazeera.com
Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?
Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Netanyahu instructed his lawyers to file a libel suit against Haaretz and journalist Shlomi Eldar following revelations the UAE president warned him Hamas was planning a major attack. Haaretz said in response that it stands by its reporting www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
haaretz.com
Netanyahu says he will sue Haaretz following Oct. 7 exposé
Netanyahu instructed his lawyers to file a libel suit against Haaretz and journalist Shlomi Eldar following revelations the UAE president warned him Hamas was planning a major attack. Haaretz said in...
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Whoever would have guessed? news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent
Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has reveal...
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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The human, planetary cost of Israel's destruction of sewage treatment plants and pipes in #Gaza, for all to see. Five of Israel’s 6 desalination plants shut down due to pollution. #Sewage #CleanWater @greenlibdems.org.uk @diannewoodward.bsky.social #GreenJustice www.haaretz.com/opinion/edit...
haaretz.com
Editorial | Water crisis triggered by Gaza's ruin: Israel is paying the price of destruction
Israel's desalination crisis exposes the consequences of destroying Gaza's sewage system, refusing to let it be rebuilt and failing to prepare Israel's own water economy for a worsening climate crisis
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Here's why the UK governmentt is so pro-Israel www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...
aljazeera.com
UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
Al Jazeera finds 17 settlement-linked companies hold 2.1 billion pounds in UK public contracts.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
As I said in my piece in Al Jazeera English, the algal blooms affect Israel’s desalination plants are caused by the tons of raw sewage entering the sea every day from Gaza which Israel ecocided. Call it karma. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
aljazeera.com
Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/04/c...
edition.cnn.com
Miles-long microalgae bloom knocks out most of Israel’s desalination plants | CNN
Microalgae in the Mediterranean has been blamed for temporarily shutting five of Israel’s six coastal desalination plants, threatening its main source of drinking water.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The best response I had for this article of mine was: "Your discussion of the consequences of sewage may be factually correct, but the accusation that it is Israel's fault reflects your impaired comprehension, judgement and prejudice." Just hilarious. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
aljazeera.com
Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Say no to military conscription. Sign the petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...?
you.38degrees.org.uk
Tell the government to rule out military conscription
The debate around bringing back military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into the armed forces deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of l...
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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Israel should understand that if it does not strictly follow environmental protocols, its own population will endure the same consequences as the Palestinians.” Hugely important article by @diannewoodward.bsky.social on the impact of the #ToxicWasteOfWar @greenlibdems.org.uk aje.news/4ggl5h
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Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Heavy metals present in dust and rubble may exhibit carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, neurotoxic, nephrotoxic and bioaccumulative properties, posing long-term human health and environmental risks to Israelis and Palestinians alike. My take. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
aljazeera.com
Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Israel should understand that if it does not strictly follow environmental protocols, its own population will endure the same consequences as the Palestinians whose welfare it callously and criminally disregards. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
aljazeera.com
Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
My debut piece in Al Jazeera this morning. Karma www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
aljazeera.com
The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
For Oman, success will depend on more than reopening the waterway. It will take ensuring that any agreement preserves freedom of navigation, international law and the interests of all Gulf Arab states. @giorgiocafiero.bsky.social amwaj.media/en/article/h...
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"The judge, after hearing our defences and evidence, said that it was clearly a crime of conscience and that he was convinced as to our belief that we were doing the right thing. As a result he gave a very light sentence and, ........" www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
thecanary.co
'Shenstone 5' speak out after receiving light sentences in rare fair trial
The Shenstone 5 praised the judge for allowing them a fair trial - a rarity since the UK state's war on our rights, all to protect Israel
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sign @pscupdates petition demanding the new Prime Minister ends Britain's complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide, illegal occupation, and system of apartheid: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/tell-andy-bu...
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
Petition: TELL ANDY BURNHAM TO SANCTION ISRAEL
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Apparently, in Israel "There isn’t really much of an understanding of how debt works, or even the massive costs of servicing that debt. Instead, politicians assume voters are just far more interested in hearing the typical jingoism and deliver that.” www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
aljazeera.com
Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt
Israel faces mounting debt pressures as wars and declining tax revenues collide and more top earners leave the country.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Netanyahu gets along with Kushner to avoid going along with the Gaza plan: Marwan Bishara. A dose of insight and realism,. both much needed www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O89...
youtube.com
Netanyahu gets along with Kushner to avoid going along with Gaza plan: Marwan Bishara
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Opposition to Genocide is NOT Terrorism The IDF Should Be Proscribed!!! Demonstrate against the use of ‘Terrorism’ charges to silence Tony Greenstein and all of us TOMORROW from; 9am Tuesday 18th August outside Kingston Crown Court KT1 2BB. A win for Tony is a win for us all!
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Complacency, report suppression and denial. Sounds just like the UK government. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Israel is doing way worse than just spreading the toxins in the rubble around Gaza. A thread. www.nybooks.com/online/2026/...
nybooks.com
Gaza’s Deadly Soil | Helen Epstein
Long before October 2023, Gaza’s people suffered international sanctions, a humiliating occupation, and periodic Israeli bombardments. Few could leave the
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
“For all three states, Israel remains the biggest threat to regional security and stability,” www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
aljazeera.com
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
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Joss Sheldon @josssheldon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Zionism is riddled with antisemitism. So much so, I've managed to write an entire book on the subject! You can get your copy here: books2read.com/Zionists?sto... To get a flavour of the theme, please open this thread and judge for yourself...
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I am going to get a copy of Joss's new book. I have enjoyed his fiction writing and now I am going to enjoy his non-fiction offering on an really important and often overlooked issue. Zionism is antisemitic.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
No argument there. Makes perfect sense.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A strongly recommended read, especially as the authors conclude there is no easy way to proof AI to such attacks. www.technologyreview.com/2026/07/30/1...
technologyreview.com
A fundamental flaw leaves LLMs strikingly vulnerable to attack
It makes it easy to trick them into doing things they shouldn’t, such as telling you how to sabotage an aircraft’s navigation system.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A lack of honesty in military reporting. US officials told The New York Times that an American military position was struck three times by Iranian missiles or drones, injuring dozens of personnel and damaging several helicopters. www.newarab.com/news/pentago...
newarab.com
Pentagon conceals dozens of US military casualties in Iran war
Dozens of US troops were injured in a series of Iranian attacks last week that were not disclosed by the Pentagon, according to a report.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Money that would be better spent on renewables. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Copying the Gaza playbook; urbicide and scholaticide. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/...
aljazeera.com
Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says
At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
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Dianne Woodward @diannewoodward.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Al-Omari chronicles: Meet the women risking their lives to save Gaza's ancient manuscripts under Israeli fire. www.newarab.com/features/ins...
newarab.com
Inside Gaza’s race to save ancient manuscripts from Israel’s war
In Gaza City’s Old Quarter, volunteers are recovering manuscripts from the damaged Al-Omari Mosque library following repeated Israeli aggression since 2023
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