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Japan top spokesman Kihara meets GCC diplomats

Japan top spokesman Kihara meets GCC diplomats

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (C) poses with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 12, 2026. They expressed solidarity amid escalating Middle East tensions during their meeting.

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Japan: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations Ahead of Price Hike

Long lines of vehicles formed at gas stations across Japan on Wednesday, March 11, as drivers rushed to fill up before an expected sharp rise in fuel prices. Major oil wholesalers announced plans to raise gasoline wholesale prices by an average of 26 yen per liter starting March 12, prompting a surge in last-minute refueling.

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Lebanon: Smoke Rises Over South Beirut After Reported Israeli Strikes

Smoke rises from south of Beirut, Lebanon, following reported Israeli strikes on Wednesday, March 11. The footage was filmed from Mount Lebanon.

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UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack 2

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

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UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

A Palestinian woman mourns during the funeral of Ahmed Naim at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

A Palestinian woman embraces a child as mourners attend the funeral of Ahmed Naim at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Relatives and loved ones mourn Palestinian Ahmed Naim during his funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Relatives and loved ones mourn Palestinian Ahmed Naim during his funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Relatives and loved ones mourn Palestinian Ahmed Naim during his funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Relatives and loved ones mourn Palestinian Ahmed Naim during his funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

A Palestinian woman embraces a child as mourners attend the funeral of Ahmed Naim at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attack

Relatives and loved ones mourn Palestinian Ahmed Naim during his funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 2, 2026. Naim was killed during an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis, amid continued tensions despite a ceasefire. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A sign that reads "DIFFERENT PLACE. SAME GREED!" is left behind during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A protester holds a sign that lists different countries during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Protesters play music during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A man speaks during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A man waves a U.S/Mexican flag during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A woman speaks during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Potesters hold a banner that reads "VETS SAY NO" during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A man holds the Venezuelan flag during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A man waves a U.S/Mexican flag during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A woman holds a sign that reads "IT'S NOT OUR OIL" during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A protester waves a Palestine flag during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Anti-Trump merchanidse for sale during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A protester holds a sign reading “NO U.S. WAR ON VENEZUELA” during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A man reads a flyer that reads "Defend Venezuela! Release Maduro" during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Protesters stand across a street during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A sign that reads "MONEY FOR PEOPLE'S NEEDS, NOT THE WAR MACHINE" rests on a ledge during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A protester blows smoke while burning sage during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

Los Angeles Rally Backs Venezuela - USA

A protester holds a sign that reads "NO U.S. WAR ON VENEZUELA" during a protest in Los Angeles, United States on January 3, 2026. Demonstrators gathered to oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinian farmers perform prayers after harvesting olives on land near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. The harvest was disrupted by settlers and later halted by Israeli forces amid heightened tensions during the olive-picking season. Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinian farmers harvest olives on land near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. The harvest was disrupted by settlers and later halted by Israeli forces amid heightened tensions during the olive-picking season. Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinian farmers perform prayers after harvesting olives on land near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. The harvest was disrupted by settlers and later halted by Israeli forces amid heightened tensions during the olive-picking season. Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinian farmers harvest olives on land near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. The harvest was disrupted by settlers and later halted by Israeli forces amid heightened tensions during the olive-picking season. Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Settlers Near Hebron - Palestine

A Palestinian farmer rests after harvesting olives on land near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. The harvest was disrupted by settlers and later halted by Israeli forces amid heightened tensions during the olive-picking season. Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry a large Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The gathering blends religious mourning with solidarity for Palestine and Iran, featuring anti-Israeli slogans that highlight the region’s intertwined political and spiritual tensions. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry a large Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The gathering blends religious mourning with solidarity for Palestine and Iran, featuring anti-Israeli slogans that highlight the region’s intertwined political and spiritual tensions Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry a large Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The gathering blends religious mourning with solidarity for Palestine and Iran, featuring anti-Israeli slogans that highlight the region’s intertwined political and spiritual tensions Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry a large Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 4, 2025. The event combines religious mourning with expressions of solidarity for Palestine and Iran, featuring anti-Israeli slogans that reflect the region’s political and spiritual tensions. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry a large Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 4, 2025. The event combines religious mourning with expressions of solidarity for Palestine and Iran, featuring anti-Israeli slogans that reflect the region’s political and spiritual tensions. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People gather around a large Palestinian flag and beat their chests during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The ritual mourning for Imam Hussain is intertwined with political solidarity for Palestine, reflecting the fusion of religious devotion and regional tensions. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Global Sumud Flotilla Departing from Barcelona - Spain

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, on August 31, 2025, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza in a show of solidarity. Many in the group, equipped with supplies and wearing boots, said they planned to enter the Gaza Strip amid heightened regional tensions. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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