Jennifer Aniston’s emotional breakdown after Matthew Perry’s tragic death Matthew Perry’s untimely death at the age of 54 has shaken the entertainment world, but it seems that his real-life friend, Jennifer Aniston, from the Friends series, has been severely hit with grief. It has been reported that the actress’s friends are worried about her in … Read more
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — The on-air outburst of grief by TV correspondent Salman al-Bashir seemed to channel the mood of all Gaza. From the crowded halls of Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip late Thursday, al-Bashir was reporting on the waves of wounded and dead Palestinians arriving from Israel’s heavy bombardment on the … Read more
The word “thakla” (ثكلى) in Arabic refers to a parent who has lost a child, usually a grieving mother. It has appeared in classical Arabic for over 1,500 years and likely predates Islam, according to Mohamed-Salah Omri, a professor of modern Arabic literature at Oxford University. As the war in Gaza rages on, the word … Read more
The Gaza Strip has endured seemingly endless tragedy. As Israel wages its war to root out Hamas in the aftermath of the latter’s Oct. 7 massacre, which killed 1,400 in Israel, at least 3,700 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. A blast at Al-Ahli hospital where many Gazans had sought refuge resulted in the loss … Read more
ByThe Associated Press October 20, 2023, 6:45 PM Wounded Palestinians arrive to al-Shifa hospital, following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Abed Khaled) The Associated Press A wounded Palestinian child, crying and clutching onto adults carrying him into a hospital. A deceased Israeli soldier’s loved ones, their faces … Read more
Saher Alghorra has long loved to document both the beauty and challenges of life in Gaza. That’s what first drove the 27-year-old Gaza native to become a photojournalist. But even Alghorra—who has already lived through the devastating 2008 and 2014 Gaza-Israel conflicts—was not prepared for what has transpired this month. “The humanitarian situation here is … Read more
Thousands dead and thousands more wounded or missing. As the war between Israel and Hamas rages, the countless individual lives upended by the conflict can be overshadowed by the enormity of the toll. But in streets and shelters, homes and hospital wards, moments with those affected offer stark reminders of that impact. Inside the emergency … Read more
Admirers’ grief over Suzanne Somers death at 76 Known for her ditsy comedy, Suzanne Somers died at 76, leading a wave of tributes from all walks of life. Taking to Instagram Story, Khloe Kardashian shared her heartfelt sorrow, adding, “This one hurts my heart. I love you @suzannesomers. I’ll never forget your positive loving outlook … Read more
The ninth day of the Israel-Hamas war was defined by the small forms of dead children wrapped in sheets, outstretched hands clamoring for bread and the hurriedly packed suitcases of evacuees ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 6:13 PM The bodies of people killed during an Israeli airstrike are loaded onto a truck outside al-Aqsa … Read more
Comment on this storyComment BE’ERI, Israel — Columns of tanks and artillery rolled down highways in southern Israel on Sunday, past dead bodies and the charred wreckage of burned vehicles. In dusty fields and orchards, other forces fanned out to search for militants on foot. One unit patrolling a dirt road near Re’im stopped two … Read more