Global Protests Against Israel's Gaza Attacks, Jerusalem Demonstration Dispersed

Protests Erupt Against Israeli Attacks on Gaza

Protests erupted across the world against Israel's violation of the Gaza ceasefire and brutal attacks on the Palestinian enclave, which have left over 400 people dead. Demonstrators in West Jerusalem demanded an end to the war on Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal. Israeli police responded with violence, dispersing the protest.

Israeli Authorities Demolish Palestinian Bedouin Village

On March 19, during Ramadan, Israeli authorities demolished a Palestinian Bedouin village for the 238th time, claiming it as "state land." Dozens of other Bedouin villages face the same threat.

US Air Strike Hits Under-Construction Hall in Yemen

Seven women and two children were injured in a US air strike that hit an under-construction occasions hall in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on March 19. The US launched heavy air strikes against Yemen on March 15, claiming to be targeting the Houthi group, sparking mass protests in the country and retaliatory attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Israel Resumes Ground Assault in Gaza

Israel resumed its ground assault in Palestine's Gaza on March 18, retaking the central "Netzarim Corridor" - a zone it withdrew from under the last ceasefire - and shattering the area with air strikes that killed over 400 Palestinians.

Heathrow Airport Closed After Fire

Britain's Heathrow Airport was closed on March 21 after a huge fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to the airport and thousands of homes, disrupting flight schedules around the world. Several flights were diverted, and airport authorities expected significant disruption over the coming days.

Muslim Worshippers Rejoice in Mecca Rainfall

Muslim worshippers rejoiced in the heavy rainfall that poured over the holy city of Mecca as they performed Umrah pilgrimage during the sacred month of Ramadan.

Canada's Largest Muslim Organisation Outraged by Quebec Bill Banning Headscarves

Canada's largest Muslim organisation is outraged over a bill introduced by the Quebec government that would ban headscarves for school support staff and students in public schools and school service centres. The ban covers hijabs and face coverings, with the explanatory notes saying Muslim girls will "have their face uncovered when they are on the premises placed at the disposal of a school." Education Minister Bernard Drainville stated that the state and religion are separate in Quebec and public schools are separate from religion. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) says the law is a new attack on the fundamental rights of their community and unfairly targets hijab-wearing Muslims. They are challenging the bill in the Supreme Court.