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Added on the 24/03/2024 14:22:50 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Palestinian mourners carry the casket of slain Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, during her funeral procession near Jaffa Gate, one of the main gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. IMAGES
Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday behind closed doors in St. Peter's Basilica. The Basilica and St. Peter's Square are usually packed by Catholic faithful for Palm Sunday, but this year it is empty because of coronavirus containment measures. IMAGES
Israelis rally in Jerusalem to demand a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal one day after Israel announced its troops had recovered the bodies of six hostages in a Gaza tunnel. Pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a major strike was held and US President Joe Biden said he was not doing enough to secure the release of Gaza hostages. IMAGES
Scores of mourners waving Israeli flags hold a procession from the home of slain US-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to the Jerusalem cemetery where he was set to be buried. Israeli authorities on Sunday announced the death of the 23-year-old along with that of five other hostages seized during Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on southern Israel. They said their bodies were recovered after they were shot at close range on Thursday or Friday, after nearly 11 months in captivity. IMAGES
Israelis demonstrate in Jerusalem to demand a Gaza ceasefire deal after Israel announced its troops had found six dead hostages in a Gaza tunnel. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.