LIVEBLOG: Portugal Takes Action as Israel Amasses Troops for Gaza City Invasion – Day 678

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  Israel committed horrific massacres in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN) Israel committed horrific massacres in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN)

Palestine Chronicle Staff

Aug. 14, 2025

The head of the Left Bloc in the Portuguese Parliament told Al-Jazeera that the government will not allow Israeli ships to cross Portuguese waters, expressing hope that her country would impose sanctions on Israel.

Israel continues its land and air attacks targeting civilians, while amassing troops around Gaza City.

Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has killed 61,722 and injured 154,525 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Thu, Aug 14, 12:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Smotrich: West Bank Is Part of Israel by Divine Promise

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the launch of a program linking Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem after 20 years of delay, declaring the West Bank part of Israel by divine promise.

 
Thu, Aug 14, 12:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Death Toll From Starvation and Malnutrition Rises to 239

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Health Ministry reported four more deaths from starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 239, including 106 children.

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