Laura Khan

About Me

Reporter and Senior Producer  with Al Jazeera English News channel

Focussed on Global Affairs, Defence, Middle East and North Africa

A splash of Arts and Culture

Arabic speaking, mountain climbing and working on her Pashtu

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My Latest Work

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Israelis block aid bound for Gaza: Delivery trucks burnt and food aid destroyed

Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks destined for Gaza, throwing food packages onto the road and ripping bags of grain open in the occupied West Bank. The White House has condemned the attack.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports.

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Palestinians in West Bank face closures, attacks amid Israeli offensive

For decades, challenging injustice through resistance has been commonplace in Palestine. According to rights groups, Israeli military checkpoints, barriers, and settlements have obstructed movement between Palestinian areas, dividing the occupied West Bank into 165 cantons. This division makes nationwide movements increasingly difficult and dangerous."

Al Jazeera's Laura Khan reports from the occupied West Bank, interviewing Palestinians about the impact of these restrictions on their lives.

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Occupied West Bank: Quiet Ramadan in Nablus amid Gaza War

During Ramadan, Nablus in the occupied West Bank is typically vibrant, but Israeli raids and movement restrictions have subdued celebrations.
With near-nightly Israeli military raids as well as restrictions on movement, few people are venturing out this year.
Many young decorators have been detained or killed.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

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Farming in Palestine: Israel war affects agriculture industry

It’s strawberry season in the occupied West Bank.
But many say the best berries grown in Palestine come from Gaza, where Israel's war on the besieged strip has destroyed farming communities.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan has been meeting farmers in the northern city of Tulkarem and sent us this report.

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Occupied West Bank: NGO warns of spike in illegal Israeli land grabs

An Israeli rights group, Peace Now, says the occupied West Bank is experiencing some of the biggest land grabs by Israel since 1967.
Two popular and historically significant sites are under threat from Israel's army that’s blocking access and aiding illegal settlement expansion.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Sebastia and Battir in the north and south of the occupied West Bank.

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Israel-Lebanon clashes: Violence escalates in border areas

Cross-border fire is continuing between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. The Israeli town of Kiryat Shimona took a direct hit on Thursday. It comes as US envoy Amos Hochstein is visiting Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati in an attempt to mediate a solution as tensions escalate on the border.

Al Jazeera's Laura Khan reports .

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Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah says its forces hit a military command headquarters in the city of Safed in northern Israel.
The armed group says the attacks are in response to the assassination of its senior members and Hamas' second in command Saleh al-Arouri.

We have correspondents on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodris in Tyre, in southern Lebanon and Laura Khan is standing by in Shlomi, in northern Israel.

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Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah says its forces hit a military command headquarters in the city of Safed in northern Israel.
The armed group says the attacks are in response to the assassination of its senior members and Hamas' second in command Saleh al-Arouri.

We have correspondents on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodris in Tyre, in southern Lebanon and Laura Khan is standing by in Shlomi, in northern Israel.

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Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down judicial overhaul law

Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a law passed by the Knesset that would have limited its oversight of government decisions.
The amendments, supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triggered months of protests.
Critics warned the changes could encourage corruption and arbitrary appointments of important posts.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from occupied East Jerusalem.

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Christians living under occupation suffer from the same restrictions as other Palestinians

The number of Palestinian Christians across the Palestinian Territories is dropping at a rapid rate - with many blaming the stress of the Israeli occupation for leaving their country. Religious leaders say this includes restrictions on movement, lack of economic opportunities, land confiscation and people being targeted in Gaza.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan has more from the city of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank.

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Palestinian family forced out of home in occupied East Jerusalem; settlers move in

A Palestinian family has been evicted from their home in occupied East Jerusalem, and Israeli settlers were allowed to move in.
This happened a week after Israeli authorities set a deadline for the family to leave, using an absentee property law that is half a century old.

Al Jazeera's Laura Khan reports from occupied East Jerusalem.

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Press Review: How has the press covered the Sudan conflict?

The conflict in Sudan is making headlines around the world, including in the UK.
Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan looks at how three London-based media organisations are covering the story.

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Afghan women protest after Taliban enforces university ban

Protests have been held in some cities in Afghanistan against the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities.
Demonstrators have in Jalalabad and Kabul, pledged solidarity with female students.
Girls have already been banned from middle school and high school.
Some analysts say the latest government order points to a clear divide in the Taliban.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports.

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Qatar’s architectural landmarks host dance performances

Choreographers and dancers in Qatar are pushing the boundaries of what makes a performance venue.
55 concerts are taking place in 10 unconventional spaces as part of the football World Cup festivities.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan caught up with the curators and got a sneak peek at the performances.

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'Monsoon wedding the musical’ premieres in Qatar during World Cup

Sports and weddings are two things that draw people from around the world.
The stage musical production of Mira Nair’s successful 2001 Indian comedy-drama Monsoon Wedding has finally made its debut in Doha.
The musical is part of the lively cultural program for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and beyond.

Al Jazeera's Laura Khan joined the creators at a rehearsal in Doha's Souq Waqif, Qatar.

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Qatar festivities: A sneak peek into a fire & water show on Corniche

In addition to football, Qatar is putting on a range of festivities and entertainment for more than a million fans entering the country.
Some of the shows on offer are ambitious in scale, use state-of-the-art technology and, perhaps most appealing, are free.

Al Jazeera's @Laura Khan went to check out a rehearsal for a water show on Doha’s Corniche, Qatar.

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Behind the scenes: Katara Studios kicks into high gear

As Qatar prepares for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup, Katara Studios is kicking into high gear. The production studio is responsible for the official music videos and the majority of the opening and closing ceremonies. It is also where the World Cup mascot La’eeb was born.

Al Jazeera's @Laura Khan joined them for a peek behind the scenes in Katara in Doha, Qatar.

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Ukrainian gymnastics overshadowed by war

The team continues to train in Doha, Qatar as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down.

Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s gymnastics training centre is alive with activity as the Ukrainian gymnastics team and other world-class athletes double flip over the vault and perform intricate turns on the horizontal bars.

The Ukrainian team judge Bohdan Makuts introduces himself with a warm smile while keeping an eagle eye on the gymnasts. He understands from decades of experience, how politics

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