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Situation in northern Gaza ‘horrific’: ICRC
Gaza: An official from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has described the situation in northern Gaza as “horrific”. “Ongoing evacuation orders and continued restriction of essential supplies leaves the…
- Middle East
30 Palestinians killed by Israeli bombing in Gaza
Gaza: At least 30 Palestinians were killed by the Israeli bombing of the town of Beit Lahia in the north of the Gaza Strip, media reported. The Israeli army shelled a residential…
- Middle East
Israel attacks Iran in bold move, warns against retaliation
In a bold move on Saturday morning, October 26, Israel launched a series of airstrikes against military targets in Iran and warned of retaliation, stating it would be obligated to respond and…
- Middle East
Egyptian, Israeli delegations meet to revive Gaza ceasefire negotiations: Media
Cairo: High-ranking Egyptian security and military team met with a delegation from Israel to press for restoring talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV channel reported on…
- Middle East
Blinken announces USD 135M in humanitarian aid to Palestinians
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced plans to provide $135 million in additional humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people during his tour in the Middle East. Blinken announced in Qatar…
- Middle East
Gaza faces risk of polio spreading if vaccination continues to delay: UN
United Nations: An immediate ceasefire is needed in the Gaza Strip as the enclave faces the additional threat of polio spreading, if the final phase of a vaccination campaign there continues to…
- Middle East
Israel claims 6 Al Jazeera journalists are Hamas, IJ members
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday, October 23, announced that six Al Jazeera Arabic journalists in Gaza Strip are members of the Palestinian groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The six named…
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BRICS calls for Gaza ceasefire, supports Palestine’s UN membership
Kazan: Leaders from BRICS countries on Wednesday, October 23, called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages from “both sides”, while denouncing Israel for its…
- Middle East
Sinwar’s death could aid hostage release, war goals: Israeli PM
Jerusalem: The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could positively affect the release of Israeli hostages and help achieve the Israeli war’s objectives, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar’s death could…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza, storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, October 21, condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ bombing of homes in the town of Beit Lahia, located in the northern Gaza Strip. In a…
- Middle East
Palestinian envoy calls for emergency Arab League meeting over Gaza
Ramallah: Palestine has requested an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives amid “intensifying Israeli aggression,” a Palestinian envoy said. The request comes in light of…
- Middle East
US, Germany say Sinwar’s death ‘can create momentum to end conflict’ in Gaza
Berlin: The US and Germany have said that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar can “create a momentum to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip”. In a joint statement on…
- Middle East
At least 33 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Jabalia camp: Hamas
Gaza: At least 33 Palestinians were killed on Friday evening by an Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said. Among the…
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Gaza remains at risk of famine: UN
United Nations: The World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization said that the latest findings of the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) report make clear that the risk of famine persists…
- Middle East
Qatar, US discuss joint efforts for Gaza ceasefire
Doha: Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest joint mediation efforts for a ceasefire…