Jordan, Türkiye, Syria seek end to Israeli assault on Syria
Jordan announced that it is working in coordination with Türkiye, Syria, other Arab nations, and the broader international community to halt what it describes as Israeli aggression on Syrian territory. Speaking at a joint press conference in Ankara alongside his Turkish and Syrian counterparts, Hakan Fidan and Asaad al-Shaibani, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed […]
Israel declares national emergency as wildfires force evacuations
Raging wildfires sweeping across central Israel have deepened the country’s political crisis, as pro-government figures baselessly accuse left-wing activists of starting the blazes. Since early Wednesday, flames have engulfed forests, towns, and communities, prompting the evacuation of at least ten locations, according to Israeli police. The Israeli authorities were forced to request international assistance, receiving […]
UK Labour MPs ‘astounded’ to be detained and deported from Israel
Two British Labour MPs, Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, have been detained and deported by Israeli authorities after arriving in the country as part of a parliamentary delegation. According to the Israeli immigration ministry, the pair were allegedly suspected of intending to “document the activities of security forces and spread anti-Israel hatred,” a claim reported […]
Israeli airstrikes kill 19 more Palestinians as ceasefire collapses
At least 19 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight and at dawn on Wednesday, as attacks targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip. According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, medical and field sources in Gaza reported fatal airstrikes following Israel’s decision to break a ceasefire with Hamas that had been in […]
Netanyahu sets deadline for hostage release, threatens renewed offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that military operations in Gaza will resume unless Hamas releases the captives by Saturday. The fragile ceasefire, which began on 19 January, is now under threat, with Hamas officials accusing Israel of breaching key terms of the agreement. In response, Hamas has suspended the planned release of three […]
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian State, proposes relocation to Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Palestinians should establish their state in Saudi Arabia rather than in their homeland, dismissing the idea of Palestinian sovereignty entirely. Speaking in an interview with Israeli Channel 14 on Thursday, he remarked that Saudi Arabia had “a lot of land” available for such a purpose, disregarding long-standing […]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza takes effect
The long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has officially begun, although it was delayed by nearly three hours. The ceasefire was initially scheduled to start at 08:30 (06:30 GMT). Still, a hold-up occurred after Hamas did not provide the names of the first Israeli hostages to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas […]
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages
Mediator Qatar has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to end the 15-month-long war in Gaza. The deal includes a ceasefire and an exchange of captives, with Israeli prisoners held by Hamas to be swapped for Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, […]
US says Gaza ceasefire deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel continues attacking Gaza
The United States has announced that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza could potentially be reached as early as this week, despite ongoing intensive Israeli military operations in the region. Outgoing US President Joe Biden expressed optimism during a foreign policy address, emphasising that progress on a detailed proposal he had laid out months ago was […]
EU member states ‘obliged to enforce’ ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
EU spokesperson Peter Stano stated that all EU member states are obligated to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), including those recently issued for two senior Israeli officials linked to the ongoing war in Gaza. Stano emphasised the EU’s commitment to international criminal justice and the fight against impunity, specifically referencing […]
Gaza death toll reaches 44,235 as Israeli attacks kill 24 more Palestinians
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of at least 24 more Palestinians, according to a statement from the Health Ministry in Gaza. This brings the total death toll to a staggering 44,235 since October of last year. Additionally, approximately 104,638 people have been injured in the ongoing military offensive, which continues […]
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of committing war crimes. The court stated on Thursday that there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe both men intentionally deprived Gaza’s civilian population of essential resources for survival. In addition, the ICC […]
European football stadiums echo with pro-Palestine messages
In recent football matches, displays of solidarity with Palestine emerged prominently across Europe, drawing attention from authorities and sparking political debate. During a UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium, PSG fans displayed banners supporting Palestine. The main banner read “Free Palestine” in English, accompanied […]
13 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota
On Monday, police arrested 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who had barricaded themselves inside an administration building at a university in the US Midwest. The demonstrators used metal tables, chairs, bike racks, and wooden pallets to block the doors, securing them with bike locks after marching from a rally at Coffman Union. While some employees were inside […]
The UN says that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months
The United Nations has reported a sharp decline in humanitarian aid reaching Gaza, with current levels at their lowest in months. UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq shared on Friday that key crossings into northern Gaza have been shut down since 1 October, preventing essential supplies like food from entering. More than 400,000 people who remain […]
Israeli forces fire at UN peacekeeper positions in south Lebanon
Israeli forces targeted three positions used by U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon this week, with strikes on two positions on Thursday and one on Wednesday, according to the U.N. Israel has also cautioned Lebanese civilians against returning to homes in the south, as its military continues its campaign against Hezbollah. Two peacekeepers were injured in one […]
US sends record amount of military aid to Israel since October 7
Since the onset of Israel’s war on Gaza on 7 October last year, the US has sent an unprecedented $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, according to a report from Brown University’s Costs of War project. The report, released on the anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, outlines that this figure includes […]
Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel in response to killings of Haniyeh, Nasrallah
Iran has launched a significant missile strike against Israel following the assassinations of key figures, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This large-scale attack, involved over 400 ballistic missiles. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the assault was in direct retaliation for the killings of Haniyeh, Nasrallah, and IRGC […]
Ex-CIA chief: Pager blasts in Lebanon are ‘terrorism’
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta described last week’s deadly explosions in Lebanon involving pagers as an act of “terrorism.” “There’s no doubt it’s a form of terrorism,” Panetta stated during an interview on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” He further explained, “This attack is targeting the supply chain, and when terrorism disrupts supply lines, people are […]
Multiple dead and dozens of Hezbollah members wounded after pagers suddenly explode
Hundreds of handheld pagers detonated across Lebanon and parts of Syria, causing multiple fatalities and thousands of injuries, according to officials. Among the deceased were members of Hezbollah, along with a young girl, while over 4000 people were wounded. The explosions, which began around 3:45 p.m. local time and continued for about an hour, also […]
Satellite Imagery Reveals Widespread Destruction in Rafah
In May this year, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an invasion of Rafah, aiming to gain control over the Gaza-Egypt border, an eight-mile stretch of land known as the “Philadelphi Corridor.” Recent satellite imagery reveals extensive destruction, not only along the corridor but also in neighbourhoods up to two kilometres away, such as the […]
Three Israelis shot dead at West Bank-Jordan crossing
Three Israeli men were shot and killed at a border point between Jordan and the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli authorities. The gunman, identified by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as Jordanian national Maher Jazi, approached the Allenby Bridge crossing in a truck from the Jordanian side. Upon exiting the vehicle, he opened fire, […]
Strikes and protests raise pressure on Israeli PM as US prepares ‘final’ ceasefire deal
A general strike across parts of Israel has severely disrupted industries, services, and education, as pressure mounts on the government to reach a ceasefire deal and secure the release of the remaining captives held in Gaza. The strike, called by Israel’s largest labour union, Histadrut, is the first of its kind since the war on […]
UK suspends some arms exports to Israel over humanitarian law concerns
The United Kingdom has decided to suspend 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, citing concerns over a “clear risk” that these arms could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. This decision, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy, pertains to items that could potentially be used in the ongoing war […]
Four-day-old twins killed in airstrike as father went to get birth certificates in Gaza
In a heart-wrenching tragedy in Gaza, newborn twins Aysal and Aser, along with their mother and grandmother, were killed in an airstrike while their father, Mohammed Abu al Qumsan, was out collecting their birth certificates. The twins were just four days old, having been born over the weekend in Deir al Balah, central Gaza. When […]
UN says it will take 15 years to clear rubble from Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
Clearing Gaza of nearly 40 million tonnes of war rubble is projected to be a monumental task that will take years, according to a UN assessment. The operation, expected to cost between £394 million and £463 million, would involve a fleet of over one hundred lorries working for 15 years to remove the debris left […]
Watchdog Reports Surge in Israeli Land Seizures for West Bank Settlers
Israeli authorities have approved the largest land seizure in the West Bank in over three decades, according to a watchdog. This significant move targets 12.7 square kilometres (4.9 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley, as revealed by the Peace Now NGO. The government’s decision was finalised last month but only became public knowledge […]
Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol – report
In the aftermath of the Hamas attack on October 7, Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol, a directive aimed at preventing the abduction of soldiers even if it meant risking the lives of hostages, as reported by Haaretz. This operational procedure was implemented at three army facilities targeted by Hamas, potentially putting civilians at risk […]
Spain-Israel tensions soar as Madrid joins the ICJ genocide case
After Spain recognised Palestinian statehood, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammad Mustafa, and prominent officials from various Middle Eastern countries in Madrid. Among those present were Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the foreign ministers of Turkey and […]
Several countries issue travel warning over Israel-Iran tensions
Countries such as France, India, Russia, Poland, and the United Kingdom have issued advisories cautioning their citizens against travelling to Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories, and surrounding areas due to heightened tensions following an attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. This strike, occurring on April 1st, resulted in the deaths of seven members of […]
Israeli strike kills seven World Central Kitchen workers
An Israeli military strike has tragically claimed the lives of six international aid workers and a Palestinian driver, prompting shock and condemnation worldwide. The targeted attack, confirmed by the United States-based humanitarian organisation, World Central Kitchen, occurred as their team was engaged in delivering vital food supplies to Gaza. Among the killed were individuals from […]
Tens of thousands rally against the government in Israel
Tens of thousands of people have assembled outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem for what is reported as the largest anti-government rally since Israel’s military actions in Gaza began. Participants are urging the government to negotiate a ceasefire that would secure the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza and are also calling […]
Israel says Lebanon strike killed Hezbollah commander
Israel has announced the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in a targeted airstrike in southern Lebanon. The strike, carried out by an Israeli warplane, targeted Ismail al-Zin in the village of Kounine. The Lebanese armed group confirmed al-Zin’s death in a statement on Telegram. Described as a significant commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces’ […]
Canada FM confirms halting arms shipments to Israel
Canada has officially announced the cessation of all arms shipments to Israel, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Melanie Joly’s office. This decision, made amid growing international scrutiny over the conflict in the Gaza Strip, has elicited strong reactions from Israeli leaders. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated significantly due to prolonged conflict, with hundreds […]
Israel sends delegation to Qatar for new Gaza talks
Israel dispatched a delegation to Qatar for renewed discussions on a potential ceasefire in Gaza, despite rejecting Hamas’s latest proposal as impractical. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a military offensive plan targeting Rafah, situated at the southern border of Gaza, where a significant population of up to 1.5 million Palestinians resides. Despite unsuccessful negotiations last […]
Knesset backs Netanyahu’s rejection of a Palestinian state
Israeli lawmakers have voted in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance against any “unilateral” recognition of a Palestinian state, amid increasing international calls for resuming negotiations on Palestinian statehood. The symbolic declaration, made during Israel’s conflict with Gaza, garnered backing from both government and opposition members, with 99 out of 120 lawmakers endorsing it, […]
US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for a ceasefire
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Friday, the Biden administration is gearing up to supply Israel with additional military equipment, including MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, despite efforts advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. The proposed arms delivery, estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars, also […]
Israeli PM orders troops to advance into Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders for troops to prepare for potential entry into the densely populated area of Rafah in Gaza, as talks for a ceasefire with Hamas were scheduled to commence in Cairo. The decision to mobilise forces came in response to Netanyahu’s rejection of Hamas’s reply to a ceasefire proposal, […]
Norwegian FM criticises countries exporting weapons to Israel
The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, has urged nations exporting weapons to Israel to carefully reconsider their involvement, warning of potential legal repercussions for complicity in what Norway deems as Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Eide’s statement underscores a growing international concern over the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite […]