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US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
Alum ashamed of Ohio State now. Where was his outrage for Israel Oct. 7?: Letters to the editor: Where was the outrage over Oct. 7 Hamas attack? Eat like the ...
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/26/ohio-state-protests-israel-hamas/73450618007/
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
At Least 40 Killed in Moscow Concert Hall Shooting, Russian Officials Say: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/22/world/moscow-shooting
🔴 Live: More than 40 killed in Israeli air strike near Syria's Aleppo: An Israeli air strike on Syria's Aleppo province on Friday killed at least 42 people ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240329-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israeli-strike-kills-36-syrian-soldiers-near-aleppo
Live updates: Israel-Hamas wars, Tel Aviv protests, Iran vows response to strike in Syria
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-07-24/h_4f2017db74c8189063f84864c476a007
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
MFA advises Singaporeans against travelling to Iran: SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have been advised to defer all travel to Iran in light of the latest security ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ministry-foreign-affairs-travel-advisory-singaporeans-defer-iran-travel-4264211
Hamas are not terrorists, UK Foreign Office staff taught in seminar: Three speakers at the event had previously submitted a paper to the House of Commons where ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-790393
Singapore completes first airdrop of food, critical supplies to Palestinians in Gaza
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-completes-first-airdrop-of-food-critical-supplies-to-palestinians-in-gaza
Hamas hits out at 'false' accusations by US that it 'moved goalposts' on ceasefire
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-hamas-hits-out-false-accusations-us-it-moved-goalposts-ceasefire
What to know about the World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza: International outrage came quickly after an Israeli attack killed six foreign aid workers of U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4570649-what-to-know-about-the-world-central-kitchen-attack-in-gaza/
U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank: The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/22/us-israel-gaza-human-rights/
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say: The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/world/asia/pakistan-airstrikes-afghanistan-taliban.html
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Former State Department official explains resignation over US support of Israel: 'I was shocked and horrified' by Hamas' attack, Annelle Sheline tells ABC News.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/former-state-department-official-explains-resignation-us-support/story
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
As the Federal Chancellery and the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday in Vienna, the 84-year-old landed in the Qatari capital Doha.He wanted to show that Afghanistan is safe: Taliban release Austrian neo-Nazi after nine months
🔴 Live: Dozens killed in strike on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza City, say hospital officials
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240229-%F0%9F94%B4live-us-considers-airdropping-aid-into-gaza-as-land-deliveries-slow
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. to build temporary port for aid, Hamas says cease-fire negotiations continue
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/07/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
🔴 Live: Dozens killed in strike on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza City, say hospital officials
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240229-%F0%9F94%B4live-us-considers-airdropping-aid-into-gaza-as-land-deliveries-slow
Quick Glance: Debate on US Support in Israel-Gaza Conflict
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes high US support for Israel.
- US President Joe Biden cautions against potential loss of global support for Israel.
- The US government is working on a possible ceasefire agreement.
- Negotiations for a temporary ceasefire are currently taking place.
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow terror attack: In a statement posted by its Aamaq news agency, the Islamic State group said it attacked a ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/22/islamic-state-group-claims-responsibility-for-moscow-terror-attack-00148687
US offers $10 million reward for information on five accused Hamas financiers - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/us-offers-10-million-reward-for-information-on-five-accused-hamas-financiers/
Blinken says negotiations on ceasefire, hostage release ‘getting closer’: Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza tied to the release of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/blinken-ceasefire-hostage-negotiations-getting-closer/
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/blinken-israel-saudi-gaza/
War in the Gaza Strip: Egypt warns Israel of “terrible consequences” over possible Rafah offensive
spiegel.de/ausland/aegypten-warnt-israel-wegen-moeglicher-rafah-offensive-vor-schrecklichen-konsequenzen-a-108e3188-524f-46db-b9e8-b173fab0a599
Netanyahu: Israel won’t submit to dictates on Palestinian statehood: “Israel, under my leadership, will continue to strongly oppose the unilateral recognition ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-787470
THAT'S RICH: President Biden restored the funding after it was halted by the Trump administration. trib.al/VOscERL
Quick Glance: Significance of UNRWA for Palestine
- Serious allegations from Israel.
- UNRWA has been supporting Palestinian refugees since 1948.
- Advocacy for refugees' right to return.
- Involvement of twelve UNRWA workers in terrorist attacks.
Palestinians in Rafah celebrated after Qatar’s foreign ministry announced that Hamas had given its “initial positive confirmation” to a proposed deal that ... Show more
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, hostage deal talks, Gaza crisis: Hamas has responded to a proposal aimed at the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a ...
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-02-06-24/h_d48e2abce7028d1854850c400a1c48a1
Qatar criticises Israel’s Netanyahu over Hamas comments: Qatar Foreign Ministry officials accuse prime minister of seeking to prolong Israel’s war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/19/qatar-criticises-israels-netanyahu-over-hamas-comments
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins yet another Middle East tour seeking to push through truce deal amid Israel’s war on Gaza aje.io/zf2chk
Opinion | Netanyahu Is Turning Against Biden: Israel has been at war with Hamas for over 100 days and still has over 100 hostages to recover, but Netanyahu’s No ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/19/opinion/israel-war-netanyahu.html
Quick Glance: Pressure on Netanyahu for Two-State Solution
- International appeals grow for not refusing a two-state solution
- USA and France urge two-state solution, protests against the Prime Minister in Israel
- Israel reports killing of Hamas fighters in Gaza Strip
- Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's security responsibility after Hamas attack
Western officials in protest over Israel Gaza policy: More than 800 officials in the US and Europe have penned a letter calling for more pressure on Israel.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68177357
“What is their solution to Hamas leadership that launched the attacks?”
During a US State Department press briefing on Thursday ... Show more
Gaza war exposes dissent on EU Israel policy: About 900 civil servants from the US, EU and UK have anonymously signed a letter calling on governments to rethink ...
dw.com/en/gaza-war-exposes-internal-dissent-on-eus-israel-policy/a-68194408
UN chief warns that Israel's rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace
apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-gaza-guterres-cff00a5b6b7295b738a2255b03a6090e
Senior US diplomat to visit Türkiye for counterterrorism consultations: State Department counterterrorism coordinator to meet with Turkish officials to 'broaden ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/senior-us-diplomat-to-visit-turkiye-for-counterterrorism-consultations-3681810
Paid articlePaid US and Iraq agree to start talks to end presence of US-led coalition: Defense Secretary Austin says talks will take place as part of a military commission that ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/25/us-and-iraq-agree-to-start-talks-to-end-presence-of-us-led-coalition
Russia accuses Olympic Committee of ‘racism and neo-Nazism’ over opening ceremony decision
kyivindependent.com/russia-accuses-olympic-committee-of-racism-and-neo-nazism-over-opening-ceremony-decision/
Hamas has ‘moved goal post’ on hostage talks, says State Dept: WASHINGTON: Palestinian militant group Hamas has “moved the goal post” and changed its demands in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497511/world
UK Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths: The UK Foreign Office said it summoned Israel’s ambassador after seven aid workers with World Central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/uk-summons-israeli-ambassador-over-gaza-aid-worker-deaths
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
- A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.
- Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.
- Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.
- The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
Exclusive: US-backed force in Syria: more air defence needed after deadly drone attack
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-backed-force-syria-more-air-defence-needed-after-deadly-drone-attack-2024-02-08/
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice over Gaza war
cnn.com/2023/12/29/middleeast/south-africa-icj-israel-genocide-intl/
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Displaced Gazans Flee Nasser Hospital Amid Intense Fighting
nytimes.com/live/2024/01/17/world/israel-hamas-news/blinken-says-civilian-suffering-in-gaza-is-gut-wrenching
Quick Glance: Israeli Tanks Return, Reigniting Gaza Combat
- Israeli tanks have returned to parts of northern Gaza, reigniting intense fighting since Israel announced a drawdown of operations.
- Massive explosions were seen over northern Gaza from Israel - a rarity since a transition to smaller, targeted operations.
- Israel's forces killed dozens of Hamas fighters in clashes in Beit Lahiya on Gaza's northern edge.
- The last 24 hours of Israeli bombing killed 158 people in Gaza, bringing the toll for the war to 24,285, with thousands feared lost in the rubble.
U.S. aid official says famine has begun in northern Gaza: The official warned that there was an "imminent" risk of famine beginning in southern Gaza.
axios.com/2024/04/11/us-official-famine-northern-gaza
Cameron faces backlash from Tory MPs over Israel criticisms: Foreign Secretary has come under fire from his Conservative colleagues over his Israel rhetoric
inews.co.uk/news/politics/cameron-faces-backlash-from-tory-mps-over-israel-criticisms-2995162
Israel-Hamas war: US weighs response to Jordan strike : The US has said it "does not want war with Iran" following a deadly drone attack blamed on ...
dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-us-weighs-response-to-jordan-strike/live-68109265
🔴 LIVE DAY 132 #Israel #Palestine - Death toll in Gaza climbs to 28,576
- Israeli strikes kill Lebanese mother, two children
- Nasser hospital 'turned into a battle ... Show more
Sanctions Haven’t Stopped Notorious Serbian Arms Merchant Slobodan Tešić - OCCRP: Despite repeated rounds of sanctions, the notorious arms dealer Slobodan Tešić ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/sanctions-havent-stopped-notorious-serbian-arms-merchant-slobodan-tesic
Quick Glance: Sanctions Fail to Halt Notorious Serbian Arms Dealer Slobodan Tešić
- Despite sanctions, arms dealer Slobodan Tešić remains a dominant player in Serbia's weapons trade.
- A leaked chat suggests Tešić quietly took over M.M.P. Consulting, previously owned by his competitor.
- Tešić has defied international sanctions and continues to have a significant influence in the arms trade.
- His recent expansion by acquiring a company linked to his rival showcases his enduring dominance in the industry.
How carnage in Gaza is reshaping Britain’s foreign policy: After the terror of Oct. 7 and Israel’s immediate response, there were those who predicted that a ...
arabnews.com/node/2492136
Turkey seeks mediation role between Israel and Iran: Ankara looks for middle role despite frayed relations with Israel over Gaza and Hamas ties
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/19/turkey-mediator-talks-israel-iran-relations/
Israel-Hamas war: Blinken to visit Middle East: The US diplomatic push comes amid mounting concerns the war in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict ...
dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-blinken-to-visit-middle-east/live-67886826
Israel and Hamas have agreed deal on medicine for hostages, aid to Gaza, Qatar says
cnn.com/2024/01/16/middleeast/gaza-hostages-medicine-deal-qatar-intl/
Blinken: Palestinians must be allowed to stay in Gaza: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in remarks Sunday that Palestinians need to be able to return to ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4394602-blinken-palestinians-must-be-allowed-to-stay-in-gaza/
🔴Live: Israel vows to move on to Rafah as Hamas weighs ceasefire proposal: Israel prepared to advance its war on Gaza farther south towards the Egyptian border ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240202-%F0%9F94%B4live-israel-vows-to-move-on-to-rafah-as-hamas-weighs-ceasefire-proposal
Quick Glance: Biden's Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers
- President Biden ordered broad financial and travel sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
- The sanctions also serve as a clear message to the Arab American voters in the US who have expressed their fury over the president's support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- This measure is part of the effort to urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for restraint as the United States diplomatically pressures Israel.
- The order comes after years of American frustration with Israeli settlers, viewed as a source of violence and instability and a threat to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: No ‘deliberate’ war crimes by Israel, says US: US official Kirby says there is no evidence of Israeli war crimes after Mexico ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-support-for-israel-ironclad-despite-rebuff
Quick Glance: Palestinians in Ukraine Speak Out Against 'Double Standard' in Kyiv's Support for Israel
- Amer Aroggi, a 30-year-old journalist from Gaza, reported on the Ukraine conflict.
- He related to the plight of Ukrainians due to his experience with Israeli occupation.
- His brother's long-term residency in Ukraine facilitated a seamless transition.
- Observations were made about parallels between Russia and Israel and Ukraine and the Palestinians.
Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria
ctvnews.ca/world/human-rights-group-alleges-widespread-torture-abuse-of-detainees-accused-of-is-affiliation-in-syria-1.6850450
Thousands in India flock to a recruitment center for jobs in Israel despite the Israel-Hamas war
apnews.com/article/india-israel-hamas-war-recruitment-jobs-646b684c10a4384213b399fe6c221151
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring the Middle East amid heightened fears that Israel’s offensive in Gaza will spark conflicts in the broader region ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Diplomats Work to Halt Spread of War
- US Secretary of State and EU diplomat travel to Middle East to prevent war from spreading
- Efforts focused on Gaza conflict and its impact on the region
- Jordan's King urges US to use influence over Israel for immediate ceasefire
- Despite global concern and calls for ceasefire, Israeli public opinion remains behind military operation
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Iran missile strikes, Gaza famine: Israel's war in Gaza has brought famine with "such incredible speed," the UN relief chief told ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-01-16-24/
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia amid a surge in regional violence: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East seeking to advance a potential hostage ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/02/05/blinken-saudi-arabia-israel-gaza/
🔴 Live: US carries out fresh strikes on Yemen as Houthis vow to keep attacking ships in Red Sea
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240113-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-continues-its-operations-in-gaza-as-war-reaches-99th-day
Blinken seeks to maintain US pressure on Israel in high-stakes visit as Middle East tensions skyrocket
cnn.com/2024/01/07/politics/blinken-israel-middle-east-tensions/
Quick Glance: Blinken Mediates in Israel to Prevent Escalation
- US Secretary of State Blinken will mediate in Israel.
- Blinken landed in Tel Aviv and plans to meet with Israeli counterpart.
- He urges Netanyahu to do more to protect the civilian population.
- Israel launched a military operation against Hamas after a terrorist attack.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah would risk 'further isolating' Israel and damage its long-term ... Show more
Blinken says Rafah offensive risks further isolating Israel globally | Reuters
Blinken says Rafah offensive risks further isolating Israel globally | Reuters
Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Hezbollah chief threatens Israel over Arouri hit, warns of no-holds-barred war: IDF chief says army ready for fight in north * High court delays Netanyahu ...
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-03-2024/
MPs urge UK government to reinstate Unrwa funding 'without delay': Letter to David Cameron says restoration of aid payments would be a 'powerful ...
middleeasteye.net/news/mps-urge-uk-government-reinstate-funding-unrwa-without-delay
🔴 Live: EU states add Hamas political leader Sinwar to ‘terrorist’ sanctions list
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240116-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-says-war-to-wind-down-in-southern-gaza-as-toll-tops-24-000
#VantageOnFirstpost : Pakistan's foreign ministry has rejected the Afghan Taliban's advice on holding talks with the Pakistani Taliban or the TTP ... Show more
"We believe it is appropriate for them to have the ability to bring members of Hamas to justice.”
During a press briefing held on 30 January ... Show more
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia for sixth Middle East tour since October: US Secretary of State will also visit Egypt and Israel, where he will discuss ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/20/blinken-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-sixth-middle-east-tour-since-october/
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden presses for a Palestinian state, despite Netanyahu opposition
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-rcna134867
Tory backlash after Cameron calls for Palestinian state to end Gaza conflict: Foreign secretary suggests bringing forward formal UK recognition of Palestine to ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/israel-palestine-david-cameron-gaza-conflict-b2487208.html
U.S. has submitted draft resolution demanding "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, Blinken says
axios.com/2024/03/21/us-submits-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-un-israel-hamas
Israel-Hamas war: IDF in 'very high state of readiness': The Israel Defense Forces said it remains focused on fighting militant group Hamas. Meanwhile ...
dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-idf-in-very-high-state-of-readiness/live-67879657
Israel slams blood libel as S. Africa turns to ICJ over Gaza 'genocide'
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-780058
Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitriy Krutoy says Belarusian security service helped Russian colleagues to capture terrorists before crossing the border ...
russia.liveuamap.com/en/2024/23-march-ambassador-of-belarus-to-russia-dmitriy-krutoy-says
U.S. raises treatment of imprisoned Palestinian leader Barghouti with Israel: Relatives of Marwan Barghouti, the most prominent Palestinian political figure ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/27/palestinian-leader-barghouti-israel-mistreatment/
US condemns Iran missile strikes in northern Iraq, Syria: Iran fired missiles late Monday at what it said were Israeli spy headquarters near the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4410987-us-iran-missile-strikes-iraq-syria/
Canada says it will provide C$40 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to Gaza
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