Browsing: Palestine and Israel

US officials have once again warned Israel against their plans for military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians are sheltering. 

Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.

The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.

The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has sparked outrage and raised questions about the role of Western aid organizations in the…

The final preparations are currently underway for the opening of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale. Due to the war in Gaza, the question…

Israel’s war cabinet met on Monday to discuss their response to the unprecedented attack by Iran on Saturday – in which more than 300 missiles and drones were launched. Israel has not confirmed what they have decided to do.

Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Calls for Strong Response to Iran’s Attack Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister, Miki Zohar, has criticized Tel Aviv’s “weak” response…

Downing Street’s annual Eid celebration will be boycotted by some Conservative politicians and business and charity leaders over the government’s support of Israel. The annual event, held by PM Rishi Sunak, will take place in Downing Street on Monday. A government spokesperson said it understood humanitarian concerns regarding Gaza.

Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a region wide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted.

Israel celebrated a major victory on Sunday as it successfully defended itself against an unprecedented attack by Iran. The country’s air defenses, along with the…

The Israeli army announced on Saturday that the body of a missing Israeli teen has been found in the West Bank, marking a tragic end…

Rights groups and Palestinian individuals are taking legal action against Germany and France over their arms exports to Israel, citing concerns about the use of…

The American President has promised “ironclad” support to Israel in the wake of threats from Tehran following an Israeli attack in Damascus that resulted in…

Joe Biden has promised Israel his country’s “ironclad” support amid concerns Tehran could launch an attack, in response to a deadly Israeli strike that killed senior Iranians.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday as Muslims marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, adding to the devastation in the region.…

Joe Biden has said he believes Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is making a “mistake” in his handling of Gaza. “I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach,” he said in an interview.

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he has set a date for a military offensive into Rafah, despite concerns that it will lead to even more civilian deaths. The southern city of Rafah is currently home to more than a million Palestinians who are sheltering there after being forced to flee. Roughly 1.5 million civilians are sheltering in tents and overcrowded camps.

Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. However, Hamas could have no role in its governance, Wong said.

Nicaragua has asked the UN’s highest court to halt German weapons sales to Israel at the start of a landmark case. Germany faces accusations of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel and stopping funding of the UN’s aid agency.

Israel has announced the entry of more than 300 aid trucks into Gaza, marking the highest daily volume since the start of its war on the besieged territory six months ago. However, this delivery still falls far short of the minimum requirement set by the United Nations to stave off the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

On Sunday, Israel’s military said that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza.

Israel killed aid workers after mistaking volunteer carrying a bag for gunman Israel has admitted it made a ‘grave mistake’ after killing seven humanitarian aid…

Israel has approved opening two humanitarian aid routes into Gaza following a strike on a food charity – which killed 7 aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen. Since the attack on the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charities have been pausing aid going into the territory due to concerns over staff safety.

The Hamas-run military has said the number of people killed in Gaza since 7 October has risen to 33,037.  The toll includes 62 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

The number of people injured since 7 October now stands at 75,668 the ministry statement adds. 

Could a new letter change the UK’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war? A new letter signed by hundreds of legal professionals has put further pressure…