Browsing: Middle East

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome over the weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli military operations.

A Gaza-bound aid boat, Madleen, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists was diverted to Israel, where passengers are expected to return home while humanitarian aid will be transferred to Gaza through established channels.

Aid distribution centres in Gaza will close for renovations on Wednesday, following Israeli gunfire that reportedly killed 27 Palestinians near one of the sites.

The UN’s World Food Programme director emphasized the urgent need for Israel to allow large-scale humanitarian aid into Gaza to prevent widespread malnutrition and famine among children.

A humanitarian crisis has unfolded in southern Gaza, as a Red Cross field hospital in Rafah received a mass casualty influx of wounded civilians, following a disputed incident near an aid distribution site.

Israel’s leadership has condemned recent antisemitic shootings in Washington DC, linking them to global protests and media narratives that incite hatred against Jews.

Two Israeli embassy staffers, a young couple on the verge of getting engaged, were shot dead in Washington, DC on Wednesday night.

Dr Victoria Rose, a British surgeon in Gaza, described operating on two sisters with severe war injuries amidst ongoing airstrikes.

The Islamic State recently condemned Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa, calling for foreign fighters to defect to its ranks due to his diplomatic ties with the US.

Israel has permitted five UN lorries carrying food, including baby supplies, into Gaza — the first aid delivery in 11 weeks. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the decision followed pressure from US senators concerned about a looming famine.

Dr Tom Potokar, a British surgeon in Gaza, describes the region as a “slaughterhouse” due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment, referencing the high casualty rates reported by Palestinian health officials.

At least 100 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

At least 80 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as violence intensified and ceasefire talks stalled. Some local sources put the toll at over 120. The renewed assault follows Donald Trump’s regional tour, where he proposed turning Gaza into a “freedom zone” managed by the US — a revival of an earlier controversial plan that implied permanent displacement of Gaza’s population.

The lifting of US sanctions may herald economic relief and reconstruction for war-torn Syria, providing a chance for stability and refugee returns.

Death Toll Rises: At least 60 people were killed in overnight airstrikes across Gaza, with heavy bombing reported for a second consecutive night.

Donald Trump has met with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa, a former al Qaeda member, during a Middle East tour.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have reportedly resulted in dozens of fatalities, including children, with one attack impacting the European Hospital and another targeting homes in Jabalia.

President Donald Trump has declared the United States has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during the first stop of a whirlwind Gulf tour focused on investment and defence.

President Donald Trump has embarked on a significant foreign trip to the Middle East, beginning with Saudi Arabia, amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his family’s growing business ties in the region. Criticism arises as these ties could influence U.S. foreign policy towards Middle Eastern nations.

President Trump announced the lifting of long-standing US sanctions on Syria during his visit to Saudi Arabia, aiming to normalise relations with its new government.

Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major overseas visit during his second term as US president. The tour will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with business deals expected to dominate the agenda.

As President Donald Trump embarks on a three-nation trip to the Middle East, he is set to address significant geopolitical crises, including the ongoing war in Gaza, escalating tensions with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, and India-Pakistan relations.

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Israel’s security Cabinet has approved an escalated military plan, termed “Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at the comprehensive control and occupation of Gaza, including the drafting of tens of thousands of reservists.