Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a controversial bill extending Israeli sovereignty to the occupied West Bank, a move widely condemned as a violation of international law and seen as tantamount to formal annexation of Palestinian territory. In a razor-thin 25–24 vote, the Knesset passed the bill in its first reading on Wednesday. … Read more
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Gaza: Under a gray sky on Wednesday, dozens of Palestinians gathered in silence as the bodies of 54 unidentified people were lowered into the sandy soil of Deir al-Balah. The remains, handed over by Israeli authorities, were buried side by side in a mass grave part of an ongoing exchange of bodies between Israel and … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said that Israel must allow the United Nations and other aid agencies to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The court ruled that helping the people of Gaza is Israel’s responsibility under international law. The ICJ confirmed its authority to give an advisory opinion on the matter and stated … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an important meeting of the federal cabinet to review the country’s economic and political situation. According to official sources, the cabinet will discuss the current state of the economy and key political developments. The meeting will also focus on the situation following the recent ceasefire with Afghanistan. Defence Minister … Read more
