Resolution passes with 153 votes, exceeding even support for Ukraine resolutions. US and Israel among 10 nations opposing the non-binding resolution. Vote seen as a “historic day” and “powerful message” for peace. Following the lead of the stalled Security Council, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a non-binding resolution on Tuesday calling for a ceasefire in … Read more
Houthi official warns cargo ships in Red Sea to avoid Israel. Houthis claim missile attack on Norwegian tanker. Cargo ships urged to keep radios on. Following claims of an attack on a commercial tanker earlier in the day, a top Houthi official in Yemen issued a warning to cargo ships sailing in the Red Sea … Read more
EU Foreign Ministers discussed middle east crisis. Ukraine aid remains top priority, but EU attention shifts to Mideast conflict. France and Belgium announce their own restrictions on settlers. On Monday, the foreign ministers of the European Union deliberated over potential measures to address the crisis in the Middle East. These measures included a financial crackdown … Read more
The US vetoed a Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called an emergency meeting. Guterres criticized the Security Council’s delay. Following the US veto of a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire last week, officials and diplomats announced on Sunday that the UN General Assembly will convene on … Read more
A French warship shoots down two drones approaching the Red Sea from Yemen. Drones were intercepted and destroyed late Saturday. The Houthi militia threatens to attack ships heading to Israel. According to the French military, on Sunday, two drones that were approaching the Red Sea from the Yemeni shore were shot down by a French … Read more
Foreign ministers from Turkiye and Arab world urged a ceasefire in Gaza. The FMs met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Concerns over Israeli military action and civilian casualties. During a visit to the Canadian capital on Saturday, a group of foreign ministers from Turkiye and the Arab world emphasized the necessity of an urgent … Read more
Arab and Islamic nations condemn the US veto on Gaza ceasefire. Ministers urge the US to pressure Israel for a swift ceasefire. Strong opposition to Israel’s aggression against Palestinians. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries expressed disapproval of the US veto, which prevented international calls for the … Read more
Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Foreign ministers urge the US and international community to do more. Humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians is desperately needed. The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia stated on Friday in Washington that there needs to be a viable roadmap for the establishment of a … Read more
The Gaza Strip faces extensive damage from Israel’s bombardment. Gaza’s population density results from urban development. Urban centers like Gaza City and Khan Younis have even higher population densities. Large portions of the Gaza Strip have been leveled by Israel’s heavy bombardment during the conflict with Hamas. There have been hundreds of thousands of displaced … Read more
Israeli shelling killed a Lebanese soldier and injured three others. Israel expresses regret and claims the Lebanese army was not the target. The incident is under investigation. In apparent reference to Israeli shelling that left a Lebanese soldier dead and three others wounded the day before, the Israeli army stated on Wednesday that it was … Read more
The US presses Israel for increased aid to Gaza amid intensified conflict. Blinken urges Israel to boost aid and reduce civilian casualties. WHO in Gaza warns of a worsening situation. As Israel’s offensive against Hamas in the southern sections of the Palestinian enclave intensified, the United States said on Tuesday that Israel had to do … Read more
The IDF claimed a positive ratio of 2 Palestinian civilians to 1 Hamas militant killed. Over 15,000 Palestinians have been reported dead. U.S. official suggests casualty numbers could be higher. A representative for the Israeli military told an international media outlet on Monday that the ratio of two Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza for one … Read more
A Dutch court is hearing a case alleging the state’s involvement in war crimes in Gaza. The case was brought by human rights organizations. The case is expected to be decided in two weeks. A case alleging the state’s involvement in war crimes in Gaza through the provision of parts for Israeli bombers is scheduled … Read more
The UK will launch surveillance flights to locate Hamas hostages. The flights will aid in obtaining information about possible hostage locations. Israel will be provided with information about possible hostage sites. According to the Ministry of Defence, the UK will conduct unarmed reconnaissance flights over the Middle East in an effort to locate Hamas hostage … Read more
US Vice President Kamala Devi Harris has pressed the media during the ongoing COP 28 conference. She said that Israel should take care of international humanitarian law in its right to defend itself. 16 thousand Palestinians have been genocided so far. US Vice President Kamala Devi Harris says that if Israel continues its military objectives in Gaza, it should … Read more
Israeli officials ignored warnings of an imminent Hamas attack. The New York Times revealed a document outlining the devastating invasion. Document detailed Hamas’ plan, including a rocket barrage and gunmen infiltration. Israeli authorities possessed intelligence indicating that the Palestinian militant group Hamas was gearing up for a significant attack before its assault on October 7. … Read more
The four-day Gaza ceasefire was extended by two more days. Talks are also going on in this regard. The Qartari Foreign Ministry said this in a weekly press briefing. The possibility of further expansion of the ongoing temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is being shown. The four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, which began … Read more
Gaza death toll hits 13,000 in Israeli-Hamas conflict since October 7 5,500 children and 3,500 women among the deceased, 30,000 individuals injured Documenting human cost challenges due to relentless fighting On Sunday, officials from Gaza’s Hamas government disclosed that the death toll resulting from the ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Hamas militants in the … Read more
Qatar’s PM cites “minor” practical issues in the hostage deal with Hamas. No specific details or timeline provided for resolution. Qatar mediates discussions for the release of 240 hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire. Qatar’s prime minister revealed that the resolution of a deal to release hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 … Read more
UN’s Türk: 1 in 57 in Gaza killed or wounded in 5 weeks. Intense pain for Israelis and Palestinians, says Türk. Unprecedented bombardment in Gaza, profound poverty noted. The UN’s high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, reveals that, according to health ministry figures from Hamas, approximately one in every 57 individuals in the Gaza … Read more
IDF confirms death of soldier captured by Hamas in Gaza Noa Marciano, 19, informed deceased, family notified Hamas video denounced as “psychological terrorism” by IDF The Israeli military has acknowledged the death of a soldier seized by Hamas and held in Gaza after the group’s substantial assault on Israel on October 7. Israel’s Defense Forces … Read more
Israeli Army confirms Noa Marciano, 19, held by Hamas. Marciano was reportedly killed in an airstrike. The situation in Gaza highlights global awareness of the conflict. Following the publication of a video by the Palestinian group’s armed wing, the Israeli Army has acknowledged that 19-year-old soldier Noa Marciano is being taken prisoner by Hamas militants. … Read more
WHO reaffirms confidence in Gaza health ministry’s death toll reports. Gaza health ministry, run by Hamas, states over 11,000 deaths since Israel’s airstrikes. Dr. Margaret Harris from WHO emphasizes consistency in global evaluation of health services. The World Health Organization has once again expressed its confidence in the accuracy of death toll reports from Gaza’s … Read more
Alarming infant crisis at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza due to fuel depletion Surgeon reports exhaustion of vital resources: water, fuel, and electricity People trapped inside amidst ongoing bombardment In Gaza, Palestinian health officials warn that the lives of many infants at Al-Shifa hospital are in jeopardy due to the depletion of fuel, halting critical operations. … Read more
Hamas leader, Moussa Abu Marzouk, denies responsibility for civilian casualties in Israel. Israel claims over 1,400 people, mainly civilians, were killed by Hamas on October 7. Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization in several countries, including the UK and the US. A senior Hamas leader, Moussa Abu Marzouk, has refused to acknowledge his group’s … Read more
Gaza health ministry Hamas-controlled) reports 9,770 casualties, including 4,800 children. Conflict stemmed from Hamas attack, with 1,400 casualties and 240 hostages. Israeli military intercepts drone in Lebanon. The Gaza health ministry, under the control of Hamas, has released its most recent data on the number of casualties in Gaza. According to their figures, 9,770 Palestinians, … Read more
Blinken stresses civilian protection in Gaza during Israel visit Israel on high alert along Lebanon border amid conflict concerns Gaza City encircled as Israel continues campaign against Hamas Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, emphasized the importance of safeguarding civilians in Gaza and ensuring their access to humanitarian assistance during his meeting with Israeli … Read more
Hamas’s political leader accuses Israel of causing destruction in Gaza to hide its losses. He also warns that Israeli and foreign captives in Gaza are at risk from the Israeli attack, just like the Palestinian residents. Ismail Haniyeh stated that Israel is doing very cruel and deadly attacks on innocent people. “Its villainy will not … Read more
