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- World
International court appeals panel orders judges to reconsider Israel’s jurisdiction challenge
The Hague: Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday ordered a pretrial panel to reconsider an Israeli appeal against the court’s jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank. The decision…
- Middle East
Palestinian President calls for int’l peace conference
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called for an international peace conference to be held under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), the US, Russia, China, the European Union, Japan,…
- Middle East
Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter kills 23 as Arab mediators seek long-term Gaza truce
Gaza Strip: An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, as Arab mediators worked on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a…
- Middle East
UN to review impact of its agency helping Palestinian refugees in Gaza
United Nations: The United Nations chief appointed a British human rights activist on Tuesday to carry out a strategic review of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees to assess its impact under…
- World
Russia, Oman call for full Israeli troop withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories
Moscow: At the first ever summit between the two nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarek Al Said expressed concern about the situation in Gaza and called…
- Middle East
Returning hostages not the most important goal: Israeli min Smotrich
Despite near-daily protests in Tel Aviv urging the Israeli government to secure a deal with Hamas for the release of hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
- Middle East
Angelina Jolie reaffirms support for Gaza
World-renowned actress Angelina Jolie has reaffirmed her support for the people of Gaza by sharing a powerful message on social media. Taking to her Instagram story on Sunday, April 20, Jolie reposted…
- Middle East
69 per cent of Gaza under Israeli displacement orders: UN agency
Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that 69 per cent of the Gaza Strip is under active Israeli displacement orders. The…
- India
Seven arrested after pro-Palestine posters surface in Sambhal
Sambhal: Seven people were arrested in connection with posters bearing ‘Free Gaza, Free Palestine’ messages appearing on walls of shops in Narauli town here, police said on Sunday. The posters, which came…
- Middle East
Israeli probe into killings of Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’
Jerusalem: An Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it has found “professional failures” and a deputy commander will be fired.…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza
Deir Al-Balah: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said again Saturday that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the…
- World
US visa applicants to face social media scrutiny over Gaza visit
The United States (US) will begin scrutinising the social media activity of foreign nationals applying for visas who have visited the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, according to an…
- Middle East
At least 45 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza: Civil defence
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 45 Palestinians and injured dozens of others, according to the Civil Defence in Gaza. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defence, said…
- Middle East
Over 2 million people trapped inside Gaza, says UN
More than two million people remain trapped inside the Gaza Strip, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, as reported by Anadolu Agency. Dujarric told Anadolu reporters that ongoing hostilities and severely limited…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza; Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador
Gaza Strip: Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 17 people early Friday including children, hospital workers said, as the new US ambassador to Israel made his first public appearance in Jerusalem.…
