Politics
Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has cautioned that Israel is becoming increasingly diplomatically isolated amid rising international criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s shrinking diplomatic......
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive stalled ceasefire negotiations. The discussions come amid growing international pressure on Israel over the destruction in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian......
The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Tuesday, July 29, that the death toll from the war with Israel has exceeded 60,000 since the conflict began, following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli territory. The ongoing war has also left over 145,000 injured, according to the ministry. Mounting......
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance that a two-state solution is the only viable path to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine, rebuild Gaza, and ensure long-term peace in the region. Her remarks came during......
The United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, shortening the previously announced 50-day deadline to cease hostilities in Ukraine to just 10–12 days. Speaking from his golf course at Turnberry in Scotland, where he is hosting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during......
The United Nations has urged a sustained and scaled-up flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza to address the worsening hunger crisis, following Israel’s recent decision to ease restrictions in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The call comes as malnutrition and starvation claim more lives each day. Dire......
US President Donald Trump has described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “tragic” amidst Washington’s unwavering support for Israel since the escalation of conflict on October 7, 2023. His remarks come as global criticism mounts over the dire conditions in the besieged Palestinian......
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called on US President Donald Trump to use his influence to end the ongoing war in Gaza and ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian territory. Speaking during a televised address on Monday, al-Sisi emphasized Trump’s capacity......
The United Nations is set to host a two-state solution conference in New York on July 28-29, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, as the international community seeks to revive the prospect of peace in the Middle East. The summit arrives during a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a historic......
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has strongly denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war, highlighting its devastating impact in conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan. Speaking at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) held in Ethiopia on Monday, July......
In a move widely condemned by human rights organizations, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) intercepted the humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters on Saturday night. The ship, carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine, and water purification systems, was attempting to break the......
Palestinians have expressed mixed reactions following French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to officially recognize a Palestinian state. While some view the move as a positive step forward, others remain skeptical, pointing to the ongoing suffering in Gaza......
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, sparking sharp divisions among France’s political leaders. While the left hailed it as a necessary and overdue step, the right and far-right......
