Politics
Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, offering a 60-day truce in Gaza amid mounting international and domestic pressure on Israel. The plan, announced Monday, aims to pause military operations, facilitate humanitarian aid, and exchange hostages to pave the way for permanent......
Morocco has signed a joint statement alongside more than 30 Arab and Muslim countries condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent endorsement of the controversial “Greater Israel” concept. This collective denunciation follows Netanyahu’s remarks during an August......
Israel is conducting a "deliberate starvation campaign" in Gaza, according to Amnesty International, which released a statement on August 18 following interviews with 19 displaced Palestinians and medical staff treating malnourished children in the war-torn territory. The human rights organization......
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for Iranians to protest against their government over ongoing power and water shortages. Netanyahu’s appeal to Iranians In a video message on Tuesday, Netanyahu urged Iranians to......
Russian President Vladimir Putin, under an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant since 2023, will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15 to discuss Ukraine’s future. Despite being charged with war crimes, including the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian......
The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan have issued a joint call for immediate action to address an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, warning of a famine that has reached alarming proportions. In a statement signed by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign......
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Saudi cabinet session in Neom on Tuesday, providing updates on regional and international matters, including Palestinian statehood and global diplomatic developments. Focus on Palestine and international support During the meeting, the crown prince briefed......
A diplomatic storm has erupted following a smear campaign targeting Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef El Amrani, and his wife, Asma Lamrabet. The attack, spearheaded by pro-Israel hardliners, highlights the relentless demands for political servitude under the guise of “friendship.” Morocco’s......
Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......
Norway’s government has directed its sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world valued at $2 trillion, to reevaluate its holdings in Israeli companies accused of complicity in human rights violations during the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move comes after reports linked some investments to......
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's proposed expansion into Gaza as a "grave and unprecedented disaster" and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. Speaking to BFMTV on Monday, August 11, Macron criticized the Israeli cabinet’s recent announcement of a military......
Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......
China has sharply criticized Israel’s plans to place Gaza City under military control, labeling the territory “an integral part of the Palestinian homeland” and urging an immediate halt to the initiative. Beijing urges restraint and peace Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry......
