Israel announced that it is suspending all contact with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after reports that Israel would be included on a UN blacklist related to sexual violence in conflict zones. Israeli officials strongly condemned the expected decision, calling it politically motivated and accusing the United Nations leadership of unfairly targeting Israel during the […]
Gaza Conflict
Gaza mosques announce martyrdom of Hamas military commander
Mosques across Gaza City announced the martyrdom of senior Hamas military commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad following recent Israeli airstrikes targeting northern Gaza. The announcements came a day after the Israeli military claimed it had carried out operations against the head of Hamas’ armed wing. Moreover, the development has intensified attention on the ongoing conflict and […]
Israeli minister unveils settlement and displacement expansion plans
Itamar Ben-Gvir has announced controversial plans involving new settlement expansion in occupied territories and alleged displacement policies targeting Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, while also referring to potential settlement activity in Lebanon. His remarks were made during a public event in Jerusalem marking the anniversary of Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem. During the […]
Pakistan has warned of a widening crisis stretching from Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has warned of a widening and interconnected crisis stretching from Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz, urging stronger diplomatic engagement and strict adherence to international law to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Read More: Pakistan pushes for regional ceasefire efforts Speaking at a United Nations Security Council debate, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim […]
Bernie Sanders moves to block $500m arms sale to Israel
US Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced an effort to block a proposed $500 million arms sale to Israel, intensifying debate in the United States over military aid and foreign policy in the Middle East. Read More: HRW says West bank expulsions amount to war crimes Sanders said he plans to force a vote in the […]
Israel approves military budget boost amid tensions
Israel parliament has approved a major increase in the military budget, allocating an additional 32 billion shekels to strengthen defense and security capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: Israel sets record $35 billion defence budget for 2026 According to international media reports, the new funding package was passed in Tel Aviv and is aimed at enhancing the […]
Jailed PTI leaders urge multi-party conference on Gaza crisis
Lahore: Jailed leaders of Pakistan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday called for an urgent multi-party conference to forge national consensus on peace and stability in Gaza. The statement was released through their lawyer, Advocate Rana Mudassar Umar, from Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore. Read More: Jailed PTI leaders urge postponement of ‘protests’ during Ramazan The leaders […]
Hamas nears selection of new leader amid Gaza conflict
GAZA CITY (Palestinian territory) – Hamas is in the final stage of selecting a new leader, with two senior figures, Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, competing for the position, a senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday. The movement recently formed a new Shura Council of over 80 members and an 18-member political bureau to […]
Director Kaouther Ben Hania refuses award over Gaza atrocities
BERLIN – Kaouther Ben Hania, director of the acclaimed film The Voice of Hind Rajab, declined to accept the Most Valuable Film award at the Cinema for Peace gala on Monday, held alongside the Berlin International Film Festival. Read More: Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival’s ‘silence’ on Gaza In a powerful speech, Ben […]
Deadly strikes shake Gaza despite ceasefire
At least 12 people were killed in fresh Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to the territory’s civil defence agency, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli military officials said the attacks were carried out in response to alleged violations by Hamas near areas where Israeli troops were positioned. Meanwhile, rescue teams reported that one […]