The Senate of Pakistan on Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution strongly rejecting recent remarks attributed to Israel, expressing deep concern over narratives perceived to threaten the unity of the Muslim Ummah. The resolution, moved by Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan on behalf of all parties, emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to upholding international law and protecting Palestinian rights. […]
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Israel to reopen Rafah crossing for Gaza pedestrians
Israel said on Monday it would reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, but only for pedestrians. The reopening will occur once Israeli forces recover the remains of the last captive, Ran Gvili. The crossing has been closed since October 2023, limiting Gaza’s access to essential aid and supplies. The move is part of […]
Turkey, Hamas push Gaza ceasefire to next phase
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met senior Hamas officials on Wednesday in Ankara to push forward the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The meeting aimed to assess progress and find ways to launch the next stage of the peace plan. The discussions came as tensions persist and ceasefire progress stalls. Hamas delegation members […]
Gaza aid delays as commercial goods take priority
Humanitarian aid in Gaza is facing significant delays as Israeli authorities routinely prioritize commercial goods over relief supplies, the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned. Winter storms have worsened living conditions for displaced families. OCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko said aid needs are growing faster than the UN and its partners can […]
Qatar stresses dialogue with all sides to resolve crises
Qatar has called for open dialogue with all parties to resolve major conflicts, including non-state armed groups. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, said durable peace requires communication with every actor on the ground. He emphasized that ignoring influential groups prevents solutions in conflict zones like Afghanistan […]