Israel has said it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in the proposed international peacekeeping force for Gaza under a US-led plan. Speaking at a press conference in Hungary, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that any country contributing troops to Gaza must show fairness toward Israel. He criticized Turkey’s stance, saying President […]
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Gaza peace efforts may include Pakistani troops, Israeli media says
Israeli media report that Pakistani troops could be included in a new international force for Gaza. The Times of Israel said Israeli defense officials briefed lawmakers about the plan. The force aims to stabilize Gaza after a two-year conflict. Officials are considering multiple countries, including Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan. Indonesia has already offered troops for […]
Red Cross, Egyptian teams search beyond Gaza ceasefire line for hostage bodies
The Red Cross and Egyptian recovery teams have been granted permission to enter areas beyond the “yellow line” marking Israel’s military pullback in the Gaza Strip to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, an Israeli government spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. The Egyptian team, equipped with an excavator and bulldozers, began operations after receiving clearance, […]
Egyptian convoy enters Gaza to help locate remains of Israeli hostages
GAZA – A convoy of Egyptian trucks and heavy machinery entered the Gaza Strip overnight to assist in locating the remains of Israeli hostages, AFP footage confirmed on Sunday. The vehicles were seen operating in Khan Yunis, a city in southern Gaza devastated by months of conflict. According to reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
Secretary Rubio: UN-backed multinational force for Gaza
DOHA – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington is working with international partners on a possible UN resolution or global agreement to authorize a multinational peacekeeping force in Gaza. Rubio made the remarks while en route to Qatar, following meetings in Israel during his Asia tour. According to Rubio, several […]
Rubio vows return of all hostage bodies from Gaza
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged Saturday to secure the return of all deceased hostages still held in Gaza. He met families of American-Israeli captives and said, “We will not rest until their – and all – remains are returned.” Rubio visited Israel to show support for families and stress US commitment to resolving […]
Gaza security force to include countries Israel ‘comfortable with’, says US
An international security force to be put in place in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement will have to be made up of countries that Israel is “comfortable with”, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday during a visit to Israel. Rubio added that the future of governance in Gaza still needs to be […]
Israel’s Gaza attacks draw Pakistan’s strong condemnation
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks in Gaza, which have killed many civilians despite the ceasefire agreement. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, criticized these actions during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council. He said Israel’s attacks violate both the letter and spirit of the Sharm-El […]
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to UN principles
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to promoting peace, justice, and prosperity while marking United Nations (UN) Day, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for multilateralism and […]
Pakistan calls for accountability for Israeli crimes in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan on Thursday demanded accountability for the “grave” Israeli atrocity crimes in Gaza and called for an end to illegal actions in the West Bank, including forced displacements, illegal settlements, and annexations. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, condemned the killing […]