Israel approved plans for 2,162 new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The move matters because it deepens disputes over Palestinian statehood prospects. Palestinians, who seek the territory for a future state, are expected to be most affected. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the expansion after a planning committee approved the […]
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Israeli forces killing Palestinian teens over stone-throwing, report says
The killing of Palestinian teens in the West Bank by Israeli forces has raised renewed concern, with reports indicating that minors are being killed at a rate of roughly one per week since the escalation of military operations in the region. Read More: Israel forces kill Palestinian teen in W. Bank According to data cited by UNICEF, at […]
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla at sea
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday as it sailed through waters near Cyprus, according to organisers. The incident involved multiple vessels that departed from Türkiye last week carrying humanitarian activists. The development is important as it highlights rising tensions over maritime access to Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. The Global Sumud Flotilla […]
MSF accuses Israel of creating ‘manufactured malnutrition crisis’ in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has accused Israel of deliberately restricting food and humanitarian aid into Gaza, claiming it has led to a “manufactured malnutrition crisis” with severe consequences for infants, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Read More: MSF suspends Gaza hospital work over armed presence In a report released on Thursday, the medical charity said its findings were […]
Venice Biennale jury resigns over Russia and Israel inclusion row
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale art exhibition has resigned just over a week before the event was due to announce its prestigious prizes, after a dispute over the participation of Russian and Israeli artists. Read More: Results of the 17th ArtBeat National Child Art Competition announced The jury, which included president Solange Farkas along […]
Pakistan urges diplomacy at UN over conflicts
Pakistan has called for diplomacy and restraint to resolve the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation and the US-Iran conflict. The appeal was made during a United Nations Security Council debate on the Middle East. Islamabad emphasized that dialogue remains the only viable path to regional stability. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said […]
UN condemns continued killings in Gaza despite ceasefire
The United Nations (UN) has strongly condemned what it described as “unrelenting” killings of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that civilians continue to face daily danger despite a fragile ceasefire. Read More: Pakistan demands accountability amid record deaths of UN personnel UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said at least 32 Palestinians were killed by Israeli […]
Germany backs envoy amid Israel criticism
BERLIN: Germany’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its support for outgoing ambassador Steffen Seibert after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized him. The dispute followed Seibert’s social media post mentioning settler violence in the West Bank. The issue underscores ongoing tensions over Israel-Palestine reporting. A ministry spokesperson said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called Saar Sunday night […]
Foreign ministers condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement expansions
The foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, and several other states have issued a joint condemnation of recent Israel’s measures that expand control over the West Bank. Read More: Israel’s West Bank move called illegal by 8 nations – Daily Times According to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the decisions approved by […]
Pakistan sends fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched another consignment of humanitarian supplies to Gaza on Thursday, continuing efforts to provide life-saving assistance to Palestinians affected by Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the enclave. Read More: Pakistan continues Gaza airlift with 28th lifeline The latest shipment was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Al-Khidmat Foundation. This marks […]