Pakistan, along with 13 other nations, has condemned the remarks made by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, where he suggested that he would not be opposed to Tel Aviv taking over large swathes of the Middle East, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. Huckabee made the remarks in an interview with former Fox News […]
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At UN, Dar seeks immediate reversal of Israel’s West Bank actions
Pakistan has called as “gravely disturbing” Israel’s decision to resume land registration procedures in a large part of the occupied West Bank, saying “Actions that alter facts on the ground and prejudice final status issues are mala fide and profoundly counter-productive.” “Israel’s continued ceasefire violations, annexation attempts and illegal actions across the Occupied Palestinian Territories” […]
UN expert condemned attacks on Palestine rapporteur
An independent United Nations (UN) expert has condemned what it called disinformation-driven attacks by several European ministers against Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestine territories, amid growing political pressure for her resignation. Read More: UN experts face criticism over Palestine remarks The criticism followed claims circulated in recent days that Albanese had described Israel […]
Lebanon: Army needs four months to advance Hezbollah disarmament plan
BEIRUT: Lebanon government on Monday stated that its army would require at least four months to implement the second phase of a military plan aimed at disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah in the country’s south. Read More: Lebanese army claims exclusive control over arms in south The government committed last year to disarm Hezbollah, which was weakened […]
Israel joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative
WASHINGTON: Israel has formally joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday during his visit to Washington, where he met with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invite to join global ‘Board of Peace‘ Visuals released after the Netanyahu-Rubio meeting showed the two […]
Venezuela resumes oil shipments to Israel after years
Venezuela has sent its first crude oil shipment to Israel in several years, marking a notable shift in the South American nation’s oil export patterns following recent political upheaval, multiple reports cited Bloomberg on Tuesday. The delivery to Israel’s Bazan Group, the country’s largest crude processor, would be the first since mid‑2020, according to energy […]
European Union condemns Israel’s new West Bank measures
ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
Israeli strikes and raid leave four dead in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon killed four people on Monday, including a member of Lebanon’s security forces and his three-year-old child, amid continued cross-border tensions despite a ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024. Read More: Wave of Israeli attacks kills two in Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike hit the village of […]
Israel’s Olympic team faces boos as US VP JD Vance also receives chilly reception at Milano Cortina 2026
MILANO/CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Israel’s Olympic delegation received a smattering of boos during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, while US Vice President JD Vance faced a similar chilly reception amid otherwise festive celebrations. Read More: Dolgopyat wins Israel’s first Olympics gymnastics gold The four-person Israeli team, waving their national flag, entered San Siro stadium […]
Israel reopens Rafah border for limited movement amid security checks
GAZA CITY/ISRAEL: Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza on foot or return after fleeing the enclave during the conflict, officials said. The reopening, however, will be limited, with Israel and Egypt imposing security checks and caps on the number of travellers. Read More: Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt to reopen next […]