Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a “Gaza Executive Board,” which would operate under […]
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Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line
A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territory’s “yellow line” that the Israeli military withdrew to as part of the October ceasefire say they live in fear as Israeli soldiers direct near-daily fire at anyone who crosses or even lingers near it. Of […]
Somalia terms Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an ‘incursion’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sara visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic as an independent and sovereign state. Israel is the only country that has formally recognised Somaliland’s move to break away from Somalia, which described Israel’s decision on recognition as […]
Blast in Gaza wounds Israeli soldier
An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since Oct. 10 as each side accuses the other of violations. The blast came as Hamas met with Turkish […]
Gazans fear renewed displacement after Israeli strikes
When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel’s continued bombardment in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer. In her small, devastated village near Khan Yunis city, recent Israeli drone and artillery strikes shattered the tenuous sense of peace delivered by a ceasefire that has […]
US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe
The United States has issued a new round of sanctions against staff members at the International Criminal Court, citing a recent ruling blocking Israel’s effort to halt a Gaza war crimes investigation. Thursday’s sanctions target two judges: Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia. In a statement, US Secretary of State Rubio said […]
Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without full Israeli withdrawal
The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the United Nations, mediator Qatar’s prime minister said on Saturday. “Now we are at the critical moment … A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a […]
Kickboxer Kaleem receives hero’s welcome after defeating Israeli opponent
Kickboxer Agha Kaleem defeated his Israeli opponent in a Pro-Fight, winning the ‘World Cup Tournament’ in Baku, Azerbaijan. He received a warm welcome at Karachi Airport by hundreds of fans and sports lovers upon his return the previous night, after winning a gold medal, a title belt, and the tournament cup, a communique said on […]
Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, says Pope Leo
Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican’s position. “We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution,” Leo, the first US pope, […]
US steps up diplomacy after Israeli strikes shake Gaza truce
US envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday aiming to corral Israel and Hamas to get the Gaza ceasefire plan back on track after an explosion of violence over the weekend that threatened to derail the week-old truce. Israel and Hamas have both recommitted to the ceasefire plan pushed by US President Donald […]