Palestine
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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of ‘betraying’ Israel
Israel’s prime minister has accused his Australian counterpart of betraying Israel and abandoning the country’s Jewish community.
South Sudan rejects claims of Gaza resettlement discussions with Israel
South Sudan denies reported Israel talks on Gaza Palestinian resettlement as international community condemns forced displacement proposals violating international law.
Watchdog condemns Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza
CPJ condemns Israel's killing of five journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif, saying pattern of labelling journalists as militants without evidence raises press freedom concerns.
Israeli UN representative says no plan for permanent Gaza occupation
Israel tells UNSC it does not plan to permanently occupy Gaza, outlining five principles for ending the war and calling for global focus on dismantling Hamas.
INTERVIEW: Former US official on America's lost authority as Global South acts on Gaza
As Gaza's death toll passes 61,000, nations meeting in Bogotá pledge concrete measures to halt arms flows to Israel. Ex-US official Annelle Sheline, who resigned over Washington's Gaza policy, calls it a turning point for the Global South.
Trump and Israel's Netanyahu engage in heated call over Gaza humanitarian issue
US President Donald Trump engaged in a heated telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza’s humanitarian situation on July 28.
Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed one person targeting a vehicle on the Ansariyeh road near the Zahrani-Tyre highway in southern Lebanon
TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders
Iran is fast running out of friends as a new Trump-rebranded plan looks to finally cut across Armenia's southern border with the Islamic Republic.
Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Ban needed in response to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, one of the most vocal EU critics of Israel’s actions in Palestine.
UN accused of enabling Hamas through Gaza aid mismanagement
There are also persistent claims that Hamas is systematically looting the aid that does make it into Gaza. Military officials estimate 80% of all assistance is intercepted either by Hamas members, its affiliates or civilians acting under its control.
Israel's Gaza occupation plans aim to expel Palestinians, expert says
Israel's reported plans for full occupation of Gaza are a diversionary tactic aimed at completely expelling Palestinians from the territory, a Swiss expert has said.
Hamas offers Red Cross cooperation on hostage aid delivery with conditions
Hamas announced readiness to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza if Israel meets certain conditions.
Siberian permafrost could disappear by 2100 as rapid thawing accelerates
An international team of scientists from Britain, Switzerland, Israel and the United States has analysed the composition of more than 60 mineral formations found in caves located in the delta of Siberia's Lena River, revealing stark predictions.
Slovenia announces imposition of arms embargo on Israel
Slovenia imposed an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, becoming the first European country to take such action, Prime Minister Robert Golob announced following a government session.
Yemeni Houthis target Tel Aviv airport with hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile
The Yemeni Houthi armed forces targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile, with the Israeli military saying the latest barrage was shot down.
No end to world hunger by 2030 – Statista
2024 saw some progress in the fight against world hunger after the number of undernourished people rose once again between 2017 and 2021 due to global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trump threatens tariffs as Canada signals recognition of Palestinian state
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports as tensions rise over Canada’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood
Italy’s Meloni demands full humanitarian corridor to Gaza
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ensure the full and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in a phone call.
The Asian take on recognition of a Palestinian State
Muslim-majority nations or those seeking to expand their influence in the Middle East will support or reaffirm recognition. Meanwhile, countries embedded in US frameworks or enjoying ties with Israel are are expected to remain cautious.