Rafah, Egypt – AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of war-ravaged Gaza, on Saturday said the world has seen enough of its horrors and appealed for a cease-fire to allow in more aid. He spoke at the crossing on the Egyptian side of Rafah, where most of Gaza’s population has […]
United Nations, United States – AFP Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a cease-fire in Gaza, joining Arab countries in saying it did not pressure Israel as Moscow accused Washington of a “hypocritical spectacle.” The United States, Israel’s main ally which has vetoed p...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AA) – Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has held talks with Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak on a UN roadmap to end the civil war in Yemen. The discussions covered efforts to support peace talks between Yemen’s warring rivals to help restore stability to the Arab country, the […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to speak to Democratic senators. Schumer emphasized the importance of keeping issues related to Israel bipartisan, stating it would benefit the country. He reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s future while addressing his recent r...
A Palestinian volunteer at the al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City has said the Israeli army opened fire at people inside the facility and forced many of them to march naked. The Israeli army stormed the hospital on Monday with military vehicles suddenly opening fire, shelling buildings, and arresting women and men. Moumin Bulbul, who [&hel...
Arab foreign ministers and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Cairo seeking to broker a cease-fire in Gaza. Attendees included officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, and the Palestine Authority. Blinken’s discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi emphasized cease-fire negotiations. Blinken ...
Israeli forces on Thursday destroyed the main surgical building at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, following four days of siege. Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least 65 Palestinians and wounded 92 people in the past 24 hours. The forces are reported to be targeting homes near the hospital, obstructing ambulances and rescue efforts. The...
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – AFP The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate cease-fire linked to the release of hostages” in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. The diplomat made his announcement whilst on a tour of the Middle East that will include a stop [...
Ex-President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has supported the illegal displacement of Gaza’s civilians as a strategy for the region. Kushner spoke of relocating Palestinians from the densely populated city of Rafah to Egypt or Israel’s Negev desert. Critics are calling his suggestion an endorsement of ethnic cleansing. S...
Senator Bernie Sanders said on Tuesday that the Biden administration must follow the Canadian government in halting arms exports to Israel. Sanders said the Canadian Parliament was “absolutely right” on Monday to approve a nonbinding resolution to stop weapons exports to Israel. Lawmakers voted 204-117 in favor of the motion after...