News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi AU condemns Israeli incursion into Rafah. The African Union has strongly criticized Israel’s military actions in southern Gaza’s Rafah, urging the global community to intervene and halt what it describes as a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict. In a statement, AU Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat condemned the expansion of hostilities […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ceasefire talks heighten amid Israel-Gaza war Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages have intensified, with discussions resuming in Cairo. Hamas, expressing optimism, emphasized its commitment to meeting Palestinian demands. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire, calling it a straightforward […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tensions Rise: Iranian Navy seizes Israel-linked ship amid middle East escalation Iran’s Revolutionary Guards conducted a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, seizing an Israeli-linked container ship amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, managed by Zodiac Maritime, linked to Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer, was directed back […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragedy strikes Gaza: Israeli airstrike claims lives of Hamas leader’s kin In a devastating turn of events, an Israeli airstrike targeted a civilian vehicle in Gaza’s Shati refugee camp, resulting in the tragic deaths of three sons and three grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The strike occurred as the family gathered […]
Jehezkel was hailed by supporters at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. Image: REUTERS Israel’s Sagiv Jehezkel departs Turkey. An Israeli football player who caused a stir during a game in Turkey by showing his support for the hostages in Gaza has returned home. Sagiv Jehezkel was temporarily held in the southern city of Antalya following Sunday’s match and charged with inciting. If he goes back to Turkey, it’s uncertain if he will be prosecuted. He was fired by Antalyaspor, his club. An intense verbal spat broke out between the Turkish and Israeli governments following Jehezkel’s arrest. The 28-year old player, who joined Antalyaspor in September, was showing off his bandaged hand with the words “100 days. 7/10” while celebrating an equaliser in a Turkish Super Lig game. […]
The ICJ in the Hague, the Netherlands, is the UN’s top court. Image: EPA Israel will face trial for genocide by South Africa before a UN tribunal. South Africa has filed a petition before the UN’s International Court of Justice, alleging that Israel is killing Palestinians in Gaza. Additionally, the submission asks the court […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Image: EPA Blinken claims that the cost of the Israel-Gaza war on children is too high. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that the cost of war on Gaza’s civilian population is “far too high”. According to Mr. Blinken, Israel must lower obstacles to enable more […]
Israel Israel spy executed by Iran. According to the judiciary, Iran hanged a man condemned to death after being convicted of working with Israel’s intelligence services. According to the judiciary’s Mizan Online website, “the death sentence was carried out this morning against a spy of the Zionist regime in Zahedan prison” in the southeastern region […]
The UN says 250 patients and staff are estimated to remain at Al-Shifa Hospital. Image by REUTERS The director of al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza has been apprehended by Israeli soldiers. Israeli forces have detained Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the director of Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital, for questioning a week after a controversial raid. According […]
Israeli-Hamas Israeli-Hamas: US, UK, Germany ask citizens to leave Lebanon. Washington, London and Berlin on Thursday advised their citizens to leave Lebanon as border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensify over Israel’s war with Hamas. “We recommend that United States citizens in Lebanon make appropriate arrangements to leave the country; commercial options currently remain available,” […]
