Antony Blinken is on his latest Middle East tour. Image: REUTERS Blinken: Gaza must be allowed to remain home to Palestinians. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlights that Palestinians ought to be free to return home whenever circumstances allow and shouldn’t be forced to leave Gaza. Blinken disapproves of remarks made by Israeli […]
Leave northern Gaza Israel’s military orders Palestinians
|By Sehubo Festus Leave northern Gaza Israel’s military orders Palestinians Israel (AP) — Following Israel’s military order for around a million civilians to evacuate to the southern region of the besieged territory in anticipation of an anticipated ground invasion in reprisal for the surprise strike by the ruling Hamas militant group, Palestinians staged a […]
Ceasefire talks heighten amid Israel-Gaza war
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 […]
Tragedy strikes Gaza: Israeli airstrike claims lives of Hamas leader’s kin
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 […]
Iranian strike killed children-Pakistan
Iranian missiles – seen here during a training drill – have hit Pakistan, Iraq and Syria in recent days. Image: REUTERS Iranian strike killed children-Pakistan. Pakistan, the third nation Tehran has targeted this week, reports that two children were killed and three more injured in strikes carried out by Iran on Tuesday. According to […]
Israel’s Sagiv Jehezkel departs Turkey
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. […]
Israel will Face Trial for Genocide by South Africa Before a UN Tribunal
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 […]
Blinken Claims that the Cost of the Israel-Gaza War on Children is too High
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 […]
Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza: Biden under pressure to act
Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza: President Joe Biden under pressure to act Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza: Biden under pressure to act Statements from far-right ministers have reignited concerns that Israel may be pursuing a strategy to compel Palestinians to leave Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. Advocates for human rights in […]
Biden says Isreali forbid’s two state solution
US President Joe Biden Biden says Isreali forbid’s two state solution. US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the Israeli government is opposed to a two-state agreement with the Palestinians and urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “change” his cabinet. After weeks of firmly supporting Israel’s assault on Gaza in response to the October 7 […]