In a significant development, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has confirmed that Israeli troops are now “in the heart of Gaza City,” coinciding with the one-month mark since Hamas’s October 7 attack. Gallant highlighted the full coordination between land, air, and sea forces in this operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added to the statement, revealing Read More…
Palestine
UN Chief urges urgent action to address Gaza Crisis and humanitarian appeal
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has issued a heartfelt plea for immediate international action to address the devastating crisis in Gaza and support a critical humanitarian appeal. The UN family is in mourning as 89 staff members from the UN agency aiding Palestine refugees (UNRWA) lost their lives during the turmoil in the region. Guterres emphasised Read More…
Diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East conflict as tensions escalate
The Biden administration is taking proactive steps to navigate the intricate web of diplomacy in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains a pressing concern. CIA Director William Burns, who brings a wealth of experience as a former US ambassador to Jordan, has arrived in Israel for critical talks with Read More…
Arab Nations demand immediate Gaza ceasefire as US expresses concerns
Israeli Hostages, Humanitarian Crisis, and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Ongoing Conflict Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Arab countries are pushing for an immediate ceasefire, while the United States expresses concerns about the potential for Hamas to regroup. The situation remains complex, with Israeli hostages, a growing humanitarian crisis, and continuous diplomatic efforts in the spotlight. Read More…
Diplomats weigh ‘Day After’ scenarios following Israeli assault on Hamas
As Israeli forces escalate their offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, diplomats in Washington, the United Nations, the Middle East, and beyond are considering options for the aftermath if the Palestinian militant group is ousted – a task fraught with challenges. One possibility being discussed is the deployment of a multinational force in post-conflict Read More…
Israeli forces launch ground operations in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
Israeli forces have initiated ground operations against Hamas in Gaza on Sunday, marking what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed the second phase of a three-week-old conflict with the aim of weakening the Palestinian militant group. As Israeli warplanes continue to carry out airstrikes and Israeli troops, along with armoured units, advance into the Read More…
That Abraham’s children may live together in peace
They both claim Abraham as their progenitor. Physically alike to the outside eye, it is difficult to tell one from the other but for ethnic differences such as the shape of the beard, Muslim skullcap (Taqiyah) or Jewish kippah, and other cultural peculiarities, they are cousins but can hardly tolerate each other. Providence has fated Read More…
Nigeria and 119 UN member states support ‘Humanitarian Truce’ resolution on Israel-Gaza conflict
A non-binding resolution calling for an “immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza garnered support from Nigeria and 119 other UN Member States on Friday. The resolution also demands the “continuous, sufficient, and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services to civilians trapped in the enclave. This comes Read More…
China vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Israel-Palestine conflict, citing departure from previous UN resolutions
China exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a draft resolution related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that the proposed resolution did not align with the principles of previous UN resolutions and contained dangerous elements. China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, explained the decision during the vote, Read More…
International community calls for Gaza ceasefire amidst humanitarian crisis
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on, international leaders are issuing urgent calls for a ceasefire to allow much-needed humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with a staggering number of casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The United States and Russia are leading Read More…