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U.S. and Britain launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating regional tensions

Responding to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the United States and Britain carried out airstrikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This development marks a significant regional escalation, expanding the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. President Joe Biden emphasised the purpose of the targetted strikes, Read More…

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US vetoes UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally. Thirteen other members voted in favor of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the United Arab Read More…

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Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

Israeli ground forces were confronting Hamas fighters across the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said on Sunday, in its clearest indication yet that a planned ground offensive in the enclave’s refugee-crowded south had begun as Israeli bombing killed and wounded dozens of Palestinians. The Hamas Palestinian militant group said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops Read More…

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Shooting attack in Jerusalem as Israel, Hamas extend Gaza truce by a day

Israel and Hamas struck a last-minute agreement on Thursday to extend their six-day ceasefire by one more day to allow negotiators to keep working on deals to swap hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners. The truce has allowed much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza after much of the coastal territory of 2.3 million was reduced Read More…

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More hostages released by Hamas despite agonising delay

A second group of Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity on Saturday after hours of delay had increased the anxiety of desperate families. The Israeli military said 13 Israelis were released in Gaza and in exchange, 39 more Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel in the West Bank. Hamas also released four Thai hostages. The first Read More…

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Israeli forces clash with Hamas in Gaza City amid international efforts for aid

In the midst of intense conflict, Israeli forces engaged Hamas militants in Gaza City on Thursday, navigating through buildings scarred by shell blasts. Simultaneously, representatives from around 80 countries and organisations convened in Paris to coordinate humanitarian aid and explore avenues to assist civilians trapped in the siege. Residents in Gaza City reported ongoing battles Read More…

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Israeli troops in Gaza city as conflict marks one month, international reactions emerge

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…