US officials are continuing their silence on the apparent Israeli attack on Iran overnight. In a news conference just now, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked whether this is part of a strategy to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. She said she has "nothing to share" and was "not going to speculate … Continue reading White House says it has no comment on Iran attack
The US Secretary of State has accused Hamas of blocking a ceasefire in Gaza and being more interested in a regional conflict than in helping the Palestinian people. Antony Blinken said in Capri: "The only thing standing between the Gazan people and a ceasefire is Hamas." He added: "It's rejected generous proposals from Israel. "It … Continue reading Hamas the ‘only thing’ standing between Gazan people and a ceasefire – Blinken
Leaders of G7 nations on Sunday condemned Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and called for “restraint” from all sides. “We unanimously condemned Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel”, European Council President Charles Michel wrote on X, formerly Twitter, following video talks. “We will continue all our efforts to work towards de-escalation. Ending the crisis in Gaza … Continue reading G7 unhappy with attacks on Israel, calls for restraint
Iran's attack on Israel was a "declaration of war", Israel's president has told Sky News. Isaac Herzog said it was "about time the world faces this empire of evil in Tehran". World leaders need to "make it clear" to the Iranian regime that its behaviour is "unacceptable", Mr Herzog added. "We should be looking lucidly … Continue reading Iran attack was ‘declaration of war’ – Netanyahu
The Israel Defence Forces has confirmed it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's three sons. "Earlier today, air force aircraft attacked three military operatives of the terrorist organisation Hamas on their way to carry out terrorist activities in the central area of the Gaza Strip," a spokesman said. "The three activists who were attacked are Amir … Continue reading IDF confirms deaths of Haniyeh’s sons
As a prominent member of the movement that became Hamas in the late 1980s, Ismail Haniyeh is widely considered the group's overall leader. He was imprisoned in 1989 as part of the Israeli response to the first Palestinian uprising and then spent time in the "no man's land" between Israel and Lebanon in 1992. Once … Continue reading Explained: Who is Ismail Haniyeh?
Joe Biden disagrees with Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and has called it a "mistake". "I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach," the US president told Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network, in an interview filmed last Wednesday. It's not the first time Mr Biden … Continue reading Biden says Netanyahu’s approach in Gaza ‘a mistake’ and Israel should ‘just call for’ ceasefire
World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder José Andrés has accused Israeli forces in Gaza of targeting his aid workers "systematically, car by car". Monday's strike which killed seven members of his staff was not a mistake, he said, repeating that Israeli forces had been told of their movements. WCK workers from Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK … Continue reading WCK founder José Andrés says Israel targeted staff in Gaza ‘strategically’
Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a Gaza truce "at a dead end" due to demands by Hamas, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. The official, who is close to the Mossad spymaster heading up the talks, accused Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy "as … Continue reading Israeli peace negotiators leave Qatar; Blames Hamas for dead end
Joe Biden's latest comments about the way in which Israel is conducting its war in Gaza carry extra weight because it was the president who made them, a Sky News military analyst has said. Mr Biden has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu is "hurting Israel more than helping". The American president also said Israel "cannot have 30,000 … Continue reading OPINION: Biden’s comments about Netanyahu are significant
Benjamin Netanyahu is "hurting Israel more than helping", Joe Biden has said. The American president also said Israel "cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead" as a "consequence" of pursuing Hamas fighters. Inflicting mass civilian casualties is also "contrary to what Israel stands for", he added. Washington has urged the Israeli prime minister not to begin a major … Continue reading Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel more than helping’, Biden says
A vessel travelling in the Gulf of Aden has reported two explosions in the sea ahead of it, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has said. Both the vessel and crew were reported as safe. It was travelling 50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's city of Aden when it made the report. The UKMTO … Continue reading Ship in Gulf of Aden reports explosions nearby
Israeli officials are reportedly discussing arming some civilians in Gaza to provide security protection for aid convoys. Civil order has become increasingly strained in the Palestinian enclave, and last week dozens of people were killed in an incident during which crowds surrounded a convoy of aid trucks. Israel Hayom, which reported the discussions among Israeli … Continue reading Israel might arm civilians in Gaza, reports claim
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in 2023 is a significant event with far-reaching implications. Here are some key facts about the war: Start of the War: The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a land, sea, and air assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip Casualties: The initial attack resulted in … Continue reading Facts about the Israel-Hamas war
The Israel Defence Forces claims it has killed a Hamas operative responsible for firing rockets at Israeli troops from central Gaza. "[Omar Atiya Daruish] Aladdiny was a Hamas operative for several decades, responsible for embedding its rocket arsenal in Gaza and firing rockets at Israel since 2008," the IDF said in a statement. Israel claimed … Continue reading IDF claims it killed Hamas rocket operative
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