WASHINGTON, Aug 30 – The United States has announced that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not be permitted to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, a decision that has stirred outrage among Palestinian officials and drawn sharp criticism from several Western governments. Alongside Abbas, nearly 80 other Palestinian officials have … Read more
JERUSALEM, Aug 11 – A deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Sunday has killed a well-known Al Jazeera journalist, Anas Al Sharif, along with four of his colleagues, in an incident drawing strong condemnation from international rights groups, press freedom advocates, and the United Nations. The strike targeted a tent near Al Shifa Hospital in eastern … Read more
JERUSALEM, August 8 – Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a contentious plan to seize control of Gaza City, signaling a major step up in the almost two-year-long war. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as leaders weigh the implications for hostages still held by militants and the … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Aug 5 – The Israeli cabinet is expected to discuss and possibly authorize a complete military takeover of Gaza on Tuesday, a move that would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing war with Hamas and shift a decades-old policy. The potential decision comes amid rising global criticism over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in … Read more
OTTAWA, July 30 – Canada has announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting in September. Prime Minister Mark Carney shared the decision on Wednesday, highlighting worsening conditions in Gaza as a driving force behind the move. With humanitarian aid restricted and famine spreading, pressure is … Read more
JERUSALEM/GAZA, July 27 – In response to mounting international concern over severe hunger and malnutrition in Gaza, the Israeli military has declared daily pauses in combat operations across specific areas of the enclave. These halts are intended to allow life-saving humanitarian aid to reach starving civilians, many of whom have endured months of limited access … Read more
CAIRO, July 20 – Israel has issued fresh evacuation orders in central Gaza, targeting areas previously untouched by military operations. The directive, dropped via leaflets over densely populated neighborhoods in Deir al-Balah, has intensified fears among civilians and families of hostages, many of whom believe their loved ones may be held in those zones. As … Read more
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, July 19 – Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire after a week of intense and deadly clashes in Syria’s southern Sweida region. The ceasefire, announced on Friday, comes after escalating clashes that have left more than 300 people dead and hundreds more wounded. The agreement, reportedly brokered with the involvement of regional players … Read more
WASHINGTON/GAZA, July 9 – As the Gaza conflict drags into its 21st month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President Donald Trump have turned their attention toward securing the release of hostages still held by Hamas. During Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, both leaders emphasized the importance of freeing those captives while acknowledging … Read more
JERUSALEM, June 30 – Palestinians in northern Gaza endured one of the most harrowing nights in weeks as heavy Israeli bombardments rocked the region, following a sweeping evacuation order issued by the Israeli military on Monday. This escalation came as top Israeli officials prepared to arrive in Washington for high-level discussions on a possible ceasefire … Read more