Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza A joint submission from four bureaus said Israel’s assurances over its actions in Gaza were ‘neither credible nor reliable’ and point to growing divisions within the State Department MEE and agencies Sat, 04/27/2024 – 21:07 US Secretary of State Antony […]
Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ blocked in Turkey
Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ blocked in Turkey Organisers blame Israeli pressure on Guinea-Bissau, after West African country withdrew its flagged vessels MEE and agencies Sat, 04/27/2024 – 17:36 The Akdeniz, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, in the port of Tuzla, near Istanbul, 19 April 2024 (Yasin Akgul/AFP) A “freedom flotilla” aimed at delivering aid to […]
Assad says Syria has held ‘meetings’ with US
Assad says Syria has held ‘meetings’ with US Syria seeking foreign help to fund reconstruction after 13 years of war, although US sanctions likely to deter investment MEE and agencies Sun, 04/21/2024 – 21:16 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attends an emergency meeting of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Riyadh, […]
War in Gaza: Palestinians in Gaza head north en masse after ‘open checkpoint’ rumours
War in Gaza: Palestinians in Gaza head north en masse after ‘open checkpoint’ rumours Meanwhile, Israeli army says reports that route to Gaza City is open are ‘not true’ MEE and agencies Sun, 04/14/2024 – 21:41 Displaced Palestinians take the coastal Rashid road to return to Gaza City as they pass through Nuseirat in the […]
Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz after threats to close waterway
Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz after threats to close waterway Move comes in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria MEE and agencies Sat, 04/13/2024 – 16:18 Demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during the funeral for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, […]
Israel can handle any Iran scenario, defence chief says
Israel can handle any Iran scenario, defence chief says Herzi Halevi said Israel ‘knows how to deal with Iran – offensively and defensively’ amid increasing tension as Tehran vows revenge after 1 April strike on its embassy in Damascus MEE and agencies Sun, 04/07/2024 – 18:41 Portrait of slain Iran’s Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi […]
Gaza’s Christians mark Easter as fighting rages on
Gaza’s Christians mark Easter as fighting rages on The tiny Catholic community in Gaza’s north hold vigil service as they face famine and bombs MEE and agencies Sun, 03/31/2024 – 16:23 Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at the Catholic Holy Family Church in Gaza City, on 31 March 2024 (AFP) Christians celebrated a grim […]
Tens of thousands rally against Netanyahu government in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands rally against Netanyahu government in Jerusalem Israeli news sources claim it was the biggest demonstration since 7 October, with protesters calling for new elections and an end to military exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men MEE and agencies Sun, 03/31/2024 – 19:06 Demonstrators light fires during a protest against the Israeli government in Jerusalem […]
War on Gaza: Jordanian police clash with protesters near Israel embassy
War on Gaza: Jordanian police clash with protesters near Israel embassy Jordanian authorities say they allow protests but not ones that try to reach Israel’s embassy or border zones MEE and agencies Sun, 03/24/2024 – 21:40 Members of the Jordanian Gendarmerie and police take position to prevent demonstrators that make their way towards the Israeli […]
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State claims responsibility
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State claims responsibility Despite claim of responsibility by Afghan branch of the group, Russia hinted it may be probing a Ukrainian link that Kyiv denies MEE and agencies Sat, 03/23/2024 – 12:26 Russian law enforcement officers stand guard near the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a reported shooting […]