Israel cannot carry out ‘collective punishment’ of people in Gaza: Lavrov
1 year ago

Israel cannot carry out ‘collective punishment’ of people in Gaza: Lavrov

Al Jazeera  

Speaking at the Doha Forum, the Russian foreign minister calls for international monitoring of the situation in Gaza. Addressing the Doha Forum, a two-day global meeting being held in the Qatari capital, Lavrov said the ongoing war in Gaza is about “cancel culture” – a recent phenomenon that refers to the mass withdrawal of support to public figures or celebrities who did things in the past that are no more acceptable today. Netanyahu speaks to Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Israel’s offensive in Gaza a failure of US diplomacy and suggested that Moscow could be a mediator in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shortly after Lavrov spoke at the Doha Forum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with Putin, expressing his “displeasure” at Moscow’s positions against Israel at the UN and other global forums. Lavrov, however, dubbed it a “hybrid war on Russia launched by the United States and NATO”, adding that the Ukraine conflict is also based on cancel culture.

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

The White House says a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war has resumed in Doha and is expected to run into Friday. Farhan Haq told reporters Thursday that from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ standpoint, “this is yet another reason why we need to have a cease-fire now, as well as the release of all hostages and unimpeded …

Watch live: Qatar officials react to ICC arrest warrant for Hamas leader living in Doha
7 months ago

Watch live: Qatar officials react to ICC arrest warrant for Hamas leader living in Doha

The Independent  

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Benjamin Netanyahu announces ban on Al Jazeera in Israel
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu announces ban on Al Jazeera in Israel

Hindustan Times  

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the country's government has decided to shut down Qatar's global news channel Al Jazeera's local branch. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu called the AL Jazeera incitement channel. Earlier today, Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' demand for ending the war in Gaza in exchange for Israeli hostages, saying that would keep the …

Israel clears way to expel Al Jazeera. Channel says Netanyahu’s incitement claim is a dangerous lie
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel clears way to expel Al Jazeera. Channel says Netanyahu’s incitement claim is a dangerous lie

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel, calling it a “terror channel” that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure. The broadcaster condemned Netanyahu’s incitement claim as a “dangerous ludicrous lie.” Al Jazeera said late Monday that it holds Netanyahu responsible for the safety …

Israeli parliament passes law paving the way for Al Jazeera closure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli parliament passes law paving the way for Al Jazeera closure

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises to use new law to shutter local operations of Al Jazeera. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “act immediately to stop” Al Jazeera’s operations in the country after the Israeli parliament approved a law that grants senior ministers powers to shut down foreign news networks deemed a security risk. “Al Jazeera harmed Israel’s …

UN chief urges the EU to avoid 'double standards' over Gaza and Ukraine
9 months ago

UN chief urges the EU to avoid 'double standards' over Gaza and Ukraine

The Independent  

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Israeli Media Reports Progress on Reaching Temporary Truce in Gaza and Hostage-Prisoner Exchange
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Israeli Media Reports Progress on Reaching Temporary Truce in Gaza and Hostage-Prisoner Exchange

News 18  

Mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Israeli media reported Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’ll convene the Cabinet this week to “approve the operational plans for action in Rafah,” including the evacuation …

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks
10 months, 1 week ago

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks

Associated Press  

RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the past few days after good progress in recent weeks, key mediator Qatar said Saturday, as Israel’s prime minister accused the Hamas militant group of not changing its ”delusional” demands. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, who also spoke at the Munich …

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks
10 months, 1 week ago

Mediator says talks on Gaza not ‘progressing as expected’ after momentum in recent weeks

LA Times  

Demonstrators protest Saturday in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and call for new elections in the latest weekly protest against his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the last few days after good progress in recent weeks, key mediator Qatar said Saturday, as …

Hamas welcomes UN court ruling as it fires rockets on Israel - follow latest
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Hamas welcomes UN court ruling as it fires rockets on Israel - follow latest

The Telegraph  

Hamas celebrated a UN court’s ruling as it fired rockets at Israel. Air raid alarms rang out in Israel after the International Court of Justice ordered it to “take all measures within its power” to prevent genocide taking place during its military campaign in Gaza. Hamas appears to have targeted the south of Israel, where attacks have become increasingly rare …

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war
11 months ago

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

After reports of leaked recording, Qatar says attributed remarks show Israeli PM ‘obstructing mediation efforts’ and ‘prioritising’ his career. Qatar has rebuked Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he allegedly criticised the Gulf country’s role as a mediator in the Gaza war as “problematic” in a leaked recording. “These remarks if validated, are irresponsible and destructive to the efforts to …

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape
11 months ago

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape

Al Jazeera  

In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas. Families of Israelis held captive in Gaza have said denied they were behind the leak of audio in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised Qatar’s role in talks with Hamas over the release of the captives. “All conversations …

Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks
11 months ago

Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks

The Hindu  

Qatar on Wednesday said it was “appalled” by leaked remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he criticized the country’s mediation efforts with Hamas, complicating already arduous negotiations meant to halt the hostilities in exchange for a hostage release. In a meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas, Mr. Netanyahu said Qatar’s role in the mediation …

Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground

Al Jazeera  

The latest Middle East conflict could help Russia escape punishment for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine, say experts. For Ukraine’s Western allies, “the moral high ground is shrouded in fog”, said an editorial by Chatham House, a British think tank. “And now, after Gaza, most of these countries are not going to be willing to play ball… The West …

World's attention on Gaza, Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
1 year, 1 month ago

World's attention on Gaza, Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause

New Indian Express  

Divisions over Ukraine have also emerged in the European Union, which says it cannot provide all the munitions it promised. “The fact that I am here is one way to demonstrate that, in addition to the great concern and attention that we have toward what is going on in the Middle East, we have as much attention, focus and commitment …

The world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
1 year, 1 month ago

The world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — When Tymofii Postoiuk and his friends set up an online fundraising effort for Ukraine, donations poured in from around the globe, helping to purchase essential equipment for Ukrainian armed forces. “The longer we talk about our war, the less interest it holds for people,” said 21-year-old Ivan Mahuriak, who lives in Lviv in western Ukraine. “The fact …

Israel-Hamas War: Top Secret Document Predicted Oct 7 Attack in 2016, Says Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas War: Top Secret Document Predicted Oct 7 Attack in 2016, Says Report

News 18  

Nearly seven years before the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, then-Defence Minister Avigdor Liberman drafted an 11-page document in 2016, warning of an incursion by Palestinian outfit Hamas. The document foreshadowed key elements of the unprecedented assault and indicated that Israeli officials had been aware for several years of the potential for such a Hamas offensive, The Times of …

Russia maneuvers carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia maneuvers carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout

Associated Press  

Russia has issued carefully calibrated criticism of both sides in the war between Israel and Hamas. Putin declared earlier this month that Moscow could play the role of mediator, thanks to its friendly ties with both Israel and the Palestinians, adding that “no one could suspect us of playing up to one party.” Despite that claim of even-handedness, a U.N. …

Russia’s Lavrov warns Israel-Gaza war could spark regional crisis
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia’s Lavrov warns Israel-Gaza war could spark regional crisis

Al Jazeera  

Foreign minister says efforts to blame Iran for the conflict are provocations. Moscow offered a delayed statement affirming Israel’s right to defend itself after Hamas’s attack, which also killed at least 16 Russian citizens, but denounced Israel for responding with “cruel methods”. ‘Failed US policy’ In his first public statement on the crisis on October 10, the Russian president pointed …

PM on Gaza hospital blast reporting: Hamas should be distrusted like the Kremlin
1 year, 2 months ago

PM on Gaza hospital blast reporting: Hamas should be distrusted like the Kremlin

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So would the Prime Minister please make the point again that the way that …

European heads of state make beeline for Israel, but Arab world snubs Joe Biden’s Tel Aviv visit
1 year, 2 months ago

European heads of state make beeline for Israel, but Arab world snubs Joe Biden’s Tel Aviv visit

Firstpost  

President Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions between Israel and Hamas encountered a massive setback as Jordan called off the President’s planned Amman summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds. US President Joe Biden embarked on a high-stakes mission Wednesday to West Asia with the aim of addressing the Palestinian humanitarian crisis …

Israel-Hamas War: Putin, Netanyahu Speak Over Phone, Russia Reasserts Stance To Avert Major Crisis In Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas War: Putin, Netanyahu Speak Over Phone, Russia Reasserts Stance To Avert Major Crisis In Gaza

ABP News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for the first time since the deadly Hamas attack. Putin engaged in telephone conversations with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas. The Russian leader communicated Russia's fundamental desire to continue targeted actions aimed at ending the …

BBC ‘welcomes’ scrutiny of Israel-Hamas conflict coverage
1 year, 2 months ago

BBC ‘welcomes’ scrutiny of Israel-Hamas conflict coverage

The Independent  

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Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau
1 year, 2 months ago

Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau

The Hindu  

Israel's communications minister said on October 15 he was seeking a possible closure of Al Jazeera's local bureau, and accused the Qatari news station of pro-Hamas incitement and of exposing Israeli soldiers to potential attack from Gaza. The proposal to shut down Al Jazeera had been vetted by Israeli security officials and was being vetted by legal experts, Shloma Karhi …

Russian diplomat hopes to meet Hamas for talks to free hostages: Agencies
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian diplomat hopes to meet Hamas for talks to free hostages: Agencies

The Hindu  

Moscow's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov hopes to meet representatives of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Qatar next week for talks to free Israeli hostages, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported on October 14. Follow live updates from the Israel-Hamas war on October 14 Mr. Bogdanov told RIA Novosti he "did not exclude" meeting Hamas representatives on the trip, …

‘Not pro-Israeli’: Decoding Putin’s muted response to Hamas attacks
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Not pro-Israeli’: Decoding Putin’s muted response to Hamas attacks

Al Jazeera  

Russia, which has hosted the Palestinian armed group, has a complicated history with Israel. Finally, on Tuesday, Putin broke his silence – only to decry the “catastrophic” civilian deaths and lambast Washington’s steps in the Middle East peace settlement. “Russia’s response to the terrorist attack speaks volumes about Putin’s real sympathies, and they’re not pro-Israeli,” Nikolay Mitrokhin of Germany’s University …

Over 900 Killed In Israel, 700 In Gaza As Escalation With Hamas Enters 4th Day
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 900 Killed In Israel, 700 In Gaza As Escalation With Hamas Enters 4th Day

ABP News  

The death toll in the Israel Hamas war increased on Tuesday to over 1,600 as the escalations entered the fourth day after Tel Aviv vowed “mighty vengeance” against the Palestinian group’s surprise attacks on Saturday. Responding to the threat by Qassam Brigade, Israel's Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen urged the Palestinian outfit to refrain from harming the Israeli hostages currently held …

Israel Hamas Gaza Palestine Violence Russia Reaction US Destructive Policy Sergei Lavrov
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel Hamas Gaza Palestine Violence Russia Reaction US Destructive Policy Sergei Lavrov

ABP News  

Russia on Monday condemned the violence in Israel and Palestine in the aftermath of surprise attacks by Hamas on southern and central Israel but also criticised the United States for its “destructive approach” which had ignored the need for an independent Palestine state. Russia, which has ties with Arab countries, Iran and Hamas as well as Israel, said that the …

Ukraine a ‘special case’: Is the WEF ‘hypocritical’ on Palestine?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine a ‘special case’: Is the WEF ‘hypocritical’ on Palestine?

Al Jazeera  

WEF head Klaus Schwab said letter comparing Ukraine with Palestine was ‘deeply insulting’ and ‘offensive’, according to emails seen by Al Jazeera. “I was sceptical of the WEF’s elitism, but accepted when I was told that the aim of YGL was to drive positive change in the world” Sabawi told Al Jazeera. “Israel’s airstrikes impacted Schwab’s very own YGL members,” …

Ukraine war: Israel treads careful line as public blames Russia
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine war: Israel treads careful line as public blames Russia

Al Jazeera  

While PM Bennett is trying to mediate peace, many Israelis with backgrounds in former Soviet nations are against Moscow’s invasion. “Sooner or later Russia will lose this war, and the guilty will be punished.” Putin has often made a Nazi comparison, but his is aimed at the Ukrainian government led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Yes there may be some Nazis …

Israel demands apology from Russia for 'unforgivable' Holocaust statements, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of forgetting history
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel demands apology from Russia for 'unforgivable' Holocaust statements, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of forgetting history

ABC  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of forgetting the lessons of World War II after its foreign minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins. Key points: Israel summoned its Russian ambassador for an apology Mr Lavrov made the comments on Italian television on Sunday He said Hitler "had Jewish origins" in regard to Russia's claims it is …

Israel lashes out at Russia over Lavrov’s Nazism remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel lashes out at Russia over Lavrov’s Nazism remarks

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism — including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. In some of the harshest remarks since the start of the war in Ukraine, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid called Lavrov’s statement “unforgivable and scandalous and a horrible historical error.” …

Israel Lashes Out At Russia Over Lavrov's Nazism Remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel Lashes Out At Russia Over Lavrov's Nazism Remarks

Huff Post  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a joint news conference with Eritrea Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 27, 2022. Yuri Kochetkov via AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism — including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. …

Israel says Russian comments on Nazism and Ukraine are ‘unforgivable’
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel says Russian comments on Nazism and Ukraine are ‘unforgivable’

LA Times  

Israel has criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for remarks on Nazism and antisemitism with regard to Ukraine. Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism, including claims that Hitler was Jewish and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish origins do not mean his country can’t harbor Nazi elements. In …

Israel condemns Russian foreign minister’s Nazism remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Israel condemns Russian foreign minister’s Nazism remarks

Al Jazeera  

Israel demands an apology after Sergey Lavrov suggested Hitler had Jewish roots in comments about ‘denazifying’ Ukraine’. Israel has slammed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over “unforgivable” comments about Nazism and anti-Jewism – including suggestions that Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots – and demanded an apology from Moscow. Asked in an interview released on Sunday about Russian claims that it …

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