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‘Cruelty is terrorists…’: Israel on Pope Francis calling Gaza airstrikes ‘cruelty’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Cruelty is terrorists…’: Israel on Pope Francis calling Gaza airstrikes ‘cruelty’

Hindustan Times  

Israel's Foreign Ministry swiped back at Pope Francis, whose Christmas address criticized Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as "cruelty." In a Christmas speech, Pope Francis called Israeli bombings in Gaza "cruelty." "Cruelty is terrorists hiding behind children while trying to murder Israeli children; cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days, including a baby and children, by terrorists and abusing them," …

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Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says
2 months ago

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says

Al Jazeera  

The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatar says it has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in Gaza. However, al-Ansari said that reports regarding the Hamas political office in Doha were inaccurate, “stating that …

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Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza Operation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza Operation

ABP News  

Israeli forces have confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an operation in the Gaza Strip. The operation took place during a targeted ground operation in the city of Rafah located in the southern Gaza Strip. Sinwar was the chief architect of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that led to the Gaza war. His death gives …

Iranian foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Egyptian officials in Cairo
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranian foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Egyptian officials in Cairo

The Independent  

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Israeli air strike on school complex reportedly kills dozens in Gaza
5 months ago

Israeli air strike on school complex reportedly kills dozens in Gaza

The Telegraph  

Egypt, France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the EU joined the UK in condemning the attack on Saturday. The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell added in a statement on X: “There’s no justification for these massacres”. Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned the strike on the school, accusing Israel of repeatedly committing “large-scale crimes” against “unarmed civilians” whenever there is …

Gruesome hypocrisy of US foreign policy being exposed in Gaza, Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gruesome hypocrisy of US foreign policy being exposed in Gaza, Ukraine

Salon  

When someone shows you who they are,” Maya Angelou said, “believe them the first time." On Feb. 28, 2022, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told journalists that if the reports of Russian use of those weapons turned out to be true, “it would potentially be a war crime.” At the time, the front page of the New York Times described …

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Israel hostage families urge foreign pressure for Gaza truce
8 months ago

Israel hostage families urge foreign pressure for Gaza truce

The Hindu  

Families of hostages held in Gaza have urged the United States and other governments with citizens among the captives to pressure Israel to strike a deal with Hamas for their return. “At this crucial moment, while a tangible opportunity for the release of the hostages is on the table, it is of the utmost importance that your government manifest its …

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‘Heinous’: Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza aid seekers condemned
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Heinous’: Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza aid seekers condemned

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from Palestine and neighbouring countries speak out against the ‘massacre’ of more than 100 people seeking aid. The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said an “ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army” had taken place, following reports on Thursday that Israeli forces opened fire on people receiving aid southwest of Gaza City. “We condemn the inhumane …

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World leaders warn Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah ground offensive
10 months, 3 weeks ago

World leaders warn Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah ground offensive

Al Jazeera  

Australia, Canada, New Zealand say ‘there is nowhere else for civilians to go’ and urge Israel to ‘listen to its friends’. “There is simply nowhere else for civilians to go,” said the prime ministers of the three countries, Anthony Albanese, Justin Trudeau and Christopher Luxon, adding that Israel “must listen to its friends”. ‘Stop and think seriously’ British Foreign Secretary …

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Tehran ‘never sought’ to expand war in the region, Iran’s FM says
11 months ago

Tehran ‘never sought’ to expand war in the region, Iran’s FM says

Al Jazeera  

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian is in Lebanon to discuss the impact of Israel’s war in Gaza. Iran has never sought war in the region, the country’s foreign minister has said on a visit to Lebanon to discuss Israel’s war on Gaza and its impact on regional security. “Iran and Lebanon confirm that war is not the solution, and that …

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Vantage | How China is using this war to deepen influence in West Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | How China is using this war to deepen influence in West Asia

Firstpost  

In a significant development, China has officially entered the Gaza conflict, hosting a crucial meeting with major regional players from West Asia. China’s call for ceasefire and broader ambitions China is not merely seeking an end to the Israel-Hamas war; it is leveraging the situation to deepen its influence in West Asia and challenge US dominance in the region. Arab …

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Taking sides in times of crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

Taking sides in times of crisis

The Hindu  

It is day 45 of the Israel-Hamas war, as Gaza continues to brave incessant loss and destruction. “Russia and China may not replace America in West Asia in the near future given the U.S.’s huge military presence, but the growing footprint of other great powers is offering space for better manoeuvrability for regional players. Meanwhile, speaking at the second virtual …

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Gaza Conflict: Jordan doubtful whether Israel can destroy Hamas
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaza Conflict: Jordan doubtful whether Israel can destroy Hamas

Firstpost  

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has sparked concerns among international, regional, and UN authorities about who would lead the small, heavily populated region in the event that Hamas loses the enclave it has controlled for sixteen years The foreign minister of Jordan expressed scepticism on Saturday on Israel’s ability to completely destroy Hamas through its intense shelling and invasion of the …

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Blinken steps up his frantic diplomacy in Jordan after Netanyahu rejects his bid to halt Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken steps up his frantic diplomacy in Jordan after Netanyahu rejects his bid to halt Israel-Hamas war

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas war: A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outrightly rebuked the Biden administration's call to announce a brief pause of the ongoing war against Hamas militants in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stepped up his frantic diplomacy on Saturday. According to the news agency Associated Press, Blinken met first with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, …

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Hamas says it will release some foreign hostages in coming days
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas says it will release some foreign hostages in coming days

Al Jazeera  

Amid continuing war with Israel, the Palestinian group says it has informed intermediaries of its plan to release some foreigners held captive in Gaza. The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas has said that it will release some foreign hostages from Gaza in the coming days, without offering more specifics. Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida announced the decision in …

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Stranded at a closed border as bombs fall, foreign nationals in besieged Gaza await evacuation
1 year, 2 months ago

Stranded at a closed border as bombs fall, foreign nationals in besieged Gaza await evacuation

Associated Press  

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — For more than a week, Talaat Ghabayen, a citizen of Norway who spent his whole life in Oslo, has waited days and nights at the Gaza Strip’s land crossing with Egypt as his embassy advised, hoping to flee Israel’s bombardment and looming ground invasion and reunite with his wife and sons back home. “Egypt is …

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World reacts as Gaza officials say 500 killed in Israeli strike on hospital
1 year, 2 months ago

World reacts as Gaza officials say 500 killed in Israeli strike on hospital

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian authorities say at least 500 people were killed in an Israeli raid on a hospital in central Gaza. “There are no words to fully express our condemnation of Israel’s bombing of a #Gaza hospital today, killing hundreds of people,” Faki said on X, calling for the international community to act. Brazil Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said …

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