Palestinians take Al Jazeera on journey showing how hard it is to get food at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s distribution hubs. Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 people at GHF sites since May. Observers say Israel’s aid…
Category: 3. Middle East
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‘America First’ clashes with ‘Israel First’ as Trump threatens Canada over Palestine recognition – Middle East Monitor
Donald Trump has provoked outrage among parts of his own political base after threatening to block a trade deal with Canada in retaliation for Ottawa’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine. The US…
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Endangered rhinos get radioactive implants to deter poachers
Scientists have injected radioactive material into the horns of several rhinos as part of an anti-poaching push.
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Syria forms committee to investigate Sweida violence
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Syria has pledged to investigate clashes in the southern province of Sweida which killed hundreds of people last month -the second major episode of sectarian violence since the ouster of longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
In…
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US promises Gaza food plan after envoy visit
President Donald Trump’s special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre on Friday, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting…
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Medics aim to screen thousands of Gaza children for malnutrition
(Corrects Jana Ayad’s age to 7 years old (from 5) in story that ran on June 24, 2024)
By Mohammad Salem
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) -Medics in Gaza said on Monday they were working to step up screening of young children for severe…
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France starts airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza
PARIS (Reuters) -France on Friday started to air-drop 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza as it urged Israel to allow full access to the area which it said was slipping into famine.
“Faced with the absolute urgency, we have just conducted a…
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Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024.
Slovenia has become the first country in the European Union to ban all weapons trade with Israel over its war on Gaza.
The announcement comes two weeks after the…
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Slovenia bans arms trade with Israel, becoming first in Europe to do so – Middle East Monitor
Slovenia announced on Thursday evening that it has become the first European country to ban the import, export, and transit of weapons and military equipment to and from Israel.
A statement from the office of Prime…
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Hamas ready to resume negotiations once aid reaches those in need – Middle East Monitor
Hamas confirmed on Thursday its readiness to immediately resume ceasefire negotiations if humanitarian aid is delivered to those in need across the Gaza Strip and the worsening humanitarian crisis is addressed.
The…
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