Benjamin Netanyahu
Arab and Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remark
A coalition of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with the Arab League, has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s statements regarding his vision for a “Greater Israel”. Netanyahu’s comments, made in an interview with Israeli channel i24NEWS, have sparked widespread criticism and concern. When asked if he subscribed to the “Greater Israel” vision, […]
Israel targets emergency workers helping trapped people in Gaza
The Israeli military has intensified its bombardment of Gaza City, targeting emergency workers and civilians alike. As the military closes in on the city, it continues to attack other parts of the enclave, killing dozens, including aid seekers and medical personnel. Gaza’s civil defense spokesperson, Mahmoud Basal, reported that Israeli forces fired at emergency vehicles […]
Gaza: Death Toll Mounts as Israeli Attacks Intensify
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli attacks intensify, resulting in a significant increase in Palestinian casualties. According to reports, at least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Wednesday, with large swaths of the enclave’s north described as “lifeless wastelands” due to the relentless assault. The death toll has […]
Protests, Vigils Held Worldwide Over Israel’s Killing of Journalists
Protests and vigils have taken place around the world in support of Palestinians suffering in Gaza and to pay tribute to the four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers killed by Israel in the besieged enclave in a deliberate targeted assassination on Sunday. Journalists, students, activists, and members of civil society – notably in Cape […]
Qatar Condemns Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” Remarks
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the so-called “Greater Israel vision”. The ministry described these comments as an extension of Israel’s “arrogant” approach that fuels crises, infringes on state sovereignty, and violates international law. In a statement, the ministry warned that Netanyahu’s remarks risk […]
Funerals held for Al Jazeera journalists Killed by Israel in Gaza
Hundreds of Palestinians attended the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members, including correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who were killed in a targeted Israeli air strike on a media tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The strike, which occurred late on Sunday, also killed two other people, bringing the total death toll to seven. The […]
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September
The Australian government has confirmed it will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that a two-state solution is “humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza.” […]
Netanyahu Defends Gaza City Plan Amid UN Warnings of ‘Calamity’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his plan to take control of Gaza City, despite widespread international condemnation and warnings from senior UN officials that the move risks unleashing “another calamity” on the territory. In a rare press conference with foreign journalists in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said the plan, signed off last week by the […]
UN Warns of ‘Calamity’ as Netanyahu Pushes for Israel to Seize Gaza City
The United Nations has warned that Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City risks triggering “another calamity” in the Gaza Strip with far-reaching consequences. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenca told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that if implemented, the plan could result in the displacement of […]
UK Police Arrest Hundreds Over Support For Palestine Action Group
The Metropolitan Police in London arrested 522 people on Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned by the UK government under the Terrorism Act 2000. The arrests, thought to be one of the highest ever recorded at a single protest in the British capital, took place at Parliament Square and nearby Russell Square, […]