EU, Israel in war of words as ties nosedive ahead of Spain, Ireland recognising Palestinian state
Brussels: Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid suggesting sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz told Spain […]
Israel faces new condemnation over Rafah strikes, which local health officials say killed 45
Tel Aviv: Israel faced new condemnation on Monday for strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that local health officials said killed at least 45 Palestinians, including displaced people living in tents that were engulfed by fire. Israel has faced surging international criticism over its war with Hamas, with even some of its closest […]
Officials say an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon wounds several civilians outside a hospital
Bint Jbeil (Lebanon): An Israeli strike targeting a motorcycle in southern Lebanon on Monday hit next to a hospital entrance, killing at least one person and wounding several civilians who were gathered outside, local health officials said. The strike killed the motorcycle driver in the town of Bint Jbeil. It was not immediately clear who […]
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip): Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel’s massive air, sea and ground offensive. There were no immediate reports of […]
Aid trucks begin entering Gaza under agreement with Egypt to bypass Rafah
Deir Al-Balah: Aid trucks entered Gaza from southern Israel on Sunday through a new agreement to bypass the Rafah crossing with Egypt after Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side of it earlier this month. But was unclear if humanitarian groups would be able to access the aid because of ongoing fighting in the area. Egypt […]
Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to Palestinian prime minister
Brussels: Norway on Sunday handed over diplomatic papers to the Palestinian prime minister in the latest step toward recognising a Palestinian state, a largely symbolic move that has infuriated Israel. Ireland and Spain made a concerted pledge with Norway to recognise a Palestinian state, a historic move that increases Israel’s isolation more than seven months […]
Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza but impact is unclear
Tel Aviv: Egypt said Friday it has agreed to send United Nations humanitarian aid trucks through Israel’s main crossing into Gaza, but it was unclear if they will be able to enter the territory as fighting raged in the southern city of Rafah amid Israel’s escalating offensive there. Meanwhile, the bodies of three more hostages […]
UN court order demanding Israel to halt Gaza offensive further isolates US position
Washington: A ruling by the top United Nations court ordering Israel to halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has deepened its disconnect with the United States over an operation that faces mounting international condemnation but that American officials describe, at least for now, as limited and targeted. The decision Friday […]
4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London
London: British police say four people were hurt and one was arrested when supporters of Iran’s authorities clashed with anti-government protesters at a London event marking the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. The Metropolitan Police force said officers were called Friday evening to “reports of disorder” at a venue in the west London area of […]
Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply
The Hague: The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. While Israel is unlikely to comply with any such order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country. Criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza has […]
