Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognise a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
Barcelona: Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations to add international pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas-led attack. Tel Aviv slammed the diplomatic move that will have no immediate impact on its grinding war in […]
Israeli strikes kill 16 in Rafah, medics say, as residents report heavy fighting
Deir al-Balah: Israeli strikes on Rafah have killed at least 16 Palestinians, first responders said Tuesday, as residents reported an escalation of fighting in the southern Gaza city. An Israeli incursion launched in early May has caused nearly 1 million to flee from Rafah, most of whom have already been displaced in the war between […]
India needs strong leader, stable govt as ongoing conflicts worldwide won’t end so quickly: Jaishankar
Shimla: The world is in a tense situation with ongoing conflicts unlikely to end quickly and India in this scenario needs a stable government and a strong and powerful leader “with networking, standing and respect”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Interacting with a selective group of media persons here, he said there […]
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 […]
