Israeli army claims deadly strike on ‘Hamas compound’ inside UN school in Gaza
The hospital reported an electrical generator failure earlier in the night, which risked complicating the treatment of patients. Prior to...Geostrategy
12 pro-regime fighters killed in Israeli strike near Syria’s Aleppo: NGO
The Syrian Ministry of Defence said in a statement that "after midnight... the Israeli enemy launched an air attack from...Geostrategy
Many Western Socialists back Israel in Gaza conflict
This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and...This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and calls for humanitarian intervention
Pro-Palestinian rallies suggest Western sentiment shift, while history shows American socialists' deep-rooted Israel support. However, there is a change in Western socialist stance
UAE and Belgium urge accelerated efforts to ‘restore regional stability’
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Belgium have stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to protect civilians...The call for intensification of efforts to protect civilian lives came in a meeting between UAE's and Belgian foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi
The two ministers touched on the fighting between Israel and Hamas and efforts to end extremism, violence, and deescalate tensions in the region
Relations sour between Turkey and Israel after Erdogan’s speech
Israel and Turkey -- an overwhelmingly Muslim nation that forms the bulwark of NATO defenses on the edge of the...Erdogan accused the Israel government of behaving like a "war criminal"Â and trying to "eradicate" Palestinians
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recalled all diplomatic staff from Turkey moments after Erdogan finished his remarks
Arab states voice opposition to Israel’s invasion into Gaza
Leading Arab opposition to Israel's planned invasion of the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia has denounced "any ground operations" due to...The UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait have cautioned against the Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed 7,703 people including more than 3,500 children
ICRC chief urges end to ‘catastrophic’ Gaza suffering
Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC spoke of her shock at the " intolerable level of human suffering" and...She spoke after the UN chief sharply criticised the "unprecedented escalation" of bombardments on Gaza
Israel warned Gaza residents in the north that the area was now a "battlefield", ordering them to leave
Middle East conflict may disrupt global trade routes
Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy...Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy and commercial infrastructure.
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank's Ajay Banga stress economic vulnerabilities and development impacts amid volatile oil prices potentially surpassing $100 per barrel.
Hamas asks Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in lieu of releasing hostages
Gaza City -- Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday it was ready to release the hostages it abducted during its..."The price to pay for the large number of enemy hostages in our hands is to empty the (Israeli) prisons of all Palestinian prisoners,"Â said a Hamas member
"If the enemy wants to close this file of detainees in one go, we are ready for it. If it wants to do it step-by-step, we are ready for that too," he added
Musk says Starlink internet to support Gaza’s ‘recognized’ aid groups
Paris, France - Billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday that his Starlink satellite service would support internet access for "internationally recognized..."Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza, "Elon Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter, which he also owns.
Starlink is a network of satellites in low Earth orbit that can provide internet to remote locations, or areas that have had communications infrastructure disabled.
Israeli settler kills a Palestinian in West Bank
Nablus, Palestinian Territories - One Palestinian was killed on Saturday by an Israeli settler near the northern city of Nablus in...Bilal Abu Salah, 40, was "shot in the chest by a settler" in the village of Sawiya near Nablus, a Palestinian health ministry statement said.
An official told AFP that Abu Salah was killed while he was harvesting olives with other members of his family.
Scene is worse than an earthquake, say residents as Israel hammers Gaza
After air strikes and artillery fire rained down for hours overnight, much of the Gaza Strip has become an indistinguishable...The destruction followed an announcement from the Israeli military that its forces had expanded operations in Gaza.
A food rations distribution center in Gaza run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees was looted.