UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas
Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism that it was rewarding fighter group Hamas by setting out plans to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace.
Iran rejects talks with West on ‘defence capabilities’
Iran said on Monday that its military capabilities were not up for negotiations, after France called for a "comprehensive deal" with Tehran that covers its missile programme and regional influence.
Over 1,000 rabbis accuse Israel of weaponizing hunger
More than 1,000 rabbis from around the world have accused Israel of weaponizing hunger in Gaza and urged West Jerusalem to allow aid into the enclave.
Floating Hope: Egyptians Defy Blockade with Bottles of Aid
Moved by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Egyptians have launched a symbolic campaign called “From Sea to Sea – A Bottle of Hope,” sending bottles filled with dry food across the Mediterranean in hopes they reach those starving under blockade
Hamas welcomes Macron’s pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood
The Gaza-based militant group Hamas has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will recognize Palestine as a state, and is urging other countries to follow suit.
France to recognize Palestine – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that his country will recognize Palestine as a state in pursuit of what he called a “historic commitment to a just and lasting peace” in the region.
As Gaza hunger crisis deepens, where do truce talks stand?
Mediators have been shuttling between Israeli and Hamas negotiators since July 6 as they scramble to end nearly two years of war in Gaza where fears of mass starvation are growing.
Israel attacks Catholic Church in Gaza – Vatican
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that the IDF struck the Holy Family Church, blaming the incident on “stray ammunition”
Israel attacks Syria (Videos)
The IDF has struck the Defense Ministry as violence escalates across Druze-populated areas of Syria
Drone attack shuts Iraq oil field run by US company
A drone strike forced a US company to suspend operations at an oil field in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region Tuesday, amid a wave of similar attacks targeting the region's energy infrastructure.
Israel believes Iran could retrieve enriched uranium from site bombed by US – AP
Israel believes that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last month did not destroy enriched uranium stockpiles at one of the facilities, meaning Tehran could be able to retrieve the nuclear fuel, the AP has reported, citing a senior Israeli official.
Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran’s truce with Israel
Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began.