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The European Union on Wednesday unveiled its strongest plan so far to pressurise Israel to end the war in Gaza, which has now dragged on for 23 months. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on the bloc’s 27 countries to raise tariffs on some Israeli goods and place sanctions on Israeli settlers, as well as two cabinet ministers …

US President Donald Trump on Monday emphasized that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not carry out another strike on Qatar, following last week’s attack on Hamas that angered Washington’s Gulf ally. “He won’t be hitting in Qatar,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, after Netanyahu did not explicitly rule out further strikes during a meeting with US Secretary …

Addressing the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, world leaders expressed solidarity with Qatar and warned that Israel’s expansionist ambitions pose a grave threat to global peace. They emphasized that the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state is indispensable for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. The summit, hosted by Qatar, reflected the collective resolve of Muslim …

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted on Friday to back the “New York Declaration,” a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine — without the involvement of Hamas. The text was adopted by 142 votes in favour, 10 against — including Israel and key ally the United States — and 12 …

In yet another escalation of its unlawful military operations across the region, Israel carried out a sudden and unprovoked airstrike on Qatar — a country that has played a pivotal role as a mediator in efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. The attack, which came without warning, left five people dead and sparked outrage among regional and international observers. …

Turkey’s top diplomat announced on Friday that Ankara has closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and aircraft, with a diplomatic source telling AFP that the restrictions specifically target “official” flights. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Turkey and Israel, reflecting Ankara’s strong stance in response to recent developments in Gaza. The decision is expected to impact diplomatic …

The Israeli military escalated its operations in and around Gaza City on Wednesday, targeting key areas amid ongoing tensions in the region. This military activity comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to host a high-level meeting at the White House to discuss post-war strategies and reconstruction plans for the devastated Palestinian territory. Officials highlighted the urgent need for coordinated …

Israeli strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Sunday killed at least six people, according to Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza conflict. AFP images showed a massive fireball lighting up the skies over the rebel-held capital, leaving a column of thick, black smoke. The Huthi-run Saba news agency reported six deaths …

Australia will officially recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. “Until there is permanent statehood for both Israelis and Palestinians, peace will remain temporary,” he told reporters. “Australia stands in support of the Palestinian people’s right to their own state.” Since Israel’s bombardment of Gaza nearly two years ago …

Israel’s military said it killed an Al Jazeera journalist it accused of being a Hamas cell leader in a Gaza airstrike, while rights groups argued he was targeted for his frontline coverage of the Gaza war and that Israel’s claim lacked credible evidence. According to Gaza officials and Al Jazeera, 28-year-old Anas Al Sharif was among four Al Jazeera journalists …