By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition of Democratic senators, including Joe Biden, are calling on President Biden to take action to assist civilians in Gaza by advocating for Israel to reopen a major border crossing for humanitarian aid. The senators emphasized that eliminating the threat posed by Hamas and protecting civilians are not …
An Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea has reportedly been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have taken 25 crew members hostage, according to Israeli officials. On Sunday, a spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi group confirmed the rebels’ capture of the ship and the taking of the crew members as hostage due to the ship’s …
Differences between Hamas and Israel need to be resolved before a hostage deal can be reached, the Qatari prime minister stated. Qatar has been spearheading mediation efforts to prompt an agreement leading to the release of several hostages, particularly children and women, with a proposed five-day humanitarian pause to transport the hostages. Sheikh Mohammed Bin …
Israel and Hamas have been embroiled in conflict for an extended period, with ongoing tensions increasing in the Gaza Strip. According to medics, Israeli air strikes have resulted in the deaths of Palestinians, and Hamas militants have engaged in heavy fighting with Israeli forces attempting to advance into Gaza’s largest refugee camp. There are indications …
During a joint U.N. humanitarian assessment, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital as a “death zone,” contradicting Israel’s claims that the hospital was being used by Hamas militants. Last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an operation inside al-Shifa Hospital, claiming to have found evidence of weapons and military activity linked …
Large masses of people are fleeing Gaza City following warnings from the Israeli army and a lack of humanitarian aid. Satellite imagery by Maxar Technologies captured the situation on Friday, showing crowds gathering on the outskirts of the city. The group was sighted at 11:31 a.m. local time, along Salah al Deen Road, a key …
Democrats in Congress are currently having discussions about implementing certain conditions for future military aid to Israel. According to party members in both the House and Senate, the debate is still in its early stages and it’s still unclear if any actual legislative action will result from these conversations. However, White House officials are aware …
During an op-ed published in the Washington Post on Saturday, President Joe Biden reinforced his stance that a short-term ceasefire would not be a significant stride towards the United States’ larger aims. Instead, he emphasized the need for reuniting the Gaza Strip and West Bank under a single governance structure. Biden also provided more insights …
In a thought-provoking op-ed piece published on Saturday, President Joe Biden emphasized his firm stance against a cease-fire in Gaza. He delved into the complex challenges posed by the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, lamenting the heavy toll on Palestinians, while also outlining his vision for a two-state solution. Biden articulated his belief …
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s largest hospital was raided by the Israeli military on Wednesday as part of a targeted operation against Hamas. Troops also gained control of northern Gaza, capturing the territory’s legislature building and its police headquarters. Shifa Hospital in Gaza City has been the focus of the recent war, with …