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Palestinian journalist calls for justice for reporters killed by IDF

(MENAFN) Prominent Palestinian journalist Wael al-Dahdouh has called for accountability for the deaths of more than 250 reporters killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip during Tel Aviv’s recent military campaign. “What happened in this war...

India extends its support for Gaza peace plan amid India-Israel talks

(MENAFN) India has voiced support for the US-led Gaza peace plan during high-level discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in New Delhi on Tuesday. “India supports the Gaza peace...

Jordan, UK Hold Key Talks on Gaza Truce, Ties

(MENAFN) Ayman Safadi, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, held critical talks Tuesday with Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in a high-stakes diplomatic session centered on Gaza's fragile ceasefire and expanding bilateral...

Israel Launches Strikes in Gaza Despite Fragile Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Israeli forces launched airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday, even as a fragile ceasefire that began on Oct. 10 remained in place. The military said the operation targeted a militant who had approached troops in the northern part of the enclave....

EU criticizes Israel’s bar on ICRC access to Palestinian prisoners

(MENAFN) The European Union has condemned Israel’s decision to bar the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from visiting Palestinian detainees, calling it a violation of fundamental humanitarian principles. EU Commissioner for...

UNRWA Highlights Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

(MENAFN) The UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees reported on Tuesday that over 75,000 displaced Palestinians are currently taking refuge in 100 of its facilities across the Gaza Strip, many of which have suffered damage due to Israeli...

FM’s of Jordan, UK hold talks on depinning relation, Gaza situation

(MENAFN) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met on Tuesday with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to discuss ways to strengthen Jordan-UK relations and address regional developments. The officials emphasized enhancing...

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday, even though a delicate ceasefire has been in place since Oct. 10. The military reported that the operation targeted a militant who approached troops in the northern region of the...

From the West Wing to the West Bank, Israel, and Gaza with Bill Clinton

In this episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis is joined by Mara Rudman, MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow and veteran of the Obama and Clinton administrations. Together, they discuss political process, peacemaking,...

Transcript of Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Cheque Handover Ceremony to the World Food Programme for Gaza, 4 November 2025

Excellencies Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr Musa Abu Zaid, Chairman of the General Personnel Council Ms Jane Waite, Head of Programmes of World Food Programme Palestine Mr Hawazi Daipi, Singapore’s...

Working Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to the Palestinian Territories, 4 November 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan made a working visit to Ramallah on 4 November 2025. Minister Balakrishnan called on Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Mustafa and had separate meetings with Minister of...

Israeli Violence Kills Two Palestinian Teens in West Bank

(MENAFN) Two Palestinian teenagers lost their lives Monday morning following violent confrontations with Israeli settlers and military forces in the occupied West Bank, official sources confirmed. Ahmed Rubhi al-Atrash, 19, succumbed to a fatal...

West Bank Violence Marks Worst Olive Harvest Season in Five Years

(MENAFN) The ongoing olive harvest period in the occupied West Bank has witnessed the most severe wave of unlawful settler assaults in the past five years, according to a UN agency’s report released on Saturday. The UN Office for the Coordination...

UN reports increase in illegal settler attacks in occupied West Bank

(MENAFN) The ongoing olive harvest in the occupied West Bank has seen a spike in attacks by illegal settlers, reaching levels not seen in the past five years, according to a UN agency. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs...

Gaza Media Office accuses IDF of violating Gaza truce multiple times

(MENAFN) The Government Media Office in Gaza has accused the Israeli army of breaching the ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10 a total of 194 times, according to statements released Sunday. Ismail al-Thawabteh, the director of the...

Swiss President Addresses Preconditions for Recognizing Palestine

(MENAFN) Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter stated on Monday that the prerequisites for recognizing Palestine have not yet been satisfied, emphasizing the importance of a lasting ceasefire and a stable government. "We feel that there are some...

UN Reports Widespread Damage in Gaza

(MENAFN) The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 81% of all buildings in the Gaza Strip have been affected, according to a recent satellite assessment, as humanitarian initiatives continue amid the widespread destruction resulting from...

Decision of Gaza troop deployment hinge on UN Security Council— Fidan

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Monday that countries considering participation in an international stabilization force in Gaza will base their decisions on the mandate outlined in the anticipated UN Security Council...

Turkish resident living in Gaza shares immense strength of Gazans

(MENAFN) Amid one of the most challenging periods in Gaza’s recent history, a Turkish woman who spent 24 years living in the blockaded territory reflects on a life shaped by conflict, shortages, and steadfast resilience. Kevser Yilmaz Jarada moved...

US circulates draft UN solution to set up Gaza security force

(MENAFN) The United States has shared a draft resolution with UN Security Council members proposing the creation of an international security force in Gaza, with a mandate of at least two years, according to reports. The draft, labeled "sensitive...