Press Releases

Egypt Extends Invitation to Germany to Attend Gaza Ceasefire Signing

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has invited German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to attend the forthcoming signing ceremony of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to an official statement released Friday. The...

Erdogan Hails Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday expressed strong approval for the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. “I am deeply pleased that the Hamas-Israel talks held in (the Egyptian city of) Sharm...

Macron Hails Gaza Ceasefire Deal as Beacon of "Immense Hope"

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday praised the recently announced Israel-Hamas agreement on the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire, describing it as a beacon of “immense hope.” Speaking via the US social media platform X, Macron...

Israel, Hamas Endorse Initial Phase of U.S.-Backed Gaza Deal

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have formally agreed to the initial phase of a US-crafted peace plan aimed at resolving the war in Gaza. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both...

Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists

The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities. Journalists aboard boats aiming to deliver aid including food and medical supplies are among hundreds held by Israeli...

China, Italy Hold Talks on Gaza, Ukraine

(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani engaged in high-level talks on Wednesday in Rome, addressing urgent bilateral and global challenges, including the conflicts in Palestine and Ukraine, according...

PFB Holds Vigil in London to Honor Palestinians Killed in Gaza

(MENAFN) A solemn vigil took place Wednesday outside the UK Prime Minister’s office in London to honor Palestinians killed since October 2023 amid relentless Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, where fatalities have surpassed 67,000. The event was...

Head diplomats of China, Italy hold talks on Palestine, Ukraine

(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani met in Rome to discuss bilateral relations and key international issues, including the situations in Palestine and Ukraine, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said...

UN Chief Hails Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday endorsed a newly announced ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, calling it a vital step toward peace and humanitarian access in the war-ravaged territory. "I welcome the...

Eurasian Nations Back U.S.-Mediated Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

(MENAFN) Eurasian leaders on Thursday voiced strong support for the newly announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking the initial phase of a U.S.-backed plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart...

Italy's PM Commends Gaza Ceasefire as “Extraordinary News”

(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday praised the newly announced Gaza ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas, calling it “extraordinary news” and urging rapid implementation of the agreement’s first phase. In a post shared...

European Leaders Hail Gaza Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Hamas

(MENAFN) European leaders on Thursday hailed the initial agreement on a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing urgent humanitarian relief and the pursuit of a durable political resolution. Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin took...

Asian Leaders Voice Support for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

(MENAFN) Several Asian governments on Thursday voiced strong support for a newly announced ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it a critical step toward de-escalation and long-term peace in the war-ravaged region....

EU Commends Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough

(MENAFN) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday praised the newly reached agreement between Israel and Hamas on the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire as a "significant breakthrough." “This is a major diplomatic accomplishment and a real...

UN Flags Rising Gaza Civilian Casualties Amid Severe Aid Barriers

(MENAFN) The United Nations issued a stark warning Tuesday about ongoing Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip, highlighting mounting civilian casualties and escalating devastation amid critical humanitarian access barriers. Referencing data...

Italian PM get reported to ICC over involvement in Gaza’s genocide

(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed on Tuesday that she, along with two of her ministers, has been reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in genocide in Gaza. Meloni stated that the complaint...

Israeli Navy Seizes Another Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Israeli navy intercepted an international aid flotilla headed to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry. This marks the second recent civilian effort to breach Israel’s...

Erdogan states Turkey is going to observe enforcement of Gaza’s deal

(MENAFN) Türkiye will participate in a task force to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement on the ground, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 academic year in Ankara....

Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency

Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian...

Germany Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough

(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday expressed strong support for the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the development as “encouraging” and a potential breakthrough for long-awaited...