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FM of German says first stage of Gaza truce must start within week

(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday called on both Israeli and Hamas negotiators to act quickly in finalizing a ceasefire for Gaza, emphasizing that there is strong international backing for the recent peace proposal put...

171 Gaza Flotilla Activists Sent Home After Israeli Detention

(MENAFN) Israel has expelled 171 international activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) aid mission to Gaza, according to a statement released Monday by the country’s Foreign Ministry. The group, which included nationals from the...

Iran Cautions Against U.S. Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement late Sunday, reaffirming its support for any measure aimed at halting “the ethnic cleansing and inhumane war crimes” in Gaza while enabling Palestinians to claim their right to...

Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict

The devastating scale of destruction means that most Gazans have lost loved ones, their homes or their livelihoods – in some cases all three. With over 80 per cent of the population affected by evacuation orders, civilians are being pushed into...

Greta throws focuses on Gaza genocide following her release

(MENAFN) Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg made her first public remarks on Monday after being freed from an Israeli prison, where she was allegedly assaulted and forced to kiss the Israeli flag, according to reports....

Rubio says Israel’s image is worsening due to Gaza’s genocide

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Israel’s global reputation has suffered as a result of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, according to reports. His remarks came after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a temporary...

Rubio states Israel’s reputation got damaged after Gaza war

(MENAFN) The ongoing war in Gaza has hurt Israel’s international reputation, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His remarks came after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a pause in offensive operations in Gaza City, following a...

Trumps calls for quick move before Gaza negotiations in Egypt

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved in the Gaza conflict to "move fast" as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel are set to begin in Egypt on Monday. The discussions follow Hamas's agreement to certain...

Trump praises talks with Hamas over Gaza truce plan

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that negotiations with Hamas regarding his Gaza ceasefire proposal have been progressing quickly ahead of a key meeting in Egypt, according to reports. "There have been very positive discussions...

Nelson Mandela Foundation Denounces Seizure of Gaza Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Nelson Mandela Foundation, a non-profit institution founded to uphold the legacy of South Africa’s first Black president, has strongly denounced Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. This convoy was on a humanitarian...

ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families

“A lasting ceasefire is critical to saving lives and breaking the cycle of death and destruction,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Our teams are ready to act as a neutral humanitarian intermediary to help bring hostages and detainees back...

Egypt, Palestine Hold Talks on Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh held a critical phone conversation on Saturday to review the latest developments regarding the U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, according to a...

Iraq Supports Trump’s Gaza Proposal

(MENAFN) Iraq expressed its support for US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the ongoing war in Gaza, restore the devastated enclave, and safeguard Palestinians from forced displacement. In a statement released on X, Iraq's Ministry of...

Minister Fajon visits the Gulf: Lessons from wars in former Yugoslavia could be applied to post-war Gaza

SLOVENIA, October 6 - “Regional security requires cooperation,” Minister Fajon stressed during two days of meetings in the Gulf between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). She emphasised that there can be no security without...

Athletic Club Expresses Support for Palestine Before La Liga Clash

(MENAFN) Spanish football team Athletic Club will demonstrate solidarity with Palestine before their La Liga encounter against RCD Mallorca on Saturday evening, the club declared on Friday. “Honey Thaljieh, Athletic Club 125th anniversary...

Trump Presses Hamas to Move Quickly on Gaza Proposal

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed the Palestinian group Hamas to rapidly agree to a proposed hostage release and ceasefire arrangement, warning that delays could derail ongoing efforts to secure peace in the war-torn Gaza Strip. "I...

Belgian MP Joins Freedom Flotilla, Demands Action on Gaza Genocide

(MENAFN) Belgian legislator Benedicte Linard has boarded the Freedom Flotilla en route to Gaza, urgently calling on the global community to intervene and stop what she denounced as an ongoing "genocide" in the besieged Palestinian region. Speaking...

Erdogan Sees Hope for Peace in Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday that a promising "window of opportunity" has emerged for achieving long-term peace in the region, following the Palestinian organization Hamas’ reaction to US President Donald...

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages, Transfer Gaza Governance

(MENAFN) On Friday night, Hamas declared its acceptance of releasing all Israeli hostages, returning the remains of the deceased, and transferring control of Gaza’s governance to a neutral Palestinian authority, as part of its formal reply to U.S....

Trump Announces Israeli Agreement to Initial Gaza Withdrawal

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that Israel has agreed to a preliminary pullback line in Gaza, marking a crucial advancement toward securing a ceasefire and initiating a long-anticipated exchange of hostages and detainees...