Global Affairs
Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
The Bani Odeh family were travelling in their car in the town of Tammum, in the northern West Bank, when Israeli forces opened fire.
Palestine
Global Affairs
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent said a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people, while another strike in the south of the strip killed five.
Global Affairs
Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza by February 28
The decision follows “MSF’s failure to submit lists of local employees, a requirement applicable to all humanitarian organizations operating in the region.
Global Affairs
Israeli strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza- Authorities
Palestinians have described these strikes as the heaviest since the second phase of the ceasefire, brokered by US President Trump last October, came into effect earlier this month.
Global Affairs
Middle East, Africa and Asian states condemn Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland
The ministers warned that the recognition of parts of sovereign states constituted a serious precedent that threatens international peace and security.
Global Affairs
AU says silence on Gaza ‘cannot be our legacy’ at UN solidarity event
Speaking in Addis Ababa during the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said the Union “stands firm in its principled support for the inalienable rights, dignity and quest for freedom of the Palestinian people.”
Global Affairs
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge
The incidents were the latest in a recent surge in settler violence coinciding with the olive harvest season, when Palestinians head to their agricultural land around towns and villages.
Athletics
Israeli athletes officially banned from Indonesia as the IOC complains
"The IOC's principled position is very clear: all eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sports competitions and events without any form of discrimination from the host country," the IOC said.
News
PM Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'
The comments came after Hamas released a statement on Friday in which it agreed to free the hostages under a US peace plan, but did not mention disarmament and sought negotiations on other issues.
Global Affairs
Netanyahu heads to UN, vows to defend Israel’s truth and reject Palestinian Statehood
The prime minister linked these concerns to his upcoming meetings in Washington, stating that he will again meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss Israel’s objectives in the ongoing conflict.
Global Affairs
Israel faces growing isolation as more nations recognise Palestine
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed international appeals for a two-state solution, maintaining that Israel is waging a campaign against Hamas fighters. Yet the overwhelming majority of those killed have been civilians, including women and children.
Global Affairs
Canada, Portugal and Australia join UK in recognising Palestine as a State
The coordinated announcements mark a significant shift in Western foreign policy, as more governments seek to revive the long-stalled two-state solution and respond to growing international concern over the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.