Netanyahu calls Qatar ‘problematic’ in leaked recording amid mediation efforts

Netanyahu calls Qatar ‘problematic’ in leaked recording amid mediation efforts

In a leaked recording from a meeting with hostage families that aired on Israel’s Channel 12 news on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Qatar “problematic.” “You haven’t seen me thank Qatar, have you

Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Keep Geopolitical Premium for Commodities

Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Keep Geopolitical Premium for Commodities

Fitch Ratings-London- January 2024: Shipping disruptions and re-routing away from the Red Sea will maintain the geopolitical premium in the main commodity markets, including for oil and gas, chemicals, and fertilisers, unless there are wider

Fitch: Broader Gaza Conflict Fallout Adds to Regional Finance Headwinds

Fitch: Broader Gaza Conflict Fallout Adds to Regional Finance Headwinds

Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong/London-26 January 2024: Prolonged war in Gaza and the related spread of conflict to nearby areas is adding to the risks facing neighbouring sovereigns, says Fitch Ratings. The intervention by Yemen’s Houthi forces

El Al suspending S. Africa route in wake of ICJ ruling

El Al suspending S. Africa route in wake of ICJ ruling

El Al Israel Airlines said on Friday it was suspending its route to Johannesburg at the end of March, citing a steep drop in demand after South Africa accused Israel of genocide at the World

Deadly attacks, cold weather making Gaza ‘completely uninhabitable’: UN

Deadly attacks, cold weather making Gaza ‘completely uninhabitable’: UN

Relentless attacks against infrastructure and cold weather in Gaza are making the Palestinian enclave “completely uninhabitable”, the UN human rights office warned on Friday. “I fear that many more civilians will die,” said Ajith Sunghay,

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged remarks by Israel’s PM on Gaza mediation

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged remarks by Israel’s PM on Gaza mediation

Qatar said it was “appalled” by remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was allegedly caught on tape calling the emirate’s role as mediator in the Gaza war “problematic”. At a meeting this

UN security council to meet after ICJ Gaza ruling

UN security council to meet after ICJ Gaza ruling

The UN Security Council will meet next week over the decision by the global body’s top court calling for Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, the council’s presidency announced Friday. The Wednesday meeting was

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape

In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas. Families of Israelis held captive in Gaza have said denied they were behind the

EU urges implementation of ICJ ruling; S. Africa, Hamas, Qatar, Turkey hail decision

EU urges implementation of ICJ ruling; S. Africa, Hamas, Qatar, Turkey hail decision

US stands by assertion genocide claim unfounded, says that like court, it too has pushed Israel on civilian deaths, aid, incendiary comments; Hamas: ruling helps ‘isolate Israel’. The European Union said Friday it wanted “immediate”

What has the ICJ ordered Israel to do on Gaza war?

What has the ICJ ordered Israel to do on Gaza war?

The court did not order a ceasefire, but effectively put Israel on notice over the war. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued Israel with six orders in relation to its bombardment of Gaza on