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Hamas slams Israel over threats to stop UNRWA activities in Gaza

Hamas slams Israel over threats to stop UNRWA activities in Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas on Saturday slammed Israeli “threats” against UNRWA, urging the UN and other international organizations not to “cave in to the threats and blackmail.” Israel will seek to stop the UN agency for

WH still thinks genocide allegations against Israel are ‘unfounded’

WH still thinks genocide allegations against Israel are ‘unfounded’

White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said: The administration continues to say it finds all allegations of genocide to be unfounded. "The right number of civilian casualties is zero," Kirby added, "But there's no

South Gaza battles rage as heavy rain hits displaced people

South Gaza battles rage as heavy rain hits displaced people

Khan Younis Residents in southern Gaza reported heavy aerial and tank fire across the area that has become the focus of Israel's ground offensive against Hamas, and around two main hospitals there. Residents and Hamas

Shin Bet chief said to urge state commission be formed ‘now’ to probe Oct. 7 failures

Shin Bet chief said to urge state commission be formed ‘now’ to probe Oct. 7 failures

Ronen Bar reportedly tells ministers public ‘desperately needs this,’ as does agency to put an end to ‘lies and conspiracies’ claiming it had foreknowledge of Hamas attack. During Thursday night’s meeting of the security cabinet,

Death toll of Israeli attacks on Lebanon hits 200 since start of Gaza war

Death toll of Israeli attacks on Lebanon hits 200 since start of Gaza war

The number of people killed by Israeli fire into south Lebanon since the start of the war in Gaza rose to 200 on Monday, according to an AFP tally. Since the outbreak of war between

Smoke and explosion near Israel-Lebanon border

Smoke and explosion near Israel-Lebanon border

Plumes of smoke rose into the air and explosions could be heard close to Israel’s northern border with Lebanon on Saturday as Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon exchanged fire. The Israeli army said

More grain ships divert from Red Sea this week after attacks

More grain ships divert from Red Sea this week after attacks

More ships carrying grain were diverted from the Suez Canal to sailings around the Cape of Good Hope this week after attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, shipping analysts said on Friday. “Another 16

Biden, Qatar’s emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting: White House

Biden, Qatar’s emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting: White House

US President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas were key to securing

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