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Thousands in Israel turn out to demand hostage deal
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities for an agreement to release around 100 hostages held by Palestinian Islamist Hamas on Saturday. “We must not sacrifice any more lives; we must not sacrifice them [the remaining hostages],” said a relative of a hostage who died last week, at the Tel Aviv rally. Carmel Gat,…
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EU leaders meet to discuss Israel-Iran tensions, Ukraine war
EU leaders were in Brussels for a two-day summit starting on Wednesday to discuss the European Union’s economic future, the Ukraine war, and major tensions between Israel and Iran. The EU must “unite in urging all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, respect international law, and avoid action that may increase tensions.’’ European Council President Charles Michel said this in…
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Gov. Otu woos diplomatic community to invest in Cross River
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has reiterated his administration’s willingness to partner with the diplomatic community in Nigeria toward achieving shared prosperity in the state. Otu gave the assurance at the maiden Cross River Governor’s Executive Roundtable organised by the Cross River government on Tuesday in Abuja. This, according to Otu, will further strengthen the established partnership between the state…
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German foreign minister travels to Israel as conflict roils region
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Israel later Tuesday following the major Iranian attack on the country. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and minister-without-portfolio Benny Gantz on Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman for the German Foreign Office. On Wednesday evening, she will take part in the meeting of G7 foreign…
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Iran’s president again warns Israel against counter-attack
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi once again warned Israel against mounting a military counterattack following Iran’s recent air assault on Israel. During a telephone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Raisi warned that “the slightest action” by Israel against Iran’s national interests “will have extensive and painful consequences. “Details of the call were published on the web portal…
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UN Human Rights Council calls for end to arms exports to Israel
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday called for an end to arms exports to Israel in a resolution that made no mention of the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas. The step is necessary to “prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights,” according to the text adopted by the body in Geneva.…
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Thousands in Iran demonstrate against Israel as funerals take place
On Friday, thousands of Iranians demonstrated against the actions of Israel as a funeral procession took place for members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed by an airstrike in Syria. Two brigadier generals and five other members of the powerful Iranian army unit died on Monday in the attack on the Iranian embassy compound in the Syrian capital…
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U.S. destroys Houthi drones and missile
The U.S. Armed Forces said on Thursday that they destroyed two drones and a missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants and targeting a U.S. destroyer in the Red Sea. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and destroyer USS Gravely on Wednesday morning successfully engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). Two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) were launched by…
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Iran to sue Israel over attack on Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria
Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mohammad Dehqan, said the country would file a lawsuit against Israel for its deadly attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria, according to local media reports. Dehqan made the remarks while addressing a news conference on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting in the Iranian capital, Tehran. He elaborated on Iran’s legal measures against…
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Explosion in Lebanon not direct hit on patrol, say UN peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Forces in South Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Wednesday the explosion that hit a patrol in southern Lebanon last weekend and injured three UN peacekeepers was not a “direct or indirect hit.” According to preliminary investigations, there were no “direct or indirect hits,” UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenneti told dpa, suggesting that no drone or artillery was involved. “We are…
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Britain demands explanation from Israel after airstrike in Gaza
British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has called for a “full, transparent explanation” from Israel after an airstrike in Gaza that left seven aid workers dead, including a British national. He said: “The news of the air strike that killed World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in Gaza is deeply distressing. “British Nationals are reported to have been killed; we are…
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China condemns suspected Israeli attack on Iranian embassy grounds
China has issued a strong condemnation of a suspected Israeli air attack on the grounds of the Iranian embassy in Damascus that claimed the lives of two Iranian generals. “China condemns the attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said in Beijing. The security of diplomatic institutions must not be violated, and the sovereignty and…
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Iranian military chief meets Hamas leader in Tehran
Iran’s military chief, Mohammed Bagheri, has received the leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran as the Palestinian organisation continues to fight Israel in the Gaza Strip. Almost six months after the start of the war in Gaza, the Iranian general paid tribute to the Islamist organisation’s fight against Israel, local media reported on Friday. Bagheri described the Hamas massacres…
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Gaza starving children desperate for food supplies- UNICEF
Gaza’s children and young people are becoming increasingly desperate about food supplies, according to the UN’s children’s relief organization, UNICEF. UNICEF’s spokesman, James Elder, said in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday that the children were dreaming of a slice of cucumber or begging for a tomato. Young people who spoke to the organisation said they hoped to die in the…
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Egypt, U.S. FMs call for ceasefire between Hamas, Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have called for a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The duo made the appeal during a joint news conference following a multilateral meeting between Blinken and the foreign ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Blinken was on a visit to Egypt. Others…
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Israel says more militants killed in Gaza City hospital offensive
The Israeli army’s offensive on Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital has led to further militant deaths, the military reported on Thursday. “Over the past day, more than 50 terrorists were eliminated during exchanges of fire,” the military said, adding that more than 140 militants had been eliminated in the area of the hospital since the start of the operation a few…
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Senegal: UN experts urge respect of fundamental freedoms ahead of elections
UN experts on Tuesday urged authorities in Senegal to ensure that political parties, journalists, and human rights defenders exercise their rights to freedom of association, assembly, and expression during the electoral period. The experts previously raised concerns with the government about the prosecution and detention of opposition leaders and their supporters. They also welcomed the release of over 500 detainees,…
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