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Starmer Condemns Israel’s Gaza City Takeover Plan as International Concerns Mount

Starmer Condemns Israel’s Gaza City Takeover Plan as International Concerns Mount

Starmer Condemns Israel’s Gaza City Takeover Plan as International Concerns Mount Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, has strongly condemned Israel’s recent decision to proceed with plans to take control of Gaza City, branding the move as “wrong” and predicting it “will only bring more bloodshed.” His statement comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet approved the offensive overnight, focusing specifically on the largest city in the Gaza Strip. Starmer urged the Israeli government to immediately reconsider…

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UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts

UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts

UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts A high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting commenced today, July 28, bringing together officials to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict. The two-day summit, co-chaired by the foreign ministers of France and Saudi Arabia, aims to foster peace and independent nations for both peoples. Notably, Israel and its close ally the United States are boycotting the proceedings. Israel’s right-wing government remains opposed to a two-state solution, while the U.S….

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Gaza Aid Crisis: Ex-US Envoy Slams Israeli Blame on UN, Calls for Urgent Scale-Up

Gaza Aid Crisis: Ex-US Envoy Slams Israeli Blame on UN, Calls for Urgent Scale-Up

Gaza Aid Crisis: Ex-US Envoy Slams Israeli Blame on UN, Calls for Urgent Scale-Up The humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire, with former US envoy David Satterfield sharply refuting Israeli assertions that the United Nations is to blame for aid accumulating at border crossings. Israeli officials recently acknowledged hunger in Gaza but claimed the UN’s failure to distribute aid was the primary issue, even bringing journalists to the Kerem Shalom crossing to show stockpiled supplies. Satterfield, who served as the…

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Obama Demands Urgent Action on ‘Preventable Starvation’ in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Obama Demands Urgent Action on ‘Preventable Starvation’ in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Obama Demands Urgent Action on ‘Preventable Starvation’ in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Crisis Former President Barack Obama has issued a forceful call for immediate action to halt what he described as “preventable starvation” in the Gaza Strip. In posts on social platform X, linking to New York Times reports, Obama stressed the critical need for humanitarian aid to reach civilians. “While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must involve a return of all hostages and a cessation of Israel’s…

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Global Rabbis Urge Israel to Halt Gaza Starvation, Secure Hostage Release

Global Rabbis Urge Israel to Halt Gaza Starvation, Secure Hostage Release

Global Rabbis Urge Israel to Halt Gaza Starvation, Secure Hostage Release Hundreds of rabbis from around the world have issued a powerful letter calling on Israel to cease what they describe as the “use of starvation as a weapon of war” in Gaza. The urgent appeal, posted just days ago, also demands the immediate return of hostages and an end to the ongoing conflict in the strip. The letter, signed by prominent rabbinical figures across various denominations, highlights a “grave…

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Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit

Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit

Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited a fresh wave of diplomatic tension with his recent declaration that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state in September. This unilateral decision, making France the first Western UN Security Council member to do so, comes amidst mounting pressure and a critical upcoming United Nations conference. Macron’s move follows his April visit to the Gaza border, where he was profoundly affected…

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Trump Calls for Escalation in Gaza as Ceasefire Hopes Dim, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Trump Calls for Escalation in Gaza as Ceasefire Hopes Dim, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Trump Calls for Escalation in Gaza as Ceasefire Hopes Dim, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens President Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his position on the Israel-Hamas conflict, now urging Israel to “finish the job” against Hamas. This marks a stark departure from his earlier confidence that a ceasefire deal was imminent, coming just days after the United States withdrew its negotiators from talks, citing Hamas’s lack of good faith. Trump’s latest comments, made on Friday, suggest a push for escalation in Israel’s…

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Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure

Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure

Netanyahu Signals Hostage Release Priority Amid Mounting Ceasefire Pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated a significant shift in Israel’s war objectives, signaling that the release of hostages held in Gaza could now take precedence over the complete defeat of Hamas. Speaking on Sunday at a Shin Bet security agency facility, Netanyahu stated that “many opportunities have opened up” following recent military operations, specifically citing the possibility of bringing home the remaining captives. This marks a notable departure from his…

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Europe’s Pivotal Summit: EU Leaders Tackle Russia Sanctions, US Tariffs, and Middle East Divides

Europe’s Pivotal Summit: EU Leaders Tackle Russia Sanctions, US Tariffs, and Middle East Divides

Europe’s Pivotal Summit: EU Leaders Tackle Russia Sanctions, US Tariffs, and Middle East Divides The European Union’s top leaders convened in Brussels yesterday for a critical summit, addressing a complex array of global challenges ranging from escalating tensions with Russia to pressing trade disputes with the United States and the volatile situation in the Middle East. This high-stakes gathering, following a brief but intense NATO summit, underscored Europe’s determination to project a unified front amidst geopolitical storms. A significant portion…

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