Hostages
The Israeli government has abruptly shifted its stance on negotiations with Hamas, now demanding a comprehensive cease-fire deal that would free all hostages and end the war, rather than a phased agreement. This development has led to continued fighting in Gaza, with the Israeli military poised to launch a new,
Palestinian Arabs
French President Emmanuel Macron's call for a Palestinian state has prompted a wave of similar announcements from Western nations, sparking an angry reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his US ally. As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 63,000 Palestinians, Macron's determination to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli government is weighing annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several western countries' recognition of Palestine. This move could trigger severe international backlash, including potential sanctions from the European Union and other countries. The decision will heavily rely on the stance of the
Prime ministers
The situation in Gaza City is "catastrophic" with "large numbers" fleeing eastern neighbourhoods, according to Mustafa Qazzaat, head of the emergency committee in the Gaza municipality. The Israeli military's approval of a plan to conquer Gaza City, authorised by Defence Minister Israel Katz, has
Palestinian Arabs
Christopher Luxon's recent condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in Gaza as having "lost the plot" is a welcome change of tone from the New Zealand government's previous response to the genocide. However, Luxon's characterization of Netanyahu'
Palestinian Arabs
Israeli women gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, expressing outrage over a government plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. The protesters, carrying posters with slogans such as "Occupation of Gaza equals sacrifice of hostages and soldiers," demanded a ceasefire
Hostages
As international pressure and Palestinian calls for a ceasefire have mounted, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is under fire for prolonging the war in Gaza. Critics accuse Netanyahu of maintaining the conflict for domestic political gain, while Hamas says it will only agree to a ceasefire if
Prime ministers
The Trump administration has been meeting with leaders to discuss post-war plans for Gaza, a devastated enclave currently facing a famine after three years of war sparked by Hamas terror attacks. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and former Middle East envoy, and Tony Blair, the former British prime minister,
Prime ministers
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has entered a critical phase, with international pressure failing to deter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from pursuing a total victory. The war, now almost 23 months old, has killed over 62,000 Palestinians and 1,590 health workers, with only 18 of
Palestinian Arabs
French President Emmanuel Macron has rebuffed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertions of increasing antisemitism in France, emphasizing the importance of combating hatred through peaceful means. Macron's response came in the form of an open letter, in which he countered Netanyahu's claims by highlighting
Palestinian Arabs
President Emmanuel Macron of France has issued a scathing letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing back against accusations that he has not done enough to protect French Jews from anti-Semitic attacks. Macron emphasized that his call for a Palestinian state is essential to security for both Israel and
Prime ministers
The Lebanese cabinet has approved a framework put forward by US special envoy Tom Barrack to disarm Hizbollah, a Shia militant group that has long been the most powerful non-state actor in Lebanon. The decision follows weeks of diplomatic efforts, including a visit to Lebanon by Barrack last week. The
