Month: January 2024
UK moves to recognise Palestinian state
The UK is moving towards recognising a Palestinian state as well as stressing the importance of a two-state solution on January 29, BBC News reported. [more…]
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah stops operations against US forces
After several attacks against the US’ bases in Iraq in support of the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza, Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced the suspension [more…]
US and France slam Israel’s Gaza settlement idea
The US and France condemned Gaza settlement plans which were suggested by numerous hardline Israeli ministers at a rally in Jerusalem on January 28, according [more…]
The US calls for UNRWA probe before funding resumes
As the US’ government and many others announced their suspension of sending funding to UNRWA despite the tragic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the UN agency [more…]
France warns of tensions between Israel and Lebanon
The escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah since the beginning of October are increasingly worrying the West. On January 24, France highlighted how [more…]
3 US troops dead in Jordan drone attack
Three American troops were killed at the Jordan-Syria border on January 28, BBC News reported. Around 40 US military personnel were also injured as Iran-backed [more…]
UNRWA says no more cash for Gaza civilians after February
After having killed hundreds of its employees, the war is now reaching the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) itself. On January 29, UNRWA declared [more…]
Israel cannot defeat Hamas in Gaza
Israel announced that its forces left northern Gaza in early January, by declaring it has dismantled Hamas’ activities in the area, and currently it’s focusing [more…]
US cuts off aid for UN agency assisting Palestinians
President Biden’s administration announced on January 25 that it was suspending funding to the UN agency assisting Palestinians amidst allegations against its employees, according to [more…]
ICJ rules Israel committed genocide but won’t call Gaza ceasefire
After weeks of nervous wait, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reached a verdict on Israel’s genocide case on January 26 brought to the UN’s [more…]
Israeli aggression in occupied West Bank damaging Europe
The “alarming” situation in the West Bank is affecting the entire world, including European countries, despite their political support for Israel on its war on [more…]
Western media completely supportive of Israel’s Gaza killings
Pro-Palestinian activists have been angered at the Western, particularly British and American, media’s coverage of Israel’s constant assault of Gaza since October, according to Middle [more…]
ICJ set to rule on Israel’s war crimes
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to reach a verdict on Israel’s genocide case on January 26, CNN and other high profile news [more…]
Syria says there is “no justification” for Jordan airstrikes
Syria said on January 23 that there was no reasonable justification for Jordanian airstrikes on its soil, according to Reuters. Jordan, a US ally, has [more…]
Israel and Hamas “making progress” on 30-day truce deal
Despite Israel’s encircling of the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, it is believed that there is progress being made in achieving a 30-day ceasefire [more…]
US urges Netanyahu to stop Gaza killing spree
The Biden White House has stressed that it is working tirelessly to achieve a “pause” in the conflict between Gaza and Israel as it was [more…]
Lebanon fears escalation between Israel and Hezbollah
After Israel has killed Wissam Tawil, the senior commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces, and Hezbollah wounded 2 000 Israeli soldiers since October 7, a conflict [more…]
Dutch court convicts former Assad fighter
A Dutch court convicted a former member of a pro-Assad militia of complicity in torture and illegal detainment, according to AP, January 21. The suspect, [more…]
EU finally pushes for Palestinian state
The EU reiterated their stance on the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, arguing it’s the only solution in achieving peace in the Middle Eastern [more…]
