Day: 8 April 2024
White House awaiting Hamas response to ceasefire proposal
The White House said on April 8 that a ceasefire proposal was presented to Hamas and that they and mediators are awaiting a response, The [more…]
David Cameron ramps up Israel criticism
In contrast to dozens of British politicians in the governing Conservative Party and the opposition Labour Party, Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister Lord David [more…]
“Significant progress” in Israel-Hamas talks, Egypt media reports
Parties involved in the Israel-Hamas war have made “significant progress” in Cairo truce talks and agreed on basic points, Egypt’s state-affiliated TV channel Al-Qahera News [more…]
Abu Dhabi’s international book fair to celebrate Egyptian literature
Abu Dhabi’s 33rd International Book Fair, running from April 29th to May 5th, will see a celebration of Egypt’s literary tradition and a focus on [more…]
McDonald’s forced to buy back Israeli franchises amidst boycott
An international boycott has forced fast-food giant McDonald’s to buy back its Israeli franchise, with the chain reporting a loss in profits over the Israel-Hamas [more…]
Nancy Pelosi presses Biden to halt US weapons to Israel
Amidst widespread international pressure on Israel, former House Speaker and avid Biden cheerleader Nancy Pelosi as well as 36 other congressional Democrats signed a letter [more…]
Lebanon: Hezbollah death toll exceeds 2006 war
The number of Hezbollah and affiliated combatants killed in Lebanon since October 8th, 2023, has exceeded the death toll of the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, according [more…]
Hezbollah is “fully prepared” to wage war against Israel
Hezbollah declared on April 5th that the group is “fully prepared” to wage a war against Israel, according to The New Arab and agencies. The [more…]
