Month: November 2024
Martin Jay: Why we should be skeptical about Lebanon ceasefire
The recent news of a ceasefire between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel should be welcomed, if it is real and the parties are sincere about [more…]
Syrian rebels blaze towards Aleppo in shock offensive
Syrian rebels have seized “highly strategic” areas in a shock offensive that is blazing its way towards the city of Aleppo and has already claimed [more…]
Lebanon: Two people shot by Israeli troops upon returning home
At least two people have been wounded in southern Lebanon after Israeli troops fired on them as they returned to their homes, according to AP. [more…]
Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border just hours before ceasefire
Israeli struck three points along the northern part of the Lebanon-Syria border on November 26th, just moments after US President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire [more…]
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas names successor
President of the Palestinian authority Mahmoud Abbas has finally name a successor following years of delaying presidential elections in the West Bank, according to Middle [more…]
Five more rescued after Red Sea yacht sinking
Five people were rescued by Egyptian naval forces on November 26th while four bodies were recovered a day after a tourist yacht carrying 44 passengers [more…]
Israel approves ceasefire in Lebanon
Israeli Channel 12 has reported that Israel has agreed a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to the Arab News via Reuters on November 26th. The according [more…]
2024 deadliest recorded year for aid workers, UN says
A record-high 281 aid workers have been killed globally this year, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for those in the profession, the UN [more…]
‘Genocide free’ cola being sold in UK
A pro-Palestinian brand of cola is being sold in the UK, after many have boycotted Coca-Coca for their association with Israelis settlements, according to Al [more…]
Senior politician says UK would arrest Netanyahu if he visited UK
The UK will arrest Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country following the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for him, a senior [more…]
Italy says it would have to arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant
Italy’s defence minister Guido Crosetto said on November 21st that Italy would be obliged to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited following the [more…]
Gaza: US vetos Israel-related UN resolution for 49th time
For the 49th time in its history, the US has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution relating to their Middle Eastern ally Israel, according [more…]
Israeli strikes on Iraq “imminent” says US
The US has warned Iraq that Israeli air strikes are “imminent” if the government is unable to purge Iranian-backed militias from its territory, according to [more…]
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on November 21st for two senior Israeli officials and one major figure in Hamas, accusing them of war [more…]
Israeli foreign minister says ICC has “lost all legitimacy”
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sarr said on November 21st that the International Criminal Court has “lost all legitimacy” after issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu [more…]
Israeli airstrikes kill 36 people in Syria’s historic Palmyra
Israeli airstrikes have killed 36 people and wounded more than 50 others in an attack on Syria’s historic city of Palmyra in the province of [more…]
Gaza: Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for freed hostages
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered $5m and ticket out of war-ravaged Gaza to anyone who releases an Israeli captive held by Hamas, according [more…]
Gaza: Israeli forces kill at least 15 Palestinians
Israeli forces have killed at least 15 Palestinians, including a rescue worker in Gaza on November 20th, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. Health officials said at [more…]
US sanctions West Bank settlement group
The US imposed sanctions on groups involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on November 18th, including a group that has close [more…]
Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah approve US draft proposal
Hezbollah have agreed to a draft Lebanon ceasefire proposal put forward by the US over the conflict with Israel on November 18th, according to Asharq [more…]
