Author: Rahul Dev
Geagea slams ‘Resistance Axis’ for pulling Lebanon into futile war
Continuous airstrikes in southern Lebanon combined with growing anxiety over the possibility of an all-out war appears to have left Lebanon’s largest parliamentary faction at [more…]
Israel’s labour union calls for strike over hostage deal
Mounting pressure continues to build on the Israeli government, who not only face condemnation from international actors but also growing anger from the home front. [more…]
Lebanon joins Middle East Green Initiative
From dealing with the energy crisis to environmental catastrophe, Lebanon continues its search for international partners, with its latest spotlight on Riyadh. Lebanese Prime Minister [more…]
Algeria’s fuel for Lebanon unlikely to be usable immediately
After a week and a half of a nationwide blackout, Lebanon may not be able to immediately use a much-vaunted shipment of fuel given by [more…]
EU’s Borrell under fire over calls to sanction Israeli ministers
Allies of Israel have been spotted in hot water over the nation’s latest operation in the West Bank, with many unable to leave Tel Aviv’s [more…]
Israel launches largest offensive into West Bank since October 7th
Hundreds of Israeli troops supported by drones, helicopters and armoured personnel carriers conducted raids across the cities of Jenin, Tulkarm and other areas in the [more…]
No agreement in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s wish for a ceasefire deal may fall short of the finishing line as discussions to end the 10-month-long conflict [more…]
Calls for UK to revoke charity status of Jewish National Fund
International and domestic pressure continues to rise on the Western allies of Israel complicit in the IDF’s brutal offensive into the Gaza Strip, resulting in [more…]
Lebanon: Israeli army kill Fatah commander in airstrike
As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves the Middle East without a breakthrough in ceasefire talks, Israel carries on its strikes on enemy targets [more…]
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march on DNC
With national polls putting Kamala Harris in the lead for the presidency, many Democrats are gloating at the prospect of victory. However, many disgruntled Americans [more…]
Ceasefire deal is ‘best’ and ‘last’ chance for peace says Blinken
The prospect of ending the 11-month conflict between Israel and Hamas stands on a knife’s edge in hopes of stopping Iran’s promised attack, which could [more…]
British civil servant resigns over UK ‘complicity in war crimes’
Is the British government’s Middle East policy already coming off the rails? As Kier Starmer went on to win the General election this year, he [more…]
Hamas rejects ‘new’ Gaza truce deal in Doha ceasefire talks
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is closer than ever. However, the optimistic sentiment of the 81-year-old leader [more…]
Israeli politicians condemn ‘pogrom’ of Palestinians in West Bank
Whilst bombs continue to fall on Gaza amidst Israel’s brutal offence into the coastal enclave, senior Israeli politicians unusually condemned a ‘pogrom’ after Jewish settlers [more…]
Gaza death toll reaches over 40,000
The death toll of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip reached over 40,000 on August 15th, announced the territory’s Health Ministry, according to AP and agencies. [more…]
Hamas will not attend ceasefire talks as war appears inevitable
Contrary to U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s words, a full-fledged war in the Middle East appears inevitable as the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas stated on [more…]
Putin expresses “great pain” over plight of Palestinians to Abbas
Amidst the largest incursion into Russian territory by Ukrainian forces since the start of the war, President Vladimir Putin turns his attention to the Middle [more…]
Israel expects large-scale Iranian attack as U.S. sends submarine
Iran may make good on its promise to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh as talks between Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and U.S. Defence [more…]
Israeli strike on Gaza school refuge leaves nearly 100 dead
A question mark looms over scheduled ceasefire negotiations in 5 days between Hamas and Israel, as an IDF airstrike on Gaza City school has killed [more…]
Israel revokes Norwegian diplomats’ status in continued feud
As an increasing number of countries have come to recognise the Palestinian state, Israel has accused such nations of anti-Israeli conduct and sought to punish [more…]
