Category: Geopolitics
WHO chief makes emotional appeal to end Gaza war
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Israel to show mercy in Gaza and allow the entry of food and medical aid, saying the war causes [more…]
Israel will widen its territory, Smotrich says
The Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said that he aims to widen the territory of Israel while he was with crowds who had chanted “death [more…]
China criticises Israel for shooting near diplomats in West Bank
China criticised Israel, after its troops shot at an area near diplomats who were on a trip to the occupied West Bank, Middle East Eye [more…]
Poll reveals 53% of Israelis are against aid going to Gaza
A Channel 13 poll found that 53% of Israeli participants are against humanitarian aid entering Gaza, despite the conditions worsening in the Palestinian territory, Middle [more…]
EU nations approve removal of economic sanctions to aid Syria
EU nations on May 20th approved the idea of removing all economic sanctions on Syria, in an attempt to support the country with its recovery [more…]
France and Algeria clash over diplomatic passports rule
Algeria on May 19th condemned France for what it called a “flagrant breach” of a 2013 bilateral agreement that exempts holders of diplomatic passport from [more…]
Corbyn to present bill for inquiry into UK involvement in Gaza war
Independent MP and ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will present a bill to Parliament calling for an inquiry into the UK’s role in Israeli military operations [more…]
Western powers could take concrete actions on Israel over Gaza
Canada, France and the UK on May 19th threatened to take “concrete” actions on Israel if it does not end its military assault on Gaza [more…]
EU countries have agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria
EU countries have agreed to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support the country’s recovery following the fall from power of Bashar al-Assad, [more…]
UAE announces defence partnership with US
UAE’s Ministry of Defence announced a significant defence partnership with the US, marking a major milestone in bilateral relations, The National reported on May 19th. [more…]
73% back motion to ban Israeli products at UK supermarket chain
Members of the Co-operative Group, one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, have voted in favour of banning Israeli products from stores, Middle [more…]
UK inks deal to hand control of Chagos islands to Mauritius
The UK has inked a deal to hand over the control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in which a vital military base will be [more…]
Lawmakers from Italy urge for Gaza humanitarian aid
A group of Italian lawmakers and members of the European Parliament (MEPs) visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on May 18th, where [more…]
Head of WHO makes emotional plea for Israel to reach peace with Gaza
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 22nd, held in tears, as he called on Israel to allow food and medical provisions [more…]
Arab leaders demand ceasefire and unconditional aid for Gaza
Arab leaders meeting in Baghdad on May 17th called for an swift end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, the Associated Press reported. [more…]
Netanyahu says Israel will have full control of Gaza Strip
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, said on May 19th that his country is going take complete control of the Gaza Strip as the [more…]
Syria eyes recovery as country prepares to receive gas from Turkey
Syria will begin receiving gas from Turkey next month, as the two nations are looking to set up a gas pipeline which will connect them, [more…]
China denounces Israeli West Bank attack which endangered diplomats
China has criticised Israel, after its troops shot at an area near diplomats who were on a trip to the occupied West Bank, Middle East [more…]
Donald Trump warns of famine as Gaza crisis deepens
US President Donald Trump said “a lot of people are starving” in Gaza, as the hunger crisis in the enclave deepens, Al-Monitor via AFP reported [more…]
UK’s Jeremy Corbyn to present Gaza inquiry bill in parliament
Former leader of the UK’s ruling Labour Party and independent Member of Parliament (MP) Jeremy Corbyn, is sheduled to present a Gaza inquiry bill on [more…]
