Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after UN Gaza ceasefire vote
The threat of a ground invasion in Rafah has increased tensions between the long-time allies and raised questions about whether the US might restrict military aid if Mr Netanyahu…
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Blinken warns Israel of global isolation if it attacks Rafah
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters that the US shares Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, though not through a major military ground operation in Rafah.
Singapore expresses concern over impact of Israel’s planned assault on Rafah
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told reporters his sense was that the Israel-Hamas war may continue to drag on, despite a new round of talks in Qatar aimed at achieving a…
Israeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital
The World Health Organization chief voiced alarm after Israeli forces launched an operation at Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, warning the fighting was "endangering health…
Palestinian flags fly at last in PSL 2024 final
After being snatched away from several fans at the entry gates and in the stands, Palestinian flags were finally waved in the Pakistan Super League and the symbol of protest…
Malaysian minister urges public to keep an eye out for Israeli goods
Malaysia and Israel have no formal diplomatic ties, and Israeli citizens, products and services are banned.
Gaza talks mediators pushing to secure truce, says Israel
The last truce led to a week-long pause in fighting in November, during which Hamas released more than 100 hostages and Israel freed about three times as many Palestinian…
Backing Israel: Not just the US
Interestingly, as some nations withdrew supplying arms following the ICJ order—Israel's biggest defence export market, India, emerged more starkly in the list of its backers.
Hamas says it is pressing on with Gaza truce talks without Israelis
The ceasefire talks, which began on March 3 in Cairo, are billed as a final hurdle to establish the first extended ceasefire of the five-month-old war, in time for the Muslim…
Philippine govt working on repatriation of 14 Filipinos from Gaza – envoy
Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos said that 15 Filipinos remain in war-torn Gaza, adding Philippine embassies in Cairo and Tel Aviv are helping them in their effort.