Israel opens Pandora’s box in the Middle East
The writer says: "That the US has quickly deployed more forces to the region indicates Washington and Tel Aviv are expected to take advantage of Iran’s attacks as an excuse to…
Palestine
Israel steps up Gaza bombing on war’s first anniversary
For its part, Hamas said it struck Israel's commercial capital Tel Aviv with a missile salvo, setting off sirens in central Israel. Two people were slightly injured, according to…
More overseas Filipino workers fleeing Israel, Lebanon as tensions rise
One year after Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, a total of 1,326 Filipinos have been repatriated from four affected areas: Israel, Lebanon,…
The unending tragedy in the Middle East
Tensions have further intensified in the wake of Iran’s missile attack, with concerns that Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets could further escalate the war. The…
Israel signals a ‘new phase’ in war in Gaza a year after Hamas’ Oct 7 attack
The apparent escalation in Israeli military activity – against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah – comes amid rising concern over a broadening war in the Middle East a year after…
Indonesia walks out of UN general debate in protest of Israeli speech
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah Soemirat told The Jakarta Post on Sunday that Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had instructed the Indonesian diplomats to do so on her…
Gaza polio vaccination rate likely exceeds 90％; UNRWA Health Director praises ‘miraculous’ rollout
In order to conduct the vaccinations, Israel and the Hamas militant group agreed to pause fighting in central, southern and northern parts of Gaza in stages.
Be vocal in stopping the war in Palestine, rebuilding educational institutions there, says PM Anwar’s wife
Dr Wan Azizah mentioned this in her remarks at the Fifth Observance of the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack, themed The Human Cost of War, in Doha, Qatar, on…
ICC prosecutor concerned over US pressure on investigations into Israel’s attacks on Gaza
In the interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Monday, Sept 2, Mr Khan revealed that ICC officials have been receiving personal threats from Russian and Israeli supporters.
Singapore charity transfers final tranche of $1.1m raised during Ramadan for Gaza to Unicef
The fund has been used to help children, women, and families in Gaza meet critical needs.