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United States: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race and Challenges US Military Aid to Israel

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate election is bringing renewed attention to the debate over Washington’s military support for Israel, with the Democratic politician calling for American taxpayers’ money to be redirected toward domestic priorities. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed......

United States: Trump Announces End to $3.8 Billion in Annual Military Aid to Israel

S President Donald Trump has announced plans to end Washington’s annual military assistance to Israel, a decision that could mark a significant shift in the longstanding security relationship between the two countries. Speaking during a telephone interview with Fox News on Tuesday, November 3,......

Thousands protest in Switzerland against the war in Gaza

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of several Swiss cities on Saturday to protest against the ongoing war in Gaza, calling for greater international pressure on Israel and stronger support for Palestinians. The rallies reflected wider European mobilisation over the humanitarian crisis in......

Guterres calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire as October 7 anniversary nears

The United Nations is pressing for the fragile calm in Gaza to evolve into a lasting political settlement, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling for a permanent ceasefire ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks. In a message issued as the anniversary approaches,......

Gadi Moses calls for stronger security guarantees three years after October 7

Three years after the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023, former hostage Gadi Moses says residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz continue to struggle with a fundamental question: whether the state can provide credible guarantees that a similar assault will not happen again. Moses, who was abducted from Nir Oz......

Mamdani says New York lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu ahead of UN visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while acknowledging that city authorities do not have the independent legal power to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him if he visits New York. The issue has resurfaced......

ICC maintains Netanyahu and Gallant arrest warrants amid US pressure

The International Criminal Court is maintaining the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, despite mounting pressure from the United States and the threat of further sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal. The ICC prosecution......

Hillary Clinton criticizes Netanyahu government and calls for a tougher US stance

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while distinguishing her support for Israel from her opposition to the policies of its current leadership. Speaking to MSNBC, Clinton said she continues to support Israel......

Dutch government says it cannot block weapons shipments to Israel on Dutch-flagged ships

The Dutch government says its authorities have limited powers to stop weapons shipments to Israel when the cargo is transported by vessels flying the Dutch flag but does not originate in the Netherlands or pass through Dutch territory. The position was outlined in a letter sent to parliament by Dutch......