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Morocco joins Arab nations in condemning Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan

Morocco has signed a joint statement alongside more than 30 Arab and Muslim countries condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent endorsement of the controversial “Greater Israel” concept. This collective denunciation follows Netanyahu’s remarks during an August......

Half a million Israelis demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release in massive protests

Israel faced one of the largest demonstrations in its history as approximately 500,000 protesters rallied on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The protests, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, spread across the country, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, with......

Major west bank settlement project sparks global condemnation

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the acceleration of a major settlement project in the West Bank, aiming to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area and formally annex the occupied Palestinian territory. The announcement has drawn strong international criticism. Smotrich, a far-right......

US pressures nations to boycott UN conference on Palestine

The United States is exerting significant diplomatic pressure on foreign governments to avoid attending a United Nations conference on Palestine, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. A leaked US diplomatic cable, obtained by Reuters, reveals Washington's efforts to derail the event, which is......

Britain sanctions Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments

On June 10, Britain, along with allies including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, imposed sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The UK's foreign ministry cited their "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities"......

France and the UK consider formal recognition of Palestinian state at upcoming UN summit

The United States has reportedly issued private warnings to the United Kingdom and France, urging them not to move forward with unilaterally recognizing the Palestinian state at an upcoming UN summit, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye. The conference, which will be co-hosted by France......

Israel announces 22 new settlements in the West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Thursday the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank a move he described as "historic." However, this decision is likely to deepen existing tensions between Israel and parts of the international community. Smotrich,......

Israel’s deadly assaults in Gaza mark Nakba’s 77th anniversary

Over 82 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have lost their lives amid a relentless wave of Israeli attacks across Gaza, worsening an already devastating situation after 19 months of continuous bombardment. These attacks coincide with the 77th commemoration of the Nakba, when more than 750,000......

Israel's new offensive plan intensifies conflict in Gaza

The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved an expansion of its offensive in Gaza, aiming to seize control of the Gaza Strip and compel its residents to leave. This initiative signals a notable escalation in Israel's military strategy. Reports indicate that the Israeli Cabinet envisions a comprehensive......