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Hunger and violence claim more lives in Gaza as aid remains scarce

At least 40 Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 people seeking aid at distribution sites, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The deadly incidents come amid a dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave, with another five Palestinians succumbing......

US envoy meets families of Israeli hostages as crisis deepens

In a visit that underscores the growing urgency of the hostage crisis in Gaza, American envoy Steve Witkoff met with families of Israeli captives in Tel Aviv on Saturday. These families have been demanding action for nearly 22 months, following the unprecedented Hamas-led assault on Israel on October......

Slovenia imposes EU’s first arms embargo on Israel over Gaza conflict

Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to enforce an arms embargo against Israel, citing Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza as violations of international law. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to halt the violence in Gaza, which the Slovenian government has......

Protesters in Sweida demand withdrawal of government forces and end to blockade

Hundreds of Syrians gathered in the southern city of Sweida on Friday to demand the withdrawal of government forces and an end to what they described as a blockade imposed on the predominantly Druze province, still reeling from recent deadly violence. The protest came just days after a fragile ceasefire......

Gaza's infants face malnutrition as families turn to desperate feeding measures

A humanitarian crisis unfolds In the heart of Gaza, families are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis as infant formula becomes nearly unattainable. In a makeshift beach tent, three-month-old Muntaha winces as her grandmother feeds her chickpea paste through a syringe. The grainy mixture,......

France urges end to Gaza humanitarian foundation operations amid crisis

The French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, has called for the immediate cessation of activities by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by the United States and Israel. Speaking during a visit to Cyprus on July 31, Barrot condemned the foundation’s......

Portugal weighs recognizing Palestinian state amid rising tensions

The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition......

Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, drawing sharp Israeli criticism

Canada has announced its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision, revealed on Wednesday by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press conference in Ottawa, marks a significant shift in......

US envoy seeks Gaza ceasefire amid mounting humanitarian crisis

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive stalled ceasefire negotiations. The discussions come amid growing international pressure on Israel over the destruction in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian......