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Houthis free UN staff in Yemen after years of detention, others still held

The Houthi movement in Yemen has released several local United Nations staff members after years of detention, though others remain imprisoned, prompting mixed reactions from the international community. The partial release marks a small step forward as pressure continues to mount for the freedom of......

Israeli airstrikes violate truce, killing nine Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have reportedly carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least nine Palestinians between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The strikes, which occurred despite a ceasefire announced last week, have further exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. According......

Uncertainty surrounds reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire tensions

Confusion persisted on Wednesday over the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, as Israeli authorities announced that the border would remain closed for logistical reasons despite earlier reports suggesting it would open for humanitarian aid. Israeli officials explained that technical inspections......

Cautious hope as Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of ceasefire plan

Celebrations erupted across Israel and Gaza following news of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking a rare moment of relief after two years of devastating conflict. Yet, beneath the joy, unease persists over whether the fragile truce will hold. Agreement reached in Egypt US......

UN chief warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Tindouf as malnutrition and disease surge

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, where malnutrition and disease rates among Sahrawi refugees have reached critical levels. According to a recent UN report, Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) among......

Spain confirms departure of 21 nationals detained from Gaza aid flotilla

Spain has announced that 21 of its citizens detained by Israeli authorities after participating in a civilian aid flotilla bound for Gaza are preparing to leave Israel and return home. The group was part of a contingent of 49 Spanish nationals aboard the vessel, which sought to challenge Israel’s......

Morocco co-chairs UN meeting on 20 years of ‘Responsibility to Protect’

At the United Nations in New York, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita co-chaired a ministerial meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle, a doctrine aimed at preventing mass atrocities. The session was jointly organized with Luxembourg and......

Morocco reiterates commitment to two-state solution at UN conference

Morocco, represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, reaffirmed its unwavering support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state during a high-level international conference held Monday in New York. The event, focused on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question, was......

France formally recognizes Palestinian state as Macron calls for Gaza war to end

At a United Nations summit, French President Emmanuel Macron made a groundbreaking announcement that France officially recognizes the State of Palestine. This decision, hailed as a historic moment in French foreign policy, signals a significant shift in Western engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian......