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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......

Global boycott campaigns hit major brands over ties to Israel amid Gaza war

A growing international boycott movement is significantly impacting multinational corporations with alleged ties to Israel, as global outrage continues over the war in Gaza. From fast food giants to global apparel and beverage brands, companies are reporting falling sales and reputational damage, particularly......

Egypt says Hamas has “no role” in Gaza’s future

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, declared on Wednesday that Hamas will have “no role” in shaping the future of Gaza. His remarks come as Cairo continues to mediate in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement. “There is full agreement among......

Hungarian Jews express concern over Orban–Netanyahu alliance

In Budapest, Hungary’s Jewish community—the largest in Central Europe—is experiencing growing tension over the close political ties between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. A petition, signed by hundreds of intellectuals, artists, and academics, urges......

Palestinian president reaffirms recognition of Israel, calls for global support for Palestine

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has faced sharp criticism following his remarks during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he reiterated the Palestinian Authority’s long-standing recognition of Israel. Speaking on Thursday, Abbas recalled the 1993 peace agreement in which......

Houthi rebels report Israeli strikes on Sanaa

Sanaa – Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa, the capital of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, on Thursday, according to the Houthi-affiliated media outlet Al-Massirah. An AFP correspondent in the city reported hearing explosions during the attack. Al-Massirah described the incident as “an......

Slovenia declares Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu persona non grata

The Slovenian government announced on Thursday that it has unanimously decided to ban Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering its territory, citing ongoing international legal proceedings against him for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. In its statement, the government......

Lebanese MPs call for more international complaints over Israeli attacks

Beirut – Lebanese lawmakers have urged the government to step up its efforts at the international level in response to repeated Israeli attacks, particularly in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire reached in November 2024. The call came during a session of the parliamentary Human Rights Committee,......

Spain enacts total arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza crisis

The Spanish government has approved a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, marking a significant step in its response to the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as "genocide," emphasizing the need for decisive action. The decree, announced on Tuesday,......