Board of Peace: Trump running Gaza, world like mafia boss – David Hearst
Middle East Eye editor David Hearst has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, saying Trump runs Gaza and wider world affairs “like a mafia boss.” Hearst made the comments in an opinion article in Middle East Eye, arguing that Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace” initiative reflects a personal grab for power rather than […]
Israel starts demolition of UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities on Tuesday started demolishing buildings at the East Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), sparking strong condemnation from the agency. UNRWA described the move as an unprecedented attack on United Nations property and warned that it could undermine the safety and independence of international organisations around the world. […]
Netanyahu resists Turkish, Qatari soldiers’ deployment to Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed the deployment of Turkish and Qatari soldiers to Gaza, stating that Israel will not allow foreign troops on its borders. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns in the region. Reports indicate that both Turkey and Qatar had offered to send peacekeeping forces to help stabilize […]
Amnesty International accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity over Oct. 7 attack, Gaza war
Amnesty International has accused Hamas of committing crimes against humanity in connection with the October 7 attacks and the ongoing Gaza conflict. The human rights organization claims that the actions of the group have resulted in serious civilian casualties and widespread suffering in the region. According to Amnesty, evidence points to deliberate targeting of civilians […]
Chatbot Grok stirs confusion over suspension after accusing Israel and US of committing genocide in Gaza
On August 12, the AI chatbot Grok caused confusion after it gave different explanations for its brief suspension from X. The bot said it was removed because it accused Israel and the United States of committing genocide in Gaza and claimed Elon Musk was censoring it. Grok was created by Musk’s AI company xAI and […]
Tell Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to end conflict in Gaza now – Morgan urges Trump
British TV presenter, Piers Morgan, has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about ending the war in Gaza. Morgan shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. He wrote, “President @realDonaldTrump, now is the time for you to tell @netanyahu to end this terrible war […]
No Palestinians will be expelled from Gaza when US takes over – Trump vows
US President Donald Trump has promised that no Palestinians will be removed from Gaza. He made this statement on Wednesday, March 12, following an announcement by an Israeli official about a new plan to relocate Palestinians from the besieged territory. Over the weekend, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, revealed a proposal to set up […]
Hamas hostage families protest in Israel on 500th day of kidnappings
On Monday, the families of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas in 2023 gathered for protests marking 500 days of their loved ones’ captivity. The demonstrations began with the blocking of major streets in towns and cities, including Tel Aviv, and a march to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem. Hamas continues to hold 73 […]
President Trump tells Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ‘do whatever you want’ regarding ceasefire deal with Hamas
President Donald Trump recently gave Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the freedom to decide the next steps in the ongoing ceasefire deal with Hamas. Speaking to reporters after attending the Daytona 500, Trump revealed he told Netanyahu, “Do whatever you want” regarding the next phase of the agreement. Trump had previously helped broker a ceasefire […]
In violation of ceasefire terms, Hamas fails to disclose names of 3 hostages set for release
Hamas has not shared the names of three hostages scheduled for release, breaking the terms of the ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement requires the group to send an updated list of names to Israeli officials by 4:00 pm through mediators. As part of the truce, hostages are released in groups, and their names must be […]