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UN Rapporteur Calls for Global Sanctions on Israel
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, declared on Thursday that Israel is accountable for "one of the cruelest genocides in modern history." She accused Tel Aviv of exploiting Gaza as a...
EU Under Fire for 'Double Standard' on Gaza Crisis
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A prominent child rights group has criticized the European Union for displaying a "double standard" on human rights, specifically for its silence amid the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which is disproportionately affecting...
Pakistan Takes Presidency of UN Security Council for July
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Pakistan formally assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, marking a key moment in its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member, which began on January 1. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,...
Erdogan expresses support for truce between Iran, Israel
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support on Tuesday for reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, urging both sides to honor the truce completely. “We welcome the news, coming late last night, that a...
Swiss Authority Orders Shut Down of Gaza Aid Group
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A disputed relief organization operating in Gaza and supported by both Israel and the United States, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is being officially terminated in Geneva, as stated by a Swiss public broadcaster on Wednesday....
US is offended of UN’s report telling truths
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Mission to the United Nations sharply criticized a new report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of launching an “economic warfare” campaign against both American and international companies by identifying...
Israel genocide in Gaza continues relentlessly
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of at least 56,647 Palestinians since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry on Tuesday. In the latest update, officials reported that 116...
Tunisia, Oman Forge New Cooperation Deal Across Key Sectors
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Tunisia and Oman have forged a new collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening ties across multiple sectors, according to a state-run news agency on Wednesday. The declaration came during a press conference in Tunis, attended by...
U.S. Blasts UN Report Blaming Firms for Backing Israeli Occupation
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Mission to the United Nations sharply criticized a new report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of waging "economic warfare" against American and global companies by labeling them as complicit in Israel’s...
Hamas Engages in Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Proposals
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas announced on Wednesday that it is currently engaged in discussions regarding ceasefire proposals put forward by mediators to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group emphasized in a statement that it is...
France, Spain Urge Tougher EU Stance on Israel
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s chief diplomat restated that his government is resolved to recognize the State of Palestine “in a collective movement,” insisting that nothing “should make us forget” the suffering in Gaza. Addressing journalists...
Hamas agrees on freeing ten Israeli hostages
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas announced on Wednesday that it plans to release ten Israeli hostages as a goodwill gesture aimed at advancing ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with Israel. In a statement, the group said the release was...
Erdogan Urges Commitment to Israel, Iran Ceasefire
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish president expressed approval of the reported truce between Israel and Iran, emphasizing that both parties must strictly adhere to the agreement. Speaking at the airport in Ankara before his trip to the Netherlands...
US Approves Sale of Advanced Munitions to Israel
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government has authorized a USD510 million transaction involving the sale of precision guidance kits and related assistance to Israel, the State Department revealed on Monday. This potential deal encompasses 3,845...
Egypt, Qatar Hold Discussions to Push for Gaza Ceasefire
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani engaged in a phone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on joint mediation efforts aimed at securing...
Sydney Protest Targets Australian Firm Supplying Arms to Israel
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Five individuals were detained during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Sydney that escalated into violence at an Australian firm linked to arms support for Israel, according to an official statement. The protest took place outside SEC...
UK Police Opens Probe into Glastonbury Performance
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) British law enforcement authorities announced on Monday that they have commenced a formal criminal investigation into the rap-punk group Bob Vylan, following their contentious appearance at the Glastonbury Music Festival over the weekend....
Israeli Settlers Assault Soldiers in West Bank
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In a sharp escalation of unrest in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers who previously assaulted Palestinians in Kafr Malik shifted their aggression toward Israeli soldiers on Saturday, according to media outlets. An Israeli...
Macron’s bid to attract new scientists to France
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent push to position France as a welcoming refuge for scientists affected by political shifts in the United States is facing strong criticism from within the country’s own academic circles. On the...
Israeli Settlers Clash with Soldiers in West Bank
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of Israeli settlers who had earlier assaulted Palestinians in the village of Kafr Malik, situated in the occupied West Bank, later turned their aggression toward Israeli military personnel on Saturday, escalating tensions in the...