Embattled Netanyahu's choice: Accept ceasefire deal or gamble on Rafah incursion
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 There are many in Israel who don't believe Benjamin Netanyahu wants a new hostage deal, and they're not just the families of those still being held in Gaza.
Israel has issued Hamas a one-week ultimatum to accept a proposed deal brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. This agreement entails the release of several hostages in exchange for a six-week cessation of hostilities. The ultimatum was reportedly communicated through Egyptian officials, suggesting...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The charges include starvation as a warfare tactic and targeting civilians. US leaders, including Senator Tom Cotton, have denounced the court, invoking the Hague Invasion Act to threaten action against the ICC. While the Biden administration and bipartisan figures criticized the warrants, ICC member states like the UK and France sign
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The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged Gaza war crimes have led to mixed global reactions. While countries like the UK and Ireland may enforce the warrants, others like Hungary have rejected them. The controversy highlights diplomatic tensions, with the U.S. condemning the ICC decision and hinting at sanctions.
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Yvette Cooper refused to comment on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he visited the UK, following arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Cooper stated, "The ICC is independent, and we respect its position," adding that the UK government’s focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.
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A shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Jordan's Amman resulted in one gunman's death and injuries to three police officers. The incident occurred in the Rabiah neighborhood, a known protest hotspot. Police cordoned off the area and urged residents to stay home. The event highlights ongoing tensions in Jordan, where many citizens of Palestinian origin oppose normalization with Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
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The EU's Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell’s visit to Lebanon comes at the end of a Middle East tour related to the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Before his visit to Beirut, Borrell visited Cyprus and Jordan.
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The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.
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Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. At the same time, Israel continues its bombing campaign in eastern Rafah despite not accepting the ceasefire terms. Reports indicate that..
Israel will send troops into the city of Rafah regardless of whether it reaches a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
The Israeli official said the proposal that Hamas had accepted was a "softened" version of an Egyptian proposal, which included "far-reaching" conclusions that... IndiaTimes
Britain's Foreign Secretary opposes halting arms exports to Israel, citing concerns about strengthening Hamas. The UK supplies less than 1% of Israel's weapons... IndiaTimes