Middle East updates: Blinken: 'decisive moment' for peace

Israel strikes Gaza as Blinken heads to MidEast to push ceasefire deal

Al-Qassam Brigades Vows Revenge After Mahmoud Dawasi and Ahmed Walid Killed By IDF | Oneindia News

Tensions have escalated as Hamas' armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, vows to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of two senior commanders in Jenin. In a chilling statement, Hamas declared that the blood of their martyrs will bring a "torrent of blood" for Israel, signaling the start of more high-profile operations across the occupied West Bank. This deadly exchange comes on the heels of a recent targeted killing in Tehran, which has further inflamed the already volatile situation. Is the Middle East on the brink of even more bloodshed? #Hamas #Israel #Jenin #MiddleEastConflict #Revenge #AlQassamBrigades #Terrorism #Palestine #Iran #Geopolitics

US's top diplomat says Israel has agreed to 'bridging proposal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Israel has agreed to a "bridging proposal" in a peace deal he's proposed.

Netanyahu Backs U.S Hostage Deal: Calls Meeting with Blinken 'Historic' and 'Game-Changing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong support for the latest U.S. hostage deal proposal, describing his recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as "historic" and "game-changing." The proposal, aimed at securing a ceasefire and addressing humanitarian concerns, comes amid heightened tensions with Hamas. Netanyahu emphasised the importance of the deal in addressing Israel's security needs and the ongoing negotiations' potential to reshape the conflict's dynamics. The endorsement highlights a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis and underscores the critical role of international mediation in the region. #Netanyahu #Blinken #HamasRejectsHostageDeal #USHosatgeDeal #HistoricMeeting #GameChanging #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Israel #Hamas #Ceasefire #Negotiations #PeaceTalks #InternationalRelations #MiddleEastCrisis #HostageCrisis ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.334~

Blinken in Israel to push Gaza ceasfire deal

Antony Blinken arrives in Israel in bid to seal Gaza ceasefire deal after 10 months of war

The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism.

French MPs Tackle Economic Divide: DW Interviews Dieynaba Diop After Socialist Party's Victory

The nation's economy stands as a critical political division that French MPs within the new left-wing alliance "New Popular Front" are addressing. DW interviews Dieynaba Diop, a first-time elected MP from the French center-left Socialist Party, following their parliamentary victory against the far-right party National Rally. TAGS #OIDW #DWVideos #FrenchPolitics #NewPopularFront #DieynabaDiop #SocialistParty #NationalRally #EconomicDivision #FrenchMPs #CenterLeft #PoliticalVictory #DWInterviews #FarRightDefeat #ParliamentaryVictory #FrenchEconomy #LeftWingAlliance #PoliticalInterview ~PR.152~ED.194~

Global Praise for Biden's Legacy: Indian Reactions to His Foreign Policy Achievements

Around the world, there has been praise for Biden's achievements in office and his legacy for US foreign relations. DW's Shalu Yadav with reaction from India. #OIDW #DWVideos #BidenLegacy #USForeignPolicy #GlobalReactions #BidenAchievements #ShaluYadav #DWNews #IndiaReacts #USIndiaRelations #ForeignPolicySuccess #BidenAdministration #InternationalRelations #GlobalPraise #PoliticalLegacy #BidenImpact #USPolitics ~PR.152~ED.194~

Gazans Find Refuge in Belgium Amid Ongoing Conflict | Israel-Gaza Conflict

In Belgium, DW met Gazans who left the Strip and were welcomed by a local hotel owner. Many feel hopeless as the war drags on. #GazaRefugees #Belgium #Conflict #WarInGaza #RefugeeCrisis #HumanitarianAid #HopeForPeace #WarImpact #DisplacedPeople #RefugeeStories #BelgiumSupport #WarTorn #ConflictResolution #GlobalRefugeeCrisis #HopeAndResilience ~PR.152~ED.102~

Biden's Debate Performance Raises Concerns; DW's Janelle Dumalaon Gauges Support in Delaware

Biden's poor performance in a TV debate triggered new concerns about his ability to do the job. DW's Janelle Dumalaon went to Biden's home state of Delaware to gauge support for the president. #Biden #PresidentialDebate #Delaware #PoliticalSupport #Biden2024 #USPolitics #DebatePerformance #JanelleDumalaon #DWNews #PresidentialConcerns #BidenHomeState #Election2024 #PoliticalAnalysis #USPresident #DebateReaction ~PR.152~ED.155~HT.334~

Kenya Protests: Kenyan Youth Protest Government Violence, Demand Justice in Nairobi

Young Kenyans are taking to the streets again after the government's violent response to last week's demonstrations. What started as a protest against a tax bill is now a demand for justice for those killed, as DW's Mariel Müller reports from Nairobi. #KenyaProtests #GovernmentViolence #JusticeForVictims #YouthActivism #TaxBillProtest #NairobiDemonstrations #SocialJustice #HumanRights #CivilRights #PoliticalActivism #KenyaUnrest #ProtestMovement #YouthEmpowerment #PeacefulProtest #ActivismInAction ~PR.152~ED.155~HT.334~

Hamas Operative Raed Misk's 2003 Bus Bombing: 24 Dead,130+ Injured, and Will Released After 21 Years

In a stark reminder of the violence that marked the Second Intifada, Raed Misk, a Hamas operative, orchestrated a suicide bombing on Jerusalem's Egged Bus No. 2 on August 19, 2003. The attack resulted in 24 fatalities, including 7 children, and injured over 130 people. Misk, who had disguised himself as a Haredi Jew, used a bomb filled with ball bearings to maximise casualties. He cited the killing of a Hamas leader by the Israeli army as his motivation, expressing pride in his actions in a video released by Hamas. On the 21st anniversary of the bombing, Hamas released excerpts from Misk's will, coinciding with a new suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. This attack continues to underscore the tragic and persistent nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #Hamas #RaedMisk #2003BusBombing #JerusalemAttack #TelAvivBombing #HamasOperative #IsraeliConflict #MiddleEastTerror #BombingAnniversary #TerroristAttack #PublicTransportAttack #ViolentConflict #HamasTerror #MiddleEastViolence #IsraelSecurity ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~