Gaza truce talks in Paris reportedly making ‘significant progress’ – POLITICO
These talks come as air strikes killed about a hundred people in the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to Hamas. International efforts to broker a…
Houthis damage British cargo ship in new attack – POLITICO
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said an explosion “in close proximity of the vessel” damaged it. The crew abandoned ship and is safe, the…
EU’s top diplomat warns Israel can’t defeat Hamas by military means – POLITICO
At the security conference, he asked if there was a political space for Europe to support a two-state solution. “If we want to play our…
The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries…
EU’s top diplomat slams US for sending arms to Israel as Gaza deaths mount – POLITICO
His comments come after U.S. President Joe Biden said last week that Israel’s response to Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been “over the top."…
Netanyahu orders Rafah evacuation ahead of expected ground invasion – POLITICO
On Friday, Netanyahu announced he had ordered defense forces to “submit to the cabinet a dual plan for both evacuating the population and bringing down…
Iran says US-British strikes in Yemen are ‘fueling chaos and disorder’ in Mideast – POLITICO
Iran on Sunday denounced U.S. and British air strikes on Yemen as “fueling chaos and disorder” and risking an escalation of the war in the…
UK could recognize Palestinian state before any deal with Israel, says David Cameron – POLITICO
Speaking to reporters on a trip to Lebanon Thursday, Cameron said U.K. recognition of an independent Palestinian state “can’t come at the start of the…
UN agency probes staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – POLITICO
The EU said it is “extremely concerned” by the allegations against UNRWA staff. The U.S. said it is “extremely troubled” and has suspended funding for…
Israel will do ‘almost everything’ to get hostages back, ex-president says – POLITICO
“They demand that we stop the war and we withdraw to the seventh of October’s borders,” he added. “We are not ready to accept that.”…
Top court stops short of ordering Israel to suspend Gaza campaign – POLITICO
But the judges said Israel must take all steps to prevent any genocidal actions. Speaking minutes after the ruling was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
UN chief denounces Israel for ‘utterly unacceptable’ killings as Gaza death toll soars – POLITICO
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the “heart-breaking” and “utterly unacceptable” killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Sunday, as the number of deaths from…
Netanyahu trapped by clashing demands from war cabinet and hawks – POLITICO
TEL AVIV — As he tries to cling to power, Benjamin Netanyahu is being buffeted by contradictory demands over the direction of the war in…