Palestine
Macron announces France will recognise the state of Palestine
France would become the first major Western power to take such a step, which Macron said is aimed at bolstering efforts toward a lasting peace in the Middle East.
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy to conclude Gaza ceasefire agreement
White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet senior Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy on July 24 in a push to finalise a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage-release agreement concerning Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed.
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Brazil to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Brazil is set to formally join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, in a move likely to ratchet up international legal pressure on Tel Aviv over the Gaza conflict.
Israel reinforces Golan forces as Druze declare strike over Syrian violence
Israeli Defence Forces have reinforced troops on the Syrian border after Druze leaders declared a general strike and warned they would cross into Syria to help their community under attack in Suwayda province.
Trump to meet Qataris to negotiate Gaza ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdel Rahman Al Thani on July 16 to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and Iran.
COMMENT: Bogotá summit marks Global South’s legal break with the West over Gaza
At the Bogotá summit, the Global South takes charge – no longer waiting for Western permission to enforce international law. From South Africa’s ICJ case to Colombia cutting ties with Israel, countries are defying US pressure over Gaza.
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Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian forces after attack on Druze minority
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to immediately strike the Turkish-backed Syrian regime's forces.
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas rejected ceasefire proposal, insists on staying in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel accepted proposals from the US for a Gaza ceasefire, but blamed Hamas for refusing to reach an agreement.
Red Sea shipping insurance doubles after deadly Houthi attacks
Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping have more than doubled following Yemen's Houthis' deadly attacks that sank two vessels and killed at least four seafarers, breaking months of relative calm in the crucial waterway.
US, Israel, and Qatar make Gaza ceasefire progress in secret meeting, reports claim
An undisclosed White House meeting between Qatari, US and Israeli negotiators to resolve the final area of disagreement after three of four contentious issues were reportedly settled in recent days.
Yemeni attack sinks Red Sea cargo ship, 19 crew members missing
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen sank in the Red Sea, with only six of 25 people on board rescued.
Trump says Gaza talks "going very well" as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Hamas wants to end the 21-month conflict.
White House discussed “voluntary” Gaza migration plan as Israeli premier arrives in US
The White House is considering a detailed plan initiated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to establish "humanitarian transit zones".
Trump announces Gaza ceasefire progress as Israel agrees to key terms
US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Israeli and American representatives have discussed conditions for his Gaza ceasefire plan.
Russia warns Western 'regime change' plans for Iran will trigger refugee crisis and destroy Europe
Russian Federation Council senator Alexey Pushkov accused Western nations of plotting regime change in Iran, warning such policies would ultimately destroy the West itself.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran launches 17th wave of missile strikes against Tel Aviv
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its 17th wave of missile strikes against Israel on June 20 as the war between the countries continues into second week.
Iran will not negotiate missile capabilities with anyone, foreign minister says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will not negotiate its missile capabilities with any party during talks with European officials in Geneva.
Iran appoints Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as IRGC ground force commander
Iran's commander-in-chief has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ground forces.
Iran fires 30 missiles at Israel, strikes Soroka Hospital in Beersheba
Iran launched more than 20 missiles towards central and southern Israel on June 19, scoring a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns US military intervention would bring irreparable damage
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US military intervention would result in "irreparable damage," whilst declaring the Iranian nation will not surrender to imposed war or peace.