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Gaza War

September 30, 2024

Mixed reactions in Iran as Hezbollah leader’s death heightens regional tensions

While the government hails Mr Nasrallah as a martyr and has ordered five days of national mourning, some Iranians have different concerns.

Hassan Nasrallah
August 9, 2024

UN human rights chief slams Israeli minister over comment on starving people in Gaza

Mr Türk also reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk
August 9, 2024

Israeli defence minister issues warning to Lebanon amid tensions

“If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it with all its might,’’ Mr Gallant said

Israeli-Gaza war
August 8, 2024

German security authorities alert amid Middle East tensions

German interior minister Nancy Faeser said that security authorities in the country are alert due to the tense situation in the Middle East.

Nancy Faeser
June 27, 2024
Israel flag
June 18, 2024

U.S. seeks to avoid ‘greater war’ along Lebanon-Israel border

Hezbollah began trading fire with Israel on October 8, a day after its Palestinian ally Hamas attacked southern Israel, sparking the Gaza war.

HEZBOLLAH MILITANTS (credit: council on foreign relations)
May 17, 2024

Israel rejects genocide accusation before UN court

As part of its genocide complaint, South Africa is calling in an urgent appeal for the top UN court to order Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

WORLD COURT
May 7, 2024

Police arrest 125, clear pro-Palestinian student camp in Amsterdam

The students demanded that the university sever all relations with Israel as a protest against the war in Gaza.

Amsterdam student protest
May 1, 2024

UN chief calls on Israel, Hamas to end Gaza war

Mr Guterres said he strongly encourages the Government of Israel and the Hamas leadership to reach an agreement,

António Guterres
April 23, 2024

Israeli drone kills Hezbollah member in south Lebanon

The Iran-backed militia confirmed the death of both fighters.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militia