Gaza
US Government Stands by Israel Amid Gaza Genocide Allegations
According to US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the US stance firmly denies the characterization of events in Gaza as genocide. Sullivan highlighted that this position has been conveyed officially to the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Israeli Military Presses Forward with Rafah Operation as Gaza Truce Negotiations Fail: Official Confirmation
Meanwhile, reports from Xinhua news agency highlight a significant deployment of Israeli troops along the border with Rafah.
Netanyahu's Commitment to Gaza Offensives Remains Firm Amid Biden's Weapon Shipment Warning
"Should Israel find itself standing alone, it will stand alone," Netanyahu declared during a public address commemorating Israeli Holocaust Memorial Day, shared via his official platform on Thursday.
Progress in Gaza Truce Talks in Cairo, but Some Issues Remain Unresolved: Media Reports
According to an unnamed senior source quoted by Al-Qahera News TV channel on Wednesday, discussions persisted from 10 a.m. with major consensus reached, however some points of contention still remained.
Hamas Did Not Accept Ceasefire Draft Prior to Rafah Assault: US
According to Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State Department in Washington, Hamas did not outright accept the ceasefire proposal but rather responded with several suggestions. Miller clarified that the proposal being discussed was one that was put forward at the end of April, emphasizing that Hamas did not unequivocally accept it but rather provided amendments or what could be deemed as a counter proposal.
Israel says "will continue" attacking Rafah once Hamas accepts a truce deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office reacted with skepticism towards the offer as it had not satisfied the basic needs of Israel. And hence the Israeli government has decided to send a team to Cairo to pursue all opportunities for an accord that is acceptable to Israel, according to the Xinhua news agency.
UNGA President Urges Protection of Journalists: Drawing Inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi
In a statement shared on social media platform X to mark World Press Freedom Day on Friday, Francis, along with Presidents Simona Mirela Miculescu of the UNESCO General Conference, Paula Narváez of the UN Economic and Social Council, and Omar Zneiber of the Human Rights Council, underscored the critical role of journalists reporting on environmental issues.
Hamas Advocates for Enduring Peace, Rejects Temporary Ceasefire
Sources within Israel's Prime Minister's Office have informed IANS that Hamas appears unwilling to entertain the idea of a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Blinken Highlights Hamas as Barrier to Ceasefire in Talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu
The spokesman for the U.S. State Department, Matthew Miller, explained that Blinken discussed how to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and how this relates to broader efforts to resolve the ongoing hostage crisis.
Israel Defense Forces deploys elite brigade in Rafah as Israel prepares for ground invasion
Sources within the Israel defense ministry have revealed that the Yuftah Armoured Brigade and Carmeli Infantry Brigade, previously stationed in Northern Gaza, have been redirected to Central Gaza in order to pave the way for the Nahal Brigade's entrance into Rafah.
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