ISTANBUL (AA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for regional de-escalation during a meeting in Cairo with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. A statement by the Egyptian Presidency said that the meeting dwelt on current developments in the Middle East region. Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position to avoid expanding the confl...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The US continues to “work tirelessly” to conclude a Gaza cease-fire and prisoner exchange deal after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged intense cross-border fire overnight, an official said Sunday. “A cease-fire in Gaza could also help to reduce tensions along the Blue Line (that marks the frontier between...
The high-stakes negotiations between Egyptian and Israeli delegations in Cairo aimed at brokering a cease-fire and prisoner exchange with Hamas ended in deadlock, Israeli media reports. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reports the discussions achieved no progress. The talks followed a “final bridging proposal” presented ...
Washington, United State – AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that a deal for a cease-fire in Gaza and release of remaining Israelis held by Hamas is near the “goal line.” “I believe we’re inside the 10 yard line and driving toward the goal line” on an “agreement that would produce a ...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Continuing the push for a cease-fire in Gaza, the top US diplomat is set for a four-nation Mideast tour next week. Starting Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar, the State Department said. “The Secretary will discuss with partners the need to reach a ceasefire [&helli...
ATHENS (AA) – Seventeen countries from around the globe have lent their support to the new roadmap for a cease-fire in Gaza revealed by President Joe Biden. “We fully support the movement towards a cease-fire and hostage release deal now on the table and as outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024. There is […]
GENEVA (AA) – Dozens of students from Switzerland’s Fribourg and Basel universities have joined protests in solidarity with Palestine. Occupying the Perolles 21 building in Fribourg and the Bernouillanum building in Basel, students called for the suspension of all collaborations with Israeli institutions. The student protests origi...
United Nations, United States – AFP The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza — a call the paralyzed Security Council has so far failed to make, piling pressure on Israel and the United States. The body, which includes all 193 UN member natio...
49 days of Israel’s aggression on Palestine Humanitarian Impact Death Toll: Over 14,854 Palestinians killed; 75% children, women, and elderly. Including: 8,000 children 4,000 women Under Rubble: More than 7,000 Palestinians, with 4,700 children. Injuries: Over 36,000 injured, mostly children and women. Medical and Health Crisis Healthcare Faci...
OVIEDO, Spain (AA) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes to lay the groundwork for a peace conference during his visits to Israel, Palestine and Egypt, local daily El Pais reported. On Thursday, the newly reelected leader of Spain will travel to Israel and Palestine to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister [&hellip...
