Pope Leo Urges Ceasefire, Release of Hostages in Gaza Meeting With Herzog VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo has called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and renewed the Vatican’s backing for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the Holy See said Thursday. In a statement, the pope stressed the urgent need […]
EU Commissioner Calls Gaza Conflict a ‘Genocide,’ Exposes Europe’s Divisions PARIS — European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera has described Israel’s war in Gaza as a “genocide,” highlighting sharp divisions within the European Union over how to respond to the conflict. Speaking in Paris, Ribera said the crisis had revealed Europe’s failure to act with […]
Israeli Advance in Gaza City Leaves Dozens Dead Gaza health officials reported on Thursday that at least 53 people were killed by Israeli strikes across the enclave, with most of the casualties in Gaza City. Israeli forces have pushed deeper into the city’s outskirts and are now just a few kilometers from the center. “We […]
Norway’s $2 Trillion Wealth Fund Cuts Ties with Caterpillar Over Gaza Concerns Oslo – Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, announced last week that it has divested from U.S. construction giant Caterpillar on ethical grounds. The decision comes amid concerns that the company’s equipment is being used by Israeli authorities in Gaza […]
Liam Cunningham Joins Humanitarian Mission to Gaza, Honors Life of Young Girl Killed in Conflict Irish actor Liam Cunningham, best known for his role in Game of Thrones, has joined an international flotilla that set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Before the journey began, Cunningham spoke emotionally about […]
Gaza Crisis Deepens as Genocide Scholars Accuse Israel of Atrocities GAZA CITY – The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution declaring that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, adding fresh international scrutiny to the ongoing conflict. Israel has not yet responded to the statement, but has consistently rejected […]
Germany Urges Israel to Ease Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza BERLIN – Germany’s support for Israel, long a cornerstone of its foreign policy, is showing signs of strain as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has adopted a noticeably tougher tone toward Israel amid growing international concern over civilian suffering. Last month, the […]
Global Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade A massive international effort is underway as the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 50 ships from six continents, sets out to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The flotilla is carrying activists, doctors, humanitarians, artists, clergy, and seafarers from at least 44 countries. The first […]
Fierce battles, accompanied by airstrikes and heavy artillery fire, are taking place in Gaza City’s outer neighborhoods as Israel attempts to occupy the city, Israeli media reported. Intense fighting is reported as Israeli forces try to advance into the area. Israeli media described the fighting as one of the most serious since Oct. 7, 2023. […]
Turkey Tightens Ban on Israel Amid Gaza War ANKARA – Relations between Turkey and Israel have collapsed over the Gaza conflict, with Ankara accusing Israel of committing “genocide” against Palestinians and enforcing sweeping restrictions on trade and airspace access. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told lawmakers in a televised session that Ankara had “closed ports […]
