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US aircraft carrier arrives in eastern Mediterranean

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The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean Sea to “deter any actor” looking to escalate or widen the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the administration of US President Joe Biden has announced.
Middle East

Int’l humanitarian law prohibits siege of Gaza: UN rights commissioner

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The imposition of sieges that endanger civilians by depriving them of essential goods “is prohibited under international humanitarian law”, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR), has stated.
Middle East

UN says to investigate ‘war crimes’ by Israel and Hamas

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The Unites Nations has announced an investigation into potential war crimes committed during the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The international body says it has “clear evidence” of serious violations by both sides, calling on them to adhere to international human rights law.
Middle East

No evidence of direct Iran role in Hamas military operation: Pentagon

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The United States has no evidence of direct Iranian involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said, noting however that Tehran has backed the group for years.
Americas

Americans amongst Hamas captives: Biden

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US President Joe Biden has confirmed that Americans are among the captives held by the Palestinian group Hamas without specifying the number. He also announced that 14 US citizens have been killed in the recent Hamas attack on Israel.
Middle East

Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza Strip’s sole power plant shuts down as Israel cuts supplies

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Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 1,100 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.
Europe

UK says waving Palestinian flag could be an offence

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The UK government has urged police chiefs to consider whether waving a Palestinian flag could be a criminal offence in the wake of calls by senior figures for people deemed to have expressed support for Hamas, to be prosecuted.
Middle East

EU opposes total siege of Gaza: Borrell

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The European Union foreign ministers have urged Israel not to cut "water, food, or electricity" to Gaza and called for humanitarian corridors for those trying to flee the territory, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated.
Middle East

US aircraft carrier’s arrival could lead to Gaza massacre: Erdogan

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the United States for moving a carrier strike group closer to Israel, warning that it would commit "serious massacres" in the Gaza Strip.
Europe

No “formal proof” of Iranian involvement in Hamas attacks: Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday that he has no “formal proof” of Iranian support for Hamas’ military operation against Israel.
Middle East

Putin blames US for Israeli-Hamas conflict

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The ongoing crisis in the Middle East triggered by the surprise attack by the Palestinian group Hamas into Israel is a testament to Washington’s inability to resolve conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.
Middle East

Iranian FM calls for OIC extraordinary meeting on Palestine, says ready to host meeting

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The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has called for an extraordinary meeting meeting of the OIC on Palestine.
Foreign Policy

Iran Leader: Israel’s defeat ‘irreparable intelligence, military failure’

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent Israeli defeat following a surprise operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is ‘irreparable.”
Americas

US says does not have “direct information” linking Iran to Hamas attacks on Israel

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US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer has reiterated that while Washington believes Tehran is “broadly complicit” in Hamas military operation against Israel, the US does not at this time have “direct information” linking Iran to the raids.
Europe

EU says not to suspend aid payments to Palestinians

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The European Union will not suspend aid payments to the Palestinian Authority, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated, contradicting an earlier announcement by Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi.
Americas

Biden may ask US Congress for more funding to support Ukraine, Israel: WH

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The administration of US President Joe Biden may ask the Congress to approve additional funding to better support Israel and Ukraine at the same time, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has stated.
Middle East

Nearly two dozen killed in Turkish air raids in Syria

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Turkish air strikes in northern Syria targeting the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) killed at least 20 people on Monday, a war monitor has announced.
Middle East

Hamas says will not negotiate on hostages under Israeli bombardment

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The Palestinian movement of Hamas will not negotiate on the issue of hostages while under Israeli fire, Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for the movement’s military wing al-Qassam Brigades, said in a video statement.
Middle East

Hezbollah targets Israel’s military posts after 3 fighters killed in shelling

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The Lebanese Hezbollah movement announced it has struck two Israeli military posts in the northern part of the occupied territories in response to Tel Aviv's aggression in South Lebanon, which left three of its fighters dead.
Middle East

Palestinian president calls on UN to intervene against Israeli aggression in Gaza Strip

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged the United Nations to take immediate action against the continued “Israeli aggression” against Palestinians in the Gaza Srtip.
Middle East

Turkey’s lira hits new all-time low

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The Turkish currency continued to decline, falling below 28 lira against the US dollar, marking its lowest level on record. The currency is down more than 50% against the greenback so far this year.
Middle East

Israel-Palestine conflict: Rockets fired from Gaza, Lebanon toward Israeli-occupied territories

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Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 900 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 800 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.
Asia

Afghanistan quake death toll nears 2,500

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The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Saturday has risen to 2,445 while more than 9,200 people have been injured, the Xinhua news agency reported. According to the outlet, 13 villages in the Zanda Jan district of Herat have been completely wiped out and many victims remain trapped under the rubble.
Asia

Pakistan plan for mass deportations of migrants draws UN criticism

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The United Nations has warned Islamabad that its plans for the “phased and orderly” mass deportations of migrants, including up to 1.7 million Afghans, could threaten their safety after Pakistan announced a crackdown on people living in the country illegally.
Foreign Policy

Iran and Sudan agree to restore diplomatic ties

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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Sudan have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations following years of severed ties.
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