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Qatar announces humanitarian deal between Hamas and Israel

Qatar has announced that it has successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas that will enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to civilians in Gaza in exchange for the delivery of medicines to Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian group.

Majority of Germans think Israel’s war on Gaza ‘unjustified’

A new poll has found that the majority of Germans are becoming more critical of the Israeli government’s policies and the ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip which has so far killed nearly 24,300.

Growing number of Gazans haven’t eaten in days: UN

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised the alarm  over the dire situation facing Palestinian refugees who have been displaced by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s Leader lauds Yemenis’ ‘great achievement’ in supporting Gaza

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Yemenis’ anti-Israel naval operations in the Red Sea, stressing they did a “great job” in defiance of US threats and military operation.

Linking Yemen’s attacks to Tehran meant to conceal Israeli crimes in Gaza: Iran’s UN envoy

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has roundly dismissed Western allegations about Tehran’s involvement in strikes by Yemeni forces in the Red Sea, stating that such claims are meant to deviate the world public opinion from Israeli atrocities in the besieged Gaza Strip.

US, UK raids on Yemen strategic mistake: Iran FM to UN chief

Iran's Foreign Minister, in a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned the recent strikes on Yemen by the United States and the UK as illegal and a strategic mistake.

Hundreds of thousands starving in Gaza as famine arrives at “incredible speed”: UN aid chief

Israel's war in Gaza has brought famine with "such incredible speed", the United Nations’ relief chief told CNN on Monday, as he warned that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are starving in the besieged strip.

We cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue: UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, in a speech marking 100 days since the October 7 attacks and the ensuing Israel war on Gaza which has so far killed more than 24,000 people.

Gaza scene of largest displacement of Palestinians since 1948: UN

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) says Israel has forcibly displaced a considerably large number of Palestinians during its ongoing genocidal campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israel withdraws one of four military divisions from Gaza

Israel's military spokesman has announced that the 36th division, one of the four military divisions fighting in the Gaza Strip, is withdrawing from the besieged enclave.

Hamas popularity boosted in Gaza and West Bank: Poll

The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research says the Israeli war against Hamas has increased support for the Palestinian group in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip.

Houthi ballistic missile strikes US-owned and operated vessel: CENTCOM

A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck a US-owned and operated vessel on Monday, US Central Command has announced in a statement.

Red Sea tension caused by escalation in Palestine: Russia FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has described the perilous situation in the Red Sea, a strategic maritime route, as a result of the months-long conflict in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks tops 24,000

At least 24,100 Palestinians have been killed and 60,834 others injured in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave announced Monday.

Israeli soccer player briefly detained in Turkey after supporting Israel war on Gaza

An Israeli soccer player was arrested in Turkey on Monday, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber has reported, after he displayed a message supporting Israeli war on Gaza and voicing support for the captivates being held by Hamas during a game.

Russia, Iran FMs discuss US-UK joint strikes on Yemen: Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has, in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, discussed the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the US and UK air attacks against Yemen, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Hamas releases new video of Israeli captivates

Hamas has marked the 100th day of the war in Gaza by releasing a clip showing three Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian armed group since its military operation in early October.

Israeli actions in Gaza not to avert its demise: Iranian spokesman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson has strongly condemned Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip which has so far killed almost 24,000, mainly children and women, and stressed that the regime's heinous crimes in the besieged enclave during the past 100 days will not save it from collapse.

Hamas says destroyed 1,000 Israeli military vehicles in past 100 days of Gaza war

The Palestinian movement Hamas says its fighters have destroyed or disabled hundreds of Israeli military vehicles over the 100 days since the start of Tel Aviv's military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Biden “running out” of patience with Netanyahu over Gaza war: Report

US President Joe Biden is losing patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in the Gaza Strip which has hit 100-day mark, according to a report.

Israel committed horrific crimes during 100 days of Gaza war: Palestine foreign ministry

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced that Israel has committed horrific crimes and forcibly displaced Palestinians during its genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

800,000 Gazans facing death by starvation, thirst as mortality toll nears 24k

The Gaza Media Office has reported that 800,000 residents in the governorates of Gaza and north of the enclave are facing death because of Israel’s policy of starvation and thirst against the besieged territory.

Israel maneuvering to drag US into wider conflict to exit Gaza quagmire: Iran’s envoy

Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has stated the recent US and UK missile strikes on Yemen amounts to a "declaration of war" against the Arab country's people. He added that Tel Aviv has effectively maneuvered to make Washington get involved in these conflicts.

West Asia will not witness security, stability unless Israel’s occupation of Palestine ends: Hamas

A senior official of the Palestinian movement Hamas has stated the region will not witness security and stability unless the Israeli occupation of the entire Palestinian territories ends.

100 days of Gaza war ‘staining humanity’: UN

A top UN official has stated that the Israeli war on Gaza was staining humanity, as the conflict in the besieged territory moves into its 100th day.

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