middle east
Media: more than 100 ships attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea
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"The number of attacked vessels reached 102," al-Husi emphasized. On average, he said, Ansar Allah strikes "one ship every two days."
Raisi: If Israelis attack Iranian territory, they will find themselves in completely different circumstances
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Raisi said the people of Iran and Pakistan "share the defense of the Palestinian nation as a common faith."
UNSC vote on Palestine admission to UN to be held today
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"The vote is scheduled for 17.00," - indicated in the post presence to journalists.
UN Secretary General: 13,900 Palestinian children killed during Israel's Gaza operation
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"The figures of losses are staggering and unprecedented in speed and scale during my tenure as secretary-general. According to UNICEF, more than 13,900 Palestinian children have reportedly been killed in intense, often indiscriminate strikes," said Guterres.
CNN: Iranian attack prompted Israel to postpone plans to attack Rafah
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The attack prompted Israel to postpone plans for an offensive on Rafah, where more than a million people are currently sheltering. Sources said the Israeli Air Force had planned to scatter leaflets in parts of the city on Monday.
US official: At least 9 missiles bypassed Israel's air defenses and hit 2 air bases in Iranian attack.
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The official said five ballistic missiles struck Nevatim air base, damaging a C-130 transport aircraft, an unused runway and empty warehouses. Another four ballistic missiles struck the Negev airbase, but no significant damage was reported.
US airdrops new batch of humanitarian aid to Gaza
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"U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on March 31, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict," CENTCOM said in a statement posted on Sunday on X, former Twitter.
More children in Gaza die in past 4 months than the number of kids killed worldwide in 4 years of wars
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"Staggering. The number of children reported killed in just over 4 months in Gaza is higher than the number of children killed in 4 years of wars around the world combined," Lazzarini said in a statement on X—former Twitter.
Hamas: Gaza ceasefire agreement now in the hands of US and Israel
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"It is now up to the Americans if they are serious about securing a ceasefire before Ramadan to put enough pressure on the Israelis," he said.
Blinken urged Israel to maximise use of "every possible means" to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip
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Speaking before a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the State Department, Blinken also said there is now an opportunity to achieve an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 29,000
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Israeli forces are preventing ambulances from reaching some of the wounded and people under the rubble.
UN Secretary General appoints independent evaluation panel to assess UNRWA activities
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"The Secretary-General, in consultation with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini, has appointed an independent review panel to assess whether the agency is doing everything within its mandate to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of serious violations," the statement says.
Israel holds secret negotiations with Congo about accepting refugees from Gaza, media report
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Yerushalmi quotes Intelligence Minister Gila Gamliel saying at the Knesset yesterday: “At the end of the war Hamas rule will collapse, there are no municipal authorities, the civilian population will be entirely dependent on humanitarian aid. There will be no work, and 60% of Gaza’s agricultural land will become security buffer zones.”
Hamas accuses Blinken of giving ‘green light’ to Israel operations in Gaza
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"Every time before a new act of aggression, we always see how the US Secretary of State gives Israel the ‘green light’ to continue its crimes, providing it with assistance and all means of political protection," al- Hayya noted.
Iran's president called on Muslim countries to boycott Israeli goods and supply arms to Gaza
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"All countries, including Islamic countries, must provide security for Palestinians in the occupied territories. Trade and cooperation with the Zionist regime should be stopped, and Israeli goods should be boycotted," he added.
It will require ‘a lot of time’ to destroy Hamas, says Israeli army chief of staff
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“We will need restraint and composure, unity and solidarity to deliver the enemy a mortal blow. We all strive for this. We will destroy Hamas to the ground and provide the residents of southern Israel with a peaceful and tranquil life,” he said.
Hamas unveils how many people attacked Israeli settlements on first day of war
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Hamas also noted that a defense plan had been prepared before the attack.
Putin: Escalation in Israel is stark example of failure of US policy in Middle East
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"Washington's actions did not take into account the fundamental interests of the Palestinian people. First of all, I mean the need to implement the decisions of the UN Security Council on the creation of an independent sovereign state of Palestine," Putin said.
Iranian President to Visit Syria for the First Time in 13 Years
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The parties will discuss strengthening cooperation in the economy and sign the relevant documents.
At least 20 killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident
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The accident occurred due to brake failure. Losing control, the bus collided with a passenger car, overturned, and caught fire.
Turkish ambassador to Israel demands not to place Armenian Genocide monument in Haifa
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Turkish Ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunlar's letter was addressed to Israel's Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar, who refrained from replying to this letter, sent it to the Israeli foreign ministry, and the latter held consultations regarding this memorial.
Turkey eliminates in Syria person involved in terrorist attack in Istanbul
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The operation, the MNR explained, took place in the Syrian border town of al-Qamishli. Other details have not yet been disclosed.
Israeli FM meets Zelenskyy and demands practical steps against Iran
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According to him, Iran's activities in Ukraine deserve the harshest condemnation and need practical steps from the international community.
US, Gulf countries call Iran threat to regional peace
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The countries that signed the document called the proliferation and supply of weapons by Iran a serious security threat to the region and the world, calling on Tehran to immediately change its policy and cooperate conscientiously with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in investigations into the origin of nuclear material in Iran, RIA Novosti reports.
Israeli and Turkish FMs meet to discuss strengthening bilateral relations
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"Turkey is interested in strengthening ties with Israel, and we talked about expanding political and economic cooperation as well as the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Warming relations between the countries is of strategic interest. It will strengthen Israel's position and contribute to stability in the region," Cohen said in a statement on his official Twitter account.
