Macron says stance on Israel must ‘harden’ unless Gaza situation improves – Middle East and Africa

rench President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that European countries should “harden the collective position” against Israel if it does not respond appropriately to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. With international pressure mounting on Israel over the deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, Macron said action was needed “in the next few hours and days”.  He also … Read more

Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza – Middle East and Africa

sraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory. The warning came as Israel pressed the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the relative calm since a January 19 ceasefire. A Palestinian source close to … Read more

Hamas, other groups slam Trump idea of relocating Palestinians – Middle East and Africa

amas and militant allies Islamic Jihad on Sunday reacted with fury and defiance to a plan floated by US President Donald Trump to “clean out” Gaza, where a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas aimed at permanently ending the war enters its second week. There was no immediate reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read more