9 UN workers killed in Gaza airstrikes originating from Israel
Nine United Nations staff members lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, as confirmed by the UN Relief and Works Agency.
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UN Human Rights Council, led by Pakistan, observes silence for lives lost in Palestine
Pakistan led a moment of silence at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, commemorating the lives lost in the occupied Palestinian territory and elsewhere.
Hamas releases captive Israeli woman and two children amid ongoing conflict
The footage, broadcasted on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night, displayed the unidentified woman and children from behind, with presumed Hamas fighters departing post-release near what could be the Israel-Gaza border fence.
Jemima Khan stays neutral, condemning both Palestine and Israel for escalating warfare
Jemima Khan, ex-spouse of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan, expresses a neutral stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, diverging from her ex-husband's pro-Palestine position.
Zelenskyy likens Hamas’ tactics in Israel akin to Russian warfare in Ukraine
In a fervent appeal at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Hamas' actions in Israel to Russia's aggression in Ukraine
With no end to warfare in sight, Israel orders a complete takeover of Gaza
In a severe escalation of tensions, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant orders a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, cutting off electricity, food, and fuel supplies. This drastic action, amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, raises international concerns as over 123,000 individuals face displacement according to the UN.
Türkiye’s Erdogan steps forward as potential mediator amid Israel-Palestine hostilities
Türkiye extends a mediating olive branch amidst Israel-Hamas hostilities, hinting at a cautious optimism for diplomatic de-escalation.
EU divisions surface as Von der Leyen and MEP Clare Daly spar over Israel-Hamas conflict
Amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's pro-Israel stance sparks a heated online exchange with MEP Clare Daly.
Over 2,000 left dead in twin Afghan earthquakes at Herat
The twin quakes, both registering a magnitude of 6.3, occurred within a span of 31 minutes, catalysing a state of emergency across the affected areas in Afghanistan's Herat Province.
Saudi Arabia blames Israel for provoking deadly airstrikes from Gaza
In light of recent violent escalations, Saudi Arabia condemns provocations by Israel and calls for an immediate ceasefire, reiterating its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
