UN body calls for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes Human rights council adopts resolution as Israel opens new routes into Gaza after Biden-Netanyahu phone call The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Israel to ‘temporarily’ reopen north Gaza crossing for aid after Biden call The White House has said it could change its approach on Israel if aid is not increased, but hasn’t said exactly how. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2024
Devastating it took aid worker deaths for Israel to change approach, says senior Tory Alicia Kearns also expresses frustration that Joe Biden only now calling for immediate ceasefire and says UK must suspend arms sales The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Equities Struggle, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day. Latin Times · Apr 5, 2024
Middle East crisis: World Central Kitchen says only ‘systemic change’ can stop military failures as IDF sacks officers over aid worker deaths – as it happened WCK says IDF deployed deadly force without regard to protocols in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Germany’s murderous history should give it clarity about the Middle East. Instead, it is paralysed Both domestically and internationally, Germany is struggling to disentangle its past from events today in Gaza, says the commentator and broadcaster John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Trump Urges Israel To Swiftly End Conflict With Hamas Former President Trump and President Biden offer advice and express concerns on Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need for peace and humanitarian aid. Top News · Apr 5, 2024
Biden Links US Support For Gaza War To Civilian Protection President Biden's call with Israeli PM Netanyahu highlights US emphasis on protecting civilians in Gaza conflict and exploring diplomatic solutions. Top News · Apr 5, 2024
Biden Urges Netanyahu To Protect Gaza Civilians President Biden demands protection of Gaza civilians from Israeli PM Netanyahu amid escalating conflict, drawing international concern over high casualties. Top News · Apr 5, 2024
How Spain and Ireland became the EU’s sharpest critics of Israel Each time Madrid and Dublin speak out on the war in Gaza others are emboldened to join them, sources say The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Penny Wong says Netanyahu trying to ‘brush aside’ death of Zomi Frankcom ‘deeply insensitive’ Foreign minister’s condemnation of Israeli PM comes as IDF says it has completed its investigation into drone strike that killed seven aid workers The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Trump says Israel ‘losing PR war’ in Gaza, should finish war ‘fast’ Former US President criticises Israel for releasing ‘most heinous’ videos of air strikes in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2024
Asian Equities Tumble, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day. International Business Times · Apr 5, 2024
Israel to reopen Erez crossing into Gaza after Biden sounds warning over protecting civilians Steps approved in Israel to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza include temporary reopening of crossing in the north The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024 Morning Digest | Parents’ religion to be recorded to register births; no need for talks with India on ‘resolved’ Katchatheevu issue, says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 5, 2024
Axios · Apr 5, 2024 CIA chief to travel to Cairo for talks aimed at freeing Hamas' hostages this weekend He's expected to meet with Mossad's chief and top Qatari and Egyptian officials.
France 24 · Apr 5, 2024 Israel fires two military officers over 'mistakes' in strikes on WCK aid workers The Israeli military on Friday dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in Gaza found serious errors and breaches of procedure. In its response, WCK demanded an independent investigation, saying the Israeli military "cannot credibly"…
Top News · Apr 5, 2024 Netanyahu Admits IDF Responsible For Aid Workers' Deaths Israeli PM Netanyahu takes responsibility for aid workers' deaths, vows to prevent future incidents. President Biden supports efforts to enhance worker tra...
Top News · Apr 4, 2024 Biden Urges Israel To Address Civilian Harm And Ceasefire President Biden emphasizes importance of ceasefire and addressing civilian harm in call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Axios · Apr 4, 2024 Israel agrees to increase humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza under U.S. pressure The steps include opening Erez crossing in northern Gaza and using the Port of Ashdod as a hub for aid delivery.
Top News · Apr 4, 2024 Biden And Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Policy In Direct Call US President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss Gaza conflict and emphasize the need for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis.
Axios · Apr 4, 2024 Biden complicates Congress’ calculus on Israel aid "What other leverage does the United States have? To scold? Bibi doesn't give a damn about scolding."
International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024 Biden Warns Netanyahu US Support Depends On Gaza Civilian Protection President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday that US policy on Israel depends on the protection of civilians in Gaza, in his strongest hint yet of possible conditions to Washington's military aid.
Axios · Apr 4, 2024 Israel warns of consequences to any attack from Iran Biden told Netanyahu the U.S. "strongly supports Israel in the face of those threats."
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024 Morning Mail: pressure mounts over Gaza, agency warned about Centrepay, Taylor Auerbach to return to stand World Central Kitchen urges Albanese government to join call for inquiry into attack; Asic gave repeated heads-up to Services Australia about problems