What’s behind Israel’s threat to attack Rafah? Threats of a full-scale military operation aim to depopulate Gaza and help Netanyahu cling to power, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024
Starmer Faces Biggest Leadership Test In Upcoming Gaza 'Immediate Ceasefire' Vote Starmer is facing his biggest leadership test yet as a parliamentary motion that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel looms. International Business Times UK · Feb 16, 2024
Israel can participate in Eurovision In anticipation of the EBU's decision, 400 Hollywood professionals penned a letter voicing their support for Israel Salon · Feb 16, 2024
House lawmakers unveil $66B foreign aid, border supplemental - Roll Call The legislation includes military-only assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan — a departure from the bill championed by senators. Roll Call · Feb 16, 2024
Blinken To Pay First Trips To Brazil, Argentina As Lula Leads G20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week pays his first official visits to Brazil and Argentina, the State Department said Friday, as he looks for common ground with the Latin American powers' independent-minded leaders. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024
Egypt building walled enclosure in Sinai for Rafah refugees, photos suggest Monitoring group releases evidence of work that appears intended to house Palestinians in event of Israeli assault on city The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024
Wars in Israel, Ukraine to dominate Munich security summit The Munich Security Conference will address conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, along with other global security challenges. World leaders and experts will se... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Alexei Navalny has died in prison; Israeli troops raid Gaza's Nasser Hospital Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison after losing consciousness after a walk, according to the country's prison service. Israeli troops take over Southern Gaza's largest hospital. WEKU · Feb 16, 2024
In Israel's Northern Hills, All Eyes Look To Lebanon On a clear day, the view south from Safed, high in the mountains of northern Israel, stretches uninterrupted across orange groves and orchards to the Sea of Galilee. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024
Netanyahu Defies Pressure, Rejects Palestinian Statehood Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international pressure for a Palestinian state, citing security concerns. The rejection highlights the co... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Germany approves military participation in EU Red Sea mission Germany approves military participation in the EU Red Sea mission to ensure shipping safety amidst tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Germany's ... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Blooming Red Anemones Amidst Conflict: Darom Adom Festival Cancelled The cancellation of the Darom Adom festival in southern Israel due to the Gaza conflict. Despite this, local businesses organize pop-up markets to keep the... Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Zelensky Signs 'Historic' Security Pact With Germany Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security deal with Germany on Friday in Berlin, hailed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a "historic step" amid Kyiv's raging battles against Russia. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024
Israeli Troops Storm Gaza Hospital, Chaos Ensues Israeli troops stormed Nasser Hospital, resulting in the deaths of five ICU patients. Efforts for a cease-fire are underway in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Top News · Feb 16, 2024
Top News · Feb 16, 2024 Egypt Builds Wall Near Gaza Border Amid Fear of Israeli Offensive Egypt is constructing a wall near its border with Gaza, possibly in preparation for an Israeli offensive. The ongoing construction and clearing of land sug...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 Photojournalist Motaz Azaiza: ‘The ghosts of Gaza follow me everywhere’ Two weeks after being evacuated, the 25-year-old Palestinian – who has amassed 18.5m followers on Instagram – sat down with the Guardian to share his experiences of the war
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 First Thing: World leaders at Munich conference to urge Israel to abandon Rafah offensive One aid organisation has said a ground offensive in Rafah would be a ‘bloodbath’. Plus, an FBI informant is charged with lying in Hunter Biden case
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 Remembering Cousin Aamer, a nurse who loved crab, and was killed by Israel Hassan al-Ramlawi remembers his cousin Aamer, a simple, loving man with room in his heart for everyone.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024 In Gaza's Shadow, Sanctions Target West Bank Settlers Israeli settler Ely Federman probably doesn't know it yet, but he is under international sanction.
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 Why has UK’s Labour Party suspended two election candidates over Gaza war? The party has become embroiled in yet another row over anti-Semitism amid Israel’s war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 Satellite photos show Egypt building Gaza wall as Israel’s Rafah push looms Despite its opposition to displacement of Palestinians, Cairo appears to be preparing for a scenario forced by Israel.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024 Middle East Conflict: Hezbollah Chief Vows 'Blood For Blood'; Houthis Resume Red Sea Rampage On Day 133 of the raging Israel-Hamas war, eyes are on the tumultuous Israel-Lebanon border following the assassination of a Hezbollah Radwan Forces commander. Iranian-backed Houthis have also resumed wreaking havoc in the Red Sea.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 Palestinian ambassador to UK says eight relatives killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah Husam Zomlot says family members who died while sheltering in city include seven-year-old twins and 15-month-old
Top News · Feb 16, 2024 Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital, causing chaos and potential loss of life Israeli forces raid largest hospital in Gaza, causing deaths and harsh conditions. Concerns raised about loss of life, power outage, and oxygen supply. Int...
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 Why Israel’s impending Rafah offensive is testing ties with Egypt Egypt fears Israel won’t allow Palestinians back into Gaza while a refugee exodus will burden its ailing economy.