Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024
An airstrike kills 20 in central Gaza as Israel's leaders air wartime divisions An Israeli airstrike killed 20 people in central Gaza, mostly women and children, on Sunday, as fighting raged and Israel's leaders aired divisions over who should govern Gaza after the war. WEKU · May 19, 2024
Deadly Bombs Hit Gaza As US Security Envoy Visits Israel An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was visiting for talks on the brutal conflict and post-war scenarios. International Business Times · May 19, 2024
U.S. national security adviser and Saudi Arabia crown prince hold security deal talks President Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries. WEKU · May 19, 2024
Israel pounds Gaza Strip as US envoy meets Netanyahu Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, residents said, as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid US calls for a more focused military campaign. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded. France 24 · May 19, 2024
Fighting Rages In Gaza's Rafah After First Aid Delivery Via Pier Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier. International Business Times · May 18, 2024
Israeli army says it recovered body of another hostage from Gaza Strip The Israeli military said on Saturday that its forces operating in the Gaza Strip recovered the body of Ron Binyamin, who was among 252 people seized by Hamas-led Palestinian gunmen on October 7. This comes as Israeli troops and tanks pushed into Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, killing 15… France 24 · May 18, 2024
Supplies arrive in Gaza via new pier but land routes essential, says US aid chief Samantha Power says barely 100 trucks of aid a day enter Gaza, far less than 600 needed to address threat of famine The Guardian - US · May 17, 2024
Arab leaders’ Gaza demands give Biden another election-year headache - Roll Call Arab leaders' desire for a new “political horizon” for Gaza complicates Biden’s efforts in the region — and his bid for a second term. Roll Call · May 16, 2024
Bibi's rant: Israel isn't a "vassal state" of the U.S. Netanyahu's hot reaction reflected his combative mood at a time when Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza has strained its relationship with the U.S. Axios · May 15, 2024
Sullivan plans talks in Saudi Arabia, Israel amid tensions over Rafah The White House is trying to dissuade Israel from launching a broad military operation in the southern Gaza city that would cross Biden's "red line" for withholding weapons to Israel. Axios · May 14, 2024
Fierce Battles Rage Across Gaza As US Calls For Post-war Plan Israeli troops fought Hamas militants in multiple battles across the Gaza Strip, forcing new waves of Palestinian mass displacement, as Israel marked a sombre Independence Day on Tuesday. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Israeli Strikes In Gaza Displace Hundreds Of Thousands Israeli military operations in Gaza displace half a million Palestinians, leading to casualties and a dire humanitarian crisis. White House expresses conce... Top News · May 14, 2024
Middle East crisis: large parts of Rafah now a ‘ghost town’, says Unrwa spokesperson – as it happened Louise Wateridge, in a post on X, said it was ‘hard to believe there were over a million people sheltering here just a week ago’ The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024
WEKU · May 14, 2024 Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
France 24 · May 14, 2024 UN says women and children account for at least 56 percent of Gaza war deaths The United Nations on Tuesday said women and children account for at least 56 percent of the thousands of people who have been killed in the Gaza war. The comments come amid criticism from Israel that the world body relies on the death toll communicated by the health ministry in…
France 24 · May 14, 2024 Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russia intensifies attacks US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine that it has American support as it struggles to defend against increasingly intense Russian attacks.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 810 As the war enters its 810th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 ‘Total outrage’: White House condemns Israeli settlers’ attack on Gaza aid trucks Protesters block convoy, throw food into road and set fire to vehicles at Tarqumiya checkpoint near Hebron
Top News · May 13, 2024 White House Urges Israel To Connect Military Operations To Endgame White House urges Israel to align military actions with a political plan for Gaza's future, emphasizing defeating Hamas and ensuring lasting peace.
Top News · May 13, 2024 White House Urgently Pursuing Ceasefire Negotiations Between Israel And Hamas White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasizes urgency in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations and diplomatic efforts for civilian protection.
International Business Times · May 13, 2024 Blinken: Israel Offensive On Rafah Would Not Eliminate Hamas Separately, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized Washington's concerns about an offensive in a call with his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi.
Top News · May 12, 2024 US And Israel Discuss Concerns Over Potential Rafah Offensive US and Israeli national security advisers discuss concerns about potential military operation in Rafah, exploring alternatives to city invasion.
Top News · May 12, 2024 US Officials Warn Against Israeli Invasion Of Rafah US officials warn against Israeli invasion of Rafah in Gaza, citing risks of civilian casualties and concerns about humanitarian law violations.
France 24 · May 11, 2024 Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands in Tbilisi Around 50,000 protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial foreign influence bill, dubbed "the Russian law", and backed by the Georgian government. Critics say the bill is inspired by a law in Russia that has been used to clamp down on dissent.