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Labour MP on visit to region says international community has not done enough to seek lasting solution to conflict

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

Following a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Palestinian leader was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority so "it can effectively take responsibility for Gaza”. The meeting came as the top US diplomat sought to rally the region…

Australia has joined some 50 nations in condemning the transfer of ballistic missiles from North Korea to Russia against multiple United Nations declarations.

South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.

Supporters of the African nation’s dictatorial regime have clashed with opponents in the diaspora at similar events in other countries

The United States defended its veto of a call for the immediate suspension of hostilities in Gaza at a U.N. meeting and again faced demands by the Palestinians and many other countries for a cease-fire now in the Israel-Hamas war – as well as by a group of rabbis in…

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