Global Tensions Rise: ICC Issues War Crime Warrants for Israeli and Hamas LeadersEurope is divided over the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants on war crime charges against both the Israeli and Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip. This contrasts with the response when a similar warrant was sought against Russian President Vladimir Putin. After the warrant request on the 20th, many European nations […]
Amal Clooney Advocates for Arrest Warrants in War Crimes Case Involving Israel and HamasThe Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has simultaneously requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Amal Clooney, wife of actor George Clooney, was among the lawyers who recommended the request for the warrants, as reported by the Associated Press on the 20th […]
U.S. and Allies Slam ICC's 'Outrageous' Warrant Against Israeli LeadersWestern governments, including Israel and the United States, have strongly opposed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request for arrest warrants on war crime charges against not only the leaders of the Palestinian armed group Hamas but also the Israeli Prime Minister and others on the 20th (local time). Members of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament, total […]
From Diplomacy to Outrage: How ICC's Recent Decisions Complicate U.S. Foreign PolicyWith Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) simultaneously requesting arrest warrants for the top leadership of both Israel and the Palestinian armed faction, Hamas, on grounds of war crimes, U.S. President Joe Biden of the United States has personally stepped forward to strongly criticize this as an outrageous action. On the […]
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Near Major Security Deal Amid Middle East TensionsOn the 19th (local time), U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to discuss strengthening cooperation in various areas, including a broad security agreement between the two countries. The Saudi state-run SPA news agency reported that during the meeting, Sullivan and Crown Prince […]
UK's Foreign Secretary Firm on Continued Arms Support to Israel, Despite U.S. Halting UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron/EPA-Yonhap NewsOn the 12th, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron s ...
Biden's Threat to Israel: No More Weapons if Ground War EnsuesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [Photo=AP·Yonhap News]Amidst public warnings from Presiden ...
Biden's Clear Warning to Israel: 'We Will Withdraw Military Support If You Attack Rafah'Biden’s most direct stance yet after the warConcerns overuse of 2,000-pound bombs provided by the U.S. AP United News On the 8th (local time), in an interview with CNN, President Joe Biden said, “If Israel goes on to attack the southern Gaza Strip in Rafah, we will stop supplying weapons.” This is the first time […]
Stalemate in Cairo: Israel-Hamas Peace Talks Show No Sign of ProgressAFP United News Reuters reported on May 8th that Israel showed no signs of progress in the ceasefire negotiations with Hamas and Gaza, which are currently underway in Cairo, Egypt. An Israeli official said, “We have not seen signs of a breakthrough in the ceasefire negotiations with Hamas for the release of hostages,” adding, “However, […]
Hamas Says 'Yes' to Egypt's Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Israel Says 'No'On the 6th (local time), international news agencies, including Reuters, reported that the Palestini ...
From Gaza to JFK: Injured Palestinian Kids Reach U.S. for Medical AidFour children from the Gaza Strip in Palestine who have been severely injured by Israeli attacks or ...
Caught Amidst the Fire: Child Victims of the Ongoing Gaza ConflictOn the 6th, when the Israeli military asked 100,000 residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to the western Mediterranean coast or north to Khan Yunis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that many children in Rafah would be particularly at risk. According to CNN, Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, pointed out in a […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over GazaTürkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
Tel Aviv Under Fire: Iraqi Militant Group Targets Israeli Capital for the First TimeReuters reported that the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group known as the Islamic Resistance launched several missile attacks toward Israel on the 2nd (local time). According to the sources, the group carried out the attack using multiple cruise missiles, and it was the first time they targeted Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Along with this, […]
Repeating History? US College Campuses Revive Vietnam-Era Anti-War DemonstrationDuring a rally against the Gaza Strip war held in San Francisco, California, on the 29th (local time), a Palestinian flag is seen hanging in a tent set up on the lawn. AP-Yonhap News Analysts suggest that the anti-Gaza war protests spreading across U.S. universities bear a resemblance to the anti-Vietnam war protests of the […]
Israeli-Palestinian Relations: A Ray of Hope for LiberationThe ceasefire negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas in the Gaza Strip are seen as moving smoothly. Egypt, the mediator of their talks, is in a welcoming mood. According to AFP and other sources, on the 29th (local time), the negotiation delegations of both sides announced that they would soon return with […]
Palestinian Leader Appeals to U.S. to Halt Israeli Offensive in RafahWhite House, “No Entry into Rafah without Prior Agreement with the U.S.” Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, has called for U.S. intervention, anticipating an Israeli attack on Rafah in a few days. According to BBC on the 28th (local time), President Abbas, during a special meeting of the World Economic Forum […]
Biden Urges Israel to Avoid Rafah Attack Amid Rising TensionsThe U.S. and Israeli leaders held a phone consultation on the 28th (Eastern Standard Time) and exchanged views on ceasefire negotiations and the ground war in Rafah. The White House reported that President Joe Biden reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the call. In addition, the two leaders […]
Supersonic Strike: Israel Uses New Missile on IranAmidst the news, it has emerged that part of the air defense system at Iran’s Isfahan military base was damaged due to an Israeli airstrike. Israeli media, including Kan, reported on the 21st (local time) that Israel used the Rampage air-to-ground missile in the strike. Rampage, a new air-to-surface missile unveiled by Israel in 2018, […]
Iran vs Israel: Fallout of a Massive Missile and Drone AttackOn the 22nd (local time), Iran, which had suggested a possible review of nuclear principles while exchanging limited attacks with Israel, drew the line on the possibility of developing nuclear weapons. According to United News, Nasir Khanani, the spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a press conference that morning and stated that […]
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