US President Joe Biden hopes for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war
The Egyptian foreign minister said “the world is witnessing the most heinous crimes” against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, adding that the war there has exposed double standards in the approach to crises around the world. Sameh Shoukry made the remarks at the session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, stressing the need for […]
Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as […]
Israel Probes Claims That Traders Knew Of Hamas Attack In Advance
Israel says it is investigating claims that some investors may have known of Hamas’s attack on Israel before it took place on October 7. An academic study suggests investors betting against the Israeli economy may have made large sums. Researchers found significant short-selling in the run-up to the attacks. Short-selling is when investors try to […]
Israel Hopeful Of Hamas Deal To Release Hostages In Coming Days
The Israeli ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, says he is hopeful a deal for the release of a significant number of hostages will be reached “in the coming days”. Herzog told newsmen that “serious efforts” were being made, but that the fewer details he revealed, “the better the chances of such a deal”. Qatar, […]
