Israeli govt gets new deadline in ultra-Orthodox conscription feud
The extension is shorter than that requested by the government, but may still spare Israeli PM Netanyahu a public reckoning ahead of two national holidays.
The extension is shorter than that requested by the government, but may still spare Israeli PM Netanyahu a public reckoning ahead of two national holidays.
A Turkish trade ministry statement said 'export and import transactions in relation to Israel have been stopped, covering all products'.
UNESCO on Thursday awarded its world press freedom prize to all Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza, where Israel has been battling Hamas for more than six months. "In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and
Turkey said Thursday it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas militants in the territory. "Exports and imports to and from Israel have been suspended," the trade ministry said in a statement, adding:
Joe Biden broke his silence Thursday on the student protests against Israel's war with Hamas but the US president faces a difficult balancing act to avoid hurting his reelection chances against Donald Trump. "There's the right to protest but not the right to cause chaos," the
A court's decision to sentence Manahel Al-Otaibi to 11 years highlights what activists describe as a fierce crackdown on even vaguely critical online speech.
October 7 brought settler violence to a head in the West Bank: 18 Palestinian herding communities have since been uprooted from their homes, with the residents now living in makeshift dwellings on the outskirts of other villages, impoverished and anxious for the future
Palestinian advocacy groups said Thursday that the head of orthopaedics at Gaza's largest hospital Al-Shifa has died in Israeli custody, alleging he had been tortured during his detention. Doctor Adnan Ahmed Atiya al-Barsh died at the Israeli-run Ofer prison in the occupied
Turkey hasn't yet formally announced the move, which comes amid a straining of relations between the two countries amid the war in Gaza, but Israeli importers have already complained about delayed shipments
April's inflation rate marks Turkey’s highest in the past 16 months, driven primarily by price increases in education, restaurants and hotels, and transportation.
Dozens of overturned tents, "Free Palestine" signs strewn on the lawn, keffiyehs and flashlights discarded in haste: not much of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment was left Thursday morning at the University of California, Los Angeles. After a week of occupying a central
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As Israel awaits Hamas' response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/cease-fire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted there are disagreements within the war cabinet over a military operation in Rafah.
Hamas delegation is due in Cairo to continue truce negotiations ■ When asked about PM Netanyahu's promise that Israel would enter Rafah with or without a hostage release deal, Blinken says 'people say things; let's focus on what they're doing' ■ Turkey reportedly halts all
Families of Bahraini prisoners staged a sit-in outside the Jau prison but were met with a heavy-handed crackdown.
A "historic" meeting between Turkey's president and Ozgur Ozel may mark the beginning of a budding political relationship — but that remains to be seen.
A "historic" meeting between Turkey's president and Ozgur Ozel may mark the beginning of a budding political relationship — but that remains to be seen.
The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank, and the incident occurred as its leading Fatah faction is seeking to reconcile with Hamas and other armed groups.
The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was blocking Turkey’s ports for Israeli imports and exports.
The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was also blocking Turkey’s ports for Israeli imports and exports.
Israel has warned the US that the Palestinian Authority will be punished and could face collapse if the ICC issues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Israel is planning to build a new section of its separation wall which will isolate the villages of Sinjil and Turmus-Aya and seize farm land.
The No Tech for Apartheid campaign says Project Nimbus uses Israeli weapons manufacturers to run on Google and Amazon cloud services.
Israel is accused of possible war crime after eight-year-old West Bank boy is shot in the head and killed as he ran away from Israeli soldiers.
From the Middle East to Australia, more universities across the world are protesting the war on Gaza.
Dublin Digital Radio hosts the fundraising event 'Dabke' featuring Palestinian and Arab artists, aiming to support Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's genocide.
Diplomatic sources briefed on the discussions suggest it would likely fall short of Article 5 of the United States’ 1960 treaty with Japan, but would likely go beyond the benefits of major non-NATO ally.
A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of bombing a hospital in Syria in 2012 and have filed a complaint with the United Nations
Analysis: With Israeli officials fearing that arrest warrants could be issued, the ICC is coming under growing pressure from Israel's supporters.
Saudi Arabia escalates arrests over social media posts on Gaza war amid reported willingness to normalise ties with Israel.
The EU chief announced $1 billion in funding to Lebanon to bolster social services and called for cooperation from the country to stop irregular migration.
US police have launched a heavy-handed crackdown on pro-Palestine protest encampments, with the number of those arrested now above 1,300.
Since October 7, the Israeli army has launched a massive campaign of arrests, while keeping many Palestinians in detention without having committed an offence.
We went to North Yorkshire to try Yemen Heaven, where chef Muna Al-Maflehi says the secret to her delicious food is the love between a father and daughter.
David's Sling; The Gospel; Lavender; Pillar of Cloud: what is the rationale behind Israel's use of Biblical symbolism for its weapons systems and operations?
The Central Bank of Iraq's law was enacted on 6 March 2004 by the Coalition Provisional Authority after the US-UK-led invasion and occupation of the country.
A campaign member for President Saied has stressed that all presidential candidates should grant lifelong immunity to Kais Saied before the election.
Iran announced sanctions on US and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel during its war on Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian encampments were launched at five elite British universities on Wednesday, with more schools expected to join the burgeoning movement.
The United Nations said Thursday that the post-war reconstruction of Gaza would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to $40 billion. It came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh struck an optimistic tone over a
The United Nations said on Thursday Gaza's post-war reconstruction would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to $40 billion. It came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh struck an optimistic tone over a possible truce
Doubts grew on Thursday over the fate of a Gaza truce plan that, as the week began, had raised hopes of an end to nearly seven months of war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants. Israel was still waiting for Hamas's response to the latest proposal, said an Israeli
Israel's Yair Lapid met with Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to discuss Gaza post-war and the release of captives.
The ongoing debate over the Palestinian flag's symbolism intensifies amid global protests with pro-Israel voices conflating it with the Hamas flag.
The ongoing debate over the Palestinian flag's symbolism intensifies amid global protests with pro-Israel voices conflating it with the Hamas flag.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid to Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries aimed
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Thursday announced $1 billion in aid to Lebanon to help tackle illegal migration, as rights groups warned against forced returns to Syria. The European Union has already agreed deals with Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritania and others aimed at helping stem
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries to stem
Iran announced a series of measures against US and UK entities and individuals over their support for Israel in its war in Gaza, which has raised fear of a full-blown conflict in the region.
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