Author: Steven Sahiounie

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, said today that Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, is not functional anymore after a weeklong Israeli military siege followed by the ongoing raid. “Both yesterday and the day before, the WHO team was not permitted to enter the Nasser Hospital to assess the conditions of the patients and critical medical needs, despite reaching the hospital compound to deliver fuel alongside partners,” Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. He continued, “There are still about 200 patients in the hospital. At least 20 need to be urgently referred to…

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says that Ukraine joining NATO is important, but that the bloc must approach the issue with caution rather than act impulsively. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has posited, during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, that granting Ukraine membership into NATO, while engaged in a war with Russia, is “dangerous for everybody,” explaining that “for a full member of NATO this would mean World War III.” However, Tajani asserted that NATO is “working on having Ukraine as a member,” but the bloc needs to exercise caution instead of acting impulsively to “pave the way for achieving these goals.”…

Egypt’s foreign minister said on Saturday that while his country would deal with civilians humanely, the displacement of Palestinians remained unacceptable.“It is not our intention to provide any safe areas or facilities, but necessarily if this was a case we will deal with the humanity that is necessary,” Sameh Shoukry said at the Munich Security Conference.Reuters reported on Friday that Egypt was preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli military offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier. Sources described this as a contingency move.Egypt has repeatedly denied making such preparations.“This…

Urging an acceleration in talks to establish a ceasefire before March 10, which signifies the beginning of the Muslim Holy Month, Ramadan, the Qatari PM stressed that time is running out. Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said at the Munich Security Conference that a ceasefire between “Israel” and Hamas does not seem “very promising”. Although he expressed optimism about seeing a deal between the two parties being brokered soon, he also said “The pattern in the last few days is not really very promising. We will always remain optimistic, we will always remain pushing.” Urging an acceleration in talks to…

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets today in major cities worldwide calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the death toll from the US-propelled Israeli genocide campaign on the enclave nears 30,000. Campaigners in London gathered at Marble Arch to kick-start a massive march on the Global Day of Action, a coordinated effort by UK-based advocacy groups and pro-Palestine action organizations. The procession, navigating the main thoroughfares of central London, reached its crescendo at the Israeli Embassy, located in the upscale neighborhood of Kensington. This march marked one of the largest pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London since…

The head of the UNRWA says the Israeli occupation is trying to destroy the agency providing relief to afflicted Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli occupation wants to destroy the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said in an interview with Swiss newspaper Tamedia. Lazzarini has refuted calls for his resignation, claiming they are part of an orchestrated campaign by the Israeli government to bring down the organization. The UNRWA chief went on to assert that the Israeli occupation was engaged in a sustained effort to dismantle the agency, labeling it a “concerted campaign” with…

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh met today with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the African Union Summit held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. During the meeting, Shtayyeh expressed Palestine’s appreciation for the people and leadership of South Africa for filing a lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing the crime of genocide. He said this action has left a profound impact on the hearts and minds of the Palestinian people. Shtayyeh stated that “South Africa is holding Israel accountable before the International Court of Justice on behalf of all freedom-loving people…

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday said the formation of a Palestinian state was “the only pathway” toward security and stability in the Middle East. Prince Faisal was speaking at the Munich Security Conference and added that Israel’s security and stability was also dependent on the establishment of a state of Palestine. He said the Kingdom’s focus was fully on securing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “We are focused on a ceasefire and on an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and we are focused on humanitarian access for the people of Gaza,” Prince Faisal said. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly…

Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday, on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference. The officials discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas, and the international efforts being made to end the war. They also reviewed international and regional issues. Source: Arab News

By, Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-Ansi, Yemeni Translator and Activist. In a bold move in support of the oppressed Palestinian people, the naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a successful military operation targeting a British ship, “LYCAVITOS,” as it sailed in the Gulf of Aden. The operation, which utilized precise naval missiles, resulted in direct hits on the vessel. This action comes as part of Yemen’s ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas until a ceasefire is achieved and the siege on Gaza is lifted. The Yemeni Armed Forces have made…