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China’s Foreign Ministry says its proposal for a conference to achieve a roadmap for the future of Palestinians must produce “ binding ” results to be effective. “As for the timing and venue of the conference and where it will be hosted, I think it needs to be determined by all parties through consultation,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a news conference in Beijing. “China also welcomes the active role of the United Nations in this regard,” she said. China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, called for a decisive peace conference to achieve a timetable to implement a two-state…
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh stressed the necessity of issuing an urgent decision from the International Court of Justice to stop the ongoing aggression for the 101st day in a row against the Gaza Strip, which is exposed to the hellish catastrophies such as ethnic cleansing, genocide, starvation, abuse, torture, and daily killing that has so far claimed many victims, whereas mearly 100,000 people are killed, wounded, and missing. This came during the weekly Cabinet session held in the city of Ramallah, the Prime Minister Shtayyeh expressed his hope that the court’s decision will be professional and legal, based on international law…
According to Biden, Hamas has been holding over 100 hostages, including six US citizens, in the Gaza Strip for 100 days
Bangladesh announces its support for the halting of the Israeli aggression, as well as the delivery of unhindered humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it supports South Africa’s lawsuit against “Israel” before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ministry also stated that it backed South Africa’s proposal for the declaration of urgent temporary measures, which include ending “all military operations in and against Gaza,” as well as the delivery of safe, appropriate, and unhindered humanitarian supplies to all parts of the Strip. Moreover, Dhaka stated that the measures were both essential and tangible…
The lack of aid entering Gaza through Rafah and other border crossings has been solely caused by Israel, according to Diaa Rashwan, the chairman of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS). “Throughout these 100 days, has been the stubbornness and intentionality of the occupying Israeli authorities, at other Gaza Strip crossings, delaying the inspection of aid before allowing its passage to the Palestinian side, by virtue of its military control over the territory of the Gaza Strip,” he was quoted as saying in an SIS post on Facebook. Rashwan added that the Rafah crossing hadn’t been closed “for a single moment”…
Germany’s Foreign Minister says the German federal government has made it clear that the maritime operation in the Red Sea is central and of paramount importance. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed on Sunday that members of the European Union are actively discussing the early launch of the bloc’s own naval operation in the Red Sea against the operations carried out by the Yemeni Armed Forces in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza. “We, as the federal government, have made it clear that the maritime operation in the Red Sea is central and of paramount importance. From our point…
In continuation of his campaign in support of the Palestinian people amid the ongoing Israeli aggression, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the South African legal team in recognition of their lawsuit against “Israel” before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over committing genocide in Palestine. On his official account on X, Petro wrote, “If anyone deserved the Nobel Peace Prize today, it would be the South African legal team that has filed a complaint against Netanyahu for genocide in defense of the Palestinian people.” Previously, Petro dubbed “Israel’s” crimes in Gaza as “Nazi” and…
In a statement marking 100 days of war in Gaza, Biden said it is a “devastating and tragic milestone” for those still held captive in Gaza. He said the US will continue to try to negotiate their release, even as talks have stalled since a seven-day pause in fighting last week. Earlier today, Hamas said it had lost contact with several captive amid the ongoing bombardment. “I will never forget the grief and the suffering I have heard in my meetings with the families of the American hostages. No one should have to endure even one day of what they…
BEIRUT, January 14. /TASS/. US President Joe Biden made a mistake when he ordered to attack Yemen hoping that this move will stop Houthi operations in the Red Sea, Sheikh Hassan Nasrullah, leader of the Lebanese Shiite party Hezbollah, said.
Spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, also said some of the Israeli hostages might have been killed and “the rest are facing a serious danger” and placed the responsibility for the possible death of Israelis who are held hostage in the Gaza Strip on the Israeli government and army
