Yemeni UN workers detained in Sanaa – Huthi
Several Yemenis working for the United Nations in the rebel-held capital Sanaa have been detained on accusations of spying for Israel, a Huthi security official told AFP Friday, in the latest arrests targeting the world body’s staff. Earlier this week, 20 UN staff including 15 foreigners were released after being held in their compound since […]
Palestine’s recognition: Israel mulls West Bank annexation
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report Israel is considering annexation in the occupied West Bank as a possible response to France and other countries’ threat to recognise a Palestinian state, according to three Israeli officials. Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank – de facto annexation of land captured in the 1967 Middle East […]
Israel army says Gaza City now ‘a dangerous combat zone’
The Israeli military declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory’s largest city after almost two years of war.
Israel’s security cabinet to meet Tuesday to discuss Gaza
The Israeli security cabinet will meet Tuesday evening in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman said, with local media reporting it would discuss renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
21 countries flay Israel’s W’Bank settlement project
Twenty-one countries, including Britain and France have condemned Israel’s approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank, describing the plan as unacceptable and a violation of international law.
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
“If they do not agree, Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun,” he added, referring to two cities in Gaza largely razed during previous Israeli operations.
