Germany rejects UN ‘genocide’ charge against Israel
The German government on Friday sharply rejected allegations before the UN's top court that Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza and warned against "political instrumentalisation" of the charge.
Israel hostages handed over to Egypt – Hamas
Two Hamas sources told AFP that some of the hostages seized in the October 7 raids on Israel were on Friday handed over to the Red Cross for return to Israel, via Egypt.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah intensifies attacks on Israel
The Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Thursday intensified its attacks on Israel from southern Lebanon where Israeli bombardments killed seven of its fighters, including members of an elite unit.
Qatar confirms Israel-Hamas deal on four-day truce, hostage release
Qatar confirmed on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on a four-day humanitarian pause in exchange for the release of 50 hostages in Gaza.
The Palestinians and Israelis: Hate without an end (1)
Introduction CONTEXTUALLY, proximity is the defining factor of neighbourhood, regardless of nationality, religion or belief. Most religions urge that neighbours submit to a mutual lifestyle of love, mercy, forgiveness and tolerance, even in the face of differences of opinions. Christianity in particular advocates that you should love your neighbour as yourself. In the Bible, it is […]
South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes, ‘genocide’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes and “genocide” in Gaza, as he chaired an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday.
