Tag: Gaza Aid
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Debuts in Davos as India Stays Silent
Trump unveils a new Gaza initiative at Davos In a surprise moment on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced the launch of what he called a “Board of Peace” for Gaza. The ceremony, attended by a select group of diplomats and business leaders, placed a…
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Qatar Says It Is Engaged With Mediators to Reopen Rafah Crossing into Gaza
Qatar Indicates Active Mediation toward Reopening Rafah Qatar has signaled that it is actively engaging with mediators to reopen the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, aiming to resume the flow of humanitarian aid to people in besieged areas. The foreign ministry spokesperson noted that communications with mediators are ongoing and that Doha is committed to…
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Three Irish Citizens Return Home After Israeli Detention
Three Irish Citizens Return Home After Israeli Detention Three of the 15 Irish citizens held by Israel following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla returned to Dublin Airport shortly before midnight, marking a significant moment in a tense international standoff over Gaza aid convoys. The arrivals — Thomas McCune, Sarah Clancy, and Donna Schwartz…
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Greta Thunberg’s Lawyer: She Is Not Being Treated Well in Israeli Detention
Swedish activists detained while delivering aid Ten Swedish activists, among them climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, were detained by the Israeli military while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group was later moved to Ketziot, a desert prison in southern Israel. The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of detainees in a charged, conflict-affected…
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Greta Thunberg and Swedish Activists Report Poor Treatment in Ketziot Prison
Diplomatic Contacts and Consular Confidentiality Representatives from the Swedish embassy in Tel Aviv have met with ten Swedish activists detained in Ketziot prison, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor their welfare and secure appropriate consular support. The Swedish Foreign Ministry emphasized that it cannot disclose further details, citing consular confidentiality. The confirmation from the…
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Interception of the Gaza Flotilla Triggers Europe-Wide Protests
Overview: Interception and the immediate aftermath Details emerging from the scene indicate that more than 400 militants were aboard 41 ships when authorities intercepted the flotilla. An Israeli official said the operation stretched roughly twelve hours, as Jerusalem signaled plans to expel those who remained on board. The event has set off a wave of…
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Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Live Updates on the Israeli Interception
Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: A Live Update on the Interception and Aftermath The Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission comprised of ships carrying demonstrators and aid toward the Gaza Strip, faced a decisive confrontation as Israeli naval forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters, less than 70 miles from Gaza. The operation unfolded amid…