Tag: Gaza War
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“War Is Over,” Trump Declares as Israel-Hamas Swap Moves Forward: A Fragile Path to Peace
Trump’s Bold Declaration as Exchanges Begin In a dramatic turn of events, US President Donald Trump declared that the war is over as Israel and Hamas prepared to execute a large-scale hostage and prisoner exchange. The plan envisions Hamas releasing all surviving hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a move that observers…
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ABC spends over $2.5m defending Lattouf legal action
The ABC’s escalating legal costs in the Lattouf case The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has disclosed that its external costs defending journalist Antoinette Lattouf in a high-profile employment dispute have surpassed $2.5 million. The figure was revealed by managing director Hugh Marks during Senate estimates, highlighting the financial impact of litigation on the national broadcaster. The…
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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…
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Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: The Latest on the Gaza War and Global Reactions
Overview: Global Sumud Flotilla confronts the Gaza blockade The Global Sumud Flotilla set out with the aim of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, but was intercepted by the Israeli navy as it approached the territory. Reports indicate that around 40 of the roughly 47 vessels were halted, with passengers and crew, including Italians, detained and…
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Trump Declares US Will Defend Qatar If Attacked Again
The executive order and what it means The White House on Wednesday published an executive order from President Donald Trump that reframes the United States’ approach to Qatar, stating that any armed attack on the Gulf state would be treated as a threat to the peace and security of the United States. The directive, signed…
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US pledges to defend Qatar if attacked again by any state
Overview: a new security pledge for Qatar The White House released an executive order on Wednesday that redefines how the United States views an armed attack on Qatar. The document states that such an attack would constitute a threat to the peace and security of the United States itself and commits the U.S. to respond…
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Gaza War Live Updates: UN Toll, Global Reactions, and Diplomacy in Flux
Gaza War Live Updates: UN Toll and Civilian Protection The latest daily briefings portray a grim, expanding toll in the Gaza war. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 66,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict intensified in October 2023. In parallel, the United Nations has stressed a core humanitarian rule: civilians must never…
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Qatar PM Seizes Momentum to End Gaza War as Hamas Weighs Plan
Qatar’s Push to Capitalize on a Moment Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, is urging all sides to seize a fragile moment in the Gaza crisis. In remarks framed as a push to end suffering and prevent further displacement, the premier hailed a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan unveiled under former President Donald Trump as…
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Palestinian Leaders: Israel Keeps Finding Excuses
Contrasts on the ground: Ramallah and the perception gap On the surface, the Palestinian Authority (PA) operates from a central office in Ramallah, a reminder of decades of negotiations and partial control in the occupied West Bank. Yet a stroll through the city reveals a stark contrast between the drab reality on some streets and…
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Palestinian Leader: Israel Keeps Finding Endless Excuses
Overview: A Palestinian leader’s charge amid waning PA support A senior Palestinian official has charged that Israel keeps finding excuses as confidence in the Palestinian Authority (PA) frays. The statement arrives as public opinion signals growing dissatisfaction with how the PA has handled the Gaza crisis, and as the realities of life under occupation test…