The Israeli army has widened its attacks in southern and central Gaza, with some of the heaviest fighting in the war seeing homes sheltering displaced Palestinians bombed, refugee camps hit and no safe place left to evacuate thousands of people already on the move for weeks. From early Wednesday morning, “under heavy aerial bombardment, Israeli … Read more
EXPLAINER New statements from Hamas and Netanyahu amid heightened pressure on Gaza’s hospitals – here are the main updates. Here’s how things stand on Wednesday, December 6, 2023: The latest developments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference on Tuesday that Gaza will have to be demilitarised after the war. On Tuesday, … Read more
As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Fighting Russia targeted an aid centre, a medical centre and residential buildings in Ukraine’s southern and eastern regions, killing three people and injuring at least 11, officials said. The International Rescue Committee confirmed an … Read more
Talks expected to focus on Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and oil market cooperation, says Kremlin spokesperson. Russian President Vladimir Putin, staking out a more influential role in the Middle East, will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, and host Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow the following day. The talks will … Read more
Former French ambassador to Israel talks with Marc Lamont Hill on the West’s response to Israel’s war on Gaza. While Western countries initially expressed their unconditional support for Israel after the October 7 attacks, eventually some began voicing their concern as the humanitarian crisis and the civilian death toll in Gaza worsened. France’s President Emmanuel … Read more
EXPLAINER Netanyahu, who did not attend Monday’s hearing, has described charges against him as a ‘witch-hunt’. A corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on Monday after a two-month pause due to the continuing Gaza war. He did not attend the hearing. Netanyahu has been charged with fraud, bribery and breach of trust … Read more
The governor of Russia’s Voronezh region says Vladimir Zavadsky died at a combat post in the ‘special operation zone’. The deputy commander of Russia’s 14th Army Corps, Major-General Vladimir Zavadsky, has been killed in Ukraine, a top regional official confirmed. Zavadsky died “at a combat post in the special operation zone”, Alexander Gusev, the governor … Read more
EXPLAINER A row between the WHO and Israel amid another blackout in Gaza – here are major updates. Here’s how things stand on Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Latest developments In a post on X on Monday, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked Israel to withdraw an order calling on the agency to remove … Read more
Uncertainty is growing over Western backing for Ukraine amid Russia’s intensifying campaign to knock out the country’s energy infrastructure. The White House has warned the United States Congress that funds designated for providing aid to Ukraine would run out by the end of the year, in a letter made public on Monday. The European Union … Read more
EXPLAINER Another attack from Yemen’s Houthi group and renewed calls to end stepped up fighting – here are the major updates. Here’s what is to know about the situation on Monday, December 4, 2023: Latest developments Six Thais who were being held captive in Gaza will return home on Monday, said Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign … Read more