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UN Condemns Israel’s Proposal
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has strongly criticized Israel's recent initiative to relocate the entire population of Gaza into what it described as a closed-off, military-regulated “humanitarian city.” The agency...
ASEAN Diplomats Warn Against Unilateral Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Unilateral tariffs are deemed “counterproductive and risk exacerbating global economic fragmentation,” stated a joint declaration by senior diplomats from Southeast Asian countries on Friday. Highlighting their “concern” about escalating...
US sanctions UN official over denouncing occupation forces
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has issued sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur assigned to the occupied Palestinian territories, following her strong condemnation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. According...
Sanders, Omar states war criminals like Netanyahu shouldn’t be welcomed
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, which comes as Israel continues its intense military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has...
Far-right Israeli ministers don’t want to end genocide on Gaza
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, far-right Israeli ministers urged the government to block the already limited humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, advocating for measures aimed at “crushing” the Palestinian population by starving them and halting any...
Sanders, Omar Condemn Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar sharply condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week, as Israel's military campaign in Gaza continues to claim lives, with more than 57,500...
Israeli Far-Right Ministers Demand Halting Gaza Aid
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Far-right Israeli ministers have renewed calls to stop the flow of limited humanitarian assistance into the besieged Gaza Strip. Their demands are intended to intensify pressure on Palestinians, with some advocating measures to "crush"...
Activists Start Hunger Strike in Belgium, Demand Israel Ties End
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, a coalition of activists initiated a hunger strike in Ghent, Belgium, protesting the Belgian government’s ongoing relations with Israel and standing in solidarity with the Palestinian population. The strike, organized by the...
Dr. Michael J. Cooper: Renowned Author and Retired Pediatric Cardiologist Delivers Sagas of Hope, History, and Heroism
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Michael J. Cooper’s stories span centuries and faiths, building bridges of understanding and hope in a divided world. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Healer to Masterful Storyteller Dr. Michael J. Cooper’s...
Protesters Rally Against Netanyahu's U.S. Visit
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Pro-Palestinian demonstrators convened on Sunday near the White House in Washington, DC, to express opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presence in the United States. The gathering was timed ahead of his scheduled...
Google creator says UN is ‘transparently anti-Semitic’
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Google co-founder Sergey Brin has sharply criticized the United Nations, accusing it of being "transparently anti-Semitic" following a report that claimed Alphabet, Google’s parent company, profited from Israel's military campaign in...
Former envoy states newly ruined UK warplanes are foreign assets
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Royal Air Force (RAF) warplanes recently targeted by pro-Palestinian activists are not owned by the British government but by a US-based hedge fund, according to former UK ambassador and human rights activist Craig Murray. Speaking to...
Houthis Pledge to Keep Firing Missiles at Israel
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Houthis reaffirmed their unwavering backing of the Palestinian cause on Sunday, doubling down on their opposition to both Israel and the United States. During a speech marking the religious observance of Ashura, Houthi leader...
BRICS Denounces Recent Middle East Conflicts
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The BRICS nations strongly condemned the assaults on Iran, acts of terrorism in Syria, and Israel’s ongoing occupation of Syrian land. Additionally, they reaffirmed that Gaza is an "inseparable" part of Palestine. In a unified statement...
Trump Hints at Potential Gaza Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump stated on Sunday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian faction Hamas could be finalized within the coming week. Speaking in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump expressed optimism about progress on...
Israel Rejects Hamas Proposed Ceasefire Revisions but Proceeds with Talks
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has dismissed proposed revisions from Hamas to a ceasefire framework for Gaza but will proceed with indirect negotiations in Doha, according to a Saturday statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, as reported by...
New wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A wave of Israeli airstrikes targeted the western Yemeni city of Al Hudaydah early Monday, according to media sources aligned with the Houthi group. “Israeli enemy aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes on Al Hudaydah,” reported a...
Israel overlooks ‘unacceptable’ Hamas ceasefire terms
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal modifications submitted by Hamas but confirmed it will proceed with indirect negotiations in Doha, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Saturday,...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Science, Technology and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2025/25
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honorable Chairperson; Honorable Members; Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable, Dr. Nomalungelo Gina; Members of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation; Director-General of the Department of...
Thousands Protest in Tel Aviv Demanding Hostage Release
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday, rallying for the return of hostages held in Gaza and calling for a "comprehensive deal" with Hamas. According to media, the demonstrators demanded a "comprehensive and not...