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Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Strikes Claim Over Twenty Lives Since Saturday Morning
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Medical sources report that Israeli military operations across Gaza have resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous casualties since Saturday morning began. A strike targeting a former school serving as a displacement shelter in Gaza...
UNRWA Chief Urges Global Focus on Gaza
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), voiced optimism that the declared truce between Iran and Israel would remain in effect and shift the global...
Iran’s Supreme Leader makes comeback since Israel’s attacks
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, appeared in public on Saturday for the first time since the recent war with Israel, attending Ashura ceremonies in Tehran. Khamenei had been absent during the initial Muharram observances...
EU officially prepares list of sanctions against Israel genocidal acts
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is reportedly preparing a formal list of possible sanctions targeting Israel, citing alleged human rights abuses during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to reports, the EU’s diplomatic service is expected to...
Israeli Economy Faces Challenges After War with Iran
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli economy is facing significant repercussions due to its 12-day conflict with Iran, with the war's financial toll amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, as reported by various media outlets and experts. During the first...
Journalist wins case over unlawful termination over support of Gaza
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian journalist Antoinette Lattouf successfully won her termination from the public broadcaster ABC, receiving an award of AUD $70,000 (approximately $45,511), as reported by local media on Wednesday. The Federal Court ruled that...
Iran's Supreme Leader Resurfaces After War with Israel
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, joining Ashura observances in Tehran. Khamenei had been noticeably absent from the...
Khamenei Reappears in Public After Conflict with Israel
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, participating in Ashura observances held in Tehran. The event marked a significant moment...
UAE denounces Israel for extending sovereignty over occupied West Bank
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates has sharply criticized recent remarks by Israel’s justice minister, who advocated for extending Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank—a move the UAE described as a serious provocation and an alarming...
Israeli Army Says It Intercepted Missile Launched from Yemen
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Sunday, following air raid sirens that were heard across several regions of the country. An army statement confirmed the interception...
Israeli Army Reports Missile Interception from Yemen
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military stated it successfully intercepted a missile fired from Yemen in the early hours of Sunday. This announcement followed the activation of air raid sirens in several regions throughout the country. As detailed in a...
Gaza death toll continues, surpassing fifty-six thousand
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza has risen to at least 56,077 since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry on Tuesday. In the latest update, authorities reported that 79 more bodies had...
Protest in Tel Aviv Urges Full Hostage Deal
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Israeli citizens rallied on Saturday in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip as part of a "comprehensive deal” with Hamas. The large-scale protest called for a complete resolution to the hostage...
Macron, Anwar Urge Gaza Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have mutually acknowledged the necessity for an immediate truce in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to the isolated territory. At a shared...
Iran Dismisses Israeli Missile Allegations
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian media outlet reported Tuesday that Iranian officials dismissed Israel's allegations of a new missile strike, emphasizing no recent attacks had been carried out. The denial comes shortly after a ceasefire was declared between...
Gaza approaches fifty-six thousand deaths as Israel genocide continues
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Sunday that at least 55,959 Palestinians have lost their lives since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals received 51 bodies, and 104 people...
France, Spain Urge Tougher EU Stance on Israel
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s chief diplomat restated that his government is resolved to recognize the State of Palestine “in a collective movement,” insisting that nothing “should make us forget” the suffering in Gaza. Addressing journalists...
Wang Yi Urges Diplomacy Over Conflict in Iran
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that warfare is "not a solution" to the Iranian nuclear matter, criticizing Israel's actions against Iran as "preemptive strikes apparently lack legitimacy." During a shared press briefing with...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Israeli minister states Gaza war must proceed
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that the conflict in Gaza must persist until Israel achieves a “decisive victory,” rejecting any calls for ceasefire or negotiated settlements. Speaking at a press briefing,...