https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/aleppo-airport-closed-sources-say-syrian-rebels-reach-heart-city-2024-11-29 Syrian Islamist rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an assault on Aleppo, capturing major parts of the city, including its airport. The attack marks one of the more significant challenges to Bashar al-Assad since 2020. Russia, an ally of Assad, quickly responded with airstrikes against the rebels in Aleppo and Idlib, reportedly killing 300 fighters. The U.S…. Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/france-netanyahu-icc-israel-gaza-874dc08049faa2c04379197ecb21acd6 France has decided to maintain cooperation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity in the ongoing Gaza conflict. French officials said they would uphold international law but expressed that Israel’s non-membership in the ICC grants Netanyahu immunity under France´s interpretation. France emphasized its historic ties with Israel… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-leaders-applaud-trump-pledge-hostages-gazans-fear-worse-2024-12-03 President-elect Donald Trump demanded the release of hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza preceding his inauguration in January, warning quite harsh consequences if his demand is not met. Hamas militants captured over 250 hostages during their 10/23 attack on Israel – around half of them remain in Gaza, with some believed to be dead. Israeli leaders… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/european-powers-pushing-resolution-against-iran-iaea-diplomats-say-2024-11-13 European powers, notably France, Germany, and the UK, have come up with resolution at the IAEA’s Board of Governors, criticizing Iran for its insufficient cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. The resolution looks to address continued issues, including uranium traces, and demands greater access for inspection. Tehran has repeatedly denied accusations of nuclear weapons ambitions, maintaining that its program… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-hezbollah-mideast-latest-12-november-2024-16e57642f460d28e6a5e4f5fe7088a41 Eight aid groups criticized Israel for insufficient humanitarian access in Gaza amid worsening food shortages. Despite these concerns, the Biden administration confirmed that it would not restrict weapons to Israel, citing progress on recent aid delivery. Last month, the U.S. warned Israel that humanitarian aid must increase within 30 days to avoid potential restrictions under U.S. law. However, continued… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8x5570514o Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel’s actions in Gaza “genocide” at a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders, marking Saudi Arabia’s strongest stance in the conflict. MBS also criticized Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran, warning Israel against targeting Iran. Saudi leaders joined international calls for Israel’s complete withdrawal from Palestine and condemned recent attacks on UN… Read more »
