Tag: Protests about the Middle East conflict
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Israel: Twelve Germans hostage in the Gaza Strip
The Israeli government believes that over half of the 220 abductees have foreign passports. Intensive diplomatic efforts to secure their release continue. At night the Israeli army was in the…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Biden condemns attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank
The US president worries about violence from “extremist settlers” and denies having asked Israel to postpone the ground offensive. UN Secretary General Guterres speaks of “false representations” after his criticism…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Israel’s UN ambassador calls for the resignation of Secretary-General Guterres
During a heated debate at the UN Security Council, Guterres spoke of “clear violations of international humanitarian law” in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s UN ambassador Erdan accuses Guterres of “understanding…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Israel’s ambassador on ceasefire proposal: "The answer is no"
Some EU countries are demanding that the Israeli army halt airstrikes in order to provide supplies to the population in the Gaza Strip. Ron Prosor, Israel’s representative in Germany, rejects…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Hamas releases two more hostages
The Red Cross confirms reports that those released are said to be older Israeli women. The EU is arguing over whether it should call for a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds.…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: Israel’s army raids Hamas
Will a major ground offensive soon follow? The Israeli military has once again made a limited advance into the Gaza Strip. More and more international aid is now arriving there…
Live blog on the war in the Middle East: EU states divided after Hamas attack on Israel
Major differences are emerging ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers this Monday. A second aid convoy has arrived in the Gaza Strip. source site