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Qatar Confirms Gaza Ceasefire Talks Still Active
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating a hostage exchange are actively continuing. “The meetings are ongoing in Doha regarding Gaza, and there is...
"Handala" Sets Sail from Italy to Gaza Again
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition launched a fresh attempt to challenge the maritime blockade of Gaza by setting off from Siracusa, Italy, aboard their new boat, "Handala." This voyage comes shortly after a dramatic incident...
British Labour MPs Urge UK to Recognize Palestine
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Almost 60 members of the British Labour Party have pressed the UK administration to formally acknowledge Palestine as an independent state and to swiftly intervene to prevent what they referred to as “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza, according...
Nearly 60 British Labour MPs Urge UK to Recognize Palestine Immediately
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Close to 60 British Labour MPs have urgently called on the UK government to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state and take swift action to halt what they label “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza, according to a media report on...
Egypt, Germany Amplify Demand for Gaza Ceasefire Deal
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt and Germany have reinforced the urgent demand for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to end Israeli aggression, calling for a political solution to the broader Palestinian crisis, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on...
Palestine: journalists in the West Bank face increased attacks
National Union of Journalists
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July 10, 2025
NUJ and IFJ condemn rising number of threats and violent attacks against Palestinian journalists. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning an alarming increase in attacks in...
Italy, France Hold Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani hosted French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Rome on Friday for high-level talks focused on global flashpoints, particularly the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. In a...
US starts terminating more than one thousand employees
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The US State Department began terminating over 1,300 employees on Friday as part of a wide-ranging internal overhaul initiated by the Trump administration, according to various media reports. Citing an internal communication, reports...
Israeli ministers demand Netanyahu to annex West Bank
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of ministers from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have called for the annexation of the West Bank by the end of June. In a joint letter, 15 cabinet ministers and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana argued that...
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...
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...
Brazilian Leader is to start negotiations for free trade deal with Indonesia
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will use its current presidency of Mercosur to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement with Indonesia. Speaking during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Post Science, Technology and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media briefing
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director, Mr Veli Mbele Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Dr Nomalungelo Gina Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Mlungisi Cele Deputy Directors-General...
UK Threatens to Escalate Sanctions on Israel Without Gaza Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom is ready to escalate sanctions against Israel if a ceasefire in Gaza is not reached within weeks. Appearing before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs...
U.S. Supports Israel Amid West Bank Annexation Calls
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States reaffirmed its support for Israel and its national security choices on Wednesday, even as leading Israeli officials advocated for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. However, American officials avoided addressing...
Ministers Urge Netanyahu to Annex West Bank
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Fourteen senior officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud faction have pressed him on Wednesday night to swiftly assert Israeli control over the occupied West Bank. In a written appeal delivered to Netanyahu and made public...
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...
Qatar, Egypt Premiers Hold Talks on Ties, Gaza Crisis
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly to strengthen bilateral ties and address the escalating crisis...
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"...
Spain starts criminal investigation on Netanyahu over genocidal crimes
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and several high-ranking military officials. The inquiry centers on alleged war crimes and crimes...