Tag: Gaza

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince, addresses humanitarian needs in Gaza

The Secretary and Crown Prince also spoke on the pressing need to reduce tensions in the Red Sea, particularly the Houthi strikes that are threatening the "freedom of navigation" in the area.

January 6, 2024

Humanitarian aid delivery blocked in Gaza: UN

In its latest situation update, the OCHA said the delivery of the humanitarian assistance was not possible "due to access delays and denials, as well as active conflict".

January 4, 2024

UN humanitarians warn against increasing famine risk in Gaza

The Ministry of Health in Gaza estimates that about 70 per cent of the total fatalities are women and children.

January 3, 2024

Hamas freezes talks with Israel after deputy leader killed in Beirut

Hamas, at war with Israel, rejected any talks about reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip amid escalated Israeli aggression and "assassination schemes" against Palestinian leaders.

January 3, 2024

Iran, Britain discuss Red Sea tension

Amir-Abdollahian also urged Britain to adopt a "realistic and constructive" approach toward regional developments and bilateral ties.

January 1, 2024

2023 becomes deadliest year for Palestinians since 1948: Statistic bureau

According to the bureau, 22,404 Palestinians died in 2023, and 22,141 of them were killed since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and the Gaza-ruling Hamas on October 7.

January 1, 2024

Netanyahu issues warning against Iran, Hezbollah

Addressing media persons on Saturday night, Netanyahu said that the war against Hamas in Gaza would continue for months.

December 31, 2023

Yearender 2023: As Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, children of war on both sides of Gaza fall out of focus

At least 33 children, including some barely months old, lay dead in their cots in the wake of the October 7 attacks, with their throats slashed or bodies carved open.

December 31, 2023

Gaza war can spill into a regional conflict: UN Chief

He said that the burgeoning violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers is extremely alarming.

December 30, 2023

Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros

Giving details of the catastrophic health situation in Gaza, the WHO Chief wrote that close to 180,000 people are suffering upper respiratory infections.

December 30, 2023