By IFP Media Wire The possibility of reaching an agreement to end the war in the besieged Gaza Strip “is closer than ever, provided Israel refrains from imposing new conditions”, Hamas has announced in s statement. Source: Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal ‘imminent’ unless Israel imposes new conditions Category: Media Wire, Middle East, Gaza Strip […]
By FRANCE24 Residents of Syrian towns in a province bordering Israel observe IDF troops establishing themselves in their neighborhoods. The province, Quneitra, is located on the Golan plateau. Israel took the Golan Heights in 1967 after the Six Day War. After another war that followed, a UN Buffer zone was established between Israel and Syria in 1974. This month, Syrians and international observers have reported that Israeli troops have been expanding their reach in the area – drawing concern from the UN Security Council. Source: Israeli troops in Syria: Villagers watch on warily as soldiers patrol
Pope Francis condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty”, sparking a sharp response from Israel which accused him of double standards. Source: News24 | ‘This is cruelty, this is not war’: Pope Francis criticises Israel over children deaths in Gaza