Author: Amy Sedghi
What’s happening in the Israel-Gaza conflict? In recent news, the commander of Israel’s Unit 8200, a military surveillance agency, has resigned due to failings that led to deadly attacks last year. Similarly, Israeli security forces have been accused of mischaracterizing events that resulted in the fatal shooting of a Turkish-American protester in the West Bank. Additionally, the body of the US-Turkish citizen killed by Israeli troops is set to arrive in Turkey, and an investigation into her killing is underway. US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris have condemned the killing, calling for accountability from Israel. Meanwhile, updates in…
Hezbollah and Hamas Discuss Latest Developments in Gaza Ceasefire Talks Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and top Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya recently met to discuss negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to reports. The meeting covered the latest security and political developments in the region, as well as ongoing negotiations and proposed solutions to end the conflict. The recent Hamas ceasefire proposal for Gaza has been described by the White House as a “breakthrough” in potentially reaching a deal. The Biden administration is closely considering the proposal, which could lead to a significant step towards peace in…
Latest Updates on Israel-Gaza Conflict Trucks carrying humanitarian assistance have begun moving ashore via a temporary pier in Gaza, according to the US Central Command (Centcom). This multinational effort aims to deliver aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza. South Africa has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order a halt to Israel’s assault on Rafah in Gaza and allow international investigators into the territory. Prof Vaughan Lowe KC emphasized the need for a total ceasefire to address the intense suffering in the region. In other developments: Over 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s military offensive since October.…