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Starmer defends British arms embargo

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends the decision that the country will stop exporting certain military equipment to Israel, as it cannot be ensured that the equipment is not used in violation of humanitarian law in Gaza. > It's a difficult question, but it's a legal decision, not a policy decision, said Starmer during a question period in the British parliament.
Starmer defends British arms embargo

Right-wing extremist minister: Stop peace talks

The negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War and the handover of hostages must cease. This says Israel's right-wing extremist security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Right-wing extremist minister: Stop peace talks

Netanyahu showed up a map – without the West Bank

When Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference on Monday evening, he presented a map where the occupied West Bank's borders had been erased. .
Netanyahu showed up a map – without the West Bank

Gallant: Netanyahu's line "morally reprehensible"

The pressure increases further on Israel's beleaguered leader Benjamin Netanyahu. He strongly signals discontent with the UK's decision to halt part of its arms exports to Israel.
Gallant: Netanyahu's line "morally reprehensible"

Ongoing Anger on Israel's Streets

The discontent continues to simmer on Israel's streets after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. In Jerusalem, demonstrators have marched to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, which the police have responded to with water cannons.
Ongoing Anger on Israel's Streets

Netanyahu: Hostage was shot in the back of the head

The six hostages found dead in Gaza over the weekend are said to have been shot dead at close range. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes it as them being "executed" with shots to the back of the head.
Netanyahu: Hostage was shot in the back of the head

Biden: Netanyahu is not doing enough

USA's President Joe Biden says that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure an agreement to release the hostages in Gaza. .
Biden: Netanyahu is not doing enough

Thousands in funeral procession after stopped strike

A general strike in protest against Netanyahu's rule has been interrupted prematurely by Israel's labor court. The Prime Minister apologizes, but on the streets, emotions are still swirling.
Thousands in funeral procession after stopped strike

Largest protests since October 7 - 30 arrested

30 people have been arrested after hundreds of thousands gathered in protests in several Israeli cities on Sunday. The protests can be the largest since the war broke out on October 7, according to several media outlets.
Largest protests since October 7 - 30 arrested

Peace in Their Hands

The attempts to negotiate an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed. Two men's signatures are required, and the two are arch-enemies: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Peace in Their Hands

General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

General strike declared in Israel by the trade union umbrella organization Histadrut after six people held hostage by Hamas were found dead in Gaza. Several municipalities are also shutting down to allow employees to join the massive protests being organized in the country.
General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

Bodies found in Gaza - reported to be hostages

Israel's military has found several dead bodies in Gaza, the military writes on Telegram. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, it is hostages that have been found, but the military states that the bodies have not been identified yet and advises against spreading rumors.
Bodies found in Gaza - reported to be hostages

WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). .
WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause

WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization. .
WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel. .
The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

Israeli Hostage Freed from Tunnel in Gaza

A 52-year-old man who was taken hostage by Hamas has been freed by the Israeli military (IDF). He was found alive in a tunnel in Gaza, according to the military.
Israeli Hostage Freed from Tunnel in Gaza

Leak: Netanyahu Mocks Relatives - "What Agreement?"

Those who believe that an agreement with Hamas would "solve everything" are delusional, claims Israel's increasingly pressured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In leaked recordings from a meeting with relatives of hostages in Gaza, he is heard contradicting and ridiculing the audience.
Leak: Netanyahu Mocks Relatives - "What Agreement?"

Pentagon: Ready to Support Israel's Defense

The USA is ready to support Israel's defense. This is stated by the country's defense headquarters Pentagon after reports of large-scale attacks between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Pentagon: Ready to Support Israel's Defense

Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

The Israeli military (IDF) has carried out a "preventive" attack against what is described as Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. But the last word has not yet been said, warns Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

New talks - but land corridors hinder agreement

Time after time, the attempts at a ceasefire in Gaza seem to come to a standstill. At the center of the difficulties are two specific stumbling blocks: two strips of land that Israel reportedly refuses to give up.
New talks - but land corridors hinder agreement

Despite New Talks: "Hopes Have Dwindled Significantly"

An Israeli delegation is once again on its way to Cairo for talks on hostages and a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. But the situation looks bleak, according to Anders Persson, Middle East expert.
Despite New Talks: "Hopes Have Dwindled Significantly"

Professor in Israel: "Bibi" benefits from hostages dying

Benjamin Netanyahu is doing everything in his power to sabotage the negotiations on a ceasefire, according to a stream of reports. The war benefits him.
Professor in Israel: "Bibi" benefits from hostages dying

Biden called Netanyahu – discussed ceasefire

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss, among other things, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. "The President emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, and discussed upcoming talks in Cairo to eliminate any remaining obstacles", the White House stated in a statement.
Biden called Netanyahu – discussed ceasefire

Blinken on Ceasefire: Time is Running Out

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken concludes his latest round of shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East – where he has tried to put pressure on the parties to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza War. Time is running out, he says.
Blinken on Ceasefire: Time is Running Out
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