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USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken on the phone with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, the White House announced late on Saturday evening. The conversation revolved around, among other things, "the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that ensures the release of hostages, increases the influx of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and puts an end to the war", according to a [statement](https://www.

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Brussels on Wednesday to, among other things, meet with NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte and participate in a meeting with the ambassadors of member states, according to NATO. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, states that the intention is to "discuss support for Ukraine with its counterparts in NATO and the EU", reports the news agency AFP.

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

UN: Israel Blocks Food and Water to Northern Gaza

Israel is preventing the UN from delivering food and water to the inhabitants of northern Gaza, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, OCHA. The USA simultaneously announces that Israel has agreed to open an additional border crossing before a deadline expires on November 13.

UN: Israel Blocks Food and Water to Northern Gaza

Israeli settlers set cars on fire on the West Bank

Israeli settlers burned nearly 20 cars early on Monday in the Palestinian city of al-Bireh on the West Bank. The incident is condemned by the US, which urges Israel to take action against settler violence.

Israeli settlers set cars on fire on the West Bank

Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is sending two of the government's highest-ranking Middle East experts to the conflict areas for a last attempt to reach solutions in Gaza and Lebanon ahead of the American presidential election on November 5. .

Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East

Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

A five-story building in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has been completely destroyed in an Israeli attack. Over 90 people are reported to have been killed, including women, children, and infants.

Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

The power struggle in Klarna is about to be decided

Next year, Klarna is expected to go public. Ahead of this, a power struggle has erupted in the board between two of the founders.

The power struggle in Klarna is about to be decided

USA: Disturbing reports of human shields

The USA demands that Israel be held accountable after The New York Times' reporting on the country's military using Palestinian civilians as human shields in the Gaza War. .

USA: Disturbing reports of human shields

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected. .

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

Israel promises bloody response to Iran's attack

Israel must avoid "Gaza-like" military actions in Lebanon, says the USA after a phone call between the USA's President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the same time, Israel says that the country's response to Iran's attack will be "deadly".

Israel promises bloody response to Iran's attack

Iran promises "crushing" response if Israel retaliates

After the extensive robot attack from Iran against Israel on Tuesday evening, Iran is threatening with further attacks if archenemy Israel retaliates. .

Iran promises "crushing" response if Israel retaliates

Israel makes incursions into Lebanese territory

Israel has carried out a number of smaller raids against Hezbollah on Lebanese territory and informed the USA about these, according to the USA's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Matthew Miller. The raids are taking place while the country prepares for a larger ground operation in Lebanon.

Israel makes incursions into Lebanese territory

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

The USA hopes that Sweden will lend a helping hand in the Americans' work to "revive" the dialogue with the closed dictatorship. This is stated by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the American Foreign Ministry, at a press conference on Monday after Swedish diplomats have now returned to Pyongyang after being forced to leave in 2020 due to the pandemic.

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

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

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

The Mediating Countries in the Middle East Conflict are urging Israel and terrorist-designated Hamas to resume final peace negotiations. Qatar, Egypt, and the USA are inviting the parties to new talks on August 15.

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly.

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Blinken expresses concern over death toll in Gaza

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed his concern over the recent civilian casualties during a meeting with the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, and the Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, reports the news agency AFP. Blinken is said to have stated during the meeting that the number of civilian casualties in Gaza is "unacceptably high", according to the US Department of State's spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Blinken expresses concern over death toll in Gaza

New US sanctions against Israeli settlers

USA introduces new sanctions against Israeli settlement extremists, following the recent increase in violence against Palestinians on the occupied West Bank. .

New US sanctions against Israeli settlers

USA to Israel: Avoid Escalation

The American Foreign Minister Antony Blinken urged the Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday not to escalate the situation with Lebanon further. The urging came in connection with the ministers meeting during Gallant's visit to Washington, according to a statement from Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Foreign Office.

USA to Israel: Avoid Escalation

Israel seizes Palestinian tax revenue: "Extremely serious"

Millions of dollars in Palestinian tax revenues are to be distributed to Israeli "victims of terrorism", announces Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The decision receives sharp criticism from Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) who calls it extremely serious.

Israel seizes Palestinian tax revenue: "Extremely serious"

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack

Israel has carried out an attack on a UN school in central Gaza Strip, which according to Israel was used by the terrorist-designated Hamas. At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in the attack, which has been met with strong words from the international community.

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack