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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.
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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 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. .
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".
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. .
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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