The European Union said today through its spokesman that it wants an “independent” investigation following the discovery of mass graves in the Gaza Strip’s two main hospitals. “It is something that compels us to ask for an independent investigation into all the suspicions and into the circumstances” of this discovery, “because it creates the impression … Read more
The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt, Hakan Fidan and Sameh Shoukry met in Istanbul, with the war in Gaza and the attacks between Israel and Iran as the main subject of the agenda. In an interview they gave together after their meeting, Turkish Minister Hakan Fidan stressed, among other things, that the cooperation between … Read more
UN Women estimates that six months after the start of the war, a total of more than 10,000 women have been killed in Gaza, including around 6,000 mothers, leaving behind around 19,000 orphaned children. As for the women who survived the Israeli bombings and ground military operations, they are displaced, widowed and face the risk … Read more
The head of the CIA will travel to Cairo this weekend for talks on a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, a territory that has been besieged and bombed by Israel for nearly six months, US media reported today. Washington announces this new effort after pressuring Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin … Read more
After Russia and China vetoed a US draft resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, the UN Security Council will decide tomorrow, Saturday, on a draft text that will clearly call for that immediate cease-fire in the Palestinian enclave, sources told AFP. The vote on this text, which was drafted by several non-permanent members of … Read more
Anthony Blinken said today that the entire population of Gaza is suffering from “acute food insecurity”. “According to the most recognized measure (that exists) for this matter, 100% of the population of Gaza is in a state of acute food insecurity. It is the first time that an entire population has been ranked in this … Read more
Peloponnese Newsroom The UN has expressed concern over Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The strict restrictions imposed by the Israel at the entrance of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip and the potential use of hunger as a weapon may “constitute a war crime”, announced today UN. “The extent of the restrictions … Read more
The president of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed the hope that the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza will significantly increase the amount of aid reaching the residents of the area. The statement was made on the occasion of the departure of the first humanitarian aid ship from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus … Read more