insert_link World Gaza health ministry and medics say 22 killed in school, petrol station strikes The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza and medics said that at least 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes Tuesday on a petrol station and a school in the war-stricken territory. The health ministry said an Israeli strike on a fuel station in Al-Mawasi in southern Gaza killed 17 people and wounded at least 26. The Palestinian Red Crescent initially gave a toll of eight dead in a […] todayJuly 16, 2024 19
insert_link World UN puts price on removing rubble from Gaza Rebuilding and removing all the rubble in Gaza, the UN says will cost between 500 million and 600 million dollars. This latest UN assessment comes as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its eighth month, with parts of Gaza completely destroyed. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 16, 2024 13
insert_link World Gaza ceasefire talks halted without resolution Gaza ceasefire talks have been halted without an agreement after three days of negotiations. According to the Reuters news agency Egyptian officials say Israel showed a lack of intent to reach a deal. William Denselow reports from Baghdad. todayJuly 15, 2024 20
insert_link World UN concerned about new evacuation orders in Gaza The United Nations says it's concerned by new Israeli military evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza. An estimated 250 thousand people are set to be impacted. Meanwhile, the Security Council received an update on the humanitarian situation - with UN officials calling on Israel to find solutions to enable the safe delivery of aid in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJuly 3, 2024 20
insert_link World Relief chief pledges UN aid operation will continue across Gaza Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths says that UN humanitarians remain deeply committed to delivering aid across war-torn Gaza, despite speculation that operations could be suspended due to safety concerns. The UN relief chief denied that any “ultimatum” had been given by the Israeli military. todayJune 27, 2024 23
insert_link World UN threatens to halt aid deliveries in Gaza The United Nations to protect humanitarian workers in Gaza. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said indiscriminate attacks on convoys are impeding the delivery of aid. It's now emerged that senior U.N. officials told Israel they will suspend aid operations unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers. As our Jody Jacobs reports. todayJune 26, 2024 20
insert_link World Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in US for talks Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is in Washington, D.C. for crucial talks about the conflict in Gaza and rising tensions on the Lebanon border, which are increasing fears of a broader war. He will meet with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director William Burns, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, emphasizing the significance of these discussions as Israel deals with multiple […] todayJune 25, 2024 16
insert_link World UN Secretary General calls for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah A full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah must be averted, says United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. Speaking in New York on Friday, Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations. todayJune 24, 2024 20
insert_link World Does Israel really want to open a two-front war by attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Among the many sayings attributed to Winston Churchill is, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This sentiment seems appropriate as Israel potentially appears ready to embark on a war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said this week a decision on an all-out […] todayJune 21, 2024 6