Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah

Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah

Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York:

December 19, 2024 9

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Israeli air force strikes weapons depots in Syria

Former Assad regime weapons depots have been targeted in a series of airstrikes, with Israeli media reporting the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv.

December 16, 2024 16

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UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

December 16, 2024 10

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UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel

Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York.

December 13, 2024 17

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UNRWA suspends aid deliveries to Gaza

The United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has suspended aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. On Saturday armed gangs attacked a humanitarian convoy. Unrwa head, Philippe Lazzarini, says the delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal. He has called on Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza safely.

December 2, 2024 12

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Israel Hamas trade accusations over ceasefire violations

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah mostly appears to be holding- this despite Israel opening fire on mourners at a funeral in the Lebanese town of Khiam, according to local media. Both sides are trading accusations over violations of the terms of the deal. Meanwhile at least 33 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 137 injured in Israeli attacks in the past day in the Gaza Strip. Nina-Maria […]

December 2, 2024 10

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Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting. An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets. Mitch McCann reports:

November 26, 2024 8

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, the country's former defense minister as well as several Hamas officials. They are accused of crimes against humanity over the October 7th attack on Israel and the consequent war in Gaza. Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.

November 22, 2024 12

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UN report accuses Israel of targeting Gaza’s healthcare

The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […]

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