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Trump pushes plan to relocate Palestinians

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on suggesting Palestinians should be moved out of Gaza and relocated to other countries. He said they had "no alternative" and compared Gaza to a "demolition site" following 15 months of conflict with Israel. The idea goes against decades of US foreign policy and Washington's determination to enable a two-state solution. Donald Trump spoke about his vision during an Oval Office meeting with […]

5 February, 2025

World

Netanyahu in Washington ahead of meeting US President

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington DC ahead of meeting US President Trump, during a pivotal moment for the the Middle East. Before boarding his plane Netanyahu said he believed that they could achieve a remarkable era of peace through strength. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

4 February, 2025

World

UN Chief Urges Israel to Reverse Ban on UN Relief Agency

UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to reverse its decision to ban the UN Relief and Works Agency responsible for Palestinians from operating in Jerusalem. In a letter to the Israeli government, he warned that restricting the agency’s activities would severely impact humanitarian aid in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel’s Parliament passed legislation in October, effective immediately. The agency's Phillippe Lazzarini says the ban will have dire consequences: […]

31 January, 2025

World

Israel insists laws to prevent UNRWA from operating will go ahead

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations insists that laws to prohibit UNRWA from operating in Israel will come into effect in 48 hours. Danny Danon told a UN Security Council meeting on Friday that his country's plans to go ahead with its decision despite opposition from the world body and other member states. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

29 January, 2025

World

Donald Trump says he wants to “clean out” Gaza

Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza. The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". Sally Patterson has more.

27 January, 2025

World

US officials remain confident that Gaza ceasefire will go ahead this weekend

The Biden administration insists it's "confident" that a ceasefire in Gaza will go ahead on Sunday, even though Israel's cabinet has delayed a vote on the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of backtracking on the deal. The White House has praised the breakthrough, which would bring an end to 15 months of war. But despite approval stalling on the Israeli side, US Secretary of State Antony […]

17 January, 2025

Namibia

President Nangoloa Mbumba welcomes Gaza ceasefire

President Nangolo Mbumba By Josia Shigwedha President Nangolo Mbumba has welcomed the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, marking a significant and overdue moment for the people of Gaza, who have endured immense suffering since October 7, 2023. “I welcome the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, which marks an extremely significant and overdue moment for the occupied people of Gaza who have endured agonizing misery. Since the […]

16 January, 2025

Oshiwambo

Israel no Hamas vadimina okuhanga etwokumwe okukelela oita

Oshilongo Israel opamwe nongudu yo Hamas ova dimina opo oita ikale yaxulifwapo mo Gaza, noku mangulula yoo ovo vakala veli meemango konima yeehani 15 doita. Eeyeko loilwifo oleya konima yeenghudafana dokutwa kumwe odo datulwapo kovahangukununi Qatar na US. Oo eli omuprima minister woshilongo sha Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, okwati eudafano twokumwe otalitulwa moilonga moshondaxa shima ashike ladiminwa ko cabinet ya Israeli. Oo eli omupresident wa US […]

16 January, 2025

World

Antonio Guterres welcomes ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday shortly after the announcement was made, Guterres said the UN stands ready to assist in the implementation of the agreement. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

16 January, 2025