insert_link Uncategorized US says Hezbollah behind Golan Heights rocket attack The United States says Hezbollah is behind Saturday's rocket attack in the Golan Heights which killed at least 12 people, most of them children. It is feared this incident could be the tipping point for tensions between the Lebanese militant group and its neighbour Israel. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJuly 29, 2024 7
insert_link World Kamala Harris says world cannot become ‘numb’ to suffering in Gaza US Vice President, Kamala Harris says the world cannot become "numb" to suffering in Gaza, speaking after meeting the Israeli prime minister.Benjamin Netanyahu also held talks with President Joseph Biden on Thursday, where they discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal. He is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump on Friday - who is vying to return to the White House in November. Sally Patterson has more. […] todayJuly 26, 2024 26
insert_link World Israel says it shot down Yemeni missile Israeli officials say they successfully shot down a missile fired from Yemen. It comes a day after an Israeli air strike reportedly killed three people and injured 87 in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports. todayJuly 22, 2024 15
insert_link World US takes down floating pier in Gaza The United States is breaking down its temporary floating pier in Gaza. The pier constructed by the US Military was envisaged to deliver more aid to the Gaza Strip but its operations were beset by weather, technical and security problems. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJuly 19, 2024 14
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 14
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 23
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 22
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 17
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 22