Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen, Refuses Ceasefire With Hezbollah

27 Sep 2024

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported that the country’s advanced "Arrow" Aerial Defense System successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. The IDF shared on X, "A missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel and successfully intercepted by the 'Arrow' Aerial Defense System." They further noted, "Sirens and explosions were...

UN Secy General Guterres Urges ‘Humanitarian Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Release of Hostages

13 May 2024

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and increased humanitarian assistance to Gaza, as reported by The Times of Israel. Speaking at a donors' conference in Kuwait via video, he reiterated the global call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a...

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal of Egypt, Qatar: Report

07 May 2024

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forth by Egypt and Qatar. This announcement suggests a potential halt in hostilities involving the group. Egypt and Qatar's mediation efforts seem to have garnered acceptance from Hamas, indicating a willingness to consider cessation of conflict. The proposal's acceptance by Hamas...

Netanyahu Agrees to Open Major Gaza Crossing After Talks with Biden

07 May 2024

US President Joe Biden recently reaffirmed his opposition to a Rafah invasion to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came after Israel's defiance of US warnings, directing Palestinians to evacuate parts of southern Gaza. Biden's stance, conveyed in an April call with Netanyahu, remains resolute. The US emphasises that any...

US President Biden expresses hope for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

27 Feb 2024

US President Joe Biden has expressed his desire for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by "next Monday," according to CNN. Biden emphasized the ongoing progress, stating, "Well, I hope by the beginning of the weekend, I mean, the end of the weekend." He further mentioned that his national security...

Sudan army agrees to assist evacuation of foreign nationals

22 Apr 2023

According to CNN, there is hope that after a week of fighting, the evacuation of foreign nationals from Sudan may now be feasible after both rival parties vying for control of Sudan indicated they are ready to do so. In a recent statement, the Sudanese army said it had agreed...