Israel orders residents from more areas of Rafah to evacuate
Saturday, 11 May 2024 () Israel has called on residents from more areas of Rafah in the Gaza Strip to evacuate and head to the "expanded humanitarian area".
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris answered Euronews' questions in an exclusive interview, discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict and offering justification for Ireland's decision to recognise Palestine as a state.
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Spain set to recognise the Palestinian State yet protesters at Madrid's Complutense University, camping for over 16 days, view Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement as insufficient, vowing to continue their action until ties with Israel are cut.
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Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join International Push to , Recognize a Palestinian State.
Spain, Ireland and Norway have all said they would
officially recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, amid
international concern over the ongoing war in Gaza.
Associated Press reports that the decision
may generate momentum for other
EU countries to recognize a Palestinian state.
Seven members of the 27-nation
European alliance have already
officially recognized a Palestinian state.
140 of the about 190 countries in the United Nations
have also already recognized a Palestinian state.
International pressure on Israel has been
growing as the offensive in Gaza has
now stretched into its eighth month. .
This recognition is not
against anyone, it is not
against the Israeli people.
It is an act in favor of peace,
justice and moral consistency, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister,
via The Associated Press.
On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant
new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of
growing support for a potential vote on full membership.
On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant
new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of
growing support for a potential vote on full membership.
We used to think that
recognition would come
at the end of a process.
Now we have realized
that recognition should
come as an impetus, as a
strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister,
via The Associated Press.
We used to think that
recognition would come
at the end of a process.
Now we have realized
that recognition should
come as an impetus, as a
strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister,
via The Associated Press.
AP reports that while dozens of countries
have recognized a Palestinian state, all of
the major Western powers have yet to do so. .
AP reports that while dozens of countries
have recognized a Palestinian state, all of
the major Western powers have yet to do so. .
In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors
from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any
attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. .
In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors
from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any
attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally.
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Ireland, Norway, and Spain have made significant diplomatic moves amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, announcing their formal recognition of Palestine as a state. This decision has prompted swift reactions from Israel, which has recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway in response. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz delivered a firm warning to Ireland and Norway, emphasising Israel's stance on sovereignty and security. He also cautioned Spain against following suit, indicating potential repercussions for similar actions.
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The Israeli Air Force struck over 70 targets in Gaza, including weapon depots and terror group infrastructure. Ground forces killed operatives and located rocket launchers in Rafah and Jabaliya. This marks a significant breakthrough for Israel in Rafah, despite international concerns about a high-casualty operation affecting hostage negotiations. A senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative was also killed.
#RafahOffensive #IDF #Gazawar #RafahAttack #Airstrikes #Hamaslive #IsraelGaza #IsraelHamas #Gazawarlive #Netanyahu #Biden #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The Israeli military announced the recovery of three hostages' bodies—Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila, and Shani Louk—from Gaza during intense fighting with Hamas. These hostages were killed during the October 7 Hamas-led attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog expressed condolences, while a senior negotiator warned that expanding military operations in Rafah could hinder hostage negotiations.
#IsraeliHostage #ShaniLouk #IsraelGazawar #IsraelHamas #Gazawarlive #IsraelwarLive #Gazaupdate #Worldnews #Warlive #Warnews #Latestnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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In a high-stakes legal battle at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel has once again contested accusations of genocide brought by South Africa. This urgent request from South Africa calls for immediate provisional measures, including a cease-fire in Gaza. This marks the third hearing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with intense scrutiny on Israel's military operations in Rafah. Join us as we delve into the latest developments and statements from both sides.
#Israel #SouthAfrica #ICJ #GazaConflict #GenocideCharges #Rafah #Hamas #InternationalLaw #UN #WorldNews #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestine #Oneindia
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Khalil al-Hayya of Hamas stated that Israel's bombings in Gaza have killed 70% of the Israeli captives taken during the October 7 attacks. He accused Israel of prolonging truce negotiations to prepare for an invasion of Rafah. Al-Hayya emphasized that any truce must include a cessation of aggression and a captive exchange deal.
#KhalilAlHayya #IsraeliHostages #Hostages #Hamas #IsmailHaniyeh #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Gazawarlive #Israellive #Warnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Israeli officials seized AP equipment and have taken down a live shot of northern Gaza accusing the news organisation of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera.
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Palestinian fishermen in the southern city of Rafah have accused the Israeli army of shelling fishing boats and then firing on the people who came to extinguish the flames. Heavy fighting has raged..
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Lawyer Adila Hassim addressed the court, emphasising that South Africa had been compelled to return to the court due to Israel's defiance of earlier provisional measures. She noted that since Israel..
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