US support for Israel ironclad, but safety of Gazans a priority: Austin
Monday, 18 December 2023 US defence secretary Lloyd Austin told top Israeli leaders on Monday that protecting civilians was a "strategic imperative" for their ground and air campaign in Gaza, as pressure grows on Israel to scale back the war. Austin, making his second visit to Israel since the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks, met with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defence minister, Yoav Gallant, and other top officials to discuss in detail how Israeli forces will transition to the next phase of the war.
Media reports cite the US denying Israel's Gaza occupation plan. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan opposes Israel's reoccupation, deeming it illogical. The US aims for a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, urging changes in governance, emphasizing reforms and support for Palestinian...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls South Africa's accusation of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip "false", after Pretoria launched a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against..
Gazans comb through rubble on 30 December after an overnight strike in the central Al-Zawaida area. Fighting between Israel and Hamas is raging in the besieged Gaza Strip, triggered by the Palestinian..
On Friday, South Africa initiated legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza. In response, Israel rejected the case,..
Monday, 18 December 2023
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