European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation Investigation revealed EU-trained Senegalese police tackling cross-border crime worked to quash pro-democracy protests. Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024
Israeli president says war against Hamas ‘bloody and difficult’ Israel is fighting a “bloody and difficult war”, President Isaac Herzog said in a statement to mark the conflict reaching its half-year mark on Sunday. His comments come as US, Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to meet in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.… France 24 · Apr 6, 2024
Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel? Israeli citizens have taken to the streets in anti-government protests, calling for ceasefire and return of captives. Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2024
Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Photos: The 5-month mark passes as the humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza Ramadan begins as five months of war passes in Gaza. Countries including Jordan, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. continue to contribute aid to help with the growing humanitarian crisis. WEKU · Mar 11, 2024
Photos: Border tensions rise as Israel confirms Rafah as its next military target This past week, despite growing tensions at the borders, Israel announced a plan to move forward into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Also, Israeli airstrikes killed many in Lebanon. WEKU · Feb 19, 2024
Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses calls for early election as thousands protest Netanyahu has seen his popularity plummet in opinion polls since October 7 attack that sparked devastating war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024
Photos: Israel claims victory over Hamas in a key city as many in Gaza go hungry In the past week, the U.S. has targeted Israeli settlers in the West Bank, families continued to mourn their losses and Israel claimed to have defeated Hamas in a key Gaza city. WEKU · Feb 5, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu rejects any Palestinian sovereignty post-war, rebuffing Biden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he "will not compromise on full Israeli control" over Gaza and that "this is contrary to a Palestinian state". WEKU · Jan 21, 2024
U.N. Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza, Urges More Aid Gaza urgently needs more aid according to U.N. agencies, as the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war surpasses 24,000. Humanitarian crisis deepens. Top News · Jan 16, 2024
Families of hostages held in Gaza for 100 days hold 24-hour 'bring them home' rally The families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip kicked off a 24-hour rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night, calling on the government to bring their loved ones home after 100 days spent in Hamas captivity. WEKU · Jan 14, 2024
In Israel, Blinken looks to planning for a post-war Gaza as bombardments rage on Blinken said four Arab nations and Turkey promise to help rebuild Gaza. But they want to see steps toward creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to allow. WEKU · Jan 9, 2024
Hezbollah Retaliates with Rocket Attack on Israel Hezbollah retaliates with rocket attacks on Israel after the targeted killing of a Hamas leader. As tensions escalate, the region braces for further conflict. Top News · Jan 6, 2024
Israel promises to fight South Africa genocide accusation at ICJ South Africa says magnitude of death and destruction in Gaza meets the threshold of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024
WEKU · Jan 2, 2024 Israel pulls thousands of troops from Gaza, a possible sign of scaled-back offensive The move could clear the way for a new long-term phase of war against Hamas. Israel has come under growing international pressure to scale back fighting, which has killed nearly 22,000 Palestinians.
Top News · Dec 24, 2023 Bethlehem's Ghostly Christmas: War Brings Darkness Instead of Joy Experience the somber yet hopeful atmosphere in Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations are canceled amidst the Israel-Hamas war. A unique holiday season.
Top News · Dec 18, 2023 Austin Urges Israel to Minimize Civilian Impact in Gaza US calls for Gaza cease-fire amid gripping chaos and strife, as an escalating conflict with Israel tests international peace efforts.
France 24 · Dec 17, 2023 Largest Hamas tunnel so far uncovered near Gaza border, Israeli army says The Israeli army said on Sunday it had uncovered the biggest Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip so far, just a few hundred metres from the heavily fortified Erez border crossing. The discovery raises new questions about how Israeli surveillance missed preparations by Hamas for the militants' deadly October 7…
France 24 · Nov 27, 2023 French nationals among 11 freed hostages as Gaza truce is extended Hamas on Monday released 11 hostages from Gaza, including three French, two German and six Argentinian dual nationals, taking the total number of hostages released over the past four days to 50. In exchange, Israel released 33 Palestinian women and minors from Israeli jails, fulfilling the terms of the initial…
France 24 · Nov 26, 2023 Who are the 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday? Families and children kidnapped from southern Israel's Kibbutz Beeri were among the 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday, according to accounts given to AFP by their relatives, Israeli press, and the Hostage Families Forum.
WEKU · Nov 15, 2023 Israeli troops enter Gaza's largest hospital and report finding Hamas weapons there Hamas denounced the actions by the Israeli military. The group denied the assertion by Israel and U.S. officials that militants were embedded in Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital.
France 24 · Nov 14, 2023 Families demand Israeli government approve deal to free hostages Families of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza demanded on Tuesday that the Israeli government approve a deal "tonight" to secure the release of their relatives. The news came after the Israeli army said it had captured the parliament building and other government infrastructure run by Hamas in Gaza…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2023 At least 63 migrants feared dead after boat found off Cape Verde More that 60 migrants headed for Spain are missing and feared dead after coast guards off the Atlantic island of Cape Verde rescued 38 people whose boat was found drifting.
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023 The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it? As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.
France 24 · Jun 7, 2023 Democracy at stake, say Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest Senegal on Tuesday shut down several of its overseas consulates including in Paris and New York after they were targeted by a fresh wave of protests that has rocked the West African country domestically and abroad. Young protesters clashed with security forces last week, resulting in at least 16 deaths…