Israeli Forces Assume Operational Control Of Vital Gaza Strip Sector At Rafah Border

07 May 2024

Israeli authorities announced on Tuesday that an Israeli tank brigade had assumed control of the Gaza Strip section of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, marking a significant advancement in their offensive in the southern city. This move occurred amidst ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire with Hamas, highlighting the precarious...

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...

Columbia University Cancels Commencement Ceremony Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

07 May 2024

Columbia University has decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for next week, citing ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus and concerns about security. According to a university official who spoke to CNN, this decision follows a wave of similar actions taken by universities across the United States amid escalating...

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...

What is The Effect of Middle East Tensions On Oil Prices?

06 May 2024

Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, oil prices saw a rebound on Monday, aiming to recover from the significant declines witnessed last week. The surge in prices comes in the wake of developments such as Israel's evacuation orders in Gaza and Saudi Aramco's decision to raise its official crude...

Israel Hamas War: Delegation Sent To Cairo With Intention To Reach At Positive Agreement

04 May 2024

Hamas has formally declared its intention to move forward with mediated negotiations by sending a team to Cairo. Al Jazeera said that Khalil al-Hayya, a well-known member of the organisation, will be in charge of the mission. The Hamas statement restated the group's favourable position about the suggested negotiations. "To...

Houthi Rebels, Supported by Iran, Target 4 Vessels in Indian Ocean and Red Sea

30 Apr 2024

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean, citing their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's military actions in Gaza. The MSC Orion, flying the Portugal flag, was voyaging between ports in Sines,...

Hamas delegation to travel to Cairo today for Gaza ceasefire talks

29 Apr 2024

A Hamas delegation is expected to travel to Cairo on Monday for talks intended to mediate a truce, an individual with knowledge of the situation told the sources on Sunday. This comes at the same time when peace brokers are working harder to come to a deal ahead of Israel's...

Israel prepares for massive Rafah evacuations amid rising tensions

24 Apr 2024

Israel has obtained tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians in preparation for evacuations from Rafah ahead of an anticipated assault on the city, perceived as the last stronghold of Hamas in Gaza. The population of Rafah has surged due to over a million Palestinians fleeing the ongoing Israeli...

Israeli military intel Chief resigns after October 7 Hamas failure

22 Apr 2024

The Israeli military has announced the resignation of Aharon Haliva, the head of its intelligence division, following the failure to prevent the October 7 invasion by Hamas. This invasion resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and sparked the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Haliva, who served the Israeli military for 2 1/2...