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Zambia-Israel Relations Enter New Chapter as Embassy Reopens After 50 Years
21
Aug

Zambia-Israel Relations Enter New Chapter as Embassy Reopens After 50 Years

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In a significant diplomatic development, Israel has officially reopened its embassy in Zambia, more than five decades after it was closed. The move marks a major step toward deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors. Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, hailed the reopening as a sign of “renewed […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East
21
Aug

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate
19
Aug

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

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The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway
19
Aug

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

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After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

Netanyahu at U.S. Independence Day Event: "Israel is Strong and Will Defend Itself"
14
Aug

Netanyahu at U.S. Independence Day Event: “Israel is Strong and Will Defend Itself”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the U.S. Independence Day reception held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem on Wednesday night, highlighting the close alliance between Israel and the United States while delivering a strong message on Israel’s security stance. Speaking at the event, which marked America’s 249th Independence Day, Netanyahu praised the enduring […]

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment
13
Aug

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment

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A senior Hamas leader has arrived in Cairo for urgent ceasefire negotiations as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza City, intensifying a conflict that has already caused significant civilian casualties and destruction over the past week. The visit marks a renewed attempt by Egyptian mediators to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after […]

Netanyahu to Iranians: Israel Will Help Once ‘Tyrants of Tehran’ Are Gone
13
Aug

Netanyahu to Iranians: Israel Will Help Once ‘Tyrants of Tehran’ Are Gone

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In a rare direct address to the people of Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged support and future cooperation, particularly on humanitarian issues like the country’s water crisis but only once, he said, Iran is “liberated from the tyrants of Tehran.” The televised statement, released late Monday, comes amid heightened regional tensions and […]

Israel's Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City
08
Aug

Israel’s Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

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Cabinet decision signals further military escalation amid growing domestic and international criticism of prolonged war. Tel Aviv, August 6, 2025 — Israel’s political-security cabinet has officially approved a military plan to take control of Gaza City, marking a major escalation in its nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The decision comes as […]

Israeli Military Airdrops Humanitarian Aid, Opens Corridors for UN Convoys
27
Jul

Israeli Military Airdrops Humanitarian Aid, Opens Corridors for UN Convoys

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Israel’s military has released new footage claiming to show humanitarian aid being airdropped over parts of the Gaza Strip, as tensions remain high amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Sunday that the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force in coordination with Israel’s Coordinator of Government […]

U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO Under President Trump’s UN Agency Review
22
Jul

U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO Under President Trump’s UN Agency Review

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Administration cites anti-Israel bias, ideological agenda, and misalignment with U.S. interests The United States has formally announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking the second time the U.S. has exited the agency under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. The decision was revealed Monday by State Department […]