‘That’s what we need to happen rather than an offensive in Rafah,’ UK foreign secretary says. LONDON — The U.K.’s top diplomat said conflict in Gaza must stop “right now,” amid mounting international pressure on Israel not to launch a ground offensive in Rafah. Speaking on a trip to the Falkland Islands, U.K. Foreign Secretary […]
“You can’t have victory until you eliminate Hamas,” Netanyahu said, adding that likely expanded operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are “weeks, not months” away from completion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Israel and the US were “on the same page” on a plan to evacuate Rafah’s Palestinian citizens and destroy […]
The 38,000 meals were sent into Gaza just days after the United Nations raised the alarm, saying that nearly one quarter of Palestinians are a mere “one step away” from famine. Humanitarian aid is dropped by the U.S. over Gaza City. Democratic lawmakers came out in support of the aid drops, but emphasized the need […]
British prime minister hits out as Israeli ambassador summoned over World Central Kitchen bombing. The group has provided hundreds of tons of humanitarian aid to starving Gazans, amounting to more than 42 million meals over 175 days | AFP via Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu […]
Johnson reignites feud with the man he helped oust as prime minister — this time over arms sales to Israel. Boris Johnson’s remarks also resume a long-running rivalry between the pair of former prime ministers, dating back to when the two men attended the elite British private school Eton. | Stefan Rousseau/AFP via GettyImages LONDON […]
France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating internal French political and religious divisions, which have been a frequent source of domestic tensions. In the days and months following Israel’s ground operation and airstrikes, Emmanuel Macron has amped up his support for Gaza. | Pool photo by Gonzalo Fuentes via AFP/Getty Images PARIS — In the days […]
French president said Iran’s attack on Israel was “disproportionate.” Iran targeted Israel with five hours of missile and drone strikes, which had limited impact despite Tehran’s claim that the attack “achieved all its objectives.” | Ahmad Shoura/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Monday that Paris took part in foiling Iran’s attack against […]
Far-right radical seen as last chance to avoid EU pollution rules. Geert Wilders is everything European centrists loathe. Now, the far-right Dutch firebrand is winning over the farmers Brussels has spent decades trying to placate. Wilders — who stood on an anti-migrant, Euroskeptic platform and has previously called for the Quran to be banned — […]
Left- and right-wing opposition parties team up to deliver rebuke to Emmanuel Macron. France’s political opposition and farmer lobbies have opposed CETA for years. | Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images PARIS — The French Senate on Thursday voted against ratifying the EU-Canada trade deal (CETA) as farmers continue their protests. The vote had been put […]
“There are moments in history that call for leadership and courage. This is one of them,” the president wrote. President Joe Biden’s appeal came hours before House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled an outline of his foreign aid plan. | Alex Brandon/AP President Joe Biden took to the editorial pages of the Wall Street Journal Wednesday […]