Update Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threat

Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threat

  • Hamas demands that all its members in Israeli prisons be freed in exchange for the hostages
  • Israel says there are still 137 hostages in Gaza, while activists say around 7,000 Palestinians are in Israeli jails
  • Over 100 Israeli soldiers killed since start of Gaza operation, the army says
By AFP ·

Update UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

  • The General Assembly, whose resolutions are nonbinding, could vote on a text for a ceasefire resolution at the meeting
By AFP ·

Special Is ‘demilitarization’ of Gaza a euphemism for total destruction? photos

Is ‘demilitarization’ of Gaza a euphemism for total destruction?

  • Term used by Israeli PM Netanyahu faulted by experts for not offering clarity on status of Gaza once war is over
  • West Bank-style system would mean loss of space for movement Palestinians had under Hamas rule
By Alex Whiteman ·

Gulf states making strides in advancing human rights, says GCC chief

Gulf states making strides in advancing human rights, says GCC chief

  • Jassem Albudaiwi renewed his call to the international community to intervene to stop the Israeli assault on Gaza Strip
By Arab News ·

UN council envoys to visit Gaza crossing as crisis spirals

UN council envoys to visit Gaza crossing as crisis spirals

  • The informal one-day trip organized by the UAE and Egypt comes amid a spiralling humanitarian crisis in war-torn Gaza
  • The US, which vetoed Friday the Security Council resolution, did not send a representative as did France
By AFP ·

UN mission in Mali officially ends after 10 years

UN mission in Mali officially ends after 10 years

  • The mission, known as MINUSMA, lowers United Nations flag on its headquarters in the capital Bamako
By AFP ·

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top Internet searches

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top Internet searches

  • Ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google’s global data
By AP ·

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top Internet searches

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top Internet searches

  • Ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google’s global data
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia football signs talent pact with Bosnia pro side

Saudi Arabia football signs talent pact with Bosnia pro side

  • Kingdom’s Future Falcons links up with FK Zeljeznicar Sarajevo for trials, coaching cooperation
  • FK Zeljeznicar Sarajevo has won top domestic titles, including the league 8 times
By Arab News ·