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White House says Iranian attack could come this week

Date: 2024-08-12 20:00:57 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:60 - ID:10826757

WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (MENA) - The US on Monday said Iran and its proxies might attack Israel this week as fears grow that a large assault is imminent, according to The Hill Newspaper. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby ....

US, European leaders endorse joint call from Sisi, Biden, Qatari Emir to renew Gaza ceasefire talks

Date: 2024-08-12 19:51:56 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:59 - ID:10826724

WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (MENA) - European leaders and the US have made fresh calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of hostages held by Hamas and the "unfettered" delivery of humanitarian aid, declaring their full support to ongoing de-escalation ....

Canadians urged to leave Lebanon

Date: 2024-08-12 19:04:22 GMT - Canada - Middle East - SN:55 - ID:10826718

OTTAWA, Aug 12 (MENA) - There is a real risk of escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and Canadians should leave Lebanon while possible because Ottawa may not be able to evacuate everyone if the situation worsens, Canadian Prime ....

Several Palestinians martyred, injured in Israeli shelling of Khan Yunis

Date: 2024-08-12 17:06:28 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:48 - ID:10826455

GAZA CITY, Aug 12 (MENA) - A number of Palestinians were martyred Monday in Israeli shelling of Khan Yunis, south the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) quoted medical sources as saying a number of citizens were martyred and others ....

Israeli army closes large areas in 'Gaza envelope'

Date: 2024-08-12 17:02:50 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:47 - ID:10826485

GAZA CITY, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Israeli occupation army declared large areas in the "Gaza envelope" closed military zones. "After assessing the security situation, a decision has been issued to close several areas in Gaza envelope," the Israeli ....

Guterres appreciates efforts of Egypt, Qatar, US to end suffering in Gaza Strip

Date: 2024-08-12 17:00:52 GMT - United Nations - Middle East - SN:46 - ID:10826484

NEW YORK, Aug 12 (MENA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appreciates the efforts of Egypt, Qatar and the United States to reach an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, release the hostages and send humanitarian aid without disruption, ....

Israeli occupation arrests 12 Palestinians in WB

Date: 2024-08-12 12:44:20 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:31 - ID:10825838

RAMALLAH, Aug 12 (MENA) - Israeli occupation forces arrested 12 Palestinians from the West Bank, the Prisoners' Club and the Prisoners' Affairs Authority reported - in a joint statement, according to WAFA. Arrest operations were carried out in ....

'It's time for a ceasefire in Gaza' Italy's Tajani tells paper

Date: 2024-08-12 09:54:29 GMT - Italy - Middle East - SN:20 - ID:10825721

ROME, Aug 12 (MENA) - Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for a ceasefire in Gaza in an interview to Milan daily Corriere della Sera of Monday. "Our line is very clear", Tajani told the newspaper. "We ask Israel - ....

France, Germany, UK leaders praise diligent efforts of Egypt, Qatar, US on reaching ceasefire in Gaza

Date: 2024-08-12 08:24:49 GMT - France - Middle East - SN:14 - ID:10825516

PARIS, Aug 12 (MENA) - French President Emmanuel Macron, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer have praised the diligent efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to reach a ceasefire agreement in ....

Settlers attack Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection

Date: 2024-08-12 07:58:55 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:11 - ID:10825513

RAMALLAH, Aug 12 (MENA) - Jewish settlers stormed into Al Aqsa Mosque courtyard Monday under the protection of Israeli police. WAFA said dozens of settlers attacked the mosque in groups and performed Talmudic rituals. The occupation turned the ....