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European Council chief says “shocked” at humanitarian situation in Gaza

Date: 2025-05-17 22:05:57 GMT - Belgium - Middle East - SN:93 - ID:11182979

BRUSSELS, May 17 (MENA) - European Council President António Costa said he is “shocked” at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the Israeli occupation army has launched an expanded offensive. “Shocked by the news from Gaza: ....

Guterres: New York two-state conference of ‘important opportunity we cannot lose’

Date: 2025-05-17 21:46:36 GMT - Iraq - Middle East - SN:92 - ID:11182971

BAGHDAD, May 17 (MENA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of the high-level conference on the two-state solution, to take place on June 2-4, in New York. “The high-level conference in June, co-chaired by France and ....

Several civilians killed, others injured in Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Gaza

Date: 2025-05-17 07:03:22 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:10 - ID:11181774

GAZA CITY, May 17 (MENA) - Several Palestinian citizens were killed, and others injured or missing as a result of continued Israeli bombardment of several neighborhoods and areas in the Gaza Strip, WAFA reported. Two citizens were killed and four ....

Trump concludes Gulf tour

Date: 2025-05-16 12:19:53 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Middle East - SN:15 - ID:11181168

ABU DHABI, May 16 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump departed the United Arab Emirates Friday, concluding his Gulf tour that included visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Trump arrived Thursday in the UAE, the third stop on his Gulf tour, after ....

Scores of Palestinians killed, wounded missing in new Israeli massacre

Date: 2025-05-16 09:29:08 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:10 - ID:11180949

GAZA CITY, May 16 (MENA - Israeli occupation forces have continued their relentless bombardment of residential homes across various areas of the Gaza Strip in the past hours, leaving nearly 100 civilians dead, wounded, or missing, said WAFA news ....

Trump hopes for end to Gaza war, delivery of aid to Palestinians

Date: 2025-05-16 09:17:29 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Middle East - SN:9 - ID:11180948

ABU DHABI, May 16 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump expressed hope for ending the war in the Gaza Strip, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people, and addressing the ongoing famine in the ....

Over 150 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing in Gaza – Health official.

Date: 2025-05-16 09:14:14 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:8 - ID:11180907

GAZA CITY, May 16 (MENA) – More than 150 Palestinians were killed in Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip, Spokesman for the Palestinian Ministry of Health Khalil Al-Daqran said. Speaking to Al Qahera News TV channel, he said dozens of victims are ....

Air France, Transavia extend flight cancellations to and from Israel until May 20

Date: 2025-05-15 18:04:51 GMT - Israel - Middle East - SN:55 - ID:11180502

RAMALLAH, May 15 (MENA) - Air France and Transavia airlines announced the extension of flight cancellations to and from Israel until Tuesday, May 20, Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Thursday. (MENA) J L N/R G E ....

Hamas expresses hope for humanitarian aid entry into Gaza

Date: 2025-05-15 17:29:29 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:51 - ID:11180402

GAZA, May 15 (MENA) - The Palestinian movement Hamas expressed on Thursday its aspiration for the resumption of the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. It stressed its commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people ....

Netanyahu poses threat to region, entire world, says Hamas

Date: 2025-05-15 12:26:06 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:29 - ID:11180140

GAZA CITY, May 15 (MENA) - Hamas movement stressed on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is posing a threat to the region and the entire world, a threat that requires decisive international response. Speaking to Al Qahera ....