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Blinken: There is no justification for extremist violence against civilians in West Bank

Date: 2024-02-01 22:27:04 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:94 - ID:10561574

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (MENA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States has consistently opposed actions that undermine stability in the West Bank and the prospects of peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike. "This ....

Abbas discusses with Emir of Qatar latest political developments in Palestinian Territories

Date: 2024-02-01 22:18:50 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:93 - ID:10561565

RAMALLAH, Feb 1 (MENA) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed during a telephone call on Thursday with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the latest political developments in the occupied Palestinian Territories, ....

Gaza hospitals targeted by Israeli army since Oct. 7 - MSF head

Date: 2024-02-01 21:03:41 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:91 - ID:10561501

GAZA CITY, Feb 1 (MENA) – Head of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for the Palestinian territories Leo Cans pointed out at the dire situation, labelling it a "massacre" and lamenting the charity's limited ability to help. Cans, who returned from ....

Stabilization in Middle East still possible, requires will of all players — Russian diplomat

Date: 2024-02-01 20:59:39 GMT - Russia - Middle East - SN:90 - ID:10561562

MOSCOW, Feb 1 (MENA) - Stabilizing the situation in the Middle East is possible with the political will of all the main participants, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov as saying in an interview with RT. "I am ....

Cypriot President urges reaching EU stance on Middle East situation

Date: 2024-02-01 20:43:46 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:88 - ID:10561499

CAIRO, Feb 1 (MENA) – Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides asserted on Thursday the importance of reaching an EU joint stance concerning the situation in the Middle East. In statements at his arrival to attend an EU Council meeting in Brussels, ....

Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists in West Bank

Date: 2024-02-01 20:15:29 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:87 - ID:10561504

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (MENA) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday issued an executive order that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists in the occupied territory, imposing financial ....

Austin: Terror groups increasing attacks in Middle East during dangerous moment

Date: 2024-02-01 19:41:52 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:85 - ID:10561458

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (MENA) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said "terrorist groups backed by Iran and funded by Iran" had been increasing attacks in the Middle East during a "dangerous moment" for the region. In statements he added: "We will ....

Armed man takes P&G factory staff hostage in Turkey

Date: 2024-02-01 19:08:12 GMT - Turkey - Middle East - SN:80 - ID:10561452

ANKARA, Feb 1 (MENA) - Some staff at a Procter & Gamble factory in northwestern Turkey have been taken hostage by an armed man apparently protesting against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Al Arabiya reported on Thursday. An unidentified man carrying a ....

Blinken discusses with NGOs heads humanitarian situation in Gaza

Date: 2024-02-01 18:45:51 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:77 - ID:10561407

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (MENA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with InterAction’s President and CEO Tom Hart and fellow NGO leaders to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza and continued US efforts to increase humanitarian access and ....

Biden makes appeal for peace at National Prayer Breakfast

Date: 2024-02-01 16:52:20 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:66 - ID:10561278

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (MENA) - US Presiednt Joe Biden made an appeal for peace amid war in Gaza and in Ukraine on Thursday, the Hill newspaper reported. “Not only do we pray for peace, we are actively working for peace, security and dignity for the ....