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Saudi, US FMs discuss developments in Gaza

Date: 2023-10-08 21:19:38 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Middle East - SN:97 - ID:10381842

RIYADH, Oct 8 (MENA) – Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During the call, they discussed developments in the unprecedented situation in Gaza and its ....

Palestinian president phones Emir of Qatar over Gaza

Date: 2023-10-08 21:14:50 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:96 - ID:10381840

RAMALLAH, Oct 8 (MENA) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani in which he stressed the necessity of working with all parties to ensure an end to the Israeli aggression ....

Peace, stability not possible without just, comprehensive solution to Palestinian issue: Jordan's king

Date: 2023-10-08 20:57:24 GMT - Jordan - Middle East - SN:95 - ID:10381841

AMMAN, Oct 8 (MENA) - King Abdullah II on Sunday has reaffirmed Jordan’s unwavering position towards the Palestinian cause, stressing the need to find a political solution that guarantees the fulfillment of all the just and legitimate rights of the ....

"Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" natural outcome of Israel's illegitimate presence in Palestine: ECFA

Date: 2023-10-08 20:22:34 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:94 - ID:10381783

CAIRO, Oct 8 (MENA) - The Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA) said "Operation Al Aqsa Flood" is an natural outcome of Israel's illegitimate presence in the Palestinian occupied territories. The operation, launched by Al Qassam Brigades, ....

2 Palestinian youths killed near Qalandia crossing

Date: 2023-10-08 20:20:51 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:93 - ID:10381855

RAMALLAH, Oct 8 (MENA) - Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces near Qalandia military checkpoint on Sunday, according to the Health Ministry. Nine other Palestinians arrived at Palestine medical complex with wounds, including one in a ....

Palestinian succumbs to injuries in Jericho

Date: 2023-10-08 20:16:24 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:92 - ID:10381852

RAMALLAH, Oct 8 (MENA) - A Palestinian young man died of wounds he sustained during confrontations with Israeli forces at the northern entrance of Jericho, a medical source said. Director of Jericho Hospital Naser Anani said the 24-year-old youth ....

Biden directs ‘additional assistance’ to Israel

Date: 2023-10-08 20:07:34 GMT - USA - Middle East - SN:91 - ID:10381845

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (MENA) - President Joe Biden directed additional assistance to Israel on back of the attack carried out by Hamas on Saturday, the White House reported. The US national security team updated Biden and his vice president on the ....

Hamas may have taken over 100 Israeli hostages into Gaza: Netanyahu's press office

Date: 2023-10-08 18:38:09 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:85 - ID:10381686

RAMALLAH, Oct 8 (MENA) - The number of hostages taken by Hamas group in Gaza exceed 100, the Government Press Office, a body that operates under the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, said Sunday in a Facebook post. Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed ....

Shoukry, Italian counterpart discuss Palestinian, Israeli updates

Date: 2023-10-08 17:10:53 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:78 - ID:10381565

CAIRO, Oct 8 (MENA) – Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani have discussed in a phone call the latest developments between Palestine and Israel. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid in a statement on ....

At least 600 killed in 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood'

Date: 2023-10-08 16:14:13 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:74 - ID:10381510

RAMALLAH, Oct 8 (MENA) - The death toll from Hamas's large-scale 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' in the Palestinian occupied territories has surpassed 600, reported a TV channel affiliated to the Israeli occupation regime on Sunday. Meanwhile, over ....