Archives for January, 2024

Analysis

EU split on UNRWA funding: Germany, Italy suspend while others call for audit

Several Western countries have decided to follow the Americans and suspend their donations to UNRWA, at least until an investigation is carried out into allegations that some of their staff participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Tanks and tunnels: Khan Yunis, epicentre of Gaza war

Agence France-Presse

Iran hangs four Kurds on Israel spying charges

Agence France-Presse

UNRWA could run out of Gaza funding in a month as many in West cut aid

Several countries including the United States have halted their funding to UNRWA in Gaza over Israeli allegations that some of the agency’s employees were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel, putting the crucial humanitarian work in the enclave at risk.

Palestine

Qatar says Gaza truce proposal to be sent to Hamas as war rages on

Agence France-Presse

Iran, Pakistan to strengthen dialogue after tit-for-tat air strikes

Agence France-Presse

Iran FM in Pakistan for talks after tit-for-tat air strikes

Agence France-Presse

Yemen's Houthi rebels open seized cargo ship to sightseers

Agence France-Presse

How American town halls became Gaza cease-fire hotspots

Citing a lack of action in Washington, constituents have turned to local governments to see Gaza cease-fire resolutions passed that while merely symbolic, are causing tensions across cities in America.

Palestine

Egypt pyramid renovation sparks debate

Agence France-Presse

US vows decisive response to deadly drone attack in Jordan

Agence France-Presse

3 US troops killed, 25 wounded in Iran-backed drone attack in Jordan

President Joe Biden has vowed to respond after US troops were killed by a suspected Iran-backed militia for first time since Israel's war in Gaza began.

Jordan

Iran wraps up trial of Swedish EU diplomat

Agence France-Presse

Iraq coach warns one Asian Cup mistake and it's 'bye bye'

Agence France-Presse

Israel says heavy fighting in south Gaza, as Paris meeting seeks halt

Agence France-Presse

20,000 march in Spanish capital against Gaza 'genocide'

Agence France-Presse