Archives for December, 2023

Relatives of Israeli Bedouins kidnapped by Hamas plead for France's help

Relatives of Israeli Bedouins kidnapped by Hamas Oct. 7 are hoping to raise international awareness of their plight.

Israel

Spain FM urges Israel to distinguish 'terrorists' from Gaza civilians

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 2:18 am

Erdogan says US has ‘historic responsibility’ to ensure Gaza cease-fire in call with Biden

The phone call comes amid increasingly frayed ties between Ankara and Washington.

Turkey

How France is targeting Hamas financing

Representatives of 20 countries gathered in Paris to formulate a plan against the financing of Hamas and expand sanctions against its members.

Israel

Iran slams US' planned maritime force in Red Sea

The Iranian threats come amid repeated attacks against vessels in the area, mostly claimed by the Iran-backed Houthi group.

Iran

Multi-day Israeli raid kills 11 in West Bank: ministry

Agence France-Presse

Israel's kibbutzniks face long exile after Hamas attacks

Agence France-Presse

Turkey: Lawmaker dies after heart attack in parliament

The lawmaker’s cardiac arrest followed a speech critical of Turkish-Israeli relations and provoked strong reactions on the Turkish Twittersphere.

Turkey

Analysis

Does Hamas have a future after Gaza war?

Also: Qatar’s outsized diplomacy and we need to talk about Iran.

By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti

Day 69 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Thursday, Dec. 14

Israel

Britain hits Iran and its foreign proxies with fresh sanctions

The measures, coordinated with the United States, also target Iran's shipping sector and drone exports.

Iran

Climate deal won't have immediate impact on Gulf oil

Agence France-Presse

UK PM Sunak says open to tweaking Rwanda bill

Agence France-Presse

World Bank ups Middle East climate financing to $10B by 2025

The global lender provided $6.3 billion in climate financing for the MENA region between 2021 and 2023, much of it focused on mitigation and adaptation.

Gulf

OPEC+ cartel's grip on oil market loosening: IEA

Agence France-Presse

Number of journalists killed on job in 2023 declines despite Gaza: RSF

Agence France-Presse