Archives for January, 2024

Analysis

Netanyahu isolated, threatened by Gaza deal on eve of Mossad-CIA-Qatar talks

With American, Egyptian, Israeli and Qatari officials closer to a deal, Netanyahu may soon have to choose between the hostages in Gaza and the hard-liners holding him hostage.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

South Africa's genocide case against Israel rallies Global South support

Agence France-Presse

Civilians trapped by fighting in Gaza's south, Hague decision looms

Agence France-Presse

'Tim-Houthi Chalamet': handsome TikToker spreads Yemen rebels' message

Agence France-Presse

Hungry Indians queue for Israel jobs as war in Gaza rages

Agence France-Presse

Top UN court to rule on landmark Israel Gaza genocide case

Agence France-Presse

Israel’s war cabinet considers Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as ICJ ruling looms

Reports on Friday revealed that CIA Chief William Burns will meet in a European capital this weekend with Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials to try to unblock a deal for a cease-fire and the release of all the hostages held in Gaza.

Israel

Breaking | Last Updated: January 26, 2024, 7:37 pm

ICJ rules Israel must 'take all measures' to prevent genocide, stops short of ordering Gaza cease-fire

South Africa had filed a case with the court earlier this month arguing that Israel’s military operation in Gaza amounted to a state-led genocide.

Palestine

Washington, Baghdad to discuss future of foreign troops in Iraq

Agence France-Presse

S. Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16 as group phase wraps up

Agence France-Presse

How significant is Niger's PM visit to Iran post-coup and amid Africa push?

Iran wants better economic and political relations with sub-Saharan African states, including the sanctioned military junta in Niger.

Iran

US pressures Israel on military targeting as Khan Younis fighting intensifies

In a webinar with Al-Monitor, the US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues David Satterfield said the Israeli military should be doing more to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza.

Palestine

Convicted Binance founder Zhao denied permission to travel to UAE

Dubai-based cryptocurrency businessman Changpeng Zhao, who pled guilty to violating US laws against money laundering, has been denied permission to return to the United Arab Emirates for a family emergency.

Gulf

'Fauda' actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

Agence France-Presse

Egypt to give Cairo's historic downtown major facelift

The project is part of a wider plan to develop Cairo’s downtown area to boost tourism and the economy.

Egypt

Analysis

UAE-backed fund's planned Telegraph takeover raises press freedom fears

Members of parliament and former state security figures have raised concerns about what it would mean for an entity with close ties to a foreign government to own one of the United Kingdom’s most influential newspapers.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech