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Gaza war: Israel making efforts to block ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and others, says report

[ad_1] The Israeli government is making efforts to block the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other top officials, the Times of Israel reported on Sunday (Apr 28) citing sources. Israeli officials believe that the ICC has been preparing to issue these arrest warrants for officials on charges related to the ongoing war between Israel…

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Explained: The US plans to sanction Netzah Yehuda, an Israeli Defence Forces battalion | Explained News

[ad_1] The US government may soon sanction a battalion of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) over alleged human rights violations, marking the first such move in the history of the two countries’ relations. According to an April 20 report from the media organisation Axios, which cited three US sources, “The sanctions will ban the battalion…

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U.S. sanctions two entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers who attacked Palestinians

[ad_1] The Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against two entities that have been accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians, as well as the founder of a group whose members regularly attack Palestinians. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said in a statement that Mount Hebron Fund and…

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Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake’

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in an interview published on April 9, offering further criticism of Israel’s handling of the conflict. “I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach,” Mr. Biden said in comments…

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Gaza war | UN human rights body calls for halt to shipments of weapons to Israel as concerns mount

[ad_1] A view of the screen showing the result of a vote on a resolution regarding the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations’ (UN) top…

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An Expert Explains: Why US allowed UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire to pass | Explained News

[ad_1] The UN Security Council this week demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, after the United States, which has repeatedly used its veto to shield its ally Israel, abstained from the vote. Why is this important, and does it matter? Historically, there has been…

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Netanyahu approves new Gaza ceasefire talks

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved new talks on a Gaza ceasefire, a day after the world’s top court ordered Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian aid reaches people in the Palestinian territory. But despite a binding United Nations Security Council resolution this week demanding an “immediate ceasefire”, fighting continued Friday, including around hospitals. Also…

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Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza

[ad_1] A woman and her children walk past a wall with photographs of hostages who were kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas cross-border attack in Israel in Jerusalem, on February 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 26 vowed to press ahead with Israel’s offensive and blasted a U.N. Security…

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Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel To Push Ahead With Rafah Offensive Despite “Pressure”

[ad_1] “No amount of international pressure will stop us from realising all the goals of the war.” Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli troops would pursue a planned ground offensive in southern Gaza’s Rafah that has spurred fears of mass civilian casualties. “No amount of international pressure will stop us…

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Israel Hamas War Benjamin Netanyahu Defends Israel Offensive Gaza Says Thinks Of Four Year Old American Girl Abigail

[ad_1] The four-year-old American girl, Abigail, was released from captivity of Hamas in November last year Tel Aviv, Israel: Defending Israel’s offensive in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the story of four-year-old American girl, Abigail Edan, from Hamas captivity in November last year to defend his country’s offensive in Gaza.  The four-year-old American girl,…

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