Food prices surge in Gaza after aid convoy looted

Cairo, Nov. 20, (dpa/GNA) – Food prices in Gaza have risen dramatically following the looting of a large aid convoy, residents told dpa on Wednesday. A bag…

UNRWA leader says there is no viable alternative to the agency

Geneva, Nov. 19, (dpa/GNA) – The future role of the United Nations’ relief agency in the Gaza Strip must be defined in the coming months, the group’s…

Afghan diplomats in Bonn resign amid pressure from Taliban and Berlin

Islamabad/Berlin, Nov. 19, (dpa/GNA) – Afghanistan’s ambassador to Berlin and the country’s consul general in Bonn resigned in separate statements on Monday, citing challenges…

Red alert in parts of Spain two weeks after Valencia flooding

Madrid, Nov. 13, (dpa/GNA) – Spain’s national weather service declared a red alert for parts of Catalonia in the north-east of the country and Andalusia in the…

UN: Almost 14,000 pregnant women affected by conflict in Lebanon

Beirut, Nov. 13, (dpa/GNA) – Nearly 14,000 pregnant women in Lebanon have been affected by the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, according to a report…

Saudi crown prince receives phone call from Iranian president

Riyadh, Nov. 11, (dpa/GNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Sunday evening, the latest move reflecting the two countries’…

Israel announces expansion of humanitarian zone in Gaza Strip

Tel Aviv, Nov. 11, (dpa/GNA) – A designated “humanitarian zone” in the Gaza Strip is to be expanded and will include field hospitals, water and medication provision,…

Israeli opposition calls for protests after Netanyahu sacks Gallant

Tel Aviv, Nov. 6, (dpa/GNA) – Leading Israeli opposition lawmakers called for protests after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The citizens of Israel…

At least 15 killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese town of Barja

Beirut, Nov. 6, (dpa/GNA) – At least 15 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Barja, south of Beirut, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday…

Four Palestinians killed in operations in the West Bank

Ramallah/Tel Aviv, Nov. 5, (dpa/GNA) – Four Palestinians have been killed during Israeli military operations in the north of the occupied West Bank, Palestinian sources said on…

Lebanon death toll hits 3,000 in fighting between Israel, Hezbollah

Beirut, Nov. 5.  (dpa/GNA) – In Lebanon, the death toll since the outbreak of the armed conflict between the Israeli military and the pro-Iranian Shiite militia…

IDF intensifies attacks across Gaza, more deaths reported

Gaza, Nov. 4, (dpa/GNA) – Witnesses in the northern Gaza region of Jabalia described the situation on Sunday as catastrophic as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly…

UN sounds alarm over Israeli operations affecting Lebanon’s heritage sites

BEIRUT, Nov. 4, (Xinhua/GNA) – The United Nations Human Rights Office, voiced concern on Friday, regarding the severe civilian impact of Israeli military operations…

One child killed every day in Lebanon, says UNICEF

Istanbul, Nov. 1, (dpa/GNA) – Since October 4 of this year, at least one child has been killed and 10 have been injured every day in fighting…

Human Rights Watch: Israeli attacks on medics ‘apparent war crimes’

Beirut, Oct. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Wednesday that attacks by the Israeli military on medical staff and health facilities in Lebanon partly constitute…

Prosecutors: Man planned shooting attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin

Berlin, Oct 20, (dpa/GNA) – A Libyan man, being held by German police, for allegedly plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin,…

Iran: Fight against Israel continues after Hamas leader’s death

Tehran, Oct 20, (dpa/GNA) – The killing of Hamas leader Yehya al-Sinwar by Israeli forces on Wednesday, will not stop the struggle against Israel,…

Israel launches fresh attacks in Lebanon and Gaza Strip

Tel Aviv, Oct 20, (dpa/GNA) – The Israeli army said on Saturday, that it is maintaining its attacks on the Shiite militia Hezbollah in…

Trump says Biden tries to ‘hold back’ Netanyahu

Washington, Oct 20 (dpa/GNA) – US Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has accused President Joe Biden of failing to adequately support Israeli Prime Minister…

Netanyahu orders more aid deliveries to Gaza

Tel Aviv, Oct 20, (dpa/GNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ordered a significant increase in deliveries for the suffering population in the Gaza…