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Gaza officials say Israeli fire kills six, including Hamas commander By AFP September 30, 2026 04:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Hamas militants carry grenade launchers at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a …
Gaza officials say Israeli fire kills six, including Hamas commanderThe Standard
The empty seats surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly last week prove that the rest of the world might finally be in a position to stand decisively against the actions of Israel in Gaza. …
Netanyahu is a wanted man who roams the world freelyCapital News
NEW York, United States, Sep 25 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely defended his country’s military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly. …
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speechThe Standard
… The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) said in 2024 it had reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu was responsible for war crimes in the Gaza campaign, which responded to Hamas' deadly October 7, 2023 attacks. …
Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speechCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Ireland's prime minister, Micheal Martin, backed his country's football manager on Tuesday after Israel's football federation accused him of "stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy" over comments about the war in Gaza. …
Irish PM backs football manager after Israel FA criticismCitizen Digital
… y strikes as thousands flee By AFP September 23, 2026 03:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi force intended to be sent to fight in support of Palestinians in Gaza …
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands fleeThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterTurkish president Erdogan called for immediate reconstruction of Gaza, urging world leaders to "exert greater pressure on Israel".Future of AI and climate change Guterres called for US-Chinese dialogue on the future of AI, akin to US-Soviet engagement a …
Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefullyThe Standard
… nuel Macron called Tuesday for countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system over a resurgent "law of the jungle." Macron, giving his last speech to the UN's signature annual diplomatic gathering as president, also railed against the humanitarian situation in Gaza …
Macron urges world to choose UN over 'law of the jungle'Citizen Digital
… Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza that Israel denies – is to speak on Thursday. …
World leaders return to UN as it struggles to remain relevantCitizen Digital
… Although the October 7 attack by Hamas was "horrific," Sheeran said, according to Variety, adding, "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate." window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'tabo …
Ed Sheeran's fans back singer after controversy over Macklemore, PalestiniansGaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli fire on Tuesday killed at least six people, including Hamas commander Izz al-Din al Beik, who led the Northern Brigade and was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli fire on Tuesday killed at least six people, including Hamas commander Izz al-Din al Beik, who led the Northern Brigade and was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece notes that Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued in November 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity, continues to travel internationally, including to the United States, while European states allow his aircraft passage. The article highlights the contradiction between international isolation he faced at the UN General Assembly and his freedom to move globally.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere at the UN General Assembly, vowing to continue fighting after dozens of delegates walked out. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN via video that Israeli policies, including settlement expansion in the West Bank, threatened Palestinian existence and accused Israel of conducting a "genocidal war" in Gaza, which Netanyahu rejected.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ireland's prime minister Micheal Martin backed the country's football manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after Israel's football federation accused him of "stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy" over comments about the war in Gaza. Martin called the Israel FA's remarks "unacceptable" and said they should be withdrawn.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching deadly strikes killing civilians and prisoners, as the Iran-backed group seizes strategic Red Sea territory. The UN forecasts over 230,000 displaced in coming months, with hundreds already dead and thousands fleeing the Houthi takeover.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump told the UN that the United States will not join global AI regulation and urged countries to abandon the International Criminal Court, while also stating he faces a "big decision" on whether to negotiate or "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran. Other world leaders at the assembly warned about Palestinian futures amid Israeli West Bank settlement expansion and raised concerns about global unrest and US actions.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
French President Emmanuel Macron urged countries to recommit to international law and the UN system, warning against a resurgent "law of the jungle." In his final UN speech as president, Macron also called for a moratorium on strikes against civilian and energy targets in the Ukraine-Russia war and raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly 130 heads of state meet for the UN General Assembly with the organization facing attacks from Trump, who has reduced America's contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip the gathering to hold one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ed Sheeran's fans at his Philadelphia concert on Saturday said they still support him despite controversy over Macklemore being pulled from the tour over his remarks on Palestine. Addressing the issue from the stage, Sheeran apologized and said the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate," while pledging to learn more and contribute to help victims.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia on Saturday, his first show since his opening act Macklemore was removed from the US Loop Tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Four supporting acts subsequently quit the tour, though Sheeran has denied being behind Macklemore's removal, attributing it to the tour promoter.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa has pushed back against new US visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration over its racial equity policies, accusing Washington of distorting its laws. The dispute is part of a broader clash over race, trade, and diplomacy between the US and one of Africa's most influential powers.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for two days, stopping in Dublin before heading to his Trump International Golf Links resort in County Clare, where the Irish Open tournament is underway and expected to draw 75,000 spectators. In the village of Doonbeg, Trump is viewed more as a golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to the area than as a polarising political figure.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said his country was "not planning to expel or to deport anyone from Gaza Strip," though he acknowledged that if Palestinians chose to leave voluntarily and another country accepted them, Israel would not oppose it. Several Israeli cabinet members have previously spoken of plans to remove all two million people from Gaza, largely framing the initiative as voluntary.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for Western sanctions led by London over Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Israel also said it would expel British diplomats monitoring a Gaza ceasefire, bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, and ban 12 British officials from entering Israel.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany will ask the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support of Israel. The hearings at the ICJ in The Hague will span four days, with Germany arguing either that the court lacks jurisdiction or that Nicaragua's claims lack merit.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending more than four years of war in Ukraine at the Kremlin on Saturday, ahead of their expected visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Both Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days during the negotiations.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in recognizing Israeli sovereignty in the contested holy city. The announcement followed a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening diplomatic relations.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel announced the release of five civilians captured in southern Lebanon during its war with Hezbollah, with one man already handed over to the Lebanese army via the International Committee of the Red Cross. The remaining four detainees — two Lebanese and two Syrians — are scheduled for release on Friday, ahead of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sara Netanyahu has claimed an opposition figure was aware of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack plan beforehand. The remarks, directed at centre-left Democrats party leader Yair Golan, have triggered outrage across Israel's opposition ahead of October 27 elections.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a two-day visit as both countries face potential US sanctions over financial links to Iran. The trip comes amid a months-long Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, and as Washington threatens expanded sanctions against Tehran's backers and partners.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza on Saturday, while health officials reported three people injured in a separate Israeli strike near the maternity ward. The strike occurred despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gaza's civil defence agency said three people were killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday, while the Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Hamas militants in those areas. The incidents mark continued bloodshed despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel warned Hamas on Sunday it would step up operations in Gaza if launches of kites, drones and balloons towards Israel continued, after around 10 such incidents were found or intercepted in recent days. Hamas denied responsibility, though Israeli media reported the military believes Hamas was behind the launches, which did not carry explosives.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain, Canada, and Australia have condemned Israel's decision to close an investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees killed in a Gaza drone strike in 2024, which Israel's military described as a "tragic mistake."
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN warns that cheap, increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to aid workers. The technology is making aid operations more dangerous, with 907 aid workers killed, injured, or kidnapped in 2023, and 218 killed, injured, or kidnapped so far in 2026.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The UN has warned that more than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years as aid work becomes increasingly dangerous. Secretary-General António Guterres cited growing attacks in conflict zones, shrinking funding, access restrictions, and new weapons like armed drones as compounding security threats to aid personnel.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, following rare talks with Hamas to discuss a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected Trump's 15-point plan last week, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's reconstruction under a new Palestinian civilian administration.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →