Scholz underscores differences of Berlin and Ankara positions on Middle East conflict
However, the politician noted that the countries are united by the desire for a peaceful resolution
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
USA threatens to stop arms supplies to Israel
The US has called on Israel to make efforts to resolve humanitarian problems in the Gaza Strip. Otherwise, the US authorities may halt arms supplies to Israel.
Israel and Hamas may resume hostage talks
Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar secretly visited Cairo on October 13, where he met with Egyptian Intelligence Chief Abbas Kamel. The main objective of the covert meeting was to find ways to restart the stalled talks over a possible hostage …
Media: Hamas called on Iran and Hezbollah to join attack on Israel a year ago
The attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023 was initially planned by the radicals on a larger scale. They called for Iran and Hezbollah to join the attack.
Iraqi radicals claim attack on target in Israel
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a site in northern Israel last night. The group said …
Vitaly Naumkin: No one needs Iran's war with Israel
Exactly one year ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas militants, taking advantage of the Simchat Torah holiday, attacked Israeli settlements close to the Gaza Strip, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 prisoners. "Vestnik Kavkaza" spoke with Vitaly Naumkin, scientific director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, about the scale to which the Middle East conflict has grown in a year.
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces have launched new attacks on targets and launchers of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the army press service reported. Earlier, it was reported that the Israeli Air Force struck …
IMF: Middle East conflict poses economic risks
The International Monetary Fund said an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could have significant economic ramifications for the …
Israel attacks Houthis in Yemen
The Israel Defense Forces, having killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah and other commanders of the movement, and continuing to shell Lebanon, have struck Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.
Hostage deaths in Gaza spark protests in Israel
Israel’s largest trade union called a general strike for Monday to pressure the government for a cease-fire in Gaza after Israel said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages. The Histadrut represents some 800,000 workers in …
Israeli army launches counter-terrorism operation in West Bank
Israel Defense Forces said it launched an "operation to counter terrorism" in the northern West Bank overnight Tuesday. "The security forces have now begun an operation to counter terrorism in Jenin and …
Hezbollah decides to give Gaza dialogue a chance
Hezbollah’s strike on Israel in retaliation for to the killing of the movement’s armed wing Fuad Skukr has been postponed due to several reasons, with the Gaza ceasefire talks being one of them, …
Israel arrives in Cairo for talks
A plane carrying Israeli representatives landed in Egypt
EU considers sanctions against Israel
The European Union may consider the possibility of imposing sanctions against members of the Israeli government in connection with the attack on Palestinians in the West Bank, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, made such a statement.
Iran not to participate in ceasefire talks in Gaza
There will be no Iranian representatives at the talks between Israel and Hamas. This was stated by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN.
Hamas rejects invite to Gaza ceasefire talks
The Hamas radical group announced that it will not attend a final round of negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement set for August 15. …
Israel threatens to "strike back like never before"
Israeli enemies that are threatening to inflict unprecedented damage to the country should expect a retribution that has never been seen before, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. "Enemies from Iran and …
India's largest airline suspends flights to Israel
One of India's largest airlines, Air India, has indefinitely stopped flying to the capital of Israel. The airline's management considered such flights unsafe for passengers.
Russia and Turkey condemn killing of Hamas leader in Tehran
Mosow and Ankara condemned the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that this attack is also aimed at extending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the region. …
Netanyahu authorized to make decision on Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have been authorized to make decision on measures against Lebanon following the strike on the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children, the …
