Middle East

Israeli representatives arrived for negotiations in Cairo, media reports

Israeli representatives have reportedly arrived in Cairo to participate in negotiations on the release of hostages and a ceasefire.

World Food Programme suspends aid to Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme has announced the suspension of humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip due to the ongoing chaos in the area.

French Navy destroys two UAVs in Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea

The French naval command reported that French frigates detected and destroyed two UAVs launched from Yemen in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Red Sea.

Russia holds talks with Hamas and Fatah ahead of Moscow meeting

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs held telephone conversations with representatives from both Fatah and Hamas.

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Cairo for negotiations

Ismail Haniyeh heads a Hamas delegation along with the Deputy Chairman of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, who came to Cairo for ceasefire talks earlier this month

Hamas calls for international investigation into ‘Israeli crimes against Palestinian women’

United Nations experts are expressing alarm over reports of alleged human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank

IAEA chief: Iran continues to enrich uranium

Iran is enriching around 7 kilograms of uranium to 60% purity per month, well beyond needs for commercial nuclear use