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British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, during his recent visit to Lebanon, has indicated that the UK might recognize a Palestinian state even before the completion of prolonged negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. This potential recognition, including at the United Nations, could happen during the process of working towards a two-state solution, rather than waiting for its finalization. Cameron emphasized …

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to decide on its jurisdiction in a case brought by Ukraine against Russia, which centers around allegations of breaching the Genocide Convention. Ukraine initiated this case following Russia’s invasion, accusing Moscow of using false claims of genocide in Luhansk and Donetsk as a pretext for its military actions nearly two years ago. …

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Al Amal hospital compound in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis area after a two-day occupation, according to a statement from the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The Society also reported that Israeli forces had for the third time entered its headquarters, which is situated close to the hospital. A spokesperson for the Red Crescent Society, Raes …

The European Union has reached a consensus among its member states to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros in financial assistance. This agreement was achieved during a critical summit in Brussels, despite initial resistance from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. European Council President Charles Michel confirmed the deal on X (previously known as Twitter), expressing the unity among all 27 …

Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continue as the conflict in the Gaza Strip intensifies, exacerbating a grave humanitarian situation. The Israeli military reports that in the last 24 hours, they have neutralized numerous terrorists and a long-range missile launcher in Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza heavily impacted by the conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon has been actively engaged in international communications in recent days, aiming to avert a large-scale war in Lebanon, according to a source from the ministry. These efforts by Mikati have reportedly been successful in preventing the escalation of the conflict, as stated by sources to the ad-Diyar newspaper. Since the onset of the …

The European Union is preparing to deploy a naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks. This mission aims to protect cargo ships from assaults by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which have been disrupting trade and contributing to rising costs. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasized the urgency of the mission, aiming for it to be operational …

President Joe Biden has indicated that he has determined how to respond to the recent drone attack in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of three American service members. This attack, attributed to Iran-backed militia groups, marks the first loss of American troops in a series of attacks on U.S. forces since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. …