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Dutch politics was thrown into further turmoil on Friday after Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp stepped down, citing frustration over his inability to secure new sanctions against Israel. His resignation, which followed a contentious cabinet meeting, prompted his party, the New Social Contract (NSC), to withdraw from the governing coalition, deepening the country’s political crisis. Resignation Amid Cabinet Deadlock Veldkamp had …

The United Nations on Friday made an unprecedented announcement, formally declaring a famine in Gaza — the first official famine recorded in the Middle East. UN experts warned that nearly half a million people are enduring “catastrophic” levels of hunger, marking one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the region’s modern history. Famine Confirmed in Gaza City The declaration …

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Sunday, August 10, to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed plan to assume full control of the territory. During the session, Ramesh Rajasingham, head of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva, delivered a stark assessment of the situation. …

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations warning on Tuesday that the region is teetering on the edge of full-scale famine. The death toll from Israel’s military campaign has surpassed 60,000, according to the health ministry in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas. Dire Food Insecurity and a Race Against Time A joint alert …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed that the state’s policy to maintain exclusive control over arms remains firm and non-negotiable. However, he emphasized that the policy will be enacted with measured care to ensure national cohesion and safeguard internal stability. Speaking during a meeting with senior editors from Bahrain’s official news agency and leading newspapers in Manama, Aoun addressed both …

The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation directive for Palestinians in central Gaza, signaling plans to intensify its campaign against Hamas in previously untouched areas. The announcement came on Sunday, with military spokesperson Avichay Adraee warning civilians in Deir el-Balah and surrounding regions to leave immediately in anticipation of upcoming military activity. Expanding the Battlefield According to Adraee, Israel …

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at least 31 Palestinians were killed and approximately 200 others injured when Israeli military forces opened fire near a food distribution center in Gaza City. The Gaza Civil Defense reported that Israeli tanks and drones targeted thousands of civilians gathered to receive aid from a U.S.-backed humanitarian facility. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. local …

Washington is actively considering ending its financial and logistical backing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a move that could reshape international peacekeeping dynamics in the region. American sources confirmed the discussions following initial reports by Israeli media, indicating that the Biden administration is reassessing the mission’s cost-effectiveness and operational relevance. UNIFIL’s mandate, which is renewed annually …