Israel, Hamas skirmish in Gaza as truce efforts pick up pace
Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza’s Rafah
Israel intensified its bombardment of Rafah in Gaza’s south.
US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top UN court
Yesterday, 10 states including SA were critical of Israel’s conduct in the occupied territories.
Draft UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire faces potential US veto
The US proposed a rival draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire.
ICJ must declare Israeli’s occupation as illegal
Palestinians Foreign Affairs minister says ICJ must declare Israeli’s occupation as illegal.
ICJ opens hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
The UN’s top court opens a week of hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation.
Israel describes SA’s appeal to ICJ as misuse of resources
South Africa recently wrote to the court after Israeli military strikes in Rafah.
Israel not complying with ICJ order in Rafah: Pandor
Minister Dr Naledi Pandor says they are horrified by the events in Rafah.
Govt concerned about attacks by Israel’s Defence Force in Rafah
The South African government says it is concerned on the attacks by Israel’s Defence Force in Rafah
Saudi Arabia warns of repercussions should Israel storm Rafah
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry warned of very serious repercussions.
Oil starts week lower after Israel says ‘concluded’ Gaza strikes
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday after a series of strikes in southern Gaza.
Call for urgent UNSC meeting after Israeli military action in Rafah
Israeli strikes on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah killed 37 people and wounded dozens
Palestine brace for Rafah assault as Israel promises evacuation plan
Israeli air strikes killed 17 people in Gaza’s Rafah overnight, medics said on Saturday.
Alleged Israel invasion on Rafah City alarming: UN
UN says reports that Israeli military intends to focus next on Rafah are alarming.
Biden says Gaza fighting ‘over the top,’ pushes for a pause
Biden on Thursday suggested that Israel’s military response in Gaza has been “over the top”.
US reviews response from Hamas on hostage deal
US reviews response from Hamas to a framework that could see a new hostage deal with Israel.
Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce
Palestinians huddling under bombardment in Gaza hope visit by Blinken would finally deliver truce.
US Senate unveils $118 bln bill on border security
The US Senate unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill.
Hamas hounds Israeli forces in main Gaza cities
Palestinian gunmen kept up attacks against Israeli forces on Sunday in the Gaza Strip’s main cities
US, Britain wage strikes against Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen
The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday…