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Israeli warplanes bomb central Gaza killing dozens as 2024 begins

Fierce ground fighting is ongoing in the center of Khan Younis, killing dozens, as Palestinians start 2024 sheltering from Israeli shelling.

21,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as situation goes ‘beyond a catastrophe’

More than 21,000 people have been killed in 11 weeks of the war as Israeli forces continue bombing the Gaza Strip driving the situation in the region “beyond a catastrophe”, as described by the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Defense industry profits soar amid Gaza and Ukraine wars, regional conflicts

The arms industry is experiencing a surge in profits amid escalating conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine with global military expenditure estimated to grow at an annual rate of 2.74% from 2023 to 2024.

Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, triggering protests and calls for ceasefire

Israeli troops mistakenly shot three Israeli hostages to death in a battle-torn neighborhood of Gaza City on Friday.

Biden says Israel losing global support over ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza, suggests government change

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel it could lose international support due to the Gaza war and suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu change government.

UK deploys second warship to Gulf in response to rising tensions in the Middle East

The UK is dispatching a second warship, HMS Diamond, to the Gulf to enhance Middle East security amidst rising tensions.

German President arrives in Israel on three-nation Middle East tour

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Tel Aviv, Oman, and Qatar, emphasizing Germany's pro-Israel stance, support for a two-state solution and vital civilian protection in Gaza.

Germany to double 2024 military aid to Ukraine

Germany would increase its military aid for Ukraine in 2024, doubling the assistance to €8 billion ($8.5 billion), defense minister, Boris Pistorius announced on November 12.

Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh demands immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza

Dozens of Muslim leaders, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, gathered in Riyadh on November 11 to attend the Arab-Islamic summit, held to call for an immediate end to Israel's war in Gaza.

Turkish parliament boycotts Nestle and Coke from menus over Israel support

Türkiye's parliament has ordered to remove Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants in response to their alleged support for Israel in the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip, a source told media citing an official statement issued on November 7.

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