Israel’s Somaliland Recognition Sparks Regional Outcry, Divides Global Response
Somalia and the African Union condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent, warning of regional instability, while Hargeisa celebrates the move.
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Somalia and the African Union condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent, warning of regional instability, while Hargeisa celebrates the move.
Israeli forces raided UNRWA’s former East Jerusalem office on Dec 9, prompting UN condemnation and raising concerns about international agency operations in contested territories.
Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares for crucial talks with President Trump to advance Gaza ceasefire plan’s second phase amid ongoing regional tensions.
Israeli military launches large-scale operation in northern West Bank, sparking humanitarian concerns and international condemnation.
Israel dismisses generals over 2023 Hamas attack failures as internal probe reveals systemic military lapses, amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah’s chief of staff, escalating regional tensions. Lebanon reports casualties as cross-border clashes intensify.
Israeli PM Netanyahu faces internal far-right backlash over U.S.-endorsed UN resolution supporting a pathway to Palestinian statehood, threatening coalition stability.
Israel freezes West Bank annexation plans amid international criticism as Palestinian factions meet in Cairo. Gaza faces urgent humanitarian crisis.
U.S. President Trump pledges to prevent Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, amid international opposition and regional tensions.
France, Britain, and Canada may recognize Palestinian statehood at September’s UN General Assembly, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics amid growing pressure on Israel.
UN officials call for restraint as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, raising global concerns over regional stability and humanitarian impacts.
Israeli forces recover Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar’s body from Gaza tunnel as conflict death toll surpasses 54,000, escalating regional tensions.
Reports indicate ICC member states may not enforce arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant, as per Israeli estimates.
Israel has blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, causing essential goods prices to skyrocket. The UN urges immediate access to deliver lifesaving assistance.
Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza has sparked widespread condemnation from Palestinian factions, regional countries, and international bodies, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.
Israel has blocked aid trucks into Gaza and conducted airstrikes as negotiations over a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover intensify.
Israel has agreed to a U.S.-proposed temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, aiming to reduce regional tensions during important religious holidays.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing Gaza ceasefire deal. Discussions continue amid potential truce extension.
Hamas mistakenly released an unidentified body instead of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, threatening the fragile Gaza ceasefire and escalating tensions.
The Israeli military reports that one of the bodies released by Hamas does not belong to any hostages, accusing the group of violating the ceasefire agreement.