European and Arab lawmakers have met in Madrid to push for an end to the Gaza war and demand unrestricted humanitarian aid access.
Lawmakers from European and Arab countries have met in Madrid to discuss the war in Gaza.
Some of Israel’s longtime allies have joined the growing international pressure after it expanded military operations against Gaza’s Hamas rulers, whose 2023 attack on Israel triggered the devastating conflict.
A nearly three-month aid blockade has deepened shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine in the Palestinian territory, raising fears of famine.
Aid organizations say the limited supplies recently allowed in by Israel fall far short of what is needed.
The high-level talks mark the fifth official meeting of what is known as “The Madrid Group.”
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has called for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza “massively, without conditions and without limits, and not controlled by Israel.”
Representatives from European countries including France, Britain, Germany, and Italy joined envoys from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Morocco, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Norway, Iceland, Ireland, and Slovenia—countries that, like Spain, have recognized a Palestinian state—also took part, along with Brazil.
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President Donald Trump toured flood-hit areas in Texas and expanded federal disaster assistance to eight more counties....
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) abandon what he described as 'double standards' in its approach to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Yemen's Houthi group said on Thursday (10 July) they had attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv area with a ballistic missile, while the Israeli military said the missile from Yemen was intercepted after air raid sirens were triggered in several parts of the country.
On this week’s episode of Context, Dilek Tuna speaks with guests about Gaza ceasefire progress, Netanyahu’s reported relocation plan for Palestinians, and how regional diplomacy is evolving amid rising Israel-Iran tensions.
A delegation of senior Qatari officials held a three-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff at The White House on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations, a source familiar with the matter told The Times of Israel.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
Dozens of international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Monday, but Bali’s main airport remains operational.
The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was successfully held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, highlighting the region’s revival and the deepening economic cooperation among member states.
French member of parliament Olivier Marleix was found dead at his home on Monday, with suicide being considered a possible cause.
Norway could soon receive a major boost to its airborne defence, as Washington signals readiness to expand military cooperation through a new high-value arms deal.
A British man accused of running a $100 million fake wine loan scam pleaded not guilty in New York, denying claims that he sold investors a vintage collection that didn’t exist. The high-stakes fraud allegedly duped victims with promises of rare bottles and big returns.
The U.S. is set to support Lebanon’s military readiness with a $100 million deal to sustain A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, enhancing the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to uphold the recent ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
The U.S. unexpectedly recorded a $27 billion budget surplus in June, reversing last year’s deficit. This improvement reflects stronger customs collections and significant cuts in education spending amid ongoing fiscal challenges.
Cameroon prepares for presidential elections on October 12 amid rising political tensions and declared candidates challenging long-time leader Paul Biya’s rule.
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