Day: May 23, 2024

Nearly 70% of Gaza Aid at US-Built Pier Stolen

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Joshua Marks14 Iyyar 5784 – May 22, 2024 Photo Credit: CENTCOM / public domain The USS General S. Frank Besson is heading to Gaza with equipment to build a temporary dock for delivery of humanitarian aid via a maritime corridor from Cyprus, CENTCOM announced.     (JNS) Close to three-fourths of the humanitarian aid transported […]

After release of hostage video, war cabinet okays resumption of stalled truce talks

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Source says ministers approved new guidelines for negotiators to try and reach a breakthrough; Egypt said to be making initial contacts with Israel, Hamas By TOI STAFFToday, 11:02 am   Protesters call for the release of the Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza at a demonstration outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, May […]

Despite mounting opposition, US House leader moves to invite Netanyahu to Congress

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Republican Mike Johnson sets deadline for Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer to sign on and make it a joint session or will proceed alone; Democrats divided By AGENCIES and TOI STAFFToday, 9:13 am   Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, meets with reporters following a Republican strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington, May […]

Egypt warns it may withdraw from Gaza war mediation over ‘attempts to doubt’ its role

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Threat comes after officials say Cairo mishandled the latest round of hostages-for-truce talks and as it’s being blamed by Israel, US for withholding aid from Strip By JACOB MAGID  and AGENCIESToday, 5:01 am   Two women walk on an asphalt road in the middle of a deserted camp for displaced Palestinians on the border with Egypt in […]

White House: We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state

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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations. Elad BenariMay 23, 2024, 6:53 AM (GMT+3) The White House said Wednesday it opposed “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state after Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would recognize one, AFP reported. President Joe […]