Press Releases

Israel gets accused by Montero for war crimes after flotilla attack

(MENAFN) Spanish lawmaker Irene Montero from the left-wing Podemos party has accused Israel of committing “war crimes” following an alleged naval assault on a new humanitarian flotilla en route to Gaza. "Today, Israel hijacked the ships of the new...

Israeli Navy Seizes Another Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Israeli navy intercepted an international aid flotilla headed to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry. This marks the second recent civilian effort to breach Israel’s...

Israel, Hamas Endorse Initial Phase of U.S.-Backed Gaza Deal

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have formally agreed to the initial phase of a US-crafted peace plan aimed at resolving the war in Gaza. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both...

International Relations and Cooperation on first phase of peace plan between Israel and Hamas

The South African Government welcomes the announcement of a peace plan between Hamas and Israel, paving the way for ending the war on Gaza and bringing about durable peace. South Africa urges all parties to commit to the steps agreed upon during...

Draft of Israel-Hamas agreement gets revealed by media

(MENAFN) A ceasefire proposal announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly includes a major Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and the release of remaining hostages within days, according to multiple media outlets. An Egyptian source...

Sen. Sanders call on US to end army backing of Israel

(MENAFN) Senator Bernie Sanders urged the United States to halt military support to Israel on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration of committing atrocities in Gaza. While affirming that Israel has the “absolute...

EU Commends Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough

(MENAFN) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday praised the newly reached agreement between Israel and Hamas on the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire as a "significant breakthrough." “This is a major diplomatic accomplishment and a real...

Hamas Set to Release Israeli Hostages on October 13, Says Trump

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced that all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip will be released on October 13, following a newly brokered ceasefire deal between the militant group and Israel. Speaking during a phone call...

European Leaders Hail Gaza Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Hamas

(MENAFN) European leaders on Thursday hailed the initial agreement on a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing urgent humanitarian relief and the pursuit of a durable political resolution. Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin took...

Israeli Navy Attacks Freedom Flotilla in International Waters

(MENAFN) Early Wednesday, the Israeli Navy launched an assault on ships belonging to the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)’s Thousand Madleens to Gaza in international waters, approximately 120 nautical miles (222 kilometers) from the...

Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza-Bound Vessel in International Waters

(MENAFN) The Israeli maritime forces assaulted a vessel belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was en route to Gaza, in the early hours of Wednesday while it was in international seas. A live broadcast on the coalition’s YouTube...

Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict

The devastating scale of destruction means that most Gazans have lost loved ones, their homes or their livelihoods – in some cases all three. With over 80 per cent of the population affected by evacuation orders, civilians are being pushed into...

Israel Denies Allegations of Abuse Against Greta Thunberg

(MENAFN) Israel has strongly denied allegations that it mistreated Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other participants of the Global Sumud flotilla, labeling the accusations as “brazen lies.” At the same time, the Israeli official...

Israel Set to Release South African Global Sumud Flotilla Activists

(MENAFN) After several days held in an Israeli prison, South African members of the Global Sumud Flotilla are set for release and will return to South Africa via Jordan, the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation...

Israel refutes claims of tormenting Greta Thunberg

(MENAFN) Israel has denied allegations that it mistreated Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other members of the Global Sumud flotilla, calling the claims “brazen lies.” At the same time, a senior Israeli minister defended the harsh...

Israel will deport Greta Thunberg to Greece on Monday

(MENAFN) Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is set to be deported to Greece on Monday after being detained aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to reach the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade, according to reports. She will...

Israel Plans Deporting Greta Thunberg to Greece

(MENAFN) Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to be expelled to Greece on Monday following her arrest aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy attempting to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip. According to an Israeli...

Israel Plans Beginning Indirect Prisoner Swap Talks with Hamas

(MENAFN) Israel announced on Sunday that a diplomatic delegation will head to the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to engage in indirect discussions with Hamas concerning a potential prisoner exchange, as outlined in US...

Italy Monitors Israeli Navy Blockade of Gaza Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Wednesday that the Italian embassy and consulate in Tel Aviv have been vigilantly observing the Israeli navy’s blockade of a new flotilla heading to Gaza since early morning. "About ten...

Italy Keeps Tabs on Israeli Detention of Nationals After Naval Raid

(MENAFN) Italy is urging Israel to uphold the rights of its citizens after the Israeli navy intercepted a humanitarian flotilla heading to Gaza in international waters, detaining approximately ten Italians on board. Italian Foreign Minister...