President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday called for an end to Israeli hostilities in Gaza, condemning the “immeasurable suffering” inflicted on Palestinians by the prolonged conflict. Speaking at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu urged for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Addressing leaders gathered to discuss … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday called for an end to Israeli hostilities in Gaza, condemning the “immeasurable suffering” inflicted on Palestinians by the prolonged conflict. Speaking at an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu urged for an immediate halt to violence in the region, underscoring the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. … Read more
The US State Department announced on Thursday its decision to release $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt without conditions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this release comes amidst close collaboration between Cairo and Washington on brokering a ceasefire in Gaza. Previously, the United States had tied a portion of its annual aid to Egypt … Read more
After months of negotiations, a potential agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages may be within reach. According to a senior US official, progress was made over the weekend in Cairo, where mediators discussed the “final details” of a deal. While significant issues remain, negotiators are now focused on the … Read more
President Joe Biden emphasized the critical need for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages in his recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement from the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris also participated in Wednesday’s call, and Biden highlighted the necessity of eliminating “any remaining obstacles” to reaching … Read more
– Biden and Netanyahu clash following Gaza UN vote. – U.S. abstention triggers sharp response from Israeli leader. – Tensions rise amid ceasefire resolution at the United Nations. Eko hot blog reports that Relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a wartime low on Monday with the U.S. allowing passage … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fighting has resumed in Gaza on Friday following the end of a week-long truce between Israel and Hamas. Health officials in the Palestinian territory announced the first deaths after the standoff resumed at the early hours of Friday in Gaza Editor’s Pick JUST IN: LASTMA Sacks 11 Officers Over Extortion, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the French President, Emmanuel Macron, has called on Israel to agree a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that there was “no justification” for bombing civilians in the embattled territory. In an interview with the BBC, Macron said Israel had the right to protect itself after the 7 October Hamas attacks, but … Read more