Israel’s parliament has voted to pass legislation prohibiting the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, with implementation set to begin within three months. This decision will also ban contact between UNRWA employees and Israeli officials, significantly hindering the agency’s operations in both Gaza and the Israeli-occupied … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew ceasefire negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while also pushing for increased humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Palestinian region. Blinken’s arrival in Israel on Tuesday marks his 11th visit to the Middle East since the … Read more
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians, according to health officials in the area. The strikes targeted multiple regions, including northern, central, and southern Gaza. Among the tragic incidents was a strike on a school in Beit Lahiya, which had been serving as a shelter for … Read more
Airlines have been advised to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace for the next month, the European Union announced on Saturday, following an escalation in air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a joint statement, the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited “an overall intensification of air strikes and … Read more
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has once again condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, describing them as genocidal and a violation of Palestinian human rights. Speaking virtually at the 2024 Aqsa Day event organized by the Muslim Awareness International (MAI) in Lagos on Monday, Fani-Kayode criticized Israeli aggression, which has reportedly resulted in … Read more
Israel’s main union called for a nationwide general strike on Sunday after soldiers recovered the bodies of six hostages killed in the Gaza Strip, where the military continues its operations against Palestinian militants. In response, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities in the evening, protesting against … Read more
Five more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during a second day of raids in the occupied West Bank, prompting the UN to call for de-escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the fatalities were “five terrorists who had hidden inside a mosque” in Tulkarm, near Israel’s border. This follows the launch of … Read more
At least five people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike on the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm, stating that it targeted what they described as the command centre of a “terror cell.” In a … Read more
Five Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in northern Gaza Strip. Incident occurred during intense fighting in the region, which has resumed after a brief lull. Total number of Israeli troops killed in Gaza military campaign now stands at 278. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Israeli military announced on Thursday that friendly … Read more
US halts shipment of bombs to Israel amid escalating conflict Decision made amidst concerns over civilian casualties and assault on Rafah Review of security assistance prompted by unfolding events in the region Eko hot blog reports that As tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas, the United States has made the unprecedented move of hating a … Read more
Palestinians fleeing Rafah due to fear of Israeli airstrikes Threat of Israeli offensive prompts mass displacement in Gaza Residents seek refuge elsewhere amidst escalating tensions Eko hot blog reports that As Israeli military activity intensifies in Rafah, Palestinian civilians face yet another wave of displacement, seeking refuge elsewhere in Gaza. EDITOR’S PICKS MTN Nigeria To … Read more
Troops killed two militants wanted for terrorist activities They also exchanged fire with gunmen The dead include a 16-year-old boy Eko Hot Blog reports that Israeli forces have shot dead four Palestinians during an undercover raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: … Read more
The Palestinian health ministry said “the Israeli occupation forces” killed two Palestinians, both males aged 17 and 23, in Jenin The latest bloodshed erupted on Thursday morning when the Israeli army said its soldiers returned fire after being shot at during an operation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israeli security forces on Thursday raided a … Read more
– An Israeli air strike has killed a senior commander of the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. – Israel’s prime minister said that Abu al-Ata was a “ticking bomb” who was planning to carry out attacks on the country – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Abu al-Ata was “responsible for most of … Read more