Ireland to intervene on South Africa’s behalf in ICJ genocide case against Israel – POLITICO

Ireland to intervene on South Africa’s behalf in ICJ genocide case against Israel – POLITICO

The intervention will take some months to materialize. Ireland’s statement indicates it will file a declaration to the ICJ once South Africa submits its “memorial” — the written statement of its arguments. Ireland’s announcement comes as Israel prepares to launch a military operation in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip, where 1.4 million … Read more

IDF targets Hezbollah weapons workshop in Baalbek

IDF targets Hezbollah weapons workshop in Baalbek

The IDF targeted a workshop in which Hezbollah was storing weapons in Baalbek in the Beqaa Valley, about 100km from the Israeli-Lebanese border, on Saturday night, the IDF stated. معلومات اولية عن سقوط ٣ جرحى، ولا شهداء خلافاً لما اوردنا سابقاً #بعلبك pic.twitter.com/IXStezQZ6i — Bachir Khodr (@BachirKhodr) March 23, 2024 The governor of Baalbek, Bachir … Read more

France tries to break UN Gaza stalemate after Russia, China scupper US cease-fire resolution – POLITICO

France tries to break UN Gaza stalemate after Russia, China scupper US cease-fire resolution – POLITICO

Macron now hopes to step in as a mediator with a new U.N. draft resolution, which he said would be prepared with “several regional partners, in particular in the Arab world,” which will help lift the Chinese and Russian vetoes. “It’s with this procedure that we hope to advance this text,” he said. Meanwhile, Israeli … Read more

Candace Owens out at Daily Wire after months of Israel controversy

Candace Owens out at Daily Wire after months of Israel controversy

Daily Wire chief Jeremy Boreing shared to X on Friday that the conservative news site has parted ways with its controversial political presenter Candace Owens. “Daily Wire and Candace Owens have ended their relationship,” Boreing posted without further explanation of the split. The move comes as Owens’ feud with Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro over … Read more

Lieberman slams ‘outrageous’ Schumer speech: ‘I can’t ever remember anything like it’ 

Lieberman slams ‘outrageous’ Schumer speech: ‘I can’t ever remember anything like it’ 

Founding chair of political organization No Labels and former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) slammed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) for a speech he made earlier this week in which he called for new elections in Israel. “[F]or a U.S. Senator, let alone a majority leader, let alone the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in Washington, … Read more

Netanyahu: ‘Delusional claims’ from Hamas stopping cease-fire deal, ‘They’re on another planet’

Netanyahu: ‘Delusional claims’ from Hamas stopping cease-fire deal, ‘They’re on another planet’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a cease-fire deal with Hamas is within reach, but only if Hamas gives up its “delusional claims” amidst tense negotiations. Netanyahu told CBS’ Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation” that Israel and Hamas are still far apart in negotiations for a six-week cease-fire deal that could see … Read more

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets struck Iranian-backed Houthi rebel sites for the sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers in Yemen that were prepared to fire, according to two U.S. officials. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing military operations, said the strikes were carried out by F/A-18 aircraft … Read more

Video: Ex-Israeli hostage says she was held captive by Hamas in a hospital in Gaza. Hear what it was like

Video: Ex-Israeli hostage says she was held captive by Hamas in a hospital in Gaza. Hear what it was like

Ex-Israeli hostage says she was held captive by Hamas in a hospital in Gaza. Hear what it was like Former Israeli hostage Sharon Cunio talks to CNN’s Anderson Cooper about her experience being held by Hamas in a hospital in Gaza. Source link

Breaking News Today, Latest News, Highlights Of December 16

Breaking News Today, Latest News, Highlights Of December 16

One person was arrested at the Chennai Airport after the Chennai Airport Customs seized 1,201 grams of narcotic substances (Cocaine) worth Rs 12 crore, the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs said on Friday. “Chennai Air Customs (AIU) intercepted a male passenger holding a Nigerian Passport who arrived from Addis Ababa on December 12, … Read more