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Libya, backed by the Arab League, has called for a UN Security council meeting to discuss the dire situation in the Gaza Strip in regards to Israel’s recent actions. In a statement today, the Arab League called for the UN to take action and allow humanitarian supplies to enter the Gaza Strip. This comes after [...]
Libya went before the UN Security Council Wednesday, December 3, protesting Israel’s interception of one of its cargo ships attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Ambassador Giadalla Ettalhi stated that Israel is guilty of “piracy in the high seas” and called for “effective action that will ensure compliance of Israel with international humanitarian law and [...]
Thousands of Lebanese schoolchildren, carrying Palestinian and Lebanese flags, protested in Beirut on Tuesday against the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The peaceful protest lasted for approximately 30 minutes outside UN House. The protest, consisting of singing anti-Israeli songs, was dispersed without force. Last month, Israel tightened its blockade on Palestinians in the Gaza [...]
The blog NATO Monitor has reported on the possible outcomes of the Individual Cooperation Programme, which “allows for an exchange of intelligence information and security expertise on different subjects, an increase in the number of joint Israel-NATO military exercises and further cooperation in the fight against nuclear proliferation.” The Monitor discusses Israel’s nuclear arsenal or [...]
Bombs were dropped today by Israeli forces in an air strike on the Gaza Strip that killed two unidentified Palestinians. There was also confirmation that a group of Israeli policemen killed a Palestinian “terrorist” named Mohammed Abu Dhara in the West Bank. The Israelis reason that they needed to do so because he was part [...]
The Libyan ship Al-Marwa, laden with food, medicine and other aid, was turned back by Israeli naval vessels before reaching Gaza. According to Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Andy David, the crew of the Al-Marwa “understood that the navy was there and decided to turn around,” clarifying that there was no conflict or confrontation. He added, [...]
The Herald Tribune reports today that the Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has asked the European Union not to upgrade ties with Israel as long as it expands settlements in the West Bank. This favor was asked in a meeting held last week between Fayyad and EU diplomats. Fayyad brought this to the attention of [...]
Hamas has blocked thousands of Pilgrims from making the trip to Mecca “in the latest twist of the territory’s internal political divisions.” Pilgrims were turned back from the Rafah border by Hamas forces, and some even claimed they were beaten in their attempts to make the Hajj. Egyptian officials have reported that the border has [...]
As noted recently, the government of Lebanon has announced plans to officially recognize a “state of Palestine.” The move would establish full diplomatic relations and make the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Beirut an embassy. As of yet, however, the decision has not been approved by the cabinet, and no date has been set for its implementation. [...]
Lebanon is to establish diplomatic relations with the “state of Palestine.” According to Lebanese Information Minister, Tarek Mitri, the decision was approved in a cabinet meeting late Thursday. Scheduled is the opening of a Palestinian embassy in Beirut, which would replace the current PLO office there. This development follows the recent announcement from the Palestinian [...]
