Middle East

Mothers’ group in Germany urges government to act against Israel
Group demands that German government push back against Israel’s blockade of aid deliveries, halt all weapons exports to Israel
Mothers’ group in Germany urges government to act against Israel
Group demands that German government push back against Israel’s blockade of aid deliveries, halt all weapons exports to Israel

Syrian president announces launch of development fund for post-Assad reconstruction
Minutes after fund’s launch, donations surpassed $30 million

More than 40% of Gaza aid delivery missions blocked, impeded by Israel: UN
'Although fewer missions have been outright denied by the Israeli authorities, approved movements still take hours to complete,' spokesperson says

UNICEF warns Gaza City becoming 'place where childhood cannot survive'
'The suffering of children in the Gaza Strip is not accidental,' says Tess Ingram

Gaza-bound flotilla condemns Israeli minister's plan to seize boats, designate activists 'terrorists'
Such threats are not only baseless and unjust, but constitute blatant violation of international humanitarian law and Geneva Conventions, says Global Sumud Flotilla

Israel to rebuff Macron visit over French plan to recognize Palestinian state
Israeli foreign minister says any visit by Macron ‘has no place’ as long as France pursues recognition of Palestinian statehood