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world-news2 years ago

"Blinken's Middle East Mission: Aiming to De-escalate Israel-Gaza Conflict"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is embarking on a Middle East diplomatic tour to address the escalating conflict in Gaza and prevent it from widening into a broader regional war. The tour includes stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Egypt, amid heightened tensions following the assassination of a Hamas leader and attacks in the region. Blinken will also discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza and the release of hostages. Concurrently, unauthorized settler activity in the West Bank has surged, adding to the region's instability. The situation remains volatile with ongoing Israeli military raids in the West Bank and increased settler violence.

via The New York Times|
##antonyblinken#israelhamasconflict
world-news2 years ago

"US-Led Drone Strike in Baghdad Kills Militia Leader, Escalates Iraq Tensions"

An airstrike in central Baghdad killed Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, a leader of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Force, escalating regional tensions amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Iraqi military blamed the International Coalition Forces for the attack, which also killed another militia official and wounded five. The U.S. has not commented, and the strike increases pressure on U.S. forces to leave Iraq. The PMF has been involved in over 100 attacks on U.S. troops in retaliation for U.S. support of Israel, and the Iraqi Prime Minister has expressed intentions to end the coalition forces' presence in Iraq.

via The Associated Press|
##baghdadairstrike#iranbackedmilitia
world-news2 years ago

"Fears Escalate as Conflict Intensifies in Southern Gaza"

Intense fighting continues in Gaza with mounting fears of regional escalation after the killing of a top Hamas leader in Beirut, potentially by Israel. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement, with the UN struggling to deliver aid. The US has urged action against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, while Israel claims to have destroyed tunnels under Gaza's largest hospital. Hezbollah vows revenge for the Hamas official's death, and the UN criticizes calls for Palestinian displacement. Hearings are scheduled at the International Court of Justice for South Africa's genocide case against Israel, and Israel's finance minister faces backlash for comments on Palestinian migration.

via The Associated Press|
##gazaconflict#humanitariancrisis
world-news2 years ago

"Israel Escalates Airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon Amid Rising Rocket Tensions"

Israeli forces conducted air raids on Iranian military positions in Aleppo, Syria, causing material damage but no reported casualties. The strikes, launched from the Mediterranean, are part of a series of attacks that have intensified since Israel's military operation in Gaza began. Concurrently, Israel also targeted a town in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's attacks on Israeli military bases, escalating the tit-for-tat exchanges in the region. These developments raise concerns about the potential for a broader regional conflict.

via Al Jazeera English|
##airstrikes#aleppo