Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 38 in Gaza as ceasefire talks reach critical point   (The Guardian) Israeli warplanes launched a wave of strikes in Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 38 Palestinians, according to hospital officials, as talks over a ceasefire in the devastated territory reached a critical point. Read More

 

 

Israel will send ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet   (The Associated Press) U.S.-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza appeared to gain momentum Saturday after nearly 21 months of war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s office said Israel on Sunday will send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar. Read More

 

 

Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon   (Al Jazeera) The Hezbollah chief says the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon. Read More

 

 

 

 

Brazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS   (Al Jazeera) Brazil’s president says the world must act to stop what he describes as an Israeli “genocide” in Gaza as leaders from 11 emerging BRICS nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro. Read More ---ooo00O00ooo----

Netanyahu expected at the White House  A meeting between the Israeli prime minister and US President Donald Trump has raised hopes for a Gaza ceasefire deal. What to know >