Macron made ‘moral mistake’ – Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister has slammed the French president for accusing him of bombing civilians in Gaza, insisting he is doing ‘everything to minimize harm’
US will be ‘hit hard’ if no ceasefire in Gaza – Iran’s defense chief
Tehran has accused Washington of fueling the conflict in the Middle East
US, Arab leaders to meet over Gaza as Palestinian deaths mount
The Arab leaders will stress the “Arab stance calling for an immediate ceasefire, delivering humanitarian aid and ways of ending the dangerous deterioration that threatens the security of the region”, the ministry said in a statement.
Iran’s Khamenei calls upon Muslim countries to boycott Israel
"The bombings on Gaza must stop immediately ... the path of oil and food exports to the Zionist regime should be stopped," Khamenei said in a speech, according to Iranian state media.
Israel has crossed red lines – Iran
President Ebrahim Raisi warned that the military operation in Gaza “may force everyone to take action”
Turkey’s stock market experienced a drop after the President shared criticism of Israeli and its allies
Turkey's stock market experienced a shock on Wednesday as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan heightened his criticism of Israel and its allies.
Washington pressures Israel to delay Gaza ground operations – Bloomberg
American officials reportedly hope to buy time to secure the release of captives held in Gaza
Xi says China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East
The conflict has raged since Palestinian militant group Hamas launched shock raids into Israel on October 7, killing 1,400 people -- most of them civilians -- and taking around 200 hostages.
Israel—Palestine Escalation: GVS Exclusive Interview With Sami Hamidi
Editor GVS interviews Sami Hamidi to discuss the escalating situation between Israelis and Palestinians and its broader ramifications.
Iran slams new Western sanctions on Amini death anniversary
The United States, Britain and the European Union announced new sanctions on multiple Iranian individuals and entities on Friday, the eve of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.
Threats to LGBTQ media freedom in Turkey
Velvele, the Turkish LGBTQ online magazine, courageously confronts censorship and bigotry, amplifying voices and fighting for media freedom
US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran
The security forces would provide a further layer of protection for the tankers in addition to the warships and planes operating in the strategically vital area, through which around a fifth of the world's oil passes.