I felt safer in Hamas captivity than in Israel – Middle East Monitor

Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead announced the cancellation of two upcoming shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa in the UK due to "credible threats," which has been welcomed by the pro-Palestinian PACBI-BDS movement, who view the events as complicit in the "artwashing" of genocide. In a letter, Greenwood and Tassa expressed disappointment over the censorship and silencing of artists, emphasizing that art should transcend politics and that musicians should be free to perform regardless of their...

Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Talks Amid Growing Humanitarian CrisisHamas has dismissed ceasefire discussions with Israel, citing a "hunger war" as famine looms in Gaza, where military plans for broader assaults are underway following a two-month blockade. Senior Hamas official Basem Naim emphasized the need for global pressure on Israel to halt its actions as nearly all 2.3 million residents face displacement and escalating violence. Meanwhile, international condemnation of Israel's military strategy grows, with calls for ceasefire...

Leader of Israel’s National Unity Party, Benny Gantz, criticized the Israeli government for focusing on internal divisions instead of winning the war against Gaza, as reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. He acknowledged military successes against Hamas and the Iranian axis but expressed concern over the lack of progress in replacing Hamas leadership after a year and a half of conflict. Gantz emphasized that despite military operations, there are no concrete future plans or results, and the...

The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) executed a drone attack on the seaport and airport in Port Sudan, resulting in fires and loud explosions, as reported by an Anadolu correspondent. The Sudanese government has not yet commented on the incident, which led to delays and rescheduling of several flights at the airport. This attack marks the third drone strike on Port Sudan city within a 48-hour period, according to local sources. Full Article

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented its legal argument to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging immediate protection for the UN agency’s humanitarian operations in Palestinian territories amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. OIC Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Samir Diab condemned Israel’s policies against UN agencies and called for international support for the UNRWA, emphasizing the need for Israel to cease its aggression and illegal legislation. Since March 2, Israel's blockade has exacerbated...

This past weekend marked a slowdown in US-Iran nuclear deal negotiations after three weeks of progress, prompting uncertainty about the talks' future. Reasons for the American delay may include the ousting of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, the appointment of hawkish Marco Rubio as his replacement, and increased pressure from Israeli officials advocating for a tougher stance on Iran. Despite this pause, a fourth round of negotiations is anticipated soon, suggesting the delay may be...