EU foreign policy chief – Middle East Monitor

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations, asserting his reluctance to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. are intensifying efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, with reported meetings aimed at overcoming obstacles, following Hamas’s proposal to release ten detainees. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hamas says that the leader of Israel, Netanyahu, isn't trying to make peace and is...

The Israeli army has intensified its attacks on humanitarian infrastructure in Gaza, targeting water distribution tankers crucial for displaced Palestinians. Recent strikes included the bombing of a water tanker in Nuseirat, killing the driver, and a drone attack on a water well in Khan Yunis, worsening the water crisis for over one million displaced individuals. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army is attacking water trucks and wells in Gaza, making it...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend UN-hosted talks on Cyprus in New York on July 16-17, alongside officials from Greece, Greek Cyprus, Turkish Cyprus, and the UK, aimed at fostering cooperation between the divided Cypriot administrations. This meeting occurs amid escalating tensions over a disputed Turkish-Libyan maritime deal, which Greece and Cyprus reject as violating their maritime boundaries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is going to New...

Israeli settler attacks on a Jordanian aid convoy have delayed its arrival to Gaza by over 24 hours, with only 29 of 50 trucks reaching their destination. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the urgent need to end the Israeli offensive and indicated Jordan's readiness to send hundreds of trucks daily if restrictions are lifted. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli settlers stopped a big truck delivery of food and supplies to help...

The UK arm of Save the Children has called for an immediate halt to arms sales to Israel after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 people, including eight children, in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp. The organization condemned the UK's continued arms licensing, asserting that the government must not support Israel's actions, which have resulted in over 58,000 deaths in Gaza since October 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Save the Children is asking...

Syrian government forces entered the Druze city of Sweida to quell violent clashes with Bedouin tribes that resulted in nearly 100 deaths, including many Druze civilians. Despite some Druze leaders approving the government's deployment, there are calls for international protection amid fears of further violence, especially after Israel's warning to protect the Druze community. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Syrian government sent soldiers into a city called Sweida to stop a fight...