Indian civil society groups urge halt all military, strategic cooperation with Israel – Middle East Monitor

MILAN (Reuters)Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that recognizing the State of Palestine before its establishment could be counterproductive, advocating for a simultaneous recognition of Israel by any new Palestinian entity. This comment follows France's recent recognition of Palestine at the UN, which faced backlash from Israel and the U.S., while Germany remains focused on progressing towards a two-state solution without immediate recognition of a Palestinian state. Want More Context? 🔎

After nearly a decade of setbacks, Iran successfully launched its Nahid-2 satellite using a Russian rocket, marking a significant achievement in its aerospace development. This milestone highlights Tehran's growing reliance on Moscow, revealing both a technological advancement and an increasingly complex relationship between the two nations. Want More Context? 🔎

International concern has escalated over severe malnutrition in Gaza, with the UN reporting that nearly one in three residents are going days without food and 90,000 women and children urgently needing treatment. Amid rising starvation deaths, world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, are advocating for increased aid, while Israel maintains there are no restrictions on aid deliveries, blaming Hamas for the crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN expressed readiness to collaborate with the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) while emphasizing adherence to humanitarian principles, as confirmed by spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay. She highlighted worsening conditions in Gaza, with significant access restrictions on aid delivery and over 1,000 Palestinians reportedly killed while seeking food since GHF's operations began. Want More Context? 🔎

By Michelle NicholsUN aid chief Tom Fletcher has urged Israel to provide evidence for its claims that staff of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) are linked to Hamas, following accusations made by Israel's UN Ambassador during a Security Council meeting. Fletcher emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of humanitarian access, while Israel reaffirmed its commitment to aid but stated it would not collaborate with politically biased organizations....

A retired US special forces officer, Anthony Aguilar, has resigned from his role with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing witnessed shootings by the Israeli Defense Forces at Palestinian crowds. He described the level of brutality and indiscriminate force used against unarmed and starving civilians as unprecedented in his career. Want More Context? 🔎