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Israel
Hamas Official Dismisses 'Illusion' That Gaza Truce Nearer
A senior Hamas official rejects US President Joe Biden's claims that a Gaza truce is nearer after the two-day negotiations concluded in Doha, Qatar.
Aug. 17, 2024
Palestine
Ireland to Recognise Palestinian State: PM
Like Norway and Spain, Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state from May 28, added Foreign Minister Micheal Martin.
May 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: April 21, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 21, 2024
Israel
OPINION: A Palestinian Liberal Democratic Movement Could Be Powerful but Inconvenient
There have been many Palestinian movements with many different political leanings but they all sought to end Israeli occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state.
Nov. 26, 2023
Ukraine
Zelensky Announces Evacuation of 89 Ukrainian Citizens From Gaza
Hundreds more Ukrainians are awaiting assistance, as the Foreign Affairs Ministry proceeds in alphabetical order. “We continue to work a very painstaking and delicate process,” says Zelensky.
Nov. 10, 2023
Israel
OPINION: Israel's Ayatollahs
Politics are complicated, but Israel’s current catastrophe isn’t just about politics.
Nov. 9, 2023