Category: HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

Israel’s Netanyahu to address U.S. Congress on July 24

MONITORING (SW) – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will “present the truth” about the war against Hamas in Gaza when he addresses the U.S. Congress on July 24 during a visit to Washington, Republican leaders said on Thursday.

Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to finalize Gaza peace plan

MONITORING (SW) – Gaza conflict mediators have urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by United States President Joe Biden that they said would bring immediate relief to people in Gaza and to the hostages and their families.

Thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests

MONITORING (SW) – Thousands of Israeli demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday to call for new elections and demand more action from the government to bring the hostages held in Gaza home, in the latest round of protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.