This is an excerpt from Neutrality After 1989: New Paths in the Post-Cold War World, edited by Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom. You can download the book free of charge from E-International Relations. The concept of neutrality is not new in international relations, though its definition has always been situational. Israel, however, was never considered a neutral … Read more
The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault in the Gaza Strip’s second largest city. The order suggested Khan Younis will be the target in the latest of Israel’s repeated raids into parts of Gaza … Read more
At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. Fadel Naem, director of the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, told The Associated Press that more than three dozen bodies arrived at the hospital. The … Read more
A series of Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Saturday left several dozen people dead, according to Palestinian health officials. One of the strikes struck the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Israel’s military confirmed it targeted the camp but said it struck what it called “two Hamas military infrastructure sites.” Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel … Read more
The Israeli military announced on Sunday a “tactical pause” throughout daytime hours in parts of southern Gaza to free up a backlog of humanitarian aid deliveries destined for desperate Palestinians enduring a humanitarian crisis sparked by the war with Hamas. The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles of road in … Read more
Israeli authorities released new footage Saturday of the rescue of 26-year-old Noa Argamani, one of the four Israeli hostages who were rescued in an operation in central Gaza about one week ago. The elite Israeli commandos stormed the apartment Hamas was holding her and said, “Noa, everything is fine, we’re taking you home.” Chris Livesay … Read more
Washington — The State Department sanctioned an Israeli extremist group that it said has been mounting attacks aimed at thwarting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, it announced Friday. The U.S. accused members of the group, called Tsav 9, of blocking, harassing and damaging convoys carrying assistance to Palestinians in Gaza for several months. … Read more
New video shows raid that rescued Israeli hostages – CBS News Watch CBS News Newly released video shows the raid that rescued four Israeli hostages last week. Hamas officials say the operation killed nearly 300 Palestinians. Chris Livesay reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. … Read more
Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz announced Sunday he is resigning from the country’s three-man war cabinet, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza. The move comes days after four Israeli hostages were rescued in an operation that Hamas officials say resulted in the deaths of over 250 Palestinians. Chris Livesay reports.
The complex raid deep into a built-up refugee camp in central Gaza to rescue four held hostage by Hamas on Saturday was the largest rescue operation since Hamas and other militants stormed across the border and attacked Israel, triggering the ongoing war. Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside … Read more