Jerusalem: Reactions after Latin Patriarch barred from Church – Israel responds
International concern has been sparked following a decision by Israeli police to prevent the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista ...
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EU welcomes release of Israeli hostages
The European Union welcomed today the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, describing it as a “critical step toward peace” ...
UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action on two-state solution or Israelis and Palestinians
At the opening session of the international conference held at the United Nations headquarters, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the ...
Iran declares Israeli attack a “declaration of war” and calls on UN Security Council to act
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that Israel’s recent attack on Iranian territory constitutes a “declaration of war” ...
Greek FM: Recommendation to Greeks in Israel and in Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued instructions to Greek citizens in Israel, following the rapid developments in the Middle East. ...
Israel accepts new ceasefire proposal by U.S. envoy, Hamas reviewing terms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed families of hostages held in Gaza that his government has accepted a new ceasefire ...
UN: Israel’s military actions in Gaza no longer justified as self-defense
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip can ...
Greek FM holds call with Palestinian PM; Greece calls for an immediate ceasefire
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis spoke by phone on Wednesday with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Palestinian Authority ...
UAE rejects Palestinian displacement in talks with US Secretary of State
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reaffirmed the UAE’s opposition to the displacement ...
WCC welcomes news of ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed the news of a ceasefire agreement reached between ...
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