US President Joe Biden has spoken out against Israeli prime minister’s policies on Gaza. In an interview with an American Spanish-language broadcaster, Biden said Benjamin Netanyahu should call a ceasefire immediately. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane has more from Washington, DC. Mohamad Elmasry from the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies says the slight ray of hope over a potential Gaza truce during talks in Egypt has now faded away. “It looked like we took a step forward a few days ago, but I’m back to feeling more pessimistic as it feels much like the same. The US has used this to sort of pat itself on the back and say, ‘Look, […]
Thousands of Israeli antigovernment protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv, among other parts of the country, to call on the government to reach a deal to free dozens of captives held by the Hamas group in Gaza and to hold early elections. The demonstrators shouted slogans late on Saturday, expressing anger at Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for its inability to secure the release of the captives after six months of fighting. Israeli media reported scenes of confrontations between security forces and protesters in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators reportedly started several fires before they were quickly put out by the police. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from Tel Aviv. Subscribe to our […]
US President’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the call, President Biden told his Israeli counterpart that a ceasefire is essential’ and urged him to reach a deal ‘without delay’. President Biden also said that US policy depends on ‘immediate action’ by Israel to protect civilians. This is the first time the two leaders have spoken since Israeli air strikes killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza on Tuesday. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett has more about this and Hamdah Salhut is in Occupied East Jerusalem for Israeli’s reaction regarding this. Subscribe to our […]
An Israeli air strike has hit the consular section of the Iranian embassy in the capital Damascus. At least five people have been killed. Among the dead is a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Several of the embassy’s diplomats have also reportedly been killed in the attack. Iran’s foreign minister says the Israeli attack is ‘a breach of all international conventions’. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr is monitoring the latest developments in Beirut and Hamdah Salhut is in occupied East Jerusalem for Israeli comments. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: […]
Tens of thousands of Israelis have blocked roads, built bonfires and lit flares, in the largest anti-government protest since the Gaza war began. They are demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resign. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Demonstrators are gathering in front of the Israeli parliament and government buildings. A three-day protest has been launched outside the Knesset in west Jerusalem. Thousands of people are calling on the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut is monitoring the latest developments in west Jerusalem. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #TelAviv #WestJerusalem #Gaza #Hamas #BringThemHome #BringThemBack #BringThemHomeNow #AllOfThemHome #AllOfThemHomeNow #IsraeliCaptives #IsraeliHostages #BenjaminNetanyahu
US Vice President Kamala Harris warns Israel against a military offensive in Rafah where 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering and have nowhere else to go. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #unitedstates #KamalaHarris #GazaWar #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHumanitarianAid #Rafah #RafahGroundInvasion
Omar Ashour, a professor of security and military studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, says Benny Gantz during his visit to the US will likely ask for more military assistance to bolster Israel’s ammunition stockpiles. “If some sort of a truce happens or was successful, I think what we will see is a bit more of reconstruction of forces, repairing of some of the armoured vehicles and also rearming them to be much more effective in the next round,” Ashour told Al Jazeera. The visit by Gantz, who is expected to meet senior US administration officials, comes as US Vice President Harris called for an “immediate” pause in […]
He’s the leader of Israel’s war of genocide in Gaza, he’s facing increasing Israeli anger for failing to bring captives home – and he’s also on trial for fraud and bribery. Benjamin Netanyahu’s long been a controversial leader – provoking months of mass protests last year against his changes to weaken the powers of Supreme Court judges. He’s facing similar protests now, with thousands rallying nationwide on Saturday to demand elections now. Can Netanyahu be toppled from what many say is his disastrous leadership? And is he continuing the war in Gaza to try and stay in power? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Oren Ziv — a journalist and commentator with […]
A Jewish activist group in the US staged a protest inside Pennsylvania’s state capitol building calling for an end to genocide in Gaza and for the state to stop investing in Israeli companies. More than 100 people were reportedly arrested. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
