Tag: Near and Middle East
Israeli army announces recovery of six bodies of dead hostages – L’Express
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his tour in El Alamein, Egypt, on Tuesday, August 20, aimed at convincing the warring parties in the Gaza Strip to accept…
In Israel, Blinken says ‘this may be the last’ chance for a Gaza truce – L’Express
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with key Israeli leaders on Monday, August 19, to try to unblock the process for a ceasefire in Gaza, which Israel and…
First case of polio confirmed in the Gaza Strip – L’Express
After more than ten months of conflict in the Gaza Strip, a first case of polio has been detected in the besieged Palestinian territory. At the same time, violence continues…
White House slams ‘unacceptable’ attacks by Israeli settlers – L’Express
Negotiations continue this Friday, August 16, in Doha with a view to reaching a truce in the Gaza Strip, at a time when a bloody attack perpetrated by Jewish settlers…
Harris and Biden held meeting in the ‘Situation Room’ – L’Express
Talks for a truce in the Gaza Strip will be held in Qatar on Thursday, three sources close to the negotiations said on Wednesday, at a time when the Palestinian…
Israel-Hamas War: US Approves $20 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel – L’Express
The United States approved on Tuesday, August 13, the sale of arms to its Israeli ally worth more than 20 billion dollars, brushing aside pressure from human rights organizations to…
New provocation from a Netanyahu minister on the esplanade of the Mosques – L’Express
A new spark threatening to set the Middle East ablaze? On Tuesday, August 13, Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, accompanied by nearly 2,250 Jews, prayed and raised the Israeli flag…
What we know about this possible response – L’Express
The Middle East is holding its breath this week. On Tuesday, August 13, Iran once again rejected the call from several Western countries, including France, to abandon its threats against…
Smotrich, Netanyahu’s minister who is slowing down negotiations with Hamas – L’Express
Israel will be at the negotiating table on August 15 after responding favorably to a call for dialogue issued on August 8 by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. For…
Why the United States is accelerating the deployment of its aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln – L’Express
The order comes straight from the Pentagon. This Monday, August 12, Lloyd Austin ordered the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincolncarrying F-35C fighter jets, to “accelerate its transit” to the Middle…