GAZA BORDER CROSSINGS
Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief
Lana Nusseibeh has announced her candidacy for the role of United Nations secretary-general. She aims to restore the organization as an effective diplomatic problem-solver in response to global challenges. Nusseibeh has garnered support from numerous countries during the recent UN General Assembly. Her experience includes leading UAE campaigns at the UN and dealing with complex geopolitical issues.
What is the International Criminal Court?
South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize has been a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC was established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression when member states are unwilling or unable to do so themselves. Notable suspects under the court include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russian President Vladimir Putin and others.
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oil
It started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. Three years after October 7, the Middle East’s fault lines have cracked open far beyond where the first shots were fired.
Will exercise right to defend against terrorism: India at UN
India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the nation's right to defend itself against terrorism. He asserted that friendship cannot coexist with terrorism and condemned state-sponsored actions. Jaishankar highlighted the unacceptable attacks on commercial vessels, which have resulted in the loss of Indian seafarers. He reiterated the need for a two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in West Asia.
Mecca Pact may meet same fate as Board of Peace, Abraham Accords
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed alarming fidayeen attacks, underscoring the dire internal security landscape of Pakistan. The government grapples with the dual challenge of safeguarding its own troops and depending on militias for security. Diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing friction with Afghanistan have fallen flat. Meanwhile, a new defense alliance invites doubt amid an unpredictable US-Iran relationship that threatens to entangle Pakistan in its own security issues.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
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Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz
Oman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. An Iranian ship was struck near the waterway, killing one person. Houthi rebels launched drones and missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia. An Israeli strike in Gaza killed two individuals, according to reports. Protests erupted in Syria over increased fuel prices.
Israeli strikes kill 21 in Gaza, health officials say
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 21 Palestinians, including children, on Wednesday. This violence jeopardizes a recent truce. The Rafah border crossing faced delays for patient passage. The Israeli military stated strikes were in response to militant fire. This incident follows earlier deadly Israeli strikes before the border reopened.
Rafah crossing to process 50 people in each direction in first days: Egypt state-linked media
Fifty people are expected to cross the border between Gaza and Egypt in each direction in the first days of the reopening of the Rafah crossing, Egyptian state-linked media reported Monday. AlQahera News, which is linked to state intelligence, reported citing an unnamed source that "fifty people will depart Egypt for Gaza and fifty people will come from Gaza, in the first days of the operation of the Rafah crossing".
Israel will reopen Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, after nearly 2 years of closure
Gaza's vital Rafah crossing with Egypt will reopen this Sunday for limited movement of people, ending a nearly two-year closure. This move, a significant step in a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan, allows Palestinians to enter and exit the territory. Both Israel and Egypt will screen individuals, with EU agents supervising.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing to reopen on Monday, Palestinian embassy in Egypt says
Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt will reopen Monday, enabling Palestinians in Egypt to return after being largely closed since May 2024.
Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Rafah border crossing, crucial for aid deliveries into Gaza, cannot operate without Palestinian control. Israel seized the crossing last month during its offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Shoukry emphasized the importance of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty for regional stability. He also mentioned a positive meeting with U.S., Egyptian, and Israeli officials, although no agreement was reached on reopening the crossing. Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israeli forces were targeting tunnels between Gaza and Egypt, which Egypt denies exist.
Israel strikes rocket launchers aimed at border crossing expediting aid deliveries
An Israeli airstrike destroyed two rocket launchers in Rafah targeting the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the IDF reported. This week, 2,000 aid trucks entered Gaza, mostly through Kerem Shalom, crucial since Egypt closed its Rafah border after Israel's takeover. Undelivered food rots on Egypt's side. IDF operations in Rafah eliminated Hamas squads and uncovered weapons caches. In northern Gaza, a Hamas arms stash was found in a school. Israeli airstrikes hit 50 targets, including weapons facilities. Hamas's October 7 attacks killed 1,200 people and took 252 hostages, with 125 remaining, 39 presumed dead.
Israel reopens Gaza's Erez crossing for first time since Oct 7
It is the only crossing located on Gaza's northern border. Before the war, it served as the only crossing point for pedestrian traffic. Before the attacks of October 7, it was primarily used by international personnel such as diplomats, aid workers, and journalists and also Palestinians with work or medical permits, while trucks used the Kerem Shalom crossing at the southern end of the Strip.
Israel says allows 'temporary' entry of aid into Gaza through new border
Israel approved Friday the "temporary" delivery of aid into Gaza via its Kerem Shalom border crossing, the prime minister's office said, opening a new route for supplies after weeks of pressure. Israel's cabinet "approved today a temporary measure of unloading the trucks on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing" in order to increase the amount of aid getting into the territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
Gaza border authority: Rafah land crossing to reopen Sunday
Evacuations from the Gaza Strip into Egypt, including for Palestinians needing urgent medical treatment, were suspended on Friday, Egyptian and Palestinian sources said, due to problems transporting medical evacuees from northern Gaza.
More than 20,000 wounded people still in Gaza: MSF
MSF noted the evacuations of "a number of severely injured" people in a statement on Wednesday, saying that its 22 international staff members in Gaza had also been among those who left the territory via the Rafah border crossing.
At least 320 foreign nationals and some wounded leave Gaza for Egypt
The Rafah crossing into Egypt saw the departure of at least 320 foreign passport holders and some injured individuals from Gaza on Wednesday. This became possible due to a mediated agreement involving Egypt, Israel, and Hamas.
Who controls the Rafah crossing and why is it so important to Gaza?
The Egyptian-controlled Rafah crossing is in the news due to its significance as Gaza's main lifeline to the outside world, not controlled by Israel. It is located on Gaza's southern border with Egypt and serves as a critical point for delivering humanitarian aid and allowing the exit of injured individuals and foreign passport holders. With Israel imposing a "total siege" on the Palestinian enclave following a deadly attack by Hamas militants on October 7, the Rafah crossing has become the sole means for Gazans to leave the coastal strip.
Explained: What is the Rafah crossing and why is it hard to get aid into Gaza?
The principal point of entry and departure from Egypt into the Gaza Strip is the Rafah border. Since Israel placed a "total siege" on the enclave in response to a fatal incursion by Hamas militants on October 7, it has emerged as the focal point of efforts to provide supplies to Palestinians.
Second aid convoy arrives in Gaza as fears grow of a widening conflict
A second aid convoy has entered the Gaza Strip from Egypt to address the growing humanitarian crisis. The aid, which includes water, food, and medical equipment, was inspected by Israeli security personnel before being brought into Gaza. The United Nations confirmed the shipment, but emphasized that more aid is needed to alleviate the dire situation. The Israeli military has been conducting airstrikes in Gaza following cross-border attacks by Hamas, while clashes with Hezbollah along the Lebanese border have raised concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Gaza aid called inadequate as new convoy arrives
The UN Relief and Works Agency serving Palestinian refugees said it would “run out of fuel, critical for our humanitarian response across the Gaza Strip” in three days and that the aid convoys rolling into Gaza were “far from enough,” according to a statement.
Four or five days of food left in Gaza shops: WFP
The food situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly, with only a few days' worth of stocks left in shops, according to the UN's World Food Programme (WFP). The situation is even worse at the shop level, with stocks expected to run out in four or five days. Essential food commodities are only sufficient for two weeks at the wholesalers' level, and the bread supply is running low due to security concerns and lack of fuel.
Why is Cairo reluctant to open The Rafah Crossing for Gazans amid the Israel-Hamas conflict?
As Israel tightens its border controls, the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has become the only remaining connection for the besieged residents of Gaza. Unfortunately, this vital link has remained predominantly closed in the past week, resulting in stranded Gazans.
Gaza on the brink: Hospitals struggle, civilians flee, rising deaths and diplomatic initiatives
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 2,670 Palestinians have been killed and 9,600 wounded since the conflict began. This makes it the deadliest of the five Gaza wars for both sides. While in Hamas's October 7 assault, more than 1,400 Israelis have lost their lives, primarily civilians. Additionally, at least 199 Israelis, including children, have been captured by Hamas and taken into Gaza.
More aid flights arrive in Egypt's Sinai, awaiting passage to Gaza
New aid flights have arrived in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where relief materials are being held until safe passage into the Gaza Strip can be secured. The main exit point for Gaza's residents, the Rafah crossing, has been closed due to Israeli bombardments. Egyptian security forces have been reinforcing security on their side of the border, but reports of sealing off the crossing were incorrect.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Bombardments around southern exit point from Gaza alarm Egypt
Israel's assault on Gaza has caused alarm in Egypt, which has urged Israel to provide safe passage for civilians from the Palestinian enclave rather than encouraging them to flee southwest towards Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, two Egyptian security sources said.
Aid convoy returns as Egypt closes border with Gaza
A convoy of four trucks carrying humanitarian aid and food returned to Al-Arish, without being able to cross the Rafah crossing border, a security source said.
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