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Biden conveys 'deep concerns' to Israeli premier about possible Rafah offensive

Biden conveys 'deep concerns' to Israeli premier about possible Rafah offensive

US president, Benjamin Netanyahu agree to have their teams meet soon in Washington to discuss ways for targeting Hamas, securing Egypt-Gaza border without operation in Rafah, says White House

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US destroys Houthi targets in Red Sea in 'self-defense'
19.03.2024

US destroys Houthi targets in Red Sea in 'self-defense'

US Central Command says it determined that weapons presented an 'imminent threat' to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in region

Japan reviewing decision to suspend UNRWA funding: Foreign minister
19.03.2024

Japan reviewing decision to suspend UNRWA funding: Foreign minister

Tokyo has halted funding for UNRWA 'tentatively,' says Yoko Kamikawa, adding Japan provides aid materials to Gaza through other international organizations

Ground invasion of Rafah would be 'catastrophic': Doctors Without Borders
19.03.2024

Ground invasion of Rafah would be 'catastrophic': Doctors Without Borders

Israeli plans to carry out military operation in southern Gaza city 'must not be allowed to happen,’ says MSF secretary general

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea
19.03.2024

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Council members urge caution, restraint to avoid further escalation of situation in Red Sea and broader region

Israeli minister calls for expanding West Bank settlement activity due to EU sanctions
19.03.2024

Israeli minister calls for expanding West Bank settlement activity due to EU sanctions

EU foreign policy chief says bloc reached 'political agreement' to sanction extremist Israeli settlers