https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rafah-crisis-940-000-displaced-urgent-needs-remain
Τhe Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) informed UN that the intensification of hostilities and issuance of evacuation orders......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-condemns-airstrike-deaths-in-gaza-as-tragic-mistake
The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become "hell on Earth", the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crime-surges-with-bombing-and-shootings-in-cyprus
Authorities in Cyprus are currently probing a string of violent incidents that unfolded in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts, marking a concerning escalation in localized unrest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-approves-over-$1-billion-in-arms-for-israel
The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would send more than $1 billion in additional arms and ammunition to Israel......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-troops-advance-blinken-affirms-us-support-in-ukraine
The escalating conflict in northeastern Ukraine has reached a critical juncture, highlighted by the ominous sight of Russian troops advancing in a frontline town, captured by drone footage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-slams-israel-s-gaza-tactics
In a significant departure from previous stances, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's tactics in the Gaza conflict, deeming them ineffective in neutralizing Hamas militants while resulting in significant civilian casualties...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-picks-economist-belousov-as-defense-chief-shoigu-switches-gears
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-israel-can-stand-alone-without-us-weapons
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains steadfast in his resolve, vowing that Israel can "stand alone" despite warnings from the United States regarding potential repercussions for a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-halts-weapon-shipment-to-israel-over-rafah-invasion-concerns
US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official has said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-offers-hamas-40-day-ceasefire-and-prisoner-release-deal
Israel has made a significant offer to Hamas, proposing a 40-day ceasefire and the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-doctors-save-baby-from-womb-after-mother-dies
In Rafah, Palestinians are grappling with the aftermath of a relentless series of Israeli airstrikes that have left 22 people dead, with 18 of them being children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-blocks-un-resolution-recognizing-palestinian-statehood
The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/gaza-s-wounds-deepen-amidst-humanitarian-crisis
The ongoing conflict in Gaza offers little novelty to seasoned observers of conflicts, especially within the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East's Arab-Israeli tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-israel-s-ai-system-identified-37-000-hamas-targets-in-gaza
During the recent conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military utilized an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify potential targets linked to Hamas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-admits-grave-mistake-in-airstrike-killing-british-volunteers
Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-ngo-workers-killed-in-gaza-during-israeli-attack
World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-tank-strike-hits-gaza-aid-shelter-msf-staff-and-families-in-peril
Amidst chaotic scenes of panic and flames, a shelter run by Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) in Gaza fell under attack on February 20th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/baltimore-bridge-collapse-leaves-six-presumed-dead
In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday morning, a bridge collapse in Baltimore Harbor has left six workers missing and presumed dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-efforts-strengthen-humanitarian-corridor-to-gaza
Last Thursday, officials from more than 35 countries and international organizations, including the UN and the EU, convened at the Zenon Centre in Larnaca to bolster the Amalthea humanitarian corridor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-shadows-of-conflict-cyprus-extends-hand-to-gaza
Humanitarian aid destined for Gaza is anticipated to depart from Cyprus in the coming days, according to a source familiar with the situation on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/haiti-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-violence-and-prison-breaks
Haiti has plunged into a state of emergency as the capital city witnessed intense violence, prompting the government to take drastic measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-from-12-countries-halt-arms-to-israel-over-gaza-assault
More than 200 Members of Parliament (MPs) from a dozen countries are urging their governments to halt arms sales to Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-s-party-divided-over-us-arab-peace-initiative-for-gaza
Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-backed-attack-claims-lives-of-three-us-service-members
In a tragic development, three U.S. service members lost their lives, with at least 34 others wounded, in a devastating drone attack orchestrated by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops stationed in northeastern Jordan, close to the Syrian border....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-court-slams-israel-ordered-to-halt-genocide-in-gaza
In a landmark ruling, the United Nations' international court of justice has directed Israel to take immediate action to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/balcony-collapse-raises-safety-concerns-in-germasogeia
In the early hours of Friday morning, a balcony in an apartment building on George A Street, Germasogeia, collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for residents and pedestrians. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/red-sea-hit-by-explosive-drone-assault
In a significant maritime incident, a drone boat laden with explosives has detonated in the Red Sea, as confirmed by the US navy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-africa-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-urgent-icj-appeal
South Africa has urgently petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to intervene and prevent potential genocide by Israel in Gaza, specifically calling for a cessation of combat operations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-s-unrelenting-missile-barrage-claims-26-lives-in-ukraine
Russia initiated its most significant air attack on Ukraine, deploying an array of 158 drones and missiles that struck various cities, resulting in a devastating toll. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-army-gears-up-for-escalation-against-hezbollah-in-lebanon
Israeli National Defence Chief of Staff Hurchi Halevi announced plans for potential escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite armed movement and ally of Iran and Hamas.
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