Foreign News Archives - Page 12 of 13

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Former US Secretary Of State Henry Kissinger Dies Aged 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. He served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Hamas, Israel Exchange More Captives For Prisoners

As we've been reporting, 30 Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli jails yesterday as part of the current truce deal. Budour Hassan, from Amnesty International, has been speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about one of those - a female

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

WHO Says Untreated illnesses Could Kill More Than Attacks In Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that deaths from untreated illnesses could exceed deaths from bombardment in Gaza. A WHO assessment of UNRWA shelters found widespread diarrhoea and respiratory infections among children and infants, and no treatment whatsoever. Patients with

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Extended Gaza Truce Enters Fifth Day With More Releases Due

We've heard from a doctor in the south of Gaza about the impact the temporary ceasefire is having there. Dr Ahmad Maghrabi, a plastic surgeon, told Radio 4’s Today programme that people "are more relaxed" since the fighting paused. "They can

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Israel-Gaza: Four-Year-Old Girl Among Released Hostages

The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7. In all, nine children ages 17 and younger were

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

China Calls For ‘Urgent’ Action On Gaza As Muslim Majority Nations Arrive In Beijing

The world must “must act urgently” to stem the conflict in Gaza, China’s top diplomat said Monday during a meeting with officials from Arab and Muslim majority nations, as Beijing steps up its efforts to play a role in establishing a ceasefire

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas War Rages As Humanitarian Crisis Spirals In Gaza

Ambulances evacuating premature babies from Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital have arrived in Egypt, where medical professionals were waiting with incubators to take them into care. Israel is under pressure to provide evidence for its claim that Hamas uses Al-Shifa for combat purposes. It released surveillance video Sunday

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Israel-Hamas War Rages As Outcry Grows Over Gaza Crisis

It's afternoon in Israel and Gaza. Here's what you need to know on Thursday From CNN staff The Israel Defense Forces said its troops are still inside Al-Shifa Hospital and have found "military equipment used by Hamas" during a raid that began early Wednesday morning

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Israeli Journalist ‘Arrested’ For Exposing Secret Army Deaths Doesn’t Exist

Viral social media posts claim to show a video of "renowned" Israeli journalist Ephraim Mordechai revealing that scores of Israeli soldiers' bodies have been hidden in hospital morgues, while their families remain unaware. The posts allege that he's since been arrested

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Biden Says Gaza Hospitals Must Be Protected

U.S. President Joe Biden called for medical facilities in Gaza to be protected, as Israel continues its offensive in the region. “Hospitals must be protected,” he said at an Oval Office event on Monday, calling for “less intrusive action” by Israeli