Madrid, (EFE).- A group of 21 Spanish activists of the Global Flotilla Sumud landed on Sunday in Madrid, along with several colleagues from the Netherlands and Portugal, after being detained by Israel when they tried to reach the Gaza Strip by sea. Wearing white T-shirts and raising their fists in victory, most of the group … Read more
International Desk, (EFE). – Hamas announced Friday it has decided to release all Israeli hostages under the terms presented by United States President Donald Trump and indicated its willingness to negotiate the details of the peace agreement. “In this framework, and in a manner that guarantees an end to the war and a full withdrawal … Read more
Ashdod, Israel (EFE).- A total of 473 crew members of the Global Samud Flotilla detained by Israeli authorities in international waters while sailing towards Gaza have been taken to a prison in southern Israel’s Negev Desert, a lawyer told EFE on Friday. Loubna Tuma, a lawyer from the Adalah legal team representing the flotilla, told … Read more
Jerusalem, (EFE). – The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported it had stopped “several vessels” of the Global Sumud Flotilla and transferred the passengers to port. “Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,” said the … Read more
By Eduard Ribas i Admetlla Washington, Sep 29 (EFE). – United States President Donald Trump presented a peace plan for Gaza on Monday that includes the creation of a transitional government without Hamas supervised by himself, the demilitarization of the Strip, and the possibility of a Palestinian state in the future. The president detailed his … Read more
Cairo (EFE).- US President Donald Trump proposed a transitional government in Gaza without Hamas and the release of all hostages held by the group, an Egyptian security official told EFE on Sunday. The source, who requested anonymity, said the plan was shared with Arab and Islamic leaders during a meeting with Trump on Tuesday on … Read more
By Alicia Sánchez Gómez United Nations (EFE).- Traffic in New York has been disrupted over the last few days due to the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, as high-ranking world leaders have been moving from one side of the city to another to participate in debates and parallel events. Political figures who … Read more
United Nations, (EFE).- Dozens of countries rose from their seats and walked out of the United Nations General Assembly upon Netanyahu’s entry on Friday. He gave a defiant speech to the remaining attendees, criticizing “weak-kneed leaders” who have recognized the Palestinian State. He reiterated that this will not happen. For 40 minutes, Netanyahu displayed a … Read more
United Nations (EFE).- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly by videoconference on Thursday. He called for his government to administer Gaza after Israel’s military offensive ended and insisted that Hamas be excluded from any future governance of the enclave. “We are ready to take full responsibility for governing Gaza and … Read more
United Nations, Sep 24 (EFE). – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Wednesday in New York that a ship will be sent to support the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, following several attacks. According to Navy sources, the ship being deployed is the BAM (Maritime Action Ship) “Furor.” Sánchez said, … Read more
Jerusalem (EFE).- The Gaza Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the Strip’s health system was on the verge of collapse due to the growing destruction of hospitals and shortages of resources resulting from Israel’s offensive against the enclave. The ministry warned that the healthcare system in Gaza is on its last legs and that … Read more
By Javier Otazu United Nations (EFE).- The United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, three countries traditionally allied with Israel, made the historic move of recognizing the Palestinian State on Sunday. Hours later, Portugal and France also joined. Five other countries are expected to do so on Monday. These four countries appear to have coordinated the recognition … Read more