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Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Evening Edition: U.S.-Israel Pull Negotiators As Hamas Rejects Latest Ceasefire Deal
The United States has withdrawn its ceasefire delegation from Doha after Israel has also made the same move saying Hamas has again rejected the terms of the latest proposal. Israel has also announced they will be suspending military operations in Gaza during the daytime in order to allow more aid to reach those in need. Meanwhile, the United Nations General Assembly is pushing to promote a two-state solution but Israel and the US are both boycotting a meeting focusing on that plan. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies, who says it is not a surprise Hamas would try to prolong the conflict and Israel is now facing the hardest part of their campaign. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Houthis announce stage four of escalation with Israel
Published July 28th, 2025 - 05:48 GMT ALBAWABA -Houthis, also known as the Ansar Allah group, announced to further escalate its military operations against Israel, a military official confirmed. The Yemeni group also announced the start of the fourth phase of the siege on the Israeli enemy. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said that the fourth phase launched by the group includes "targeting all ships belonging to any company dealing with enemy ports, and in any location that is accessible." بيان القوات المسلحة اليمنية بشأن الإعلان عن المرحلة التصعيدية الرابعة من الحصار البحري على العدو الصهيوني واستهداف كافة السفن التي تتعامل الشركات المالكة لها مع موانئ فلسطين المحتلة.بتاريخ27_7_2025م — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21yemen) July 27, 2025 In a televised statement, Saree said that companies that ignore the warnings will have their ships attacked, regardless of their destination and nationality. He added, "The Yemeni Armed Forces warn all companies to stop dealing with Israeli ports, starting from the moment this statement is announced. If they do not respond, their ships, regardless of their destination, will be targeted anywhere that is accessible or within the reach of our missiles and drones." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
SBS Australia
3 days ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Aid trucks enter Gaza as Netanyahu denies starvation policy
100+ trucks enter the Gaza Strip as Israel pauses military operations Federal MPs to debate removal of emissions targets Mavi Garcia becomes oldest Tour de France Femmes stage winner A convoy of some 100 aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom border crossing, after Israel announced it would be halting its military operations for 10 hours a day. Jordan and the UAE have conducted airdrops into Gaza in the last 24 hours, after Israel announced a series of aid measures in response to growing international condemnation that it is responsible for starvation in Gaza. The World Health Organization says malnutrition rates are on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip, with 74 malnutrition-related deaths this year in Gaza - 65 occurred in July]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist there is no starvation in Gaza, instead blaming the UN and aid groups for failing to deliver aid - even as he conceded some of the restrictions imposed by Israel will be lifted to allow in a minimum amount of aid. "We've just announced that formally. Here are safe corridors . And the UN has no excuses left. No excuses left, stop lying. Stop finding excuses, do what you have to do, and stop accusing Israel deliberately of this egregious falsehood. There is no starvation in Gaza, no policy of starvation Gaza." Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says he looks forward to the debate over emission reduction targets that will be triggered when he introduces his private member's bill today that proposes repealing Australia's emission reduction targets. The newly reformed Coalition has yet to determine its position on net zero targets, with differing views held by MPs. Over the weekend, the W-A Liberal Party supported a motion to abandon a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, increasing the pressure on federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to drop the policy. Mr Joyce says in his view, emission reduction targets is not the way to go. "We are de-industrialising. We are making it weaker. We are making ourselves more vulnerable. And on the way to doing that - we are just absolutely devastating regional communities. They are just besides themselves. It is really important that people in urban areas understand what is happening in regional areas. You have got to have some empathy. And more to the point. It doesn't work. You can't run a nation on intermittent power.' A new report has found one in five Australian households are struggling to pay their energy bills, with renters more heavily affected. The report by Energy Consumers Australia shows many of the hardest-hit households are not accessing, or aware of, available retailer or government assistance programs aimed at helping to ease energy costs. About a third of households reporting hardship had not contacted their retailer about difficulty paying bills - and almost half said they had not applied for government support. The recommendations for change include the introduction of stronger minimum energy performance standards for rental properties. Independent MP Zali Steggall says the issue of misinformation in political advertising must be dealt with once and for all. She has urged the federal government to back her private member's bill* - or reintroduce its own lapsed legislation on the issue. Ms Stegall's bill would ban material in political advertising that is misleading or deceptive. It would also allow the Australian Electoral Commission to receive complaints and give it enforcement powers to remove content. Ms Stegall says the growing risks posed by AI content and deepfakes underlines the urgent need to act. "We protect consumers against being scammed out of their money when it comes to misleading and deceptive advertising. We must do the same when it comes to politics. We cannot have a situation where elections are hijacked by third party campaigners and bad faith actors that can put any level of misinformation out there. And there is no recourse. We also know AI is growing in power and ability to make a very misleading message." In cycling, veteran Spanish rider Mavi Garcia has won the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes. At the age of 41, Garcia has made history as the oldest stage winner of the race. The Liv-AlUla-Jayco rider launched her decisive move with 10 kilometres remaining, opening a gap of around 20 seconds on the chasing pack. She held on through the explosive final climb, crossing the line three seconds ahead of her pursuers. Garcia says the win means a lot to her. "I have had really hard times last year and now I feel it is different. It is more motivation for me. And now I believe more. In the training, I was really really good condition. But in the races never arrive. Not only the victory, but not my good feels - and also a lot of crashes, and a lot of things happen. And now, I don't know it is really good nowadays." Lorena Wiebes sprinted to second place, with Kim Le Court Pienaar of Mauritius finishing third and taking the overall leader's yellow jersey. Dutch star Marianne Vos, who wore the leader's jersey after winning Saturday's opening stage, finished fifth and surrendered her overall lead to Le Court Pienaar.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Houthis Vow to Step Up Shipping Attacks to Press Israel on Gaza
Houthi militants pledged to target ships of any company that deals with Israeli ports, escalating their military operations in a bid to increase pressure on Israel to further ease restrictions on the hunger-ravaged Gaza Strip. The targeted ships will be attacked 'in any location within the reach of our armed forces,' a spokesman for the Iranian-backed group, Yahya Saree, said in televised comments. 'All our military operations will be ceased immediately upon the cessation of aggression against Gaza and the lifting of the blockade.'
Arab News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Israel's daily pauses fall short of easing Gaza suffering: UK
LONDON, GAZA: Israel's decision on Sunday to pause military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors falls short of what is needed to alleviate suffering in the enclave, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy said. Lammy said in a statement that Israel's announcement was 'essential but long overdue,' and that access to aid must now be urgently accelerated over the coming hours and days. 'This announcement alone cannot alleviate the needs of those desperately suffering in Gaza,' Lammy said. 'We need a ceasefire that can end the war, for hostages to be released and aid to enter Gaza by land unhindered.' Lammy said that access to aid must now be urgently accelerated over the coming hours and days. The Israeli military said the 'tactical pause' in Gaza City, Deir Al-Balah and Muwasi, three areas with large populations, would increase humanitarian aid entering the territory. The pause runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until further notice. Jordan said it carried out three airdrops over Gaza, including one in cooperation with the UAE, dropping 25 tonnes of food and supplies on several locations. 'Whichever path we choose, we will have to continue to allow the entry of minimal humanitarian supplies,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. Despite the annouoncement of temporary pauses, Israeli strikes killed at least 38 Palestinians from late Saturday into Sunday, including 23 seeking aid. An airstrike on a Gaza City apartment killed a woman and her four children. Another strike killed four people, including a boy, his mother and grandfather, in the eastern Zaytoun neighborhood. US President Donald Trump said Israel would have to make a decision on next steps in Gaza, adding that he did not know what would happen after moves by Israel to pull out of ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations with the Hamas militant group. Trump underscored the importance of securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, saying they had suddenly 'hardened' up on the issue. 'They don't want to give them back, and so Israel is going to have to make a decision,' Trump told reporters at the start of a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his golf property in Turnberry, Scotland. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza on Sunday, the military said, a day after confirming another soldier had died of wounds sustained last week. The two soldiers, aged 20 and 22, served in the Golani Infantry Brigade's 51st Battalion. Israeli military sources said they were killed when their armored vehicle exploded in the city of Khan Yunis.
