Read the latest news and updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict with The Meridian Times.
Criticism of SNP’s Stance on Israel The brother of Bernard Cowan, a British-Israeli man killed by Hamas during the October 7 attack, has accused the Scottish National Party (SNP) of double standards regarding its stance on Israel. Bernard Cowan, originally from Glasgow, was killed by Hamas gunmen in his home on a kibbutz in southern … Read more
White House Pushes for Urgent Action U.S. President Joe Biden has emphasized the urgency of achieving a ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza during a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The call, which also included Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighted the necessity of removing “any remaining obstacles” … Read more
Delegates Express Disappointment Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate from Michigan, expressed his frustration and disappointment after being informed that their request for a speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention had been denied. Speaking outside the United Center, where the convention is concluding this Thursday, Alawieh shared his emotions with reporters. “We were hopeful because … Read more
Rising Tensions and Cross-Border Attacks Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets at the Golan Heights, which is occupied by Israel, in response to recent Israeli airstrikes deep inside Lebanon. The escalation follows a series of intense exchanges between the two parties, raising concerns about a potential wider conflict in the region. The Israeli military reported … Read more
Comparison Between Far-Right Violence and Israel-Hamas Conflict Labour MP Clive Lewis, who represents Norwich South, has addressed allegations of antisemitism following his comparison of far-right violence in the UK with Israel’s war against Hamas. Earlier this month, Lewis suggested a connection between attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and what he referred to as “rising Islamophobia” … Read more
Tragic Incident in Deir-al-Balah Ashraf El Attar, a nurse at Gaza’s European hospital, has reported the devastating loss of his wife and six children, including quadruplets, in an air strike that hit their family home in Deir-al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. El Attar described the incident as a sudden and catastrophic blow, leaving him with “nothing.” … Read more
Direct Criticisms of the Prime Minister Inbal Albini Peri, daughter of one of the six Israelis whose bodies were returned from Gaza by the Israeli military on Tuesday, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of putting “political priorities” above a ceasefire and hostage release deal. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Peri stated that … Read more
Diplomatic Tensions Heighten A senior U.S. administration official has challenged recent remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling them as “maximalist statements” that could hinder the advancement of a ceasefire agreement. This criticism emerges amidst a critical phase of diplomatic negotiations led by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, aimed at resolving the … Read more
Devastating Attack on Mustafa Hafez School At least twelve Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school, located in the western Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City. The school, which was housing displaced individuals, became the site of a tragic disaster early Tuesday morning. According to the Hamas-run Civil Defence authority, rescuers … Read more
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins this Monday in Chicago, a pivotal event intended to celebrate Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, the convention faces potential upheaval due to significant protests concerning the Gaza conflict. These demonstrations, driven primarily by dissent within the Democratic Party’s left wing, threaten to overshadow the convention’s … Read more
