A Hamas spokesman said this Saturday (21) that the group intended to release two more hostages for “humanitarian reasons”, but that Israel refused to receive them. Abu Ubaida spokesman for the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, said in a brief statement that it informed Qatar on Friday (20) about the radical Islamic group’s intention to release […]
Peace Summit in Egypt will not have final joint declaration due to “differences” between delegations, sources say
A final joint statement will not be issued after the Peace Summit in Egypt, held this Saturday (21) to discuss the Israeli war, due to “differences” between delegations over the text, an official and a diplomat with knowledge of the matter confirmed to CNN . The Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he had brought […]
Mauro Vieira assesses the situation regarding the Rafah crossing in a meeting with the UN secretary
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, took advantage of the UN summit to hold bilateral meetings with countries participating in the meeting and with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. The chancellor questioned Guterres about his visit to the Rafah crossing. In the conversation, the conclusion is that the 20 trucks of humanitarian aid that […]
UN agencies call for ceasefire and humanitarian access in Gaza
Agencies of United Nations (UN) called this Saturday (21) for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access throughout the Gaza Strip after 20 trucks transporting a shipment of aid reached the enclave through the Rafah crossing. “We call for a humanitarian ceasefire, along with immediate and unfettered humanitarian access across the Gaza Strip to enable humanitarian […]
Eighth flight of Operation Returning in Peace takes off this Sunday to repatriate Brazilians in Israel
The eighth repatriation flight for Brazilians who are in Israel should take off late Sunday morning (22) towards Ben-Gurion airport, in Tel Aviv. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there is no prospect of sending new aircraft for Operation Returning in Peace, as the airport operates regularly. The Itamaraty’s recommendation is […]
Ninth flight of Operation Returning in Peace takes off this Sunday to repatriate Brazilians in Israel
The ninth repatriation flight for Brazilians who are in Israel should take off late Sunday morning (22) towards Ben-Gurion airport, in Tel Aviv. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there is no prospect of sending new aircraft for Operation Returning in Peace, as the airport operates regularly. The Itamaraty’s recommendation is […]
Mauro Vieira will chair a debate at the Security Council dedicated to the war between Israel and Hamas
Next Tuesday (24), the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, will preside over an open High-Level debate of the Security Council dedicated to the situation in the Middle East. The meeting will discuss issues such as seeking a ceasefire and opening humanitarian corridors. Representing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), the minister participated in […]
Israel War: What is the Two-State Solution?
The idea of a two-state solution seems simple enough – an Israeli state and a Palestinian state, existing side by side in peace. This has been the goal of the international community for decades, since the 1947 UN Partition Plan, and many nations say it is the only way out of the conflict. But progress […]
Argentines go to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president; understand what is at stake
Argentines go to the polls this Sunday (22) to decide who will be the country’s new president. Whoever wins will succeed Alberto Fernández from December 10th. As happened in the primary elections, in addition to the new president, 130 deputies and 24 senators from eight provinces will also be chosen. There are also elections for […]
Hamas says it will not discuss fate of hostages until Israel stops attacking Gaza Strip
The radical Islamic group Hamas said this Saturday (21) that it will not discuss the fate of Israeli military prisoners until Israel ends its “aggression” on the Gaza Strip. “Our position regarding Israeli Army prisoners is clear: it is related to a (possible) prisoner exchange, and we will not discuss this until Israel ends its […]