Hundreds of Israeli technology experts are temporarily putting aside their jobs to help locate missing compatriots following the Hamas attack on October 7. At least 199 people were believed to be under the control of the armed group, according to Israel. Karine Nahon, one of the initiative’s leaders, said volunteers are analyzing images, including videos […]
Putin says Russia is ready to help end Israel’s war through diplomatic means
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country is ready to help end Israel’s war peacefully through diplomatic means. The speech was made at a meeting with leaders from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Iran and Egypt this Monday (16), the Kremlin said. Among the leaders was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The fundamental readiness to […]
Egypt closed Rafah crossing on the border with Gaza? Understand
The Rafah crossing, on the border between Gaza and Egypt, is the only entry or exit point into the Gaza Strip at the moment. All other border accesses are controlled by Israel and were closed in the “siege” imposed against Palestinians following the surprise attack by the radical Islamic group Hamas on October 7. Even […]
Hamas releases video of 21-year-old woman claiming to be hostage in Gaza
Hamas released a video, on Monday night (16), of a young French-Israeli woman being held hostage in the Gaza Strip. In the images, Mia Schem, 21, says she suffered an injury to her arm and was taken to Gaza. A representative for Schem’s family told CNN who approved the publication and transmission of the video. […]
UN Security Council meeting suspended for diplomatic consultation
The United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting in New York (USA) was suspended shortly after it began on Monday night (16). The meeting’s agenda was the war between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. The suspension occurred at the request of the United Arab Emirates for members to hold diplomatic consultations among themselves. The […]
“I want to go back. My life is not worth living without my family”, says Palestinian trapped outside the Gaza Strip
The men in the ballroom of the Dheisheh refugee camp in the West Bank spend most of their days and nights glued to their phones, smoking and constantly refreshing their news feed. They look exhausted: the horrors of the last few days clearly visible on their faces. These 180 men are refugees from Gaza. They […]
Israel War: FAB flights have rescued 916 Brazilians so far
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has rescued 916 Brazilians and 24 pets from Israel since the Hamas attacks began on October 7. Five flights returned to Brazil, and two others were sent to bring more repatriates. The last plane of Operation Returning in Peace arrived in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Sunday […]
Brazil lacks commitment to free hostages in the hands of Hamas, says Israeli ambassador to CNN
Israel’s ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Zonshine, told CNN that there is a lack of commitment from Brazil to release the 199 Israeli hostages who are in the hands of Hamas. “The government is very concerned about the citizens in Gaza. They made a lot of efforts, speaking to presidents and ministers. But to release the […]
UN Security Council meets again to discuss Israel’s war
The United Nations (UN) Security Council meets again in the United States and is expected to discuss the adoption of measures against the war between Israel and Hamas. The meeting, held in New York, was scheduled to start at 7pm (Brasília time). The official agenda of the meeting is “the situation in the Middle East, […]
Belgium raises terrorism alert to maximum level after Brussels shooting
Belgium raised its terrorism alert in the country to the highest level on Monday (16) after two Swedes were shot and killed in the capital Brussels. On social media, the alleged attacker says he is part of the Islamic State. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo confirmed on the social network X, formerly known as […]