Tag: Gaza
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Israel Closes Entry of Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Tensions
On March 2, Israel barred aid trucks from entering Gaza as tensions over a previous ceasefire pact intensified. Hamas urged Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene. Earlier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accepted a proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire coinciding with Ramadan and Passover. This development came soon after the…
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Israel Halts All Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Complications
On Sunday, Israel announced the suspension of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, intensifying pressure on Hamas to adhere to what Israel describes as a U.S.-backed plan to prolong the ceasefire. Although specifics of this decision were not provided, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office has cautioned Hamas against rejecting the proposal, hinting at…
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Philippines Extends Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Crisis
In a gesture of solidarity, the Philippines has provided essential humanitarian aid to Gaza, addressing the dire needs of those caught in the region’s ongoing conflict. On February 7, 2025, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno handed over the aid to the Jordanian Consulate in Manila. The donation, which included 8,323 bonnets,…
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Address Key Regional and Global Challenges
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat held in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 19, 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ foreign ministers convened to discuss pressing issues including the South China Sea, Myanmar, and the Middle East. The retreat marked the first meeting under Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN, with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability…
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Address Key Regional Issues at Langkawi Retreat
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat held in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 19, 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ foreign ministers convened to discuss pressing regional and international issues. The retreat, marking the first meeting under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, focused on developments in the South China Sea, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, and the…
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