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A significant shift in German foreign policy
The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has been further complicated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Malcolm X
Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in response to the Hamas attack, known as Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, on October 7, another war has been waged on the internet with Israel flooding social networking sites with misleading information and fake news.
After the October 7, 2023 attack on Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories by Hamas, German leaders made statements stressing Israel's right to defend itself; however, they failed to mention the blockade, oppression, and massacres Israel has been carrying out against Gaza before this attack.
On October 7, following the Hamas attacks, Israel launched and intensified its attacks on Gaza, which have resulted and continue to result in violations of international law and serious humanitarian disasters.
While people of all religions and races from all over the world were demonstrating in the streets against Israel, the French president not only gave Tel Aviv his strong and unconditional support, but also came up with a brilliant solution that no one had thought of and proposed it during his visit to Israel: "The international coalition against Daesh can also fight against Hamas," he proposed.
At this point, it is important to recall that the UK does not speak out against the massacres in Gaza because it defends the thesis that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas.
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Following attacks in the Red Sea
The Prime Minister’s office reported that Malaysia has been a consistent donor of humanitarian aid to Gaza and has maintained a relationship with Hamas.
The call from Cyprus comes as the United Nations refugee chief warns of potential further displacement in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, as stated in a forum in Geneva.
he Turkish government has formally cautioned Israel against any potential operations targeting members of Hamas on its territory, stating that such actions would lead to "serious consequences.
This call to action comes in the wake of a large-scale military offensive launched by Israel in the Gaza Strip, which began after a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7.
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Israeli-owned ship kidnapped by Houthis
The Galaxy Leader, a Bahamas-flagged car carrier chartered by a Japanese firm and reportedly owned by a unit of an Israeli-based company, was seized in the southern Red Sea and taken to the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.
In the second phase, ground entry into Gaza will begin, which will lead to the occupation of the entire strip, from north to south, and the "cleansing of the underground bunkers from Hamas fighters.
The Israeli military has conducted air and ground operations in response to actions by Hamas, leading to extensive damage to buildings, including hospitals, mosques, and churches.
he Turkish government has formally cautioned Israel against any potential operations targeting members of Hamas on its territory, stating that such actions would lead to "serious consequences.