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Pope Francis called for an end to wars, including in Ukraine, and expressed hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.
A UN report warns of an impending hunger crisis in northern Gaza, where more than 2 million people face food insecurity, while Israel denies the report's authenticity and accuses Hamas of manipulation.
In a rare audio address, Hamas leader Muhammad Deif called on Muslims around the world to march on Jerusalem and "liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid deteriorating living conditions and alleged genocide against Palestinians.
UN Human Rights Representative Volker Türk accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon of war in Gaza, citing statistical evidence of artificial famine in his report.
The Israeli army claims to have killed two Hamas leaders, Marwan Issa and Ghazi Abu Tamaa, in airstrikes on Gaza in early March.
Israeli Defense Minister Galant will meet with U. S. Defense Secretary Austin to ask for an expedited transfer of more U.S. weapons and equipment, including precision munitions and fighter jets, to support Israel's war in Gaza.
Israel withdraws its negotiating team from Qatar, saying that Hamas rejected its latest offer to release hostages and agree to a truce, which shows that Hamas is not interested in continuing negotiations.
Turkish President Erdogan plans to visit Washington in early May to meet with US President Biden to discuss bilateral relations, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the situation in Gaza.
Netanyahu canceled the visit of the Israeli delegation to the United States after the UN approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
President Zelenskyy celebrated Iftar with representatives of the Muslim community, awarded Ukrainian Muslim soldiers and thanked them for their service in defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.
The UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, but the US abstained, warning that it could harm ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Pope Francis called to keep suffering Ukraine in our prayers amid intense hostile shelling of infrastructure, causing power outages and the risk of an even greater humanitarian catastrophe.
Israel is preventing food aid from reaching northern Gaza, the director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that there is a clear international consensus that any ground attack on the city of Rafah in Gaza would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and called for a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will check the situation on the border with Gaza, where 7,000 trucks with humanitarian aid are stuck due to Israeli inspection procedures.
The Israeli Defense Forces detained more than 500 terror suspects, including 358 members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, during an operation at Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip.
The EU leaders unanimously called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and humanitarian aid.
Russia and China have reached an agreement with Yemeni Houthi rebels to ensure the safe navigation of their vessels in the Red Sea.
Newly elected ICC President Tomoko Akane firmly believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose arrest warrant was issued by the ICC last year, will eventually stand trial and be held accountable for war crimes in Ukraine.
Pope Francis reiterated the need to make "every effort" to mediate and negotiate to end the "bloody conflicts" in Ukraine and Gaza.
Brent crude oil futures for May delivery on ICE exceeded $86 per barrel, reaching new highs.
Israel approves sending a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Israeli forces attacked Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza and launched artillery strikes on Khan Younis, claiming that intelligence indicates that Hamas is using the hospital.
Israel has approved a plan for a potential attack on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, keeping hope alive for a ceasefire and considering a Hamas proposal to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
If the U. S. Congress fails to approve funding for Ukraine's aid, Ukraine will call on the G7 countries to increase their contributions to support it.
The leader of the Senate Democrats criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - Chuck Schumer called Netanyahu "an obstacle to peace" and called for elections in Israel.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to ban Russian athletes from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Putin's dictatorial regime.
The U. S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban on the app, which is used by about 170 million Americans.
The EU leaders will demand new sanctions against Belarus, North Korea and Iran for helping Russia wage war against Ukraine, further restrictions on Russia's access to military components, and condemn Israel's decision to allow the construction of new settlements in the West Bank.