Prof Marc Weller explains how the ruling of the International Court of Justice at The Hague is a victory for humanity, although not an immediate win for the people of Gaza.
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Prof Marc Weller explains how the ruling of the International Court of Justice at The Hague is a victory for humanity, although not an immediate win for the people of Gaza.
Ukraine
Authorities in Kyiv have refused to discuss any peace agreement with the Kremlin unless it involves the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including the Crimean peninsula.
Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added new conditions in late July to a ceasefire proposal delivered to American, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators, which has hardened Israel’s position and complicated negotiations, according to documents seen by The New York Times.
Middle East
Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming from hoped-for talks this week would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on its soil, three senior Iranian officials said.
Ukraine
Ukraine said Tuesday it has no interest in holding territory it captured in Russia’s Kursk region long term, but in the meantime, it can complicate Moscow’s efforts to move more troops to the front battle lines in eastern Ukraine.
Middle East
Hamas has said a ceasefire plan for Gaza must be based on where talks were a month and a half ago rather than any new rounds of negotiations.
Ukraine
A recent poll suggests 44 percent of Ukrainians – the highest level since the conflict began – feel the time has come to engage in dialogue with the enemy.
Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine’s biggest attack on Russian territory since the start of the war was aimed at improving Kyiv’s negotiating position ahead of possible peace talks and at slowing the advance of Russian forces.
Middle East
The leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar have called on Israel and Hamas to resume urgent negotiations to finalise a ceasefire and hostage release deal, saying there were no excuses “from any party for further delay”.