by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | International, NEWS
Israel Defense Force says it now has “operational control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing. The announcement follows what the IDF said were “targeted strikes” against Hamas in eastern Rafah on Monday Talks are still expected to resume in Cairo after...
by ONI, Kayode Philips | May 5, 2024 | Entertainment, International, Sports
PSV Eindhoven have been crowned Dutch champions for the 25th time, the club’s first title since 2018, in a season that would be remembered for the implosion of rivals Ajax. Peter Bosz’s men made sure of the Eredivisie trophy with two games to spare via a 4-2 win over...
by ONI, Kayode Philips | May 5, 2024 | International, NEWS, Security
Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas fired rockets from within the strip. At least 10 people were injured with others seriously injured following the latest attack. The armed wing of Hamas said it had targeted troops with short-range...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 3, 2024 | International, NEWS, Security
Turkey suspends trade relations with Israel over operations in Gaza Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip. Turkey announced on Thursday that the measures would be in...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 1, 2024 | International, NEWS, Security
Israel threatens to follow through on threat to invade Rafah Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah regardless of truce talks with Hamas. His threat on Tuesday comes amid ongoing attempts to...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Apr 30, 2024 | International, NEWS, Security
US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has expressed hopes that Hamas will accept what he has called Israel’s “extraordinarily generous” offer for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal. Antony Blinken was speaking on Monday as a Hamas delegation...