Press Releases

Netherlands Urges Israel to Ensure Safety of Gaza Flotilla Passengers

(MENAFN) The Netherlands urged Israel on Thursday to guarantee the safety of all passengers following an Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla. "We urge the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers. The ministry already...

Rallies take place all over Europe after Israel attack on Flotilla

(MENAFN) Following the Israeli forces' attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, pro-Palestinian activists staged rallies across Europe on Wednesday. Hundreds of people, consisting of students and grassroots union members, assembled at Piazza dei...

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate

In Gaza City today, civilians are being killed, forcibly displaced and made to endure dire conditions. First responders, including the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Civil Defence, have been working relentlessly to provide relief but their...

Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan on the night of 31 August 2025 shattered the quiet in the valleys of eastern Afghanistan. In an instance, homes crumbled, families were torn apart and entire communities were left grappling with...

Turkey follows citizens’ situation on Gaza-bound flotilla

(MENAFN) Türkiye is closely tracking the condition of its nationals who were aboard ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla targeted by Israeli forces in international waters, according to diplomatic sources. Officials noted that the Turkish Embassy...

Israel uses violence against Gaza-bound flotilla ship

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Israeli forces rammed a vessel from the Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, deployed water cannons against the fleet, and allegedly mistreated activists on board. “The Israeli occupation is using violence against...

Iran Rebukes Israeli Attack on Global Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, issued a forceful condemnation on Thursday targeting Israel’s interception of international humanitarian aid vessels and the detention of their passengers. Baghaei’s statement came just...

Israel Funds Social Media Influencers

(MENAFN) Israel has been compensating social media influencers to enhance its reputation in the United States, according to the online publication Responsible Statecraft. Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the...

Israel Detains Over Two Hundred Activists Aboard Gaza-Bound Aid Convoy

(MENAFN) Israeli authorities have detained 223 international activists aboard a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy, organizers confirmed Thursday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, via the US-based social media platform X, reported that 15 boats had been...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Calhoun County

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian...

2025 Fall Shotgun Season for Wild Turkey Opens on October 13

CONTACT: Dan Ellingwood: (603) 352-9669 Andrew Timmins: (603) 271-2461 October 2, 2025 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) reminds hunters that the Granite State’s 7-day fall turkey shotgun season opens on October 13...

2025 Fall Shotgun Season for Wild Turkey Opens on October 13

CONTACT: Dan Ellingwood: (603) 352-9669 Andrew Timmins: (603) 271-2461 October 2, 2025 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) reminds hunters that the Granite State’s 7-day fall turkey shotgun season opens on October 13...

Turkey Launches Probe into Detentions Aboard Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a formal inquiry as of Thursday into the apprehension of 24 Turkish nationals during an assault by Israeli naval forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was navigating through...

Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency

Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian...

Iran Will Not Yield to U.S. Nuclear "Bullying," Pezeshkian Says

(MENAFN) Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, declared on Sunday that his nation will never bow to U.S. "bullying" on the nuclear issue, reaffirming Iran's commitment to resist external pressure. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Pezeshkian...

Spanish PM condemns Israel of attacking Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Spanish prime minister described the Israeli attacks on the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla as "a violation of international law," emphasizing that the humanitarian mission "does not represent any danger" to Israel. Speaking at a European...

Turkey is ready to contribute in aid in Eastern Mediterranean

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to help with aid operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, if needed. In an announcement on NSosyal stated that “Türkiye is closely monitoring the safe conduct of...

Palestine Supports Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

(MENAFN) Palestinian leadership has expressed approval of US President Donald Trump's recent efforts to bring an end to the enduring conflict in Gaza, reiterating its readiness to collaborate with Washington and other involved stakeholders in...

Israel Endorses New Gaza Peace Proposal, Trump Says

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a 20-point peace initiative proposed by the U.S. aimed at ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The announcement came after their...

Israel breaks truce agreement by attacking southern Lebanon

(MENAFN) Lebanese media stated that the truce has been in place since November 2024 was violated again on Sunday when Israeli military aircrafts fired multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The state-news agency stated that the attacks targeted...