G7 countries release joint statement calling for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war

G7 countries release joint statement calling for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war

The foreign ministers of G7 countries met in Tokyo and released a joint statement on Wednesday calling for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war to allow in aid and help the release of hostages. »»» Subscribe to CBC News…

Israel has right to defend itself but must protect innocent civilians: Blinken

Israel has right to defend itself but must protect innocent civilians: Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday reaffirmed that Israel has the right to defend itself but said it must protect civilians in its bombardment of Gaza. Blinken added that Hamas can no longer be responsible for governance in…

Protesters interrupt Blinken, Austin at U.S. hearing on aid for Israel and Ukraine

Protesters interrupt Blinken, Austin at U.S. hearing on aid for Israel and Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin were interrupted by protesters at a congressional hearing for humanitarian aid for Israel and Ukraine on Tuesday. The protesters denounced the American officials for backing ‘genocide’ against Palestinians in…