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New Era
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel had agreed to reopen Rafah for pedestrian passage only, subject to Israeli inspection.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Monday that Israel had agreed to a reopening "for pedestrian passage only, subject to a full Israeli inspection mechanism."”
Israel agrees to reopen Rafah only for Gaza pedestriansNew Era
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped Iran would soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny
“Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he hoped Iran would soon be freed from what he called the "yoke of tyranny."”
Iran’s neighbours keep close eye as crisis unfoldsThe Namibian
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords
“Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that Somaliland would join the Accords, telling United States media outlet Newsmax he wanted to "support a democratic, moderate country, a Muslim country, that wants to join the Abraham Accords".”
Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle PalestiniansThe Namibian
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point post-war plan for Gaza
“The Announment by United States president Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a 20-point post-war plan for Gaza has reignited debate over peace in the Middle East.”
A New Middle East Plan: Fresh Hopes, Familiar HurdlesThe Namibian
Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Palestinian state recognition by Western countries
“Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the recognition of a Palestinian state by multiple Western countries during a combative speech at the United Nations General Assembly.”
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speechThe Namibian
Netanyahu labelled recognition moves a "mark of shame"
“Netanyahu labelled the recognition moves a "mark of shame" that sent the message that "murdering Jews pays off".”
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speechThe Namibian
Netanyahu claimed UN genocide charge was "baseless"
“He went on to rebuff the conclusion of a UN commission of inquiry that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, claiming the charge was "baseless".”
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speechThe Namibian
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the recognition of Palestine a huge reward to Hamas terrorism
“Reuters reported that Israel's government condemned the announcements by several of its allies on Sunday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it a "huge reward" to Hamas' terrorism for its October 2023 attack on Israel.”
France, Canada and the UK recognise a Palestinian state – why it mattersThe Namibian
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the River Jordan
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the River Jordan, and President Isaac Herzog said recognising one would only "embolden the forces of darkness".”
Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian stateThe Namibian
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the moves, saying they give a huge reward to terrorism
“Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the moves, saying they give "a huge reward to terrorism".”
UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood pushIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon leaders were set to speak, but a Lebanese official told AFP the country had not been informed of any planned contact with Israel, and Netanyahu's office made no comment. The announcement follows the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries since 1993, when their ambassadors met in Washington amid escalating conflict in Lebanon since Hezbollah's March attack on Israel.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
According to The Namibian, US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has publicly demanded that South Africa withdraw from its genocide case against Israel, abandon broad-based black economic empowerment, and repeal the Expropriation Act. The article alleges that Bozell is coordinating with AfriForum, a civil rights group, and South African politicians Gayton McKenzie and Mmusi Maimane to apply pressure on the ANC government through legal, political, and diplomatic channels.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US and Israeli military strikes damaged one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical companies producing cancer and anaesthetic drugs, as well as military and civilian infrastructure in Isfahan province, including UNESCO-listed heritage sites. The Iranian government said the pharmaceutical company's drug production line was damaged, while Israeli officials said they are prepared for weeks more fighting in the conflict that began in late February.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Israel's parliament passed legislation making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, with execution by hanging within 90 days. The law has drawn criticism from international observers and civil rights groups who say it is discriminatory and undermines democratic principles.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran has threatened to attack US energy and infrastructure across the Middle East if President Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" Iranian power plants, amid escalating missile strikes between Iran and Israel over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear facilities.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Donald Trump told NBC News he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, saying terms are not good enough, while US-Israeli forces continue strikes and Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Israel has approved an emergency military budget of $827 million as the conflict enters its third week, with neither side moderating rhetoric despite mounting death toll and economic damage.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Iran attacked US and Israeli targets across the Middle East, including hitting the US embassy in Riyadh with drones that breached air defences, as regional tensions escalated following earlier strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader. The US warned citizens to evacuate the entire Middle East region, with conflicts expanding to Lebanon and threatening oil infrastructure in the Gulf.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman cautioned that Israel's "destructive influence" undermines regional diplomacy as Iranian and US negotiators resume talks in Muscat over the nuclear file and sanctions relief, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The warning follows a conflict last June in which Israel bombed Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iranian responses and subsequent US strikes.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Israel said it would allow only pedestrian passage through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt following the recovery of the last hostage remains, as part of a limited reopening under a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump. The crossing has remained closed since Israeli forces took control during the war and is vital for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Iran's neighbours in the Middle East are watching closely as the country faces deadly crackdowns on protesters and US threats of intervention. While Israel has backed protesters and expressed hope for regime change, Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar fear escalation could destabilize the region and have reportedly lobbied against further US strikes on Iran.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Somalia's federal government announced the cancellation of all port management and security cooperation agreements with the UAE, accusing it of undermining the country's sovereignty after Israel recognised the breakaway region of Somaliland as independent. The deterioration stems from Somalia's belief that the UAE played a behind-the-scenes role in supporting Somaliland's recognition and allegations that UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi flee the country.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Somaliland's foreign ministry rejected accusations from Somalia's president that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle Palestinians in exchange for Israeli recognition. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as independent last week, and the region is set to join the Abraham Accords, though Somaliland denied allegations of agreements beyond diplomatic engagement.
2 January 2026 · The Namibian →