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Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL MARTIN, Irish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin discussed efforts aimed at ending the disastrous situation caused by the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The two ministers stressed the need to reach an immediate ceasefire, remove all obstacles to the entry of immediate and sufficient aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip, and join all efforts to prevent regional escalation. Jordanian Foreign Minister appreciated Ireland's historical positions in supporting Palestinian rights, and its clear position in demanding a ceasefire and implementing the two-state solution. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian F

Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict

STORY: Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo 2. various of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, delivering a speech on extraordinary meeting (courtesy of AL) STORYLINE: The Council of the Arab League renewed on Wednesday its call for the UN Security Council to take a "binding resolution" that would put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. At the request of the State of Palestine, the permanent delegates of the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting to discuss "the continuation of Israeli crimes in Gaza." The delegates also deliberated on repercussions from the American veto in the Security Council vote on Palestine's full United Nations membership. The League criticized the "inability of the international community" to put an end to the suffering of the Palestinians. Ahmed Ab

Turkish president meets Hamas leader in Istanbul

STORY: Turkish president meets Hamas leader in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with head of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on Saturday with head of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul. The meeting, which commenced at 2:30 p.m. local time (1130 GMT), was held behind closed doors at the Dolmabahce presidential working office, as reported by the NTV broadcaster. Both leaders were anticipated to discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as well as ceasefire efforts, the NTV added. Haniyeh recently suffered the loss of his three sons in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on April 10. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

STORY: Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran "Three explosions have been heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Iran activated its air defense system over several cities. Iranian Army's Chief Commander Mousavi said on Friday that the explosions heard in the central province of Isfahan (earlier) were due to the shooting down of a number of 'flying objects' by the country's air defense. Restrictions imposed on Friday morning on the operation of a number of airports in several Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz have been lifted, (IRNA said.) 'There was no damage to Iran's nuc

Blinken seemingly urges restraint from Israel in first public remarks after Iran attack

STORY: Blinken seemingly urges restraint from Israel in first public remarks after Iran attack SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Blinken 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONY BLINKEN, U.S. Secretary of State STORYLINE: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a veiled message Monday to Israel, urging the country to act with restraint in a potential response to the attack launched by Iran over the weekend. In his first public remarks following the attack, Blinken said before a meeting with an Iraqi delegation at the State Department that in the 36 hours since the attack, the United States has been "coordinating a diplomatic response to prevent escalation" in the region. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONY BLINKEN, U.S. Secretary of State "In the 36 hours since, we have been coordinating a diplomatic response to seek to prevent escalation. Strength and wisdom need to be different sides of the same coin. I've been

Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 33,797: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 33,797: ministry SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Maghazi refugee camp in the Gaza Strip being attacked by Israel STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,797, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Monday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 68 Palestinians and wounded 94 others, bringing the total death toll to 33,797 and injuries to 76,465, since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023, it said in a press statement. Israeli naval boats opened fire on dozens of displaced Palestinians seeking to return to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, wounding at least five people, said Palestinian sources. Israel has been launching a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate against a Hamas rampage through so

Biden reiterates U.S. commitment to Israel's security, underscores need to contain conflict

STORY: Biden reiterates U.S. commitment to Israel's security, underscores need to contain conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. various of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated his country's commitment to Israel's security on Monday, underscoring as well the need to contain the conflict from further spreading. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "The United States is committed to Israel's security. We're committed to a ceasefire that will bring the hostages home and prevent the conflict from spreading beyond what it already has." Biden said as he sat side-by-side with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in the Oval Office of the White House. These were Biden's first public remarks since Iran launched a large-scale retaliatory attack against Isra

Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension

STORY: Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension SHOOTING TIME: April 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Cairo/Damascus/UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. phone footages of the Iran's missile and drone attack in Israel on the night of April 13 3. STANDUP 2 (English): Xie E, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held on April 14 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Egyptian citizen 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SUHAIL NAJM, Syrian citizen STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm near the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. After several hours of discussion Sunday evening, Israel's war cabinet has yet to decide on how and when to respond to Iran's missile and drone attack. Spokesman of Israel Defense Forces Daniel Hagari said in a press briefing Sunday evening that a defensive coalition of Israel and its

Iran launches large-scale drone, missile attack against Israel

STORY: Iran launches large-scale drone, missile attack against Israel SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 & April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the attack (April 13, 2024) 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. various of the attack (April 13, 2024) 4. various of Iranian Embassy in Damascus after attack (April 1, 2024) STORYLINE: The Israeli army said a combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday. The projectiles triggered sirens in Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea in the south, the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights in the north as well as the occupied West Bank. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "Here I'm in Jerusalem. Starting from Saturday night, Iran launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Israel. At around 2 a.m. local time, sirens and explosion

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,634: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,634: ministry SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nuseirat Refugee Camp STORYLINE: The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said Friday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,634 as a result of the ongoing Israeli attacks on the enclave. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 89 Palestinians and wounded 120 others, bringing the total death toll to 33,634 and injuries to 76,214 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the ministry said in a statement. The bodies of some victims remained buried under the rubble and scattered on the roads as the Israeli army prevented ambulance and civil defense crews from reaching them, according to the statement. Meanwhile, at least three Palestinians were killed Friday in confrontations with Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, Palestinian medical sources said. Ha

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Hamas's offer for truce in Gaza

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